Camping in the Grand Est: lakes, vineyards and mountains

💡 January: Out of season for most campsites. A few sites stay open all year, in the Vosges mountains for the snow or near Strasbourg: check before you set off.

💡 February: Still low season: only a few year-round addresses welcome visitors, mainly in the Vosges for winter sports. Make the most of it to book your summer.

💡 March: The first reopenings are possible: in Verdun, Les Breuils usually announces an opening in mid-March. Nights are still cold, so bring suitable gear.

💡 April: The season gets under way: most campsites in the vineyards and by the lakes open in early April (Kaysersberg, Turckheim, La Liez, Vieilles-Forges). Ideal for cycling and the flower-decked villages.

💡 May: A pleasant and still quiet month, except over the bank-holiday weekends. A good time to camp by the lakes before the crowds, even if supervised swimming has not yet begun.

💡 June: Long days and pre-season prices make June an excellent compromise. Some lake beaches open from mid-June; book July–August if you have not already done so.

Also in season: Belle Hutte CampsiteCamping Indigo StrasbourgCamping Le MédiévalCamping Les BreuilsKaysersberg CampsiteLa Liez CampsiteMetz-Plage Campsite

💡 July: High season: activities, swimming pools and lifeguarded beaches. Booking strongly recommended, especially by the lakes and in Alsace.

Also in season: Belle Hutte CampsiteCamping Indigo StrasbourgCamping Le MédiévalCamping Les BreuilsKaysersberg CampsiteMetz-Plage Campsite

💡 August: Still high season, with a risk of storms in the mountains. The urban campsites in Strasbourg and Metz are handy for alternating sightseeing and rest.

Also in season: Belle Hutte CampsiteCamping Lac des Vieilles ForgesCamping Le MédiévalCamping Les BreuilsGéraudot CampsiteLa Liez Campsite

💡 September: A pleasant late season, notably during the grape harvest on the Alsace Wine Route. Several campsites close as early as mid- or late September: check the dates.

💡 October: End of the season: most campsites close in October. At the Der, the cranes arrive in mid-October, but you often have to fall back on a gîte or a motorhome area.

💡 November: Almost all campsites are closed. The notable exception: year-round sites in Strasbourg or the High Vosges (dates to be confirmed with each campsite).

💡 December: For the Christmas markets, some Alsace campsites reopen in December: the Colmar Tourist Office announced an opening for Le Médiéval from 2 to 24 December 2026. To be checked.