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Lac d’Issarlès

Le Lac-d’Issarlès, France

Nature

A round volcanic lake about 100 m deep in a crater at 1,000 m altitude, with a beach and a path round the shore. The water stays cool even in summer.

Nearest town
Le Lac-d’Issarlès, France
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
44.8190, 4.0640

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

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Campsites nearby

  • Aire de camping-car du lac de la PalisseMotorhome stopover
    5 km from Lac d’Issarlès · 6 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Aire camping-cars à Les EstablesMotorhome stopover
    12 km from Lac d’Issarlès
    MotorhomesDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedFree
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Aire Le Monastier-sur-GazeilleMotorhome stopover
    14 km from Lac d’Issarlès
    MotorhomesDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedFree
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Aire de la SalaisonMotorhome stopover
    15 km from Lac d’Issarlès · 70 pitches
    MotorhomesDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-FiFree
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping municipal Rieu SépouxCampsite
    17 km from Lac d’Issarlès
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping le VentadourCampsite
    24 km from Lac d’Issarlès
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

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