Camping l'Hippocampe in Volonne
Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · Open 1 May → 6 Sept
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Key facts
Camping l'Hippocampe is a 5-star campsite in Volonne (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence), open from 1 May to 6 September. Heated pool, water park, spa and wellness area, dogs welcome and electricity up to 10 A; 487 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 homeYes
- Chalet or bungalowYes
On site and around
Our sources mention: swimming pool, restaurant or snack bar, shop with fresh bread, launderette, kids' club and pets allowed.
Volonne is 18 km (11 miles) from Digne-les-Bains, the main town of the département. The nearest beach, Plan d'eau des Marres, is 11 km (7 miles) away. Worth a visit nearby: Le Château de Château-Arnoux, 1.3 km (1 mile) 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 10 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
- 100 to 260 m²
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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 →According to the campsite's website, checked on 22 October 2026.
Facilities
Your pitch
- Electric hook-ups
- Pitches with private bathroom
- Grass pitches
- Fridge on the pitch
- Barbecues allowed
Motorhome services
- Motorhome service point
Swimming
- Swimming pool
- Heated pool
- Water slides
- Water park
- Spa and wellness (sauna)
On site
- Shop with fresh bread
- Fresh bread delivery
- Snack bar
- Bar
- Restaurant or snack bar
- Launderette
Rentals
- Group accommodation
- Premium rentals
- Air-conditioned rentals
Children and entertainment
- Kids' club
- Entertainment
Pets
- Pets allowed
- Category 1 and 2 dogs not accepted
List taken from our sources; a facility that is missing here may still exist.
Photos
Photos of the campsite (overview, pool, accommodation, pitches, activities) and videos will be added by the campsite itself or by members.
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At a glance
- Classification
- 5 starsclassified on 22 October 2025
- Category
- Tourismmostly short stays
- Pitches
- 487
- Capacity
- 1461 people
- Pets
- Allowed
- Open
- 1 May → 6 Septaccording to the campsite's website
- Labels
- Clef Verte (Green Key)
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 l'Hippocampe open?
According to its website, Camping l'Hippocampe is open from 1 May to 6 September. Dates may change from one year to the next, so please check them before booking.
Are dogs allowed at Camping l'Hippocampe?
Yes, pets are welcome. Category 1 and 2 dogs (France's restricted breeds) are not accepted.
Is there a swimming pool at Camping l'Hippocampe?
Yes, Camping l'Hippocampe has a heated pool, with a water park, water slides and a spa and wellness area.
Can you stay at Camping l'Hippocampe with a caravan or a motorhome?
Yes, Camping l'Hippocampe welcomes caravans and motorhomes. Electric hook-ups on the pitches go up to 10 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 l'Hippocampe?
The campsite has its own motorhome service point for emptying waste water and toilets. The nearest motorhome service area, “Aire de camping-car Chateau-Arnoux”, is 1.2 km away, with waste disposal, free of charge.
What accommodation can you rent at Camping l'Hippocampe?
According to its website: mobile homes, bungalows, glamping tents and unusual accommodation, some of them air-conditioned.
How many stars does Camping l'Hippocampe have?
Camping l'Hippocampe is rated 5 stars by Atout France, the French tourism agency, since 22 October 2025. It has 487 pitches for 1461 people.
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Data sources (5)
- Hébergements touristiques classés en France (classified tourist accommodation) – Atout France, Licence Ouverte 2.0Classification of 22 October 2025.
- DATAtourisme, the French national tourism data platform – ADN Tourisme and tourist offices, Licence Ouverte 2.0Facilities, services and opening periods.
- © OpenStreetMap contributors – OpenStreetMap, ODbL licenceLocation of campsites and motorhome service areas.
- Base Adresse Nationale (French national address database) – IGN and Etalab, Licence Ouverte 2.0Address geocoding.
- Official campsite website – Details read on the website and written up by CampernestChecked on 22 October 2026.