Camping in the Jura
Looking for a vacation, new landscapes and new experiences? Let yourself be tempted by a quiet stay at the Domaine de Mépillat campsite, the best 3-star campsite not far from the Jura. This open-air establishment welcomes you in an environment that could not be more conducive to relaxation and escape, as close as possible to the typical nature of the region. It’s one of the quietest and most nature-friendly campsites in this part of the country.
An ideal destination for relaxing with family or friends, the campsite offers a host of fun activities and entertainment for children. It has an aquatic area accessible to young and old alike, with a swimming pool open during the day, which although not covered, is heated. There’s no slide here, but children will find plenty to do in the water. There’s also a solarium terrace with several sun loungers. It also boasts a variety of sports facilities, from a pétanque court to a ping-pong table and a HomeBall pitch. There’s also a playground and an inflatable structure where youngsters can jump, leap and bounce to their heart’s content.
Camping Jura offers a number of high-quality services, including laundry, snack bar,grocery store and restaurant. There are also a variety of rentals, from refrigerators to sheets and baby accessories. The campsite’s reception is always ready to listen to campers’ needs, and can also provide information on sites not to be missed or activities that can be enjoyed by the whole family in the surrounding area.
Book your accommodation
Camping de Mépillat strives to meet all its customers’ expectations. The star-rated campsite offers a range ofpitches from 100 to 150 m². While some pitches are shaded or semi-shaded, others are fully exposed to the sun. Some of these pitches are designed to accommodate just a tent and a bicycle, while others are large enough to accommodate a large tent and a car or camper van.
Naturally, camping in the Jura also meets the expectations of those who want more comfort. For these holidaymakers, the campsite offers mobile homes with comfortable living spaces at unbeatable prices. For example, to spend a few nights on the shores of the Etang de Mépillat, you can rent a 28 m² comfort mobile home with 2 bedrooms and a living area with a sofa-bed for two, accommodating up to 6 people. The rental also features a well-equipped kitchen: fridge with freezer compartment, microwave, crockery, etc. It also has a full bathroom and separate toilet, an attractive wooden terrace and parking for one car.
You can also stay at the Jura campsite in an even more spacious mobile home, in this case 32 m², with 3 bedrooms and room for up to 8 people (thanks to the two-seater sofa bed in the living room). The campsite near Jura also offers a number of unusual accommodations that will delight those looking for a new experience. These include 15 to 19 m² yurts for 2 to 4 people. You may also be tempted by a chalet tipi offer, as the campsite offers a range of chalets tipis from 25 to 35 m² for 2 to 6 people.
You can also enjoy the comfort of a 20 m² furnished tent for 5 people. With all these accommodations, you’re sure to find the one of your dreams to book at our campsite.
Discover the Franche-Comté department and region
There are many wonderful places to visit in the Jura, just a stone’s throw from the campsite. The landscapes of Franche-Comté and the département include plains, lakes and mountain ranges. The region is home to many towns and villages that owe their reputation to exceptionally beautiful natural sites.
Among the places that fascinate visitors during their vacations are picturesque villages that are appreciated as much for their authenticity as for the beauty of their scenery. These include peaceful towns such as Dole, Château-Chalon, Baume-les-Messieurs and Clairvaux-les-Lacs. Arlay also attracts many visitors, who have the chance to admire fields of vines as far as the eye can see, the ruins of the feudal castle and the medieval ramparts. In Salins-les-Bains, you’ll be seduced by the village’s verdant landscapes, and take the time to visit emblematic sites such as the old saltworks or the thermal cures.The escapade is obviously also an opportunity to appreciate all kinds of exceptional natural sites. Among the most popular are the lakes. For example, you’ll fall in love with Lac de Saint-Point, which covers almost 400 hectares, or Lac de Narlay, on whose shores locals and visitors alike stroll or mountain bike to admire the scenery. We can also mention Lac de Vouglans, Lac de Chalain and Lac de l’Abbaye, each of which has at least one grassy beach for admiring the scenery.
Explore the lakes around the campsite
Make the most of your Jura camping holiday and discover the most beautiful spots in the department. Among the must-sees are the famous ” four Jura lakes “: Narlay, Ilay, Le Grand Maclu and Le Petit Maclu. We particularly recommend a visit to Le Grand Maclu. Situated at an altitude of around 800 m, this glacial lake covers an area of 21 hectares. Although bathing is not permitted, as the lake is private, hiking and mountain biking allow you to admire the scenery. You can follow a small river all the way to Lac d’Ilay.
You’ll also love Lac de Vouglans, with its lush green scenery and emerald green water. In addition to hiking, the site is ideal for a whole host of water sports, from swimming and canoeing to pedal-boating and fishing.
Take the time to visit the Haut-Jura nature park. You’ll have the chance to admire a whole mosaic of wilderness sites and enjoy a most pleasant mountain atmosphere. Take the opportunity to admire or explore the peaks of the Jura chain, but also to hike through forests, along streams or meadows…
