Camping de l'Océan in Carcans
Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine · Beach 200 m away · Open 5 Apr → 10 Oct
The campsite
Key facts
Camping de l'Océan is a 2-star campsite in Carcans (Gironde), open from 5 April to 10 October, 200 m from the beach. Dogs welcome, electricity up to 6 A and motorhome service point; 388 pitches for tents, caravans and motorhomes.
Listing updated on 22 October 2026, from 5 sources cited at the bottom of the page.
How to stay here
- TentYes
- CaravanYes
- MotorhomeYes
- CampervanYes, like motorhomes
- Mobile homeNot recorded
- Chalet or bungalowNot recorded
On site and around
Known services at the campsite: shop with fresh bread, launderette, playground, Wi-Fi, pets allowed and wheelchair access.
Carcans is 43 km (27 miles) from Bordeaux, the main town of the département. The closest beach is Plage surveillée de Carcans-Plage - Baignade secondaire, 680 m away. For a day out, Lac de Hourtin-Carcans is 4.8 km (3 miles) away. Distances are as the crow flies.
Access by caravan and motorhome
According to the Nesters who have been there.
- Electric hook-ups
- Yes, up to 6 A
- Motorhome waste disposal and water
- Yes
- 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?
Be the first Nester to review the access: length accepted, lanes, bends, pitch surface…
Motorhome, or caravan and car, over 10 metres long: please call the campsite before you set off.
Large outfit: the campsites that take one →According to the campsite's website, checked on 22 October 2026.
Facilities
Your pitch
- Electric hook-ups
- Shaded pitches
- Sandy pitches
Motorhome services
- Motorhome service point
Swimming
- By the sea
On site
- Shop with fresh bread
- Fresh bread delivery
- Launderette
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair access
Children and entertainment
- Playground
Pets
- Pets allowed
Cycling
- Bike hire
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
- 2 starsclassified on 17 April 2023
- Category
- Tourismmostly short stays
- Pitches
- 388
- Capacity
- 1164 people
- Pets
- Allowed
- Open
- 5 Apr → 10 Octaccording to the campsite's website
- Labels
- Accueil Vélo (cyclist-friendly)
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 de l'Océan open?
According to its website, Camping de l'Océan is open from 5 April to 10 October. Dates may change from one year to the next, so please check them before booking.
Are dogs allowed at Camping de l'Océan?
Yes, pets are welcome.
How far is Camping de l'Océan from the beach?
The beach is about 200 m away. The nearest one listed by the tourist office is Plage surveillée de Carcans-Plage - Baignade secondaire, 680 m away as the crow flies.
Can you stay at Camping de l'Océan with a caravan or a motorhome?
Yes, Camping de l'Océan welcomes caravans and motorhomes. Electric hook-ups on the pitches go up to 6 A. 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 de l'Océan?
The campsite has its own motorhome service point for emptying waste water and toilets. The nearest motorhome service area, “Aire Carcans Maubuisson - Bombannes”, is 2.8 km away, with waste disposal.
What accommodation can you rent at Camping de l'Océan?
According to its website: glamping tents.
How many stars does Camping de l'Océan have?
Camping de l'Océan is rated 2 stars by Atout France, the French tourism agency, since 17 April 2023. It has 388 pitches for 1164 people.
Is the Wi-Fi free at Camping de l'Océan?
Yes, according to its website, the Wi-Fi is free.
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Data sources (5)
- Hébergements touristiques classés en France (classified tourist accommodation) – Atout France, Licence Ouverte 2.0Classification of 17 April 2023.
- DATAtourisme, the French national tourism data platform – ADN Tourisme and tourist offices, Licence Ouverte 2.0Record updated on 16 March 2026.
- © OpenStreetMap contributors – OpenStreetMap, ODbL licenceLocation of campsites and motorhome service areas.
- Wikimedia Commons – Photos under a free licence, authors credited under each photo
- Official campsite website – Details read on the website and written up by CampernestChecked on 22 October 2026.