Lac d’Issarlès
Le Lac-d’Issarlès, France
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.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Aire de camping-car du lac de la PalisseMotorhome stopover5 km from Lac d’Issarlès · 6 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Aire camping-cars à Les EstablesMotorhome stopover12 km from Lac d’IssarlèsMotorhomesDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedFree
- Aire Le Monastier-sur-GazeilleMotorhome stopover14 km from Lac d’IssarlèsMotorhomesDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedFree
- Aire de la SalaisonMotorhome stopover15 km from Lac d’Issarlès · 70 pitchesMotorhomesDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-FiFree
- Camping municipal Rieu SépouxCampsite17 km from Lac d’IssarlèsTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Camping le VentadourCampsite24 km from Lac d’IssarlèsTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
All campsites in France · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Lac d’Issarlès?
Lac d’Issarlès is in Le Lac-d’Issarlès, France, at GPS 44.8190, 4.0640. It is about 29 km from Le Puy-en-Velay.
Can you camp near Lac d’Issarlès?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Aire de camping-car communale Le Lac-d'Issarlès, about 0 km away; within 25 km there are 69 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Lac d’Issarlès?
Lac d’Issarlès is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Le Puy-en-Velay and the source of the Loire.
What is there to see near Lac d’Issarlès?
Places worth a stop nearby: Mont Gerbier de Jonc (13 km), Saint-Michel d’Aiguilhe (29 km), Polignac fortress (32 km) and Chauvet 2 cave replica (55 km).
When is the best time to visit Lac d’Issarlès?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)