The epitome of atmosphere, cosiness and hospitality. In short, the ultimate camping feeling. Camping Utah Beach in the Manche department has that. The spacious, green and friendly family campsite is located on the Atlantic coast, in the southeast of the Cotentin peninsula on a beautiful beach in Normandy. A country road divides the elongated camping area in two. The trees and hedges on the camping site provide the necessary privacy. There are also plenty of shady spots. The first Allied troops landed here at dawn on June 6, 1944 during World War II.

Activities at family campground Utah Beach
You can enjoy yourself at the Utah Beach campsite in Normandy! Children participate in various activities in the Miniclub. They can enjoy themselves in the playground with trampolines and all kinds of play equipment. They enjoy the animals; there are horses, donkeys, llamas, goats and even an aviary full of exotic birds. It's nice to pet an animal, isn't it? Do you dare too? Older children can play a game of mini golf and enjoy themselves in the disco in the evening. Crazy! Parents enjoy the water park with heated indoor pool. Go whizzing down the slide with your kids. How nice is that! In the high season there is plenty to do including themed evenings. While enjoying a snack and a drink, young and old meet each other in the bar or on the terrace. Pleasant!

Nautical activities on and near camping Utah Beach
Discover the thrill of sand yachting on Utah Beach. How cool! Children can learn this too. Professional instructors give advice and guide beginners. Do you like a challenge? Try kitesurfing. If you prefer to take it easy, go kayaking. Or take a walk on the almost 400 meter wide beach. That's relaxation! Children absolutely love water and sand. They have a great time with a shovel and a bucket. Build a sandcastle together and go find shells with them. What fun!

Accommodations at Utah Beach family campsite
You can choose to bring your own tent or caravan, but it is also possible to rent accommodation. Looking for comfort and privacy, book an equipped mobile home or chalet with kitchen and wooden terrace for 2 to 8 people from 16 to 35 m2. Or book a canvas bungalow, a luxury tent or an attractive wooden cabin. There are separate pitches for campers and there is a camper service station at the Utah Beach campsite in Normandy.

History of the Landing Beaches
During the Second World War, the quiet beaches of Normandy became famous. While all of France was occupied by the Germans, the United States, Canada and Great Britain joined forces and formed an alliance to liberate Europe and end the war.

At dawn on June 6, 1944, the first Allied troops landed on Utah Beach and Omaha Beach. During the day, nearly 155,000 soldiers and 20,000 military vehicles landed on five Normandy beaches: Sword Beach, Juno Beach, Gold Beach, Omaha Beach, and Utah Beach.

More than 10,000 men were killed in the fighting, mostly on Omaha Beach. Finally, the "Atlantic Wall" was broken and the Allies succeeded in liberating the first cities, including Sainte-Marie-du-Mont, Sainte-Mère-Eglise and Ranville.

Discover the surroundings of camping Utah Beach
Enjoy the bays, small (peninsula) islands, cliffs with wild waves and wide, relaxing sandy beaches. Reminisce about the Allied invasion and visit the many memorials, cemeteries and meditation areas that commemorate the thousands of men who fell during the Battle of Normandy. The most famous sites on the coast are the memorial museum of Caen, the strategic Pointe du Hoc between Utah Beach and Omaha Beach, the American cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, the Juno Beach center dedicated to the intervention of Canadian troops, Mulberry ( artificial harbor of Arromanches), the German battery of Longues-sur-Mer on the cliff at Gold Beach, or the village of Sainte-Mère-Eglise, one of the first to be liberated. You can walk there from the campsite. Do not forget to visit the Airborne museum. Impressive!

The Mont Saint-Michel peninsula is definitely worth it. In the Middle Ages, this island was a place of pilgrimage for Christian pilgrims. The varying height of the water and the 80 meter high abbey create a magical atmosphere.

Camping Utah Beach is located in the northwest of France in the Manche department, which is part of the Lower Normandy region. A truly fantastic place for camping holidays!