The 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. So, 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: Duinrell Resort, South Holland, 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 adored our stay – which includes unlimited access to the theme park – check out my Duinrell Resort Review to find out more. It has rides to suit those of all ages, making this a dream destination for kids, and it was one of their favourite Eurocamp holidays. From there you can also visit some gorgeous beaches, cities like Amsterdam and enjoy a day at Efteling too (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.

2. Eurocamp: La Croix du Vieux Pont, Paris, France

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, which boasts an impressive array 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. The kids will love the playgrounds, kids’ club and sports activities, while parents can enjoy a relaxing evening by the lakeside. So if you want a site with lots going on, and you fancy some 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.

3. Eurocamp: Château de Lez Eaux, Normandy, France

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 too. 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 to enjoy 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. Normandy is one of the closest regions to Calais for easy family road trips (and stress free holidays!) so this is a great Eurocamp option. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Château de Lez Eaux on the Eurocamp website.

4. Eurocamp: De Flaasbloem, North Brabant, 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 too – with Speelland Attraction Park, Beekse Bergen Safari Park and Efteling theme park all just 30 minutes away – the kids will love it! So, if you’re looking for plenty to do on and off site, this one is a great option. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out De Flaasbloem on the Eurocamp website.

5. Eurocamp: Landal Warsberg Campsite, Saarburg, Germany

Landal Warsberg Campsite 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, have a look at my Landal Warsberg Review. It has great child-friendly facilities, including play areas, an indoor gaming spot and a nice swimming pool. Plus, directly next door to the site, 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. An hour away you’ll also find Saarbrücken Zoo and Dinosaurierpark Teufelsschlucht (a dinosaur themed attraction park) – so for lots to do (on and off site) this is a great option. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Landal Warsberg on the Eurocamp website.

6. Eurocamp: TerSpegelt Village, North-Brabant, the Netherlands

TerSpegelt Village is one of the closest road trip options, as this Eurocamp break is less than a 3 hour drive from Calais – the Netherlands is a great spot for family holidays. This campsite is ideal for families who enjoy water-based activities, offering direct lake access for swimming, paddle-boarding and water sports perfect for older kids and teens. TerSpegelt also features an impressive heated indoor pool with waterslides and a splash zone / play area for younger children. There’s something for all ages at this one, with loads of activities on offer, plus you can reach Efteling theme park in around 45 minutes, or Beekse Bergen Safari Park (the best zoo we’ve ever been to!) in 35 minutes. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out TerSpegelt Village on the Eurocamp website.

7. Eurocamp: Domaine des Ormes, Brittany, France

Domaine des Ormes in Brittany is just under a five hour drive from Calais, so this one’s great for easy road trip holidays in France. It’s also one of the best Eurocamp options for an out-of-season getaway with a fantastic indoor pool complex. The site boasts so many kids’ activities that it’s like a mini adventure park – there’s plenty for kids of all ages. The park offers everything from horse riding, to treetop adventures, a golf course, soft play, pedalos, sports, kids’ clubs, outdoor swimming pools and more! With so many activities on-site, Mont Saint Michel just a 30 minute drive away and the charming town of Dol-de-Bretagne nearby, it’s a great base for a fun-filled holiday. The nearest airport to Domaine des Ormes is Rennes which is about 50 minutes away. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Domaine des Ormes on the Eurocamp website.

8. Eurocamp: Domaine de Drancourt, Picardy, France

If you don’t fancy a long drive, Domaine de Drancourt is one of the best Eurocamp holidays in France for an easy road trip as it’s just 90 minutes from Calais. With a brand new pool complex added for 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 just 40 minutes away too – so this one is in a great location for days out. The nearest airport to Domaine de Drancourt is Paris Beauvais, about an hour and 20 minutes away. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Domaine de Drancourt on the Eurocamp website.

9. Eurocamp: Lake Resort Beekse Bergen, Hilvarenbeek, 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 – with the incredible Beekse Bergen Safari Park (payable) and Speelland Attraction Park (included) both located next door. The resort also boasts an indoor swimming pool with a play area, indoor and outdoor playgrounds, bike hire and a lake too. My children adored this place so much – find all the details in my Lake Resort Beekse Bergen Review. The safari park is the best zoo we’ve ever been to, and this resort is also only a 20 minute drive to Efteling theme park – it’s in a fabulous location for entertaining the kids. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Lake Resort Beekse Bergen on the Eurocamp website.

10. Eurocamp: Camping De Twee Bruggen, Gelderland, 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. This campsite is great for families who love cycling and nature walks, plus it has an indoor swimming pool, an outdoor pool and waterslides – so there’s plenty to keep the kids busy. They also have crazy golf, bowling and pedal go-karts, as well as lots of 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.

11. Eurocamp: La Vallée, Normandy, France

Just a 3.5 hour drive from the port, La Vallée Campsite in Normandy is one of the closest Eurocamp options to Calais – perfect for short road trip holidays with the kids. This site has indoor and outdoor pool options, so all weathers are covered, 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 too – 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.

12. Eurocamp: Koningshof, South Holland, 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 Eurocamp site is perfect for families who prefer a smaller setting, but there’s still loads of fun to be had with a covered pool, a waterslide, playgrounds and lovely green surroundings. You can enjoy a quieter more relaxed site but still have plenty to do nearby too – the stunning tulip fields of Keukenhof are right on the doorstep in spring – an absolute must-see! 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.

13. Eurocamp: Marvilla Parks Kaatsheuvel, North Brabant, the Netherlands

Just a 3.5 hour drive from Calais, if you love theme park holidays, Marvilla Parks Kaatsheuvel is the closest Eurocamp site to Efteling – it’s just 10 minutes away. This park is ideal for families who want a mix of relaxation and entertainment – there’s a brilliant indoor swimming pool with a toddler area, an outdoor splash play zone for younger ones and waterslides for older kids. The location is gorgeous too – with sand dunes and deep forests on your doorstep. If you fancy a city adventure 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.

14. Eurocamp: hu Birkelt Village Campsite, Larochette, Luxembourg

If you fancy a trip to Luxembourg, you can reach hu Birkelt Village Campsite in around 4 hours from Calais. Luxembourg is such a beautiful country and this campsite is only 30 minutes from Luxembourg City Centre, as well as being close to attractions like Vianden Castle and Schiessentumpel Waterfalls. We really loved our trip to Luxembourg – for all the details read my hu Birkelt Village Campsite Review. From there, 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 – so you can ditch the car too when you get there. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out hu Birkelt Village Campsite on the Eurocamp website.

15. Eurocamp: Lac des Vieilles Forges, French Ardennes, France

Lac des Vieilles Forges, in the French Ardennes, is a fantastic base for a nature-based Eurocamp break in Northern France – this one is around a 3.5 hour drive from Calais. Located just 200m from the sandy beaches of Lac des Vieilles, the kids will love the water sports 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 in the woodland nearby, with treetop adventures for all ages, segway courses and treasure hunts for little ones. This park is also located close to the border of Belgium so there are plenty of pretty villages to explore 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.

16. Eurocamp: La Bien Assise, Picardy, France

For the shortest drive time possible, La Bien Assise (in Picardy) is perfect for families looking for an easy road trip – it’s less than 20 minutes from Calais! 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 from the park in the walled town of Boulogne-sur-Mer. If you fancy some thrill-seeking with the kids, Parc Bagatelle amusement park 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.

17. Eurocamp: Vakantiepark de Bergen, North Brabant, 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 (so that 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. There’s plenty to do both on and off site! For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Vakantiepark De Bergen on the Eurocamp website.

18. Eurocamp: Riva Bella, Normandy, France

Located on the Normandy coastline, with its own mini farm, Riva Bella Eurocamp has a lot to offer families looking for a fun getaway without the long drive – it’s just over a 3.5 hour drive from Calais. Everyone can enjoy the swimming pools and waterslides, and the on-site kids’ club, inflatables and sports will keep the kids entertained. This one is located really close to Caen if you fancy doing some exploring locally. The beach is nearby too, 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.

19. 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 4km 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 too – as well as play areas and a kids’ club that runs over the peak summer months. 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 too – so this holiday park is in a great spot in you’re after 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.

20. Eurocamp: Landal Wirfttal, Stadtkyll, 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) and plenty of activities for all ages – including mini-golf, sports, playgrounds, an activity hall and a climbing wall. Located within the rich volcanic forest region of Eifel, it’s perfect for a nature-based break. For days out, the small town of Stadtkyll is just a few minutes away or visit Eifel national park (a 35 minute drive) with expansive forests, natural beaches and panoramic lakes. If the kids love animals, head to Lünebach Eifel Zoo to feed the bison. Or, for the little thrill-seekers, you’ll find Phantasialand Theme Park about 50 minutes away. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Landal Wirfttal on the Eurocamp website.

What should I know about catching the ferry from Dover to Calais?

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, which is slightly longer than the Dover to Calais route, however Dunkirk is about 30 minutes further east than Calais so it could be a good option if you’re heading towards Belgium or the Netherlands anyway. If you live further up the country, you can also take a ferry from Harwich directly to the Hook of Holland port in the Netherlands 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 article: Travelling from the UK to France – the ultimate Dover to Calais ferry guide.

Dover Ferry or Folkestone Eurotunnel (Le Shuttle)?

If you’re debating between the Dover ferry and the Eurotunnel from nearby Folkestone, there are a few key differences. The ferry is usually cheaper, provides onboard facilities and is suitable for both foot passengers and vehicles. However it takes longer overall, due to check-in, boarding and crossing times. On the other hand, The Eurotunnel is faster, with a crossing time of just 35 minutes from Folkestone to Calais. It’s ideal for those who want to get there quickly as you stay in your car for the entire journey, but it’s more expensive than the ferry and lacks onboard facilities. If you’re prioritising cost over speed, the ferry is the better value option. If you just want to get there as quickly as possible, the Eurotunnel is worth considering to shorten your journey time.

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 6-7 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:

Eurocamp France: The 5 best Vendée holiday parks for families

The 12 best Eurocamp resorts in Brittany

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 unforgettable holidays at some of the closest Eurocamp sites to Calais. Whether you’re chasing adrenaline or looking for relaxation, these parks deliver the ultimate mix of fun and affordability – we loved those that we’ve been lucky enough to visit already and lots of the others are definitely on our ‘to visit’ list. (We’ve been on 20 Eurocamp holidays now, so make sure you have a browse through my Eurocamp reviews.) I always love hearing your recommendations – so if you’ve visited any of these places, or have any other great suggestions near Calais, I’d love to hear your thoughts – let me know in the comments below.