20 Best Eurocamp Holidays Closest to Calais

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I’ve been hunting for the 20 best Eurocamp holidays closest to Calais. So many of us (myself included) prefer to drive to save on flight costs which can be really expensive when you’re travelling with kids – especially at peak times if you need to travel in the school summer holidays. I get asked for recommendations of Eurocamp sites near Calais A LOT 😂 so here’s a list of the resorts that I think offer brilliant family holidays without the long drive.

In no particular order, here are the best 20 Eurocamp holidays with a maximum of a 5 hour drive from Calais – with the closest being just 20 minutes away. (I’ve added links to my reviews for those we’ve been to ourselves too!) With holiday parks in the Netherlands, Germany, France and Luxembourg, you’ve got plenty of destination options to choose from.

1. Eurocamp: Domaine des Ormes, Brittany

5 star resort, Domaine des Ormes (in Brittany) is just under a 5 hour drive from Calais so it’s perfect for an easy road trip. It’s one of the best Eurocamp resorts for year-round holidays with a fantastic indoor pool complex. It boasts so many kids’ activities that it’s like a mini adventure park – we loved it, check out my Domaine des Ormes Review. It offers everything from horse riding, to treetop adventures, a golf course, watersports, segways, pedalos, sports, kids’ clubs, outdoor swimming pools and more! Within a 30 minute drive you’ll find Mont Saint Michel, St Malo, beautiful beaches and La Bourbansais Zoo. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Domaine des Ormes on the Eurocamp website.

2. Eurocamp: Marvilla Parks Kaatsheuvel, the Netherlands

Just a 3.5 hour drive from Calais, Marvilla Parks Kaatsheuvel is the closest Eurocamp to Efteling – it’s just 10 minutes away. This park is ideal for families who want a mix of relaxation and entertainment – it boasts a brilliant indoor swimming pool with a toddler area, an outdoor splash play zone, waterslides, soft play, kids’ clubs and sports. The location is gorgeous too – with sand dunes and deep forests on your doorstep. Plus, Amsterdam is just over an hour away, and the incredible Beekse Bergen Safari Park is only a 25 minute drive from the resort – it’s a fab base for family days out. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Marvilla Parks Kaatsheuvel on the Eurocamp website.

3. Eurocamp: Domaine de Drancourt, Picardy

If you don’t fancy a long drive, Domaine de Drancourt is one of the closest Eurocamp holidays to Calais – it’s just 90 minutes away. With a brand new pool complex added in 2025 (with both indoor and outdoor swimming options), waterslides, play areas, mini-golf and a kids’ club for little ones there’s plenty to do. If you’re into history you can explore the WW1 battlefields nearby, and you’ll also want to head to Saint‑Valéry sur Somme – there you can ride a steam train, seal watch over the bay and wander the medieval streets. For your little thrill-seekers, Parc Bagatelle amusement park is 40 minutes away. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Domaine de Drancourt on the Eurocamp website.

4. Eurocamp: Duinrell Resort, the Netherlands

The Duinrell Resort in the Netherlands is about a 3.5 hour drive from Calais, and it’s famous for its on-site theme park and Tiki Pool waterpark. It has over 20 thrilling waterslides, as well as indoor and outdoor swimming pools. Finn and Lola love this one – which includes unlimited access to the theme park – check out my Duinrell Resort Review for more info. It has rides to suit kids of all ages, a town within walking distance, gorgeous beaches nearby, cities like Amsterdam in driving distance and you could even visit Efteling – if one theme park isn’t enough! For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out the Duinrell Resort on the Eurocamp website.

5. Eurocamp: De Flaasbloem, the Netherlands

If you love the great outdoors, De Flaasbloem Eurocamp is a fantastic choice that’s just 3.5 hours from Calais – perfect for a short toll-free road trip to the Netherlands. The woodland holiday park is set around a beautiful swimming lake with a sandy beach and waterslides. There’s also an indoor swimming pool, an adventure playground and plenty of cycling routes through the nearby forests. It’s in a great location for family-friendly days out – with Speelland Attraction Park, Beekse Bergen Safari Park and Efteling all just 30 minutes away – the kids will love it! There’s plenty to do both on and off site. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out De Flaasbloem on the Eurocamp website.

6. Eurocamp: Château de Lez Eaux, Normandy

Just over a 4 hour drive from Calais, Château de Lez Eaux (in Normandy) offers a peaceful retreat with plenty of charm. The indoor tropical waterpark is the star attraction – featuring waterslides and a large toddler splash and play area, plus there’s an outdoor swimming pool. Families can enjoy a mix of relaxation and adventure, with nearby sandy beaches and Mont Saint Michel just a short drive away if you’d like some days out. There’s a little lake on-site, so bring your fishing gear, and the campsite is set in the grounds of a lovely Château. The Normandy region offers an easy Eurocamp road trip option. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Château de Lez Eaux on the Eurocamp website.

7. Eurocamp: La Croix du Vieux Pont, Paris

One of the closest options, just a 2.5 hour drive from the port, La Croix du Vieux Pont had to be one of my top Eurocamp holidays near Calais for kids. It’s a well-loved resort, with lots of facilities, and it’s only about an hour from Disneyland Paris and Parc Asterix. La Croix du Vieux Pont has an indoor swimming pool, an outdoor pool complex, fishing lakes, waterslides and even an artificial beach by the river. It boasts playgrounds, soft play, laser tag, bowling, pedalos, inflatables, mini golf, sports and more! If you want a site with lots going on, alongside theme park fun or a trip to Paris, it’s a great option. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out La Croix du Vieux Pont on the Eurocamp website.

8. Eurocamp: La Vallée, Normandy

Just a 3.5 hour drive from the port, La Vallée Campsite in Normandy is one of the closest Eurocamp holidays to Calais – perfect for short road trips. This site has indoor and outdoor pools, plus there’s a splash zone and play pool for toddlers, as well as waterslides for the bigger kids. With playgrounds, sports courts and kids’ clubs for all ages – there’s something for everyone. You’ll find the town of Houlgate just a 15 minute walk away with cafes and a sandy beach. With the D-Day beaches and museums nearby there’s plenty of historical adventures on offer too, and Parc Festyland amusement park is just 45 minutes away. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out La Vallée on the Eurocamp website.

9. Eurocamp: Koningshof, the Netherlands

If you want to combine the peaceful countryside with city sightseeing, Koningshof is a top choice – it’s less than a 4 hour drive from Calais and only 40 minutes from Amsterdam. This one is perfect for families who prefer a smaller, quieter setting but there’s still loads of fun to be had with a covered pool complex, waterslides, a splash zone, kids’ clubs and playgrounds. There’s plenty to do nearby too – the stunning tulip fields of Keukenhof are right on the doorstep in spring, there are some lovely beaches just a short drive away and you can reach Duinrell theme park in 15 minutes. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Koningshof Campsite on the Eurocamp website.

10. Eurocamp: Landal Warsberg, Germany

Landal Warsberg, in Germany, is around a 4.5 hour drive from Calais. It’s a lovely family-orientated site in the beautiful Saarburg region – we loved our stay, check out my Landal Warsberg Review. It has great child-friendly facilities, including play areas, an indoor gaming spot and a nice swimming pool. Directly next door to the campsite, you can enjoy the tobogganing track and take a chairlift down into the town of Saarburg. Germany’s oldest city, Trier, and Luxembourg City are just a short drive away too. Plus, you’ll find Saarbrücken Zoo and Dinosaurierpark Teufelsschlucht an hour away. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Landal Warsberg on the Eurocamp website.

11. Eurocamp: Lac des Vieilles Forges, French Ardennes

Lac des Vieilles Forges, in the French Ardennes, is perfect for a nature-based Eurocamp break just a 3.5 hour drive from Calais. Located just 200m from the sandy beaches of Lac des Vieilles, the kids will love the watersports and inflatable obstacle course. The campsite boasts an outdoor swimming pool with a waterslide, kids’ clubs and family activities, sports and a playground. A 10 minute stroll along the lake will take you to Terre d’Aventures with high ropes, segway courses and treasure hunts. This park is also located close to the border of Belgium so there are plenty of pretty villages just a short drive away. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Lac des Vieilles Forges on the Eurocamp website.

12. Eurocamp: La Bien Assise, Picardy

For the shortest drive time possible, La Bien Assise (in Picardy) is the closest of these Eurocamp holidays to Calais – it’s just 20 minutes away! A small campsite, set in the the grounds of a French château, this one is best suited to families looking for a relaxed rural experience. The site offers swimming pools and a waterslide, a playground, sports and mini-golf. There are forests and beaches nearby, and Nausicaã (Europe’s largest sea-life centre) is about a 30 minute drive away in the walled town of Boulogne-sur-Mer. For little thrill-seekers, Parc Bagatelle and Aqualud Waterpark are both about an hour away. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out La Bien Assise on the Eurocamp website.

13. Eurocamp: Lake Resort Beekse Bergen, the Netherlands

Lake Resort Beekse Bergen, in the Netherlands, is one of the closest Eurocamp holidays to Calais – it’s just under a 3 hour drive. It’s a fantastic choice for an action packed family holiday – it’s next door to the incredible Beekse Bergen Safari Park (payable) and Speelland Attraction Park (included). This beautiful safari themed resort boasts an indoor swimming pool with a play area, playgrounds, bike hire and a lake. My children absolutely loved it – read my Lake Resort Beekse Bergen Review to find out more – and the resort is also only a 20 minute drive from Efteling theme park. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Lake Resort Beekse Bergen on the Eurocamp website.

14. Eurocamp: Camping De Twee Bruggen, the Netherlands

Camping De Twee Bruggen is another great option in the Netherlands – and it’s just under a 4.5 hour drive from Calais. There’s plenty to keep the kids busy – the resort boasts an indoor swimming pool, an outdoor pool and waterslides, crazy golf, bowling, pedal go-karts and sports activities. On top of this, it’s close to the border if you’d like to hop over to Germany – Movie Park theme park is an hour away. Closer to the site, Klimbos Achterhoek (high ropes) is a 30 minute drive, Burgers’ Zoo is 40 minutes away and the nearby quaint towns are perfect for day trips – bike hire is available. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Camping De Twee Bruggen on the Eurocamp website.

15. Eurocamp: Riva Bella, Normandy

Located on the Normandy coastline, with its own mini farm, Riva Bella Eurocamp has a lot to offer families and it’s just over a 3.5 hour drive from Calais. The campsite boasts swimming pools and waterslides, a kids’ club, inflatables and sports. This one is located really close to Caen – offering local adventures, shops and restaurants. The beach is nearby, perfect for budget-friendly seaside fun, or head down to the OCEAN School of Watersport in Ouistreham to have a go at kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding and surfing. Plus, Parc Festyland amusement park is just 25 minutes away! For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Riva Bella on the Eurocamp website.

16. Eurocamp: TerSpegelt Village, the Netherlands

TerSpegelt Village is one of the closest Eurocamp holidays to Calais – it’s just a 3 hour drive and this 5 star campsite has so much to offer kids of all ages. It’s ideal for families who enjoy water-based activities with direct lake access for swimming, paddle-boarding and watersports. It features an impressive heated indoor pool with waterslides and a play area, as well as a pump track, indoor and outdoor play areas, a bowling alley, dinghy rides, pedalos, arts & crafts, miniature golf and all sorts! For days out, you can reach Efteling in 45 minutes, or Beekse Bergen Safari Park and Speelland are both 35 minutes away. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out TerSpegelt Village on the Eurocamp website.

17. Eurocamp: Vakantiepark de Bergen, the Netherlands

Vakantiepark De Bergen has lots on offer to keep the kids busy – it’s an easy 4 hour road trip from Calais so it’s a good option for a family getaway in the Netherlands. This holiday park has a large indoor play area and soft play (the little ones can have fun whatever the weather!), direct access to a swimming lake with a sandy beach and a waterslide, and activities for the older ones like mini-golf and paintballing. If you fancy some days out, the resort is around an hour’s drive from Efteling theme park, De Maasduinen National Park is half an hour away and Toverland is about 40 minutes from the resort. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Vakantiepark De Bergen on the Eurocamp website.

18. Eurocamp: Landal Wirfttal, Germany

If you fancy a getaway with the kids in Germany, you’ll find Landal Wirfttal around a 4.5 hour drive from Calais. The holiday park boasts an indoor swimming pool, a private recreational lake (with pedalos, fishing and swimming), mini-golf, sports, playgrounds, an activity hall and a climbing wall. Located within the forest region of Eifel, it’s perfect for a nature-based break and well-located for days out. Stadtkyll is just a few minutes away or visit Eifel national park (35 minute drive) with forests, natural beaches and lakes. Plus, it’s 30 minutes from Lünebach Eifel Zoo and 50 minutes from Phantasialand. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Landal Wirfttal on the Eurocamp website.

19. Eurocamp: hu Birkelt Village Campsite, Luxembourg

If you fancy a trip to Luxembourg, you can reach hu Birkelt Village Campsite in around 4 hours from Calais. On-site you’ll find indoor and outdoor swimming pools, play areas, sports, soft play, evening entertainment and a restaurant. We loved our trip, my hu Birkelt Village Review has all the details. The campsite is only 30 minutes from Luxembourg City and Vianden Castle, and close to Schiessentumpel Waterfalls. You can also pop to Germany (as it’s close to the border) to visit the city of Trier, or explore the gorgeous Saarburg region. And, all public transport in Luxembourg is free. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out hu Birkelt Village Campsite on the Eurocamp website.

20. Eurocamp: Les Pommiers du Mont St Michel, Brittany, France

Les Pommiers du St Michel in Brittany is just shy of a 5 hour drive from Calais, and it’s the closest Eurocamp site to the iconic Mont Saint Michel. In fact, it’s just a 5 minute drive away if you fancy an island adventure. This is a smaller site, so perfect for a quieter stay, but it still has a lovely covered pool and waterslides – as well as play areas and a kids’ club that runs over peak season. Champrepus Zoo and Ange Michel theme park are both a 40 minute drive away, and you can reach the gorgeous city of Saint Malo in around 45 minutes – it’s in a great spot if you fancy some days out with the kids. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Les Pommiers du Mont St Michel on the Eurocamp website.

Catching the Dover to Calais Ferry

To cross from the UK to France, on the Dover to Calais ferry route, takes around 90 minutes. Eurocamp offer reduced ferry travel (usually around £100 for a return) but if they’re out of slots check the Direct Ferries website as it’ll compare prices from the different providers. The Dover Ferry Terminal is located at: Eastern Docks, Dover, Kent, CT16 1JA. If you’re driving, pop the postcode into your Sat Nav and it’ll take you straight to the terminal. There are three main ferry operators running the Dover to Calais route: P&O Ferries, DFDS Seaways and Irish Ferries.

If you’re open to an alternative route from the UK to France, you might also want to consider the Dover to Dunkirk ferry which is operated exclusively by DFDS Seaways. The crossing time is around 2 hours (slightly longer than Dover to Calais) but Dunkirk is about 30 minutes further east than Calais so it’s a good option if you’re heading towards Belgium or the Netherlands anyway. If you live further up the country, you can take a ferry from Harwich directly to the Hook of Holland port if you’re picking one of the Netherlands Eurocamp sites for your stay. For everything you need to know about the Dover to Calais ferry, check out my Dover to Calais Ferry Guide.

Dover Ferry or Folkestone Eurotunnel (Le Shuttle)?

If you’re choosing between the Dover ferry and the Eurotunnel from nearby Folkestone, the ferry is usually cheaper, offers onboard facilities and is available for both foot passengers and vehicles, but takes longer due to boarding and crossing times. The Eurotunnel is much faster, with a 35 minute crossing, and lets you stay in your car throughout the journey, although it’s more expensive and has no onboard facilities. If saving money is your priority, choose the ferry. If speed matters most, the Eurotunnel is the better option.

Holiday parks a little further away…

If you’re up for a slightly longer drive there are also some fabulous Eurocamp resorts in Brittany and Vendée. For these, you’ll be looking at about a 5-7 hour drive from Calais but adding on a little extra time does give you more options and both regions are lovely to explore. Take a look at these guides to see what else is on offer:

Let me know your recommendations

With thrilling waterslides, swimming pools, family-friendly amenities, kids’ activities and amazing days out nearby, I reckon these are some of the best options for fun holidays at some of the closest Eurocamp sites to Calais. We’ve been on over 20 Eurocamp holidays now, so make sure you have a browse through my Eurocamp reviews, and you can follow our travels on Facebook, Instagram and Tiktok. I always love hearing your recommendations – so if you’ve visited any of these places, or have any other great suggestions near Calais, let me know in the comments. 😊