What is a campsite chain?

A campsite chain is a brand that owns or runs several campsites under one name, with a recognisable style and quality across its sites — think Sandaya, Capfun or EuroParcs. It means you know in advance what to expect in facilities and atmosphere.

What is the difference between a chain, a network and an operator?

A chain (like Sandaya) owns its campsites. A network (like Yelloh! Village or Flower Campings) is a quality label under which independent sites cooperate. An operator (like Vacanceselect) resells stays on campsites owned by others without owning them.

How many campsites belong to a chain?

On Ovisola, 1,047 campsites are linked to a chain, brand or operator, across 22 brands. The remaining campsites on Ovisola are independent.

Are chain campsites better than independent ones?

Not necessarily. A chain offers predictability and often plenty of facilities, while an independent campsite can offer character and quiet. On Ovisola you compare them in the same region on rating, location and amenities, so you decide what fits best.

Campsite chains and brands

Many campsites belong to a chain or brand — from Sandaya and Capfun to EuroParcs and RCN. Ovisola maps 1,047 of these, grouped per chain, so you can compare them with each other and with independent sites.

Campsite chains

Brands that own and run their campsites themselves.

Capfun82

French chain known for lively family campsites with water fun and lots of entertainment.

Sandaya74

French chain of comfortable family holiday parks with pools, mobile homes and entertainment.

Huttopia65

Nature-camping chain with tents and wooden cabins on wooded, low-key sites.

EuroParcs51

Dutch chain of holiday parks with chalets and lodges, often by water and in nature.

RCN25

Dutch family-campsite chain with sites in the Netherlands and France, strong on kids.

Ciela Village23

French chain of family campsites with water parks and entertainment.

Tikayan19

French campsite chain, mostly in the south of France.

Baia Holiday18

Italian chain of seaside and lakeside campsites and holiday villages in Italy and Croatia.

Molecaten17

Dutch chain of holiday parks close to nature, coast and forest.

Slow Village13

French chain with a calm, natural feel and an eco slant.

Campéole13

French campsite chain with many sites right by the sea.

Roompot11

Large provider of holiday parks and campsites in the Netherlands and across Europe.

Landal GreenParks7

Well-known chain of holiday parks with bungalows and lodges, often in nature areas.

TopParken2

Dutch chain of holiday parks, mainly on the Veluwe and along the coast.

Campsite networks

Quality labels under which independent campsites cooperate.

Flower Campings140

French network of small-scale, welcoming campsites with a personal touch.

Yelloh! Village31

Network of selected 4- and 5-star campsites, mainly in France.

Sunêlia21

French network of comfortable campsites with pool complexes, mainly on the coast and in the mountains.

Ardoer17

Partnership of high-quality, independent Dutch campsites.

Sites & Paysages8

French network of campsites focused on nature and landscape.

Les Castels1

French network of upscale campsites on estates and by châteaux.

Operators

Operators renting stays on independent campsites.

Vacanceselect397

Operator renting stays on hundreds of independent campsites across Europe.

Homair12

Provider of mobile-home rentals on campsites across Europe.

All chains compared

Chain	Type	Campsites	Countries	Since
Vacanceselect	Operator	397	Italy, France, Netherlands	—
Flower Campings	Network	140	France	2000
Capfun	Chain	82	France, Spain, Netherlands	—
Sandaya	Chain	74	France, Italy, Spain	2009
Huttopia	Chain	65	France, Netherlands, Spain	1999
EuroParcs	Chain	51	Netherlands, Austria, Belgium	—
Yelloh! Village	Network	31	France, Spain, Portugal	2000
RCN	Chain	25	Netherlands, France, Germany	1969
Ciela Village	Chain	23	France	—
Sunêlia	Network	21	France, Italy	—
Tikayan	Chain	19	France	—
Baia Holiday	Chain	18	Italy, Croatia	—
Molecaten	Chain	17	Netherlands	—
Ardoer	Network	17	Netherlands	—
Slow Village	Chain	13	France	—
Campéole	Chain	13	France	—
Homair	Operator	12	France	—
Roompot	Chain	11	Netherlands	1965
Sites & Paysages	Network	8	France	—
Landal GreenParks	Chain	7	Netherlands, Belgium, Germany	1954
TopParken	Chain	2	Belgium, Netherlands	—
Les Castels	Network	1	France	—

Frequently asked questions

What is a campsite chain?: A campsite chain is a brand that owns or runs several campsites under one name, with a recognisable style and quality across its sites — think Sandaya, Capfun or EuroParcs. It means you know in advance what to expect in facilities and atmosphere.
What is the difference between a chain, a network and an operator?: A chain (like Sandaya) owns its campsites. A network (like Yelloh! Village or Flower Campings) is a quality label under which independent sites cooperate. An operator (like Vacanceselect) resells stays on campsites owned by others without owning them.
How many campsites belong to a chain?: On Ovisola, 1,047 campsites are linked to a chain, brand or operator, across 22 brands. The remaining campsites on Ovisola are independent.
Are chain campsites better than independent ones?: Not necessarily. A chain offers predictability and often plenty of facilities, while an independent campsite can offer character and quiet. On Ovisola you compare them in the same region on rating, location and amenities, so you decide what fits best.