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There are many camping sites around Ruoms, some claiming more stars than others, but we have never really understood the French grading system. We stayed at Camping La Chapouliere (three or four stars depending which posters you look at) which is just a little bit out of town towards Ales. Access is easy both to the site and the pitches. Only a few of the pitches are actually on the river side. However, the river at this point is a bit disappointing as it artificially dammed, creating a somewhat stagnant lake. You can borrow the site’s own canoes to paddle about on this lake, but you can’t get very far.
Sanitary facilities are very good, mostly in a large building with rather a strange layout, but there are plenty of showers and WC s even when the site is full, and there is a second block near the river. Toilet paper is provided but no seats. The site swimming pool is on slightly higher ground, with extensive views, but shade is limited. Bread doesn’t have to be ordered, and was the best we had all trip - you get to be a bit of a baguette connoisseur after 12 weeks! There is free wifi, supposedly accessible at all pitches, but we could only get it work around the bar area.
For trips out the obvious one is the Ardeche gorge, and there are lots of companies around Vallon offering various activities. We didn’t canoe on this trip, but have done previously and found it quite ‘exhilarating’ (ie, scary!) early in the season with relatively high water volumes at certain sections of rapids. This time we did a walk from Chames (roadside parking) along the Ardeche riverside path. This is mostly easy going, but depending on how far you go there are one or two river crossings to negotiate. It’s essential to take wet-shoes (eg, Crocs) because although the water is shallow the river bed is very stony and very uncomfortable to walk on. The current is also quite strong so some sort of walking pole/stick is useful. Probably not suitable for children under seven or so.
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Common Questions
Is Camping La Chapouliere child friendly? YES, it accepts children & has a playground View all facilities
Does Camping La Chapouliere have a swimming pool? YES, there is a pool on site View all facilities
Where is the nearest shop to Camping La Chapouliere? There is a shop on site View all facilities
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Tent Pitches 
Caravan Pitches 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
No Glamping Units 
Holiday Homes for Hire 
No Statics for Sale 
Seasonal Pitches 
Electric Hookups 
No Hardstandings 
No Fully Serviced Pitches 
Families Welcome 
Not Members Only 
No Rallies 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
Washing Up 
No Bathroom 
Baby Changing Facilities 
Laundry On Site 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
No Gas Exchange 
Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
Freezer / Fridge 
Motorhome Point 
Wifi Access 
Shop On Site 
Bar On Site 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway On Site 
Kids Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
Evening Entertainment 
Fishing On Site 
No Wild Swimming 
No Indoor Pool 
Outdoor Pool On Site 
No Horse Riding 
No Cycle Hire 
No Golf 
No Tennis 
Beach On Site 
Watersports On Site 
Boat Launch / Mooring <5 miles 
No Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
Riverside Pitches 
Public Transport <5 miles
No Dog Walk 
There are many camping sites around Ruoms, some claiming more stars than others, but we have never really understood the French grading system. We stayed at Camping La Chapouliere (three or four stars depending which posters you look at) which is just a little bit out of town towards Ales. Access is easy both to the site and the pitches. Only a few of the pitches are actually on the river side. However, the river at this point is a bit disappointing as it artificially dammed, creating a somewhat stagnant lake. You can borrow the site’s own canoes to paddle about on this lake, but you can’t get very far.
