By booking a mobile home rental or a spacious pitch at the 3-star Camping La Jaougotte in Vielle-Saint-Girons, Les Landes, you will stay in a quality establishment just a stone’s throw from the most beautiful sandy beaches of the Silver Coast. Between your surf lessons, swims in the Atlantic Ocean or in the campsite’s aquatic area, you will have the opportunity to use the cycling paths that cross the pine forests and visit the most beautiful natural sites of the Landes region. Looking for a family outing idea? Head to Lake Léon, located just 3 km from Camping La Jaougotte.
Lake Léon, Ideal for Walks and Family Water Activities
Lake Léon is a vast body of water covering 3.4 km², located less than a ten-minute drive south of Camping La Jaougotte, within the Courant d’Huchet nature reserve. To get there, simply take the D652 to Léon, or the dedicated cycle path if you prefer to enjoy the pleasures of cycle tourism. This natural area is equipped with parking, picnic tables, trails, and nautical clubs offering excursions and equipment rentals. You can enjoy water sports suitable for children and casual athletes, such as canoeing, kayaking, sailing, and windsurfing. You will also have the option to rent pedal boats or a rowboat to peacefully navigate the lake, challenge your children to a game of mini-golf, and let them have fun in the playground while you get out your picnic. Lake Léon also has a supervised beach for safe swimming and several shaded areas. It is very popular with families who prefer the calm waters of Lake Léon to the strong currents of the Atlantic Ocean.
Fishing at Lake Léon
Lake Léon also attracts fishermen. Before taking out your fishing rod, inquire at the campsite reception or on-site to find out the authorized areas, as part of the lake is classified as a nature reserve. Do you want to go from the lake to the ocean without taking your car? Board a boat that will take you to Moliets beach via the Courant d’Huchet to make your day of camping at Lake Léon unforgettable.