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Motorhome stopovers by Lake Geneva (Le Léman)
Where are you staying tonight? 29 spots no more than 2 km from the shore, 12 of them right by the water (up to 200 m) – with legality light, fee and evening sun for each spot.
Closest to the water – Lake Geneva
The spots with the shortest way to the shore; all of them are listed further down.
Map – Lake Geneva
Sleeping in a motorhome – Lake Geneva: what applies?
Official stopovers, campsites and farms that take motorhomes are open to you. For car parks and community spots, the rule of the country or region applies – along the shore, these:
France · 16 spots Tolerated
A motorhome may park like any vehicle on public car parks, day and night, up to seven days; blanket municipal bans are unlawful. Jacks, an awning or furniture outside are prohibited; observe local by-laws.
Source: Légifrance – Circulaire du 19 octobre 2004 (NOR INTD0400127C), stationnement des autocaravanes, as of 6 September 2026 · www.legifrance.gouv.fr
Canton of Vaud · 10 spots Tolerated
No cantonal rule on sleeping in the vehicle on car parks; on-site signage, municipal bylaws and the landowner apply. Sleep in the vehicle only – chairs, a table or an awning outside are not allowed.
Source: according to TCS – Wildcampen in der Schweiz, Kantonsübersicht (as of 1 July 2026), as of 6 September 2026 · www.tcs.ch
Canton of Valais · 2 spots Forbidden
Wild camping requires a permit (Art. 22 Spatial Planning Act, Art. 16 para. 2 lit. a Building Ordinance). Overnight stays on national motorway rest areas are banned, on cantonal roads need a permit, on municipal roads the municipal bylaw applies.
Source: according to TCS – Wildcampen in der Schweiz, Kantonsübersicht (as of 1 July 2026) (information from the canton of Valais), as of 6 September 2026 · www.tcs.ch
Canton of Geneva · 1 spot Tolerated
Camping vehicles may be parked for less than 24 hours on public car parks; camping in public space requires a permit from the managing authority.
Source: according to TCS – Wildcampen in der Schweiz, Kantonsübersicht (as of 1 July 2026), as of 6 September 2026 · www.tcs.ch
The information comes from OpenStreetMap and from campers. Check signs and bans on site – the light is guidance, not legal advice. Caraplace accepts no liability for accuracy or currency; you stay at your own risk.
All 29 spots by distance to the shore
With legality light and distance to the nearest shore. ☀ = sun until sunset at the equinox, according to the terrain model (including forest).
- ⛺ Camping Aux VernesAllowed · 0 m
- ⛺ Camping de MoratelAllowed · 30 m
- ⛺ Camping de La PichetteAllowed · 30 m
- 🚐 Aire de camping car CorzentAllowed · 30 m
- ⛺ TCS Camping Genève - VésenazAllowed · 90 m
- ⛺ Rive BleueAllowed · 110 m
- 🚐 Aire Anthy-sur-LémanAllowed · 110 m
- ⛺ BellevueAllowed · 130 m
- ⛺ Camping de VidyAllowed · 140 m
- ⛺ Les Horizons BleusAllowed · 140 m
- ⛺ Camping Les GrangettesAllowed · 150 m
- ⛺ TCS Camping MorgesAllowed · 160 m
- 🚐 Camping de VidyAllowed · 210 m
- ⛺ Camping Club Léman (naturiste)Allowed · 220 m
- 🚐 Aire camping-car ExcenevexAllowed · 230 m
- ⛺ Le Chant'OiseauAllowed · 240 m
- ⛺ Camping Mathieu - LémanAllowed · 270 m
- ⛺ Camping municipal Parc de la DranseAllowed · 280 m
- ⛺ Camping Les CarettesAllowed · 350 m
- ⛺ Camping La DranseAllowed · 370 m
- ⛺ Le DisdillouAllowed · 410 m
- ⛺ Camping Saint-DisdilleAllowed · 430 m
- ⛺ RysAllowed · 520 m
- ⛺ Les HuttinsAllowed · 600 m
- ⛺ Vielle ÉgliseAllowed · 600 m
- 🚐 Stellplatz VilleneuveAllowed · 630 m
- ⛺ Camping Relais du LémanAllowed · 730 m
- ⛺ L'Orée des BoisAllowed · 1.7 km
- ⛺ Camping Le Lac NoirAllowed · 1.8 km
Countries and regions along the shore
Towns with stopovers – Lake Geneva
Thonon-les-BainsVilleneuveDouvaineRenens VDÉvian-les-BainsLe ChenitVeveyGrandvauxLarringes