The most beautiful small-scale campsites in Italy
When you go camping in Italy, many people immediately think of the very large campsites with lots of facilities and activities. However, you can also find a very large number of small campsites in Italy that are certainly just as charming and also have very nice facilities. After all, during your vacation you do want to enjoy comfort and good facilities.
The advantage of small(er) family campgrounds is that they are usually quieter, there is no mass tourism and there is often more personal attention. The campsites are located in the most beautiful places in Italy, close to nature. Because they are small campsites, you make contact faster and the children will make friends easier because they can go out on their own. Therefore, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy a relaxing & child-friendly vacation. At the below small campsites in Italy with up to 250 pitches, you’re sure to succeed!
Camping Le Pianacce – Tuscany (222 pitches)
Camping Le Pianacce is a fine small-scale campsite located in the heart of Tuscany. Surrounded by rolling hills, vast olive groves and vineyards, this campground offers a unique and peaceful vacation experience. The campsite has modern facilities such as a large swimming pool and spray park, a restaurant with delicious local dishes, a playground for children and an animation team that organizes various activities. The campground is a short drive from famous cities and sights of Tuscany, such as Siena, Volterra, Lucca and San Gimignano, making it an ideal base for exploring the region. You book a luxury mobile home, safari tent or lodge tent through Allcamps and Vacanceselect.
Camping Garda – Lake Garda (198 pitches)
Camping Park Garda is a beautiful small-scale campsite located on Lake Garda in Italy. There are plenty of facilities such as a lovely swimming pool with separate children’s pool, restaurant, playground and sports fields. With its beautiful views of Lake Garda, Camping Garda is an ideal destination for a relaxing vacation in breathtaking surroundings. The campground has spacious camping sites and luxury accommodations such as mobile homes and bungalows, which are fully equipped. Check out the providers here.
Camping Glamping Il Borgo delle Arti – Lake Maggiore (26 pitches)
Camping Glamping Il Borgo delle Arti is an ideal campsite for families with young children. This exclusive glamping campsite is located near Lake Maggiore. With only 26 luxury mobile homes, you will enjoy peace and quiet and a relaxing vacation here. All accommodations are located around the fine swimming pool. There is also a restaurant/bar at the campsite and a nice playground. This campground is near the Conca d’Oro campground and belongs to the same owner. This allows you to use the facilities of that campground, including the private beach at the lake. For more action, explore one of the many hiking and biking trails. Or explore the Borromean Islands with their palaces and gardens, for which Lake Maggriore is famous. Through VacanceSelect, Suncamp and Allcamps you can book the luxury mobile homes.
Camping Podere Sei Poorte – Le Marche (131 pitches)
Camping Podere Sei Poorte is a premium campsite located in the heart of the hills of Le Marche. The combination of a rural atmosphere with modern facilities & comforts makes for a unique experience. The Dutch owners of this Italian small campsite will make sure you have a relaxing vacation. From the pool you have a beautiful and wide view of the surroundings with its mountains, hills and valleys with vineyards and olive trees. In the cozy restaurant you will enjoy genuine Italian dishes. The beautiful surroundings make it very good for hiking and biking. The location of this campground is perfect for exploring the surrounding villages and towns, such as the city of Urbino and the beautiful coastline of the Adriatic Sea. You book a luxury safari tent through Allcamps.
Camping Sivinos Camping Boutique – Lake Garda (76 pitches)
On the idyllic western side of Lake Garda you will find Camping Sivinos Camping Boutique. This delightful small-scale campsite has its own beach a whopping 5 kilometers long. Bring your own SUP or boat, or go sailing, surfing, canoeing or water skiing. From the restaurant’s terrace you have a beautiful view of Lake Garda. The campground is located in a nature reserve where you can take beautiful walks. But beyond that, of course, there is plenty to see in one of the many cozy villages. There are also several water parks in the immediate vicinity of the campground for even more water fun. The campsite offers several luxury glamping accommodations right on the beach, as well as camping pitches. You book them through Allcamps, Vacanceselect or through the campsite itself.
Camping Il Poggetto – Tuscany (191 pitches)
Just 15 km from Florence is Camping Il Poggetto. This small-scale family campground in the Tuscan hills has a beautiful swimming pool with a separate children’s pool. You can relax on the sunbeds. There is also a very good restaurant where you can enjoy Italian dishes and fresh pizza. Children will have fun in the playground or can participate in the activities organized by the animation team. If you love Chianti wine, this is the ideal campsite: in the vicinity you will find several Chianti wineries. Furthermore, you can take beautiful walks and, in addition to Florence, you can visit Siena, Volterra and San Gimignano. We have multiple providers for Camping Il Poggetto, you can find them here.
Camping Agriturismo Tenuta Regina – Adriatic Coast (20 pitches)
If you are looking for a small campsite at an agriturismo on the Adriatic coast of Italy, then camping Agriturismo Tenuta Regina is a gem. Several pools are available, including three bio pools. You will totally relax on one of the sunbeds under an umbrella. This eco resort is ideal for families with small children who want to enjoy a peaceful vacation in beautiful surroundings. This glamping campsite is located in Palazzolo dello Stella in Friuli from where the popular seaside resorts, Venice and Trieste are within easy reach. There are also a number of water parks nearby. Or grab a bike and explore the beautiful nature park and water park. You book a luxury glamping safari tent through Allcamps.
Camping Village Cerquestra – Umbria (133 pitches)
The small-scale Camping Village Cerquestra has an exclusive location on the beautiful Lake Trasimeno in Umbria. Because it is terraced, you have great views and unforgettable sunsets from the entire campground. The campground is in the midst of nature and is located in an oak and olive forest. There is a fine swimming pool from which you have a panoramic view of Lake Trasimeno. It is nice to relax on one of the sun beds with a bar for tasty drinks. In high season you can enjoy delicious dishes in the restaurant/pizzeria and then the animation team also organizes all kinds of fun activities for young and old. Rent a boat, a Vespa or a kayak to explore the area on or around the lake. Check out our providers for a mobile home, safari tent, bungalow or camping pitch.
Camping Il Boschetto di Piemma – Tuscany (149 pitches)
Right in the heart of Tuscany, within walking distance of beautiful San Gimignano, is the campsite Il Boschetto di Piemma. This small campground is ideal for culture lovers and families with young children. The adjacent swimming pool with sun terrace is also open to non-camping guests. There is also a restaurant at the campsite where you can enjoy Tuscan dishes, or go for a fresh pizza. San Gimignano is literally around the corner and can also be reached by shuttle bus. Furthermore, Siena and Florence are also highly recommended. Because it is a terraced campground, you do have to deal with elevation changes. If you are less agile, this may not be the right campsite for you. You book one of the rental accommodations or camping pitches through VacanceSelect and ANWB Camping.
Camping Free Time – Tuscany (250 pitches)
At the small-scale Camping Free Time you will experience an idyllic vacation in Tuscany by the sea. From the campsite you have access to the beach of the Etruscan coast. The famous seaside resort of Marina di Bibbona is nearby where, in addition to the beach, you can find many restaurants, bars and stores. If you prefer to swim in a pool, you can do that here, too. There is a large swimming pool with a slide and a separate children’s pool. There is also a restaurant, entertainment and two fishing lakes in the campground. For more adventure, visit one of the four amusement parks/water park in the nearby area. And of course you will enjoy the typical Tuscan towns and villages here. Check out the providers of various rental properties here.
