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Camping in Southern Sweden

13 campsites in Sweden, South for Västra Götalands Län

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Camping Lidköping
KronoCamping Lidköping is located on the shores of Lake Vänern, just a 15-minute walk from the centre of Lidköping. This high-quality, attractive site provides 410 touring pitches on flat, well-kept grass plus 53 excellent hardstanding pitches for motorhomes. All the pitches have electricity (10A/16A) and TV connections, and many are fully serviced. There are 30 cabins to rent and 125 seasonal units. It is surrounded by some mature trees, with the lake shore as one boundary and some tall pines providing shade and shelter.
Daftö Resort
This extremely high quality, family campsite, with a strong pirate theme, is beautifully situated on the west coast, 5 km. south of Strömstad. A very large site, terraced in parts, has both shady and open areas. In total there are 650 pitches with around 300 for touring, all with electrical hook-ups (10A, CEE plugs). In addition, there are 130 modern, very well equipped cabins of various sizes and styles. Daftö Resort, with its DaftöLand adventure park (concessions for campers), has activities for all including boating, beach volleyball, walks and yoga, and all manner of theme-based activities for children including theatre, competitions and treasure hunting.
Lisebergsbyn Karralund
Well positioned for visiting the city and theme park using the excellent tram system, this busy, well maintained site has 164 marked pitches. All have electricity (10A) and cable TV and there are several areas for tents. Pitches vary in size, 42 are hardstandings, some are fairly compact with no dividing hedges, and consequently units can be rather close together. Additionally there are cabins to rent, bed and breakfast facilities and a youth hostel. It can be a very busy site in the main season, which in this case means June, July and August. An advance telephone call to check for space is advisable.
Johannesvik Camping & Stugby
Johannesvik Camping & Stugby is an all-year fjord site in the Vastra-Gotaland region. Enjoy its private beach with a secure swimming area perfect for little ones. Breathtaking views and opportunities for swimming and walking make this campsite a must-visit destination. As you wind your way up the scenic road, glimpse the remnants of the former farmhouse before arriving at the reception. Beyond the reception, marvel at an enormous rock formation leading to the campsite's far end, overlooking the fjord and its inviting beach. The site has 660 grass pitches, of which 410 are for touring units and have 10-amp hook-up points. 46 accommodation options are available to hire. 
Otterbergets Bad & Camping
Otterbergets Bad and Camping is northwest of Tiveden on the edge of green forests and by the beautiful lake Skagern. The site has 103 grass pitches, of which 76 are for touring units, and most have a 10-amp hook-up point. A short forest path takes you down to the fantastic kilometre-long sandy beach. The beach is shallow and, therefore, perfect for children. There are good opportunities for swimming and water sports. You will find a trails directory adjacent to the site if you like hiking. Here at Sweden’s twentieth-largest lake, you can surf, paddle, sail and take a trip on a motorboat. If you want to explore the lake on foot, by bike, or perhaps on horseback, site staff will arrange packages that can meet your specific wishes. 
Seläter Camping
Seläter Camping is on the west coast of Sweden, close to Norway. It is a serene retreat for nature enthusiasts and beach lovers alike. Located near the Norwegian border, this quiet campsite boasts a picturesque setting and easy access to the popular Capri Beach. While the beach attracts steady visitors, it rarely becomes overcrowded.  The site has 413 grass pitches, of which 337 are for touring units and have a 10-amp hook-up point. 74 five lodge tents, trekker huts, bungalows and chalets are available to hire. The pitches are spacious and located on level fields with grass. The layout has a typical Swedish appearance with lots of trees. Upon arrival, you'll be greeted by a friendly staff at the reception, where you can also find the mini golf course.
Askeviks Camping & Stugor
Askeviks Camping & Stugor is a terraced, all-year site in the Västra Götaland Region near to Vänern's sandy beach with magnificent views over the lake and lovely sunsets. The site has 131 pitches of which 90 are for touring units and have a 10-amp hook-up points and there are 11 bungalows or log cabins available to hire.
First Camp Ekudden
First Camp Ekudden Camping occupies a long stretch of the eastern shore of Lake Vanern, to the northwest of the town, in a mixed woodland setting, and next door to the municipal complex of heated outdoor pools and sauna. The lake, of course, is also available for swimming and boating, and there are bicycles, tandems and canoes for hire at the tourist information office in town. Using the site as a base, you can visit the nearby Old Town of Mariestad, take a trip on a passenger boat out on Lake Vänern or visit the Göta Canal with its locks at Sjötorp. During the high season, the site can become very busy.
Hökensås Camping
Hökensås is located just west of Lake Vättern and south of Tidaholm, in a beautiful nature reserve of wild, unspoiled scenery. This pleasant campsite is part of a holiday complex that includes wooden cabins to rent. It is relaxed and informal, with some 145 touring pitches either under trees or on a more open area at the far end, divided into rows by wooden rails. These are numbered and electricity (16A) is available on 135. Tents can go on the large grassy open areas by reception. This site is a find for people who enjoy outdoor activities.
Hafsten Resort
This privately owned site on the west coast is situated on a peninsula overlooking the magnificent coastline of Bohuslän. Open all year, it is a lovely, peaceful, terraced site with a beautiful, shallow and child-friendly sandy beach and many nature trails in the vicinity. There are 220 touring pitches, all with electricity (10A), 115 of them with water and drainage. In all, there are 370 pitches including a tent area and 60 cabins of a high standard. There are plenty of activities available ranging from horse riding at the stables on the campsite’s own farm to an 86 m. long water chute.
Vita Sannars Camping
Located on the shores of Sweden's largest lake, Vänern, Ita Sandars Camping offers a serene escape near the picturesque village of Mellerud in Dalsland. Known as "Little Sweden," this region showcases the country's diverse landscapes and attractions. Choose from 310 grassy pitches, including 210 touring pitches with 10-amp hook-ups and 40 cosy mobile homes or log cabins.
Gröne Backe Camping & Stugor
In the heart of the beautiful Dalsland region, this pleasant, well-shaded (mostly pine) site is open all year. It is well laid out, mostly overlooking the Lilla Le lake, and there is easy access from road no. 164. There are 180 grass pitches for caravans and motorhomes, most with electricity (10/16A) and special areas for tents. Although the pitches are a little on the small side and slightly uneven, the site has a really good feel and is certainly friendly and easy to find. Also on the site are 23 cabins to rent and 40 seasonal pitches. An unusual feature is a floating sauna on the lake.
Borås Camping Saltemad
Borås Camping is in a park setting 2 km. north of the city centre. This pleasant municipal site is within easy walking distance of Djurpark Zoo and a shopping centre, and is convenient for ferries to and from Göteborg. A tidy, well managed site, it provides 400 large, numbered, level pitches, carefully arranged in rows off good tarmac perimeter roads, on well kept grass with some trees for shade. Electricity (10A) is provided to 300 pitches. Many activities are available, both on site and nearby, such as the excellent Alidebergsbadet outdoor heated pool complex, only 400 m. away and free to campers. A good foot/cycle path leads from the site to the beautiful Lake Öresjö.

South

The south of Sweden is dominated by two great lakes, Vänern and Vättern, Europe’s second and third largest lakes. There are also many fine beaches with picturesque harbours and historic ports such as Gothenburg, Helsingborg and Malmö. Stockholm, the capital, is a delightful place built on fourteen small islands on the eastern coast. It is an attractive, vibrant city, with magnificent architecture, fine museums and historic squares.