On the shores of Lac du Salagou lies Camping Les Vailhès
A true haven on the shores of beautiful Lac du Salagou, where you can swim, just a stone's throw from Lodève. Imagine: you are surrounded by spectacular landscapes, rolling red hills, sparkling water and an endless blue sky. Whether you love relaxing, walking, hiking, or water sports: Camping Les Vailhès is the perfect starting point to explore the area. Stay in a fully equipped, comfortable, and family-friendly accommodation. A perfect base in the middle of nature, where peace and conviviality go hand in hand. What more could you want?
- Directly on Lac du Salagou
- Bread service and campsite shop
- Snack bar on the beach
- Take a dip in the lake at the campsite
- View of the red, hilly landscape
- Ideal for hiking and trekking
- Starting point for trips in the Hérault
- Dogs are welcome (on a leash)
- Playground for the kids
- Burgers, pizzas, salads, and snack platters
- Laundromat at the campsite
- Watersports rentals at the lake
Facilities and activities at Onlycamp Camping Les Vailhès
(Sports) activities
- Canoe / kayak rental
- SUP board rental
- Sand beach
Activities in the area
- Cycling
- Canoeing
- Climbing
- Museums (<10 KM / 6.2 MILES)
- Mountain biking
- Nature park (<20 KM / 9.3 MILES)
- Paragliding
- Picturesque villages
- Fishing
- Walking
- Winery (<30 KM / 12.4 MILES)
- Paddle boarding
Kids and teenagers
- Playground (outdoor)
Location
- Mountain area
- By the water
Park facilities
- Reception
- Shop
- Free parking nearby or at the park
Spoken language
- English
- French
Swimming pool
- Near a lake
Food & Beverage
- Bar
- Snack bar
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Surroundings
Water and the outdoors at Lac du Salagou
From the campsite, you are right next to Lac du Salagou. Here, everything revolves around being outdoors. You can swim, relax by the water, or head out onto the lake with a canoe, SUP, or pedal boat. Windsurfing and sailing are also possible. Along the shores, you'll find quiet spots to sit or have a picnic. At the end of the day, the light changes and the landscape slowly turns red and calmer.
Mountain biking and hiking among red hills
Around the lake you walk through a landscape that feels different from the rest of France. Red hills, open plains, and paths along the water alternate with each other. There are short routes and longer trips that lead you past viewpoints and quiet spots. You walk here without much development around you, with only nature and space. Mountain biking is also a logical choice in this area.
Rock Walking in the Cirque de Mourèze
About 15 kilometers away lies the Cirque de Mourèze, an area with limestone rock formations shaped by wind and water. The trails run through narrow passages, open spaces, and viewpoints. While walking, you pass rocks that resemble figures or animals, giving the area a playful character. There are short routes of about one and a half kilometers and longer hikes towards the summit of Mont Liausson. From there, you overlook Lac du Salagou and the red hills surrounding it. The contrast between the white stone and the red landscape makes this area strikingly different from the rest of the region and leaves a lasting impression.
Visit villages including Lodève in the area
Lodève is located about 10 kilometers away, a small town with a historic center, a cathedral, and a museum. Here, you can stroll through narrow streets and past squares where cafés and shops are located. In the region, you’ll also find villages such as Liausson, where old buildings and views over the surroundings come together. Along the way, you'll encounter vineyards and local producers where you can taste wine and regional products. Markets are also part of the daily rhythm in this region. The distances are manageable, making it easy to spend a morning in one village and an afternoon by the lake or on a walk in the area.
Practical information
- Check-in: 15:00, check-out: -11:00
- Opened from 27 March until 27 September
- Free parking nearby or at the park
Onlycamp Camping Les Vailhès scored with a 8.6
122 reviews
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Summary created out of 122 reviews
The campsite is beautifully situated directly on Lac du Salagou, with spacious pitches and many shaded spots offering lake views. Guests appreciate the friendly and helpful staff who provide a warm welcome. The sanitary facilities are regularly cleaned and described as neat, though some note crowding with two blocks serving over 200 pitches. The location offers direct access to the lake with a supervised swimming beach, and the surroundings are excellent for hiking and cycling in spectacular nature.
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24 Jul 2026
Great—the staff is friendly and helpful. The food is really good. The location and setting are magnificent.
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Super, personnel gentil et serviable. Le snack tres bien. La place et le cadre magnifique
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20 Jul 2026
Great—relaxed yet sporty.
But way too hot right now. 41 degrees in the shade. Pppfff.this is a translation, click here for the original
Top, rustig en toch sportief.
Maar veels te warm nu. 41gr. in de schaduw. Pppfff.
Nadeel: heel veel passanten (op doorreis en dus voor 1 nacht).
Veel gerij, veel lawaai, weinig respect en 's morgens al van 6 uur luid spreken, huilende kinderen en campers die uit hun staanplaats proberen te rijden met veel motor lawaai. -
19 Jul 2026
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16 Jul 2026
The campground is situated in a beautiful location.
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De camping is gelegen op een schitterende locatie.
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14 Jul 2026
Service: The front desk has regular office hours with a lunch break that allows staff to take a nap: it opens at 8 a.m., closes between 12 p.m. and 3 p.m., and then reopens until 7 p.m.
The restrooms are cleaned during peak hours, which means they’re already dirty again before the cleaning is even finished!
Did security perhaps forget that they’re at a campground and not at a nursing home?
It’s far from accessible to people with limited mobility (all-terrain wheelchairs are perfectly at home here).this is a translation, click here for the original
Service : l'accueil a des horaires de bureau avec un temps de midi qui leur permet la sieste : ouverture à 8 heures, fermeture entre 12 et 15 heures, puis ouverture jusqu'à 19 heures.
Les sanitaires sont nettoyés pendant les heures d'affluence, ce qui fait qu’ils n’ont pas le temps d’être finis qu’ils sont déjà sales !
La sécurité a peut-être oublié qu’elle est dans un camping et non à l’EHPAD ?
C’est loin d’être accessible aux personnes à mobilité réduite (les chaises roulantes tout-terrain y sont parfaitement à leur place). -
13 Jul 2026
Awesome, right in the middle of everything
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Génial, emplacement à la zob
Frequently asked questions about Onlycamp Camping Les Vailhès
What are the check-in and check-out times for Onlycamp Camping Les Vailhès?
The check-in at Onlycamp Camping Les Vailhès starts at 15:00. The checkout should be done before 11:00.Is Onlycamp Camping Les Vailhès open all year round?
No, Onlycamp Camping Les Vailhès is open from 27 March until 27 September.Is there a restaurant at Onlycamp Camping Les Vailhès?
No there are no restaurants at Onlycamp Camping Les Vailhès. The park does however offer a bar and a snack barIs there a swimming pool at Onlycamp Camping Les Vailhès?
At the park you will find a near a lake.Is there a camping store at Onlycamp Camping Les Vailhès?
Yes, at Onlycamp Camping Les Vailhès you'll find a shop.
All accommodations of Onlycamp Camping Les Vailhès
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Outstanding (122)Ponza tent - 4 personsLodève, Occitanie- 4
- yes
- 2
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- Make use of the sanitary building
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Outstanding (122)Tiny House Galli - 5 personsLodève, Occitanie- 5
- yes
- 2
- yes
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