European Camping
ABOVE: Binibeca, Menorca, Spain.
Camping is a popular
activity in Europe, but it often takes place under more controlled
conditions than in North America. In some countries, it's illegal to park your
RV by the side of the road or pitch a tent in a forest, so make sure to check
local regulations before staking your claim to a patch of countryside. Or,
better yet, find an authorized campground in one of the directories and
databases listed below.
TIP: Obtain camping information and directories from national
tourist offices before you leave home, and consider buying a Camping Carnet
International card (CCI) through your automobile association or one of the
sources mentioned below in "Camping Questions & Answers: Europe."
General Information
Camping Carnet International
This site has information on the CCI in seven languages.
Accessible
Camping in Europe
If you're traveling in (or with) a wheelchair, read Danny Aendenboom's reviews
of RV campgrounds in Spain, France, and the Netherlands.
Directories and databases - Europe
Alan Rogers' Guides
The publishers of Alan Rogers' Guides now offer free campsite listings
for Britain, France, and two dozen other countries on the Web. In many cases,
you can check availablity and book online.
Camping
Europe
A collection of camping links for countries throughout Western and Eastern
Europe, from KarmaBum Café.
John
Tavener's Campgrounds Directory of Europe
This isn't really a directory; it's a photo album of campgrounds in England
and France. Scroll down the page for links to other camping-related Web sites.
Directories and databases - UK
The
Camping and Caravanning Club
Britain's "oldest and friendliest" camping club has a database of
campsites in the UK. Overseas visitors can purchase temporary memberships,
which offer discounts at club campsites.
The Caravan Club
Non-members are welcome to stay at this British organization's 200 club sites
throughout the UK.
Other
Accommodations Pages
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