Camping les Rives du Lac Cantalès in Saint-Gérons
Cantal, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Open 3 Apr → 27 Sept
The campsite
Key facts
Camping les Rives du Lac Cantalès is a 3-star campsite in Saint-Gérons (Cantal), open from 3 April to 27 September, 290 m from the beach. Heated pool and electric hook-ups; 89 pitches.
Listing updated on 22 October 2026, from 4 sources cited at the bottom of the page.
How to stay here
- TentYes
- CaravanYes
- MotorhomeNot recorded
- CampervanNot recorded
- Mobile homeYes
- Chalet or bungalowNot recorded
On site and around
Facilities mentioned by our sources: swimming pool, shop with fresh bread, playground and Wi-Fi.
To reach Aurillac, the main town of the département, allow for 19 km (12 miles) as the crow flies. For a swim, Plage d'Espinet is 290 m away. Passerelle himalayenne, 460 m away, makes a good first outing. Distances are as the crow flies.
Access by caravan and motorhome
According to the Nesters who have been there.
- Electric hook-ups
- Yes
- Motorhome waste disposal and water
- Access for large outfits
- Manoeuvres and bends
- Ground of the pitches
- Twin-axle caravan
- Maximum length accepted
- Pitch size
Have you been there with a caravan or a motorhome?
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Motorhome, or caravan and car, over 10 metres long: please call the campsite before you set off.
Large outfit: the campsites that take one →Facilities
Your pitch
- Electric hook-ups
- Shaded pitches
- Sunny pitches
Swimming
- Swimming pool
- Outdoor pool
- Heated pool
- Paddling pool
On site
- Shop with fresh bread
- Snack bar
- Bar
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Rentals
- Premium rentals
Children and entertainment
- Playground
- Entertainment
List taken from our sources; a facility that is missing here may still exist.
Photos
Photos from the campsite's official website, sorted by Campernest.
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At a glance
- Classification
- 3 starsclassified on 28 August 2023
- Category
- Tourismmostly short stays
- Pitches
- 89
- Capacity
- 98 people
- Pets
- Open
- 3 Apr → 27 Septaccording to the campsite's website
What does the star rating mean?
French campsites are rated from 1 to 5 stars for 5 years by Atout France, the national tourism agency, after an inspection by an accredited body. The rating assesses facilities, services, accessibility and sustainability against a national grid. It is optional: an unrated campsite is not necessarily less well run.
Frequently asked questions
When is Camping les Rives du Lac Cantalès open?
According to its website, Camping les Rives du Lac Cantalès is open from 3 April to 27 September. Dates may change from one year to the next, so please check them before booking.
Is there a swimming pool at Camping les Rives du Lac Cantalès?
Yes, Camping les Rives du Lac Cantalès has a heated pool, with a paddling pool.
How far is Camping les Rives du Lac Cantalès from the beach?
The beach is about 290 m away. The nearest one listed by the tourist office is Plage d'Espinet, 290 m away as the crow flies.
Can you stay at Camping les Rives du Lac Cantalès with a caravan or a motorhome?
Camping les Rives du Lac Cantalès offers touring pitches. The pitches have electric hook-ups. The maximum length accepted is not known yet: with a motorhome, or a caravan and car, over 10 metres long, please call the campsite before you set off.
Where can you empty a motorhome near Camping les Rives du Lac Cantalès?
The nearest motorhome service area, “Aire CAMPING-CAR PARK de Saint-Gérons, Plage d'Espinet”, is 300 m away, with waste disposal.
What accommodation can you rent at Camping les Rives du Lac Cantalès?
According to its website: mobile homes and unusual accommodation.
How many stars does Camping les Rives du Lac Cantalès have?
Camping les Rives du Lac Cantalès is rated 3 stars by Atout France, the French tourism agency, since 28 August 2023. It has 89 pitches for 98 people.
Is the Wi-Fi free at Camping les Rives du Lac Cantalès?
Yes, according to its website, the Wi-Fi is free.
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Data sources (4)
- Hébergements touristiques classés en France (classified tourist accommodation) – Atout France, Licence Ouverte 2.0Classification of 28 August 2023.
- DATAtourisme, the French national tourism data platform – ADN Tourisme and tourist offices, Licence Ouverte 2.0Record updated on 24 August 2026.
- © OpenStreetMap contributors – OpenStreetMap, ODbL licenceLocation of campsites and motorhome service areas.
- Official campsite website – Details read on the website and written up by CampernestChecked on 22 October 2026.