Enjoy the forests of Franche-Comté at Camping de Besançon
Camping de Besançon is located on the banks of the Doubs, just a stone's throw from the city center of Besançon. If you arrive at the park via the EuroVélo6 route, you can safely store your bike in the covered bike shed and immediately feel at home. Next to the campsite, there's a swimming complex covering more than 3 hectares, where you can swim laps in a 50-meter Olympic pool, slide down the pentagliss, or let the little ones splash around in the splashpad with water jets. Access is free for guests of the campsite. In between, you can grab a snack on the terrace overlooking the pool or buy local products at the small grocery store in the park. In the evening, you can play a game on the pétanque court, while Besançon, the historic capital of Franche-Comté, is within cycling distance for those who want to explore the city.
- On a river
- Green & diverse surroundings
- Large swimming pool next to the campsite
- Access to the large swimming pool next to the campsite (free)
- Swimming pool incl. diving pit, pentagliss and splash pad
- Directly on the river Doubs
- EuroVélo6 route at the doorstep (Accueil Vélo label)
- Covered bicycle storage
- Snack bar with a cozy terrace
- Small campsite shop
- Laundrette at the park
- Pétanque court
Facilities and activities at Onlycamp Camping de Besançon
(Sports) activities
- Petanque court
Activities in the area
- Cycling
- Picturesque villages
- Fishing
- Walking
Kids and teenagers
- Playground (outdoor)
Location
- Near a city
- Near a forest
- By the water
Park facilities
- Reception
- Shop
- Free parking nearby or at the park
Spoken language
- Dutch
- English
- French
Food & Beverage
- Snack bar
- Restaurant
Holiday park
- Onlycamp
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Surroundings
Step inside the Citadelle of Besançon or walk through the Vallée de la Loue
The Citadelle of Besançon, built by Vauban and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, stands on a rocky outcrop above the city. Inside, you will find three museums: the Museum of Resistance and Deportation, the Museum of Natural History, and the Comtois Museum. Be sure to walk along the ramparts for a wide view over the city and the surrounding hills. For those who want a bit more action: there are guided tours with an actor who brings the fortress's history to life.
In Ornans, the Vallée de la Loue begins, where the Loue River flows wildly through rock walls from a spring in the middle of the rocks. The birthplace of painter Gustave Courbet is in the village and is now a museum. Afterwards, you can walk into the valley along trails beside the water.
Cycling EuroVélo 6 and tasting Jura wines
Cycle the EuroVélo 6 along the Doubs: EuroVélo 6 runs straight through Besançon and follows the Doubs valley, with views of the forts overlooking the river. The route connects Basel to Nevers and is wide enough to be easily accessible for beginner cyclists. The campsite is certified Accueil Vélo and is a recognized stopover point on the route.
Taste the Jura wines at Vignoble Guillaume. In the Jura, one of France's most distinctive wine cultures thrives: here you’ll find the oxidatively aged vin jaune, made nowhere else quite like this. At Vignoble Guillaume, you can visit the vineyard and taste the wines on site. The area around Arbois is known for its small producers, which are easy to visit along the Jura Wine Route.
Sail past Besançon on the Doubs
Take the boat Le Vauban for a cruise on the Doubs river, right through the heart of Besançon. The trip takes you through locks and tunnels past fortifications such as Fort Griffon and the Tour de la Pelote. Guided tours are available in several languages. In the summer, you can also rent electric boats for your own trip at your own pace along the banks of the Doubs, where the medieval ramparts are still clearly visible.
Go underground at the Grotte d'Osselle
Beneath the Doubs valley lie two caves, each showcasing a different side of the underground Jura. In the Grotte d'Osselle, which is over 1200 meters long, you walk through dry corridors and alongside an underground river, while fossils prove that these spaces have been inhabited for thousands of years. The Gouffre de Poudrey goes even deeper: 80 meters below ground, with a guided tour featuring sound and light effects on the theme of earth and water. Anyone who thought it was already beautiful above ground will be amazed here.
Practical information
- Check-in: 15:00, check-out: -11:00
- Opened from 1 April until 1 October
- Free parking nearby or at the park
- booking conditions
- cancellation conditions
Onlycamp Camping de Besançon scored with a 8.1
123 reviews
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Summary created out of 123 reviews
The park is beautifully situated along the Doubs with many shaded pitches under old trees and is regularly praised for its well-maintained, clean sanitary facilities. Guests appreciate the friendly, helpful staff and the practical bread service, while the nearby swimming pool and good accessibility to Besançon (via cycle path or tram) are often mentioned as positives. However, some visitors complain about inconsistent hot water in showers and dishwashing areas, occasional noise from the nearby road, and sometimes insufficient peace due to other guests or dogs.
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23 Jul 2026
A lovely campground, especially compared to other stopover campgrounds. It’s beautifully situated along the Doubs, with a large Carrefour supermarket within walking or biking distance. The campground has good restroom facilities and is nicely laid out, making it ideal for cyclists and hikers, for example. Free access to the municipal swimming pool right next door. You can order bread, a simple pizza, or fries. Cycling along the Doubs is a lot of fun—we cycled to the Thoraise Tunnel, which was beautiful! If you’re not in a hurry, stay two nights instead of one, visit the town, and go on a nice bike ride!
Downside: it’s next to a busy road, so you can hear the traffic if you’re on the roadside. It didn’t bother us much, though.this is a translation, click here for the original
Mooie camping vooral vergeleken met andere doortrek campings. Ligt mooi aan de Doubs, grote Carrefour supermarkt op loop/fiets afstand. Camping heeft goed sanitair is leuk opgezet ook voor bv fietsers of wandelaars. Gratis toegang tot gemeentezwembad ernaast. Brood service en simpele pizza of frites te bestellen. Fietsen langs de Doubs is erg leuk wij zijn naar de tunnel van Thoraise gefietst, prachtig! Geen haast dan twee nachten ipv een en stad bezoeken en mooi fietstocht maken!
Nadeel: ligt naast drukke weg dus je hoort het verkeer wel als je aan de wegzijde zit. Wij hadden er verder niet veel last van. -
21 Jul 2026
The campsites are very spacious and well-organized; the restrooms are unisex, spacious, and very clean; there’s free access to the municipal swimming pool; and the staff at the front desk are super friendly.
A great campground for a (multi-day) stopover.this is a translation, click here for the original
De staanplaatsen zijn zeer ruim en goed georganiseerd, het sanitair is unisex, ruim en erg schoon, er is gratis toegang tot het gemeentelijke zwembad en het personeel bij de receptie is supervriendelijk.
Prima camping voor een (meerdaagse) tussenstop. -
18 Jul 2026
It's a decent campground overall, with very nice access to the pool, and the staff was professional; however, the price is high for cyclists… €30 for three people with a tent—too bad.
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Bon camping en soit, un accès à la piscine qui est très agréable, le personnel était professionnel, le prix est cependant élevé pour les voyageurs à vélo… 30€ à trois avec une tente, dommage
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17 Jul 2026
We were only there for one night. The campground was pretty run-down, and the large unisex washhouse looked like a construction site. I didn't see a single cleaning staff member there. The campground also doesn't have Wi-Fi. Once and never again.
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Waren nur für eine Nacht dort. Platz war ziemlich ungepflegt und das große Unisexwaschhaus sah aus wie ein Rohbau. Eine Putzkraft habe ich dort nicht gesehen. Der Platz hat zudem kein WiFi. Einmal und nicht wieder.
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16 Jul 2026
The campsites are very spacious; the restrooms are well-organized, co-ed, spacious, and very clean; there’s free access to the municipal pool; and the ladies at the front desk are super friendly. It’s about a kilometer and a bit from the public transportation stop.
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Parcelas muy amplias, muy bien organizado los baños son mixtos, amplios y muy limpios , hay acceso gratuito a la piscina municipal, y las chicas de recepción son súper agradables . Está como a kilómetro y poco del enlace a transporte público
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15 Jul 2026
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Frequently asked questions about Onlycamp Camping de Besançon
What are the check-in and check-out times for Onlycamp Camping de Besançon?
The check-in at Onlycamp Camping de Besançon starts at 15:00. The checkout should be done before 11:00.Is Onlycamp Camping de Besançon open all year round?
No, Onlycamp Camping de Besançon is open from 1 April until 1 October.Is there a restaurant at Onlycamp Camping de Besançon?
Yes there's a restaurant at Onlycamp Camping de Besançon. Besides that the park offers a snack bar.Is there a camping store at Onlycamp Camping de Besançon?
Yes, at Onlycamp Camping de Besançon you'll find a shop.
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