Gironde campsites · reviewed 29 July 2026, midday UK time

Gironde Wildfires: Campsites, Aires and Evacuation Checks

For campsite, motorhome aire and coastal holiday searches around Gironde, Arcachon, Cap Ferret, Le Porge and the forest corridor north-west of Bordeaux.

Short answer: if your campsite, aire or holiday park is near a closed forest, evacuation zone or smoke corridor, do not travel there until the operator and authorities confirm access. Campsite staff and prefecture instructions override satnav and booking pages.

Open the France fire map Campsite evacuation checklist

What to ask the campsite

Are you open today, and are access roads open?
Is any part of the site, beach, cycle route, forest or natural area closed?
What signal means evacuation, and where is the assembly point?
Which exit should motorhomes use if the main gate is blocked?

Why Gironde needs extra caution

Gironde.fr reported black-level forest-fire vigilance from 25 July 2026, closures of sensitive natural areas and restrictions including no isolated camping or bivouac in woods, forests and heath within 200 metres. That is directly relevant to vans, tents, aires and informal overnight stops.

Staying in Gironde with a tent, van or motorhome?

The free maps and warnings tell you what is happening today. The France guide is the paid route-planning layer: aires, campsites, evacuation decisions, smoke rules and printable glovebox pages.

See the France guide Free: live maps, warnings and safety pages. Paid: the organised France campervan handbook and wildfire playbook.

Sources used for this page

Europe travel advice hub

Country-by-country wildfire checks before you move.

Campervan planning hub

Route, campsite, aire and smoke planning for touring vehicles.

Europe Fire Map is travel decision support, not an emergency service or an official incident feed. Conditions can change faster than this page. Follow local authorities, accommodation providers and emergency services first. In danger anywhere in the EU, call 112.