Campsites around Lake Biscarrosse
For your stay in the Landes, here is a selection of campsites located near Lake Biscarrosse and Parentis, some offering direct access or just a few minutes’ walk from the beaches, water sports and walking trails around the lake. Some campsites are situated right on the lake’s shores, whilst others are a little further back, in a peaceful, green setting.
At Lake Biscarrosse – Parentis-en-Born
The Yelloh! Village Au Lac de Biscarrosse***** campsite is situated right on the lakeside in Parentis. It offers a large water park, comfortable accommodation and entertainment for the whole family, making it ideal for enjoying the beaches, water sports and walks around the lake.
Camping municipal du Lac in Sainte-Eulalie
The municipal du Lac campsite*** in Sainte-Eulalie is situated right on the shores of Lake Biscarrosse. With its shaded pitches and simple facilities, it allows you to make the most of the beach and water sports.
Les Prés Verts in Gastes
The Les Prés Verts*** campsite in Gastes offers a lush, family-friendly setting, just a few minutes’ drive from the lake. With a swimming pool and leisure facilities, this campsite is ideal for family holidays whilst remaining close to the lake.
L'Arbre d'Or in Parentis-en-Born
The L’Arbre d’Or**** campsite in Parentis is situated just 400 metres from Lake Biscarrosse. It combines comfort, nature and proximity to the beaches and water sports, perfect for those who want to enjoy the lake whilst being a little away from the hustle and bustle.
Among the many possibilities for a camping holiday near Lake Biscarosse or in the surrounding area, some campsites are very close to the Cazaux and Sanguinet lakes, offering a quieter, greener setting whilst remaining easily accessible from the main lake.
Discover Lake Biscarrosse during your camping holiday
To the north of Mimizan, the triangular-shaped natural Lake Biscarrosse is one of the jewels of this famous seaside resort. Located in the Landes department, it stretches for 10 km, covering an area of 3,500 hectares. A small canal connects it to Lake Cazaux-Sanguinet, where mysterious sunken villages lie hidden.
Fishing, swimming and water sports
The shores of Lake Biscarrosse are quite varied, with marshes, a large wooded area and equipped beaches where you can swim in calm, warm and transparent water. The town of Biscarrosse is situated to the north of the lake, while its seaside resort is 8 km to the north-west on the edge of the ocean. The waters full of fish are rich in carp of beautiful sizes. On the south side, the charming Courant de Sainte-Eulalie, popular with eels, winds 7 km through thick vegetation towards the Aureilhan pond.
Lake Biscarrosse has several family-friendly beaches, where swimming is supervised in summer to ensure children’s safety. Among the most popular, Courant beach in Sainte-Eulalie is ideal for little ones, thanks to its calm, shallow waters that are not too deep. The beaches near Gastes also offer the perfect setting for a family day out, with picnics and games on the sand. These supervised areas also allow you to try out gentle water sports, such as pedalos or paddleboarding, in complete safety.
To sail on the lake of Biscarrosse, let yourself be tempted by the rental of a paddle, a canoe, a pedal boat or a sailing boat. There are two large harbours for boats, while in Gastes there are typical boat sheds on stilts.
Fishing enthusiasts can enjoy the shores of Lake Biscarrosse, renowned for its carp and eels, with areas easily accessible from the beaches and quays.
Walks between forest and ocean
On the other side of the state-owned forest, enjoy the immensity of the dunes and sandy beaches, which is only 5 km away. It is also a surfing paradise, thanks to the regular swell of the ocean. No less than 145 km of easy and very pleasant cycle paths serve all the surroundings of Biscarrosse. You can also escape on foot or on horseback with a wide choice of walks between the forests and the three large lakes in the area.
Beautiful getaways near Lake Biscarrosse
An ideal place to stay, the lake of Biscarrosse also allows you to radiate in the immensity of the forest to the large neighbouring areas of the Landes de Gascogne Regional Nature Park and the Grande Lande ecomuseum in Marquèze, which reconstructs the life of the inhabitants in the 19th century. The ancestral custom of harvesting pine resin is still alive today. You can also head north to the basin of Arcachon and climb the dune of Pilat, or go down to the green hills of the Basque country in the south.
The temple of aviation and black gold
A museum recounts the fascinating epic of seaplanes, born on Lake Biscarrosse in 1930. Genuine giant ocean liners from the air were taking passengers to New York or Martinique. In addition to the exhibition of venerable aircraft, you can enjoy a first flight by taking off from the water.
More surprisingly, oil was discovered on the shores of Parentis-en-Born in 1954. On land or on lake platforms, gigantic pumps are still extracting large quantities of very good quality black gold.
Traditions and delicacies
In the land of stilts, attend the Landes races and take part in the férias, where you can dance to the rhythm of the bandas' music.
In a typical bodega or inn, the flavours of the Landes are attractive with garbure, duck breasts, foie gras, Landes salad, Chalosse beef, asparagus from the sands, farmhouse poultry, fish and seafood, Pastis landais cake, local wines.