The best campsites in Vaud — featuring Camping de Vidy

The top-rated campsites in Vaud

Below are the 12 campsites in Vaud on Ovisola, with their amenities, prices and a direct link. Review scores are still being collected; the list is ordered by bookability and amenities.

Switzerland is mountain country, with campsites by lakes such as Lake Geneva and Lake Lucerne and in valleys around the Bernese Oberland and Ticino.

Whether a campsite suits you depends on what you're after. Vaud offers both large holiday parks and small, quiet sites in nature. Use the filters to refine by pitch type and amenities.

What characterises the campsites in Vaud?

Among the 12 campsites in Vaud, 3 are by a lake, 2 have a swimming pool and 7 are family-friendly.

Match your choice to your party: with young children a pool, entertainment and a fenced play area are welcome, while for peace you're better off at a smaller or more secluded site. Travelling with a dog, check the pet policy in advance.

Which amenities should you check?

The comfort of your holiday in Vaud stands or falls with the amenities. Check the sanitary facilities and hot showers, Wi-Fi, a restaurant or snack bar and a small shop; travelling with children, a paddling pool, playground and entertainment weigh heavily. It's all on each campsite's detail page.

Keep the pitch choice in mind: from a luxury comfort pitch with private sanitary facilities to a basic, cheaper nature pitch. Travelling by caravan or motorhome, check the amperage and whether there's a drain point.

Best time to camp in Vaud

In Vaud most campsites run from spring to autumn. July and August are peak season (busy, hot and most expensive), so reserve early for those months.

Choose May, June or September and you'll enjoy lower rates, fewer crowds and often still-fine weather in Vaud.

What does camping in Vaud cost?

Prices vary widely by campsite, pitch type and season. Among the campsites in Vaud on this list, a pitch starts from around €20 per night in low season; rates are higher in summer.

Booking via Ovisola means you book directly with the campsite through our partner, with current price and availability. Always compare what's included: tourist tax, electricity or a dog may be charged separately.

How this ranking is built

The order in Vaud is set by review score: the higher the rating, the higher in the list. We include only rated campsites and rebuild the list periodically from the latest data.

Ovisola maps campsites, motorhome pitches and chalets, searchable by type and amenities. Bookable campsites are reserved directly with the campsite via our partner; the broader coverage comes from OpenStreetMap contributors.

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