Camping Les Erables, 17 Rue du Chateau d’Eau, 62179 Ecalles
To Find Site:- Leave A16 at junction 40 and follow signs for
Peuplingues, go through village and continue to Escalles. Site on left
at sign although not easy to see, site about 200 mts down lane on left.
Les Erables is situated not from the coast just the west of
Calais and is therefore handy as a stopover site to and from the
ferries, especially as it opens longer than some better known sites in
the area.(1st April-11th
November) It’s seven miles from the Tunnel and a little further from the
ferries. On a clear day you can see the English coast. However it is
likely to be less well sheltered in windy weather than those sites a bit
further inland. Some French might be required on booking in. Given the
nature of its use this campsite is fairly basic although for the price
it is very good value. The site is terraced down to the entrance and
pitches are reasonably level. The 50 or so pitches are on all
grass but some have have chipped stone runways which make them more
all-weather particularly useful for motorhomes. Electric points are
rated at 10amps and use CEE17 blue connectors although best to check for
reverse polarity. The only water taps are either at the motorhome
service point or at the toilet block. Likewise grey water and chemical
disposal is also at the motorhome point. The toilet block has been
created out of an old barn and whilst not luxurious is perfectly
acceptable with seated toilets with paper provided in the cubicles. Bread
can be ordered from reception. The site also offers free WiFi, just ask
for the log-in details. Coming to this campsite I think you have to be
prepared for it to appear quite crowded at busy times.
Most will use this site prior to their crossing. It would be
handy as a place to do any final shopping before going home and you have
the choice of a couple of very large supermarkets within a few miles. It
could even be suitable for a slightly longer stay if you wished to
explore the coast here abouts.
