Camping is the main type of accommodation in Vallon-Pont-d'Arc, whose population grows tenfold in summer according to Wikipedia. Look for your campsite in Vallon itself, along the road to the Pont d'Arc, in Ruoms or in Saint-Martin-d'Ardèche, at the end of the gorges. In the nature reserve, camping is banned except at the Gaud and Gournier bivouacs (booking required) and the Plage des Templiers naturist campsite. Campervans have spaces opposite the Vallon tourist office, according to Chauvet Cave 2.
Key facts
- Areas: Vallon and the road to the Pont d'Arc, Ruoms (12 min), Saint-Martin-d'Ardèche (end of the gorges).
- Nature reserve: camping banned except at the Gaud and Gournier bivouacs and the Templiers campsite.
- Campervans: spaces opposite the Vallon tourist office; no overnight stays at the viewpoints.
- July-August: book early, the village's population grows tenfold.
Areas to look in
| Area | For | From Vallon |
|---|---|---|
| Vallon centre | shops, canoe hire | on the spot |
| Pont d’Arc road | riverside, Pont d’Arc close by | 5 to 8 min |
| Ruoms | Ardèche confluences, gorges road | 12 min |
| Saint-Martin-d’Ardèche | end of the descent at Sauze | 39 min |
Driving times: OSRM on OpenStreetMap.
Some rated campsites, from the department’s website
| Campsite | Village | Rating | Open | Starting price (pitch) | What the listing says |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beau Rivage | Vallon-Pont-d’Arc | 4 stars | 23 April to 19 September 2027 | from €25 | by the river, heated pool, canoe hire |
| Camp des Gorges | Vallon-Pont-d’Arc, route des Gorges | 3 stars | 20 March to 15 November (2026) | €13 to €25 | on the Ardèche, inside the listed gorges site, private beach |
| Le Vieux Vallon | Vallon-Pont-d’Arc | 3 stars | 19 March to 7 November 2027 | from €19 | small, quiet, shaded campsite, chalets and furnished tents |
| Le Mas de la Source | Sampzon | 3 stars | 17 April to 18 September 2027 | €15 to €31 | on the Ardèche, private beach, swimming pool |
| Sun Camping | Sampzon | 3 stars | 2 April to 26 September 2027 | from €15 | 150 m from the Ardèche, heated pool |
| La Goule | Vagnas | 3 stars | 10 April to 26 September 2027 | from €17.30 | near the gorges reserve and Grotte Chauvet 2 |
| Domaine de Sévenier & Spa | Lagorce | 5 stars | 2 April to 3 October 2027 | not published | chalet village, pools, view over the garrigue |
Source: the campsites’ listings on Ardèche Guide, the department’s tourism website, checked on 10 November 2026. Campsites are grouped by village, Vallon first, in no order of preference: this table does not replace guest reviews.
What this guide does not do
This guide does not rank campsites: it has not stayed in them. The links below show available accommodation by area, campsites included, with guest reviews. Check the distance to the river, the shade and direct access to the Ardèche, the criteria that matter most in summer.
In the nature reserve
The gorges reserve bans camping and bivouacking, with three exceptions: the Gaud and Gournier bivouacs, for hikers and canoeists, and the Plage des Templiers naturist campsite. Sleeping in a vehicle at the viewpoints is also banned.
By campervan
According to Chauvet Cave 2, there are spaces for campervans opposite the Vallon-Pont-d’Arc tourist office. The cave car park closes in the evening.
Market days, in Vallon and the nearby villages: see markets around Vallon.
Book a trip
From your campsite
Mini-descent of the Ardèche with a passage under the Pont d'Arc in your free time!2 hours★ 4.9 (21 reviews)from €28Check availability
Vallon-Pont-d'Arc: Canoeing/kayaking down the Ardèche : 7 km route★ 4.6 (16 reviews)from €38Check availability
Vallon-Pont-d'Arc: Electric Bike Wine Tour & Tasting3 hours★ 4.4 (7 reviews)from €79Check availability
"From" prices checked on 9 November 2026 and may have changed.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can you camp near the Pont d'Arc?
At the campsites in Vallon-Pont-d'Arc and along the road to the Pont d'Arc, outside the nature reserve. Compare availability by area with the links below.
Can you wild camp by the Ardèche?
Not in the gorges nature reserve: only the Gaud and Gournier bivouacs, which must be booked, and the Plage des Templiers naturist campsite are allowed.
Where can you stay in a campervan in Vallon?
Chauvet Cave 2 mentions campervan spaces opposite the Vallon-Pont-d'Arc tourist office. Overnight stays are banned at the gorges road viewpoints.
Sources
Information checked against the sources below. Prices and opening times change: confirm before you go.
- Wikipedia, Vallon-Pont-d'Arc: summer population (in French), accessed 9 November 2026
- Wikipedia, Ardèche gorges: camping in the reserve (in French), accessed 9 November 2026
- Ardèche Gorges joint authority, regulations (in French), accessed 9 November 2026
- Chauvet Cave 2, frequently asked questions: campervans (in French), accessed 9 November 2026
- Ardèche Guide (department), Beau Rivage campsite, accessed 10 November 2026
- Ardèche Guide (department), Camp des Gorges campsite, accessed 10 November 2026
- Ardèche Guide (department), Le Vieux Vallon campsite, accessed 10 November 2026
- Ardèche Guide (department), Le Mas de la Source campsite, accessed 10 November 2026
- Ardèche Guide (department), Sun Camping campsite, accessed 10 November 2026
- Ardèche Guide (department), Domaine de Sévenier & Spa campsite, accessed 10 November 2026
- Ardèche Guide (department), La Goule campsite, accessed 10 November 2026
