The Camper’s take
Updated June 2026
Free 8-bay motorhome area (4 tarmac, 4 gravel, narrow) near Hérouvillette, gateway to Caen. Token-operated services (water, electricity, grey/black water dump). Bakery and grocery-pizzeria 300 m away. Peaceful setting with park, children's play area, hiking trails and cycling access to Caen. Popular quiet stopover, but water tap temperamental and bays tight for large vans. Littering and rats reported.
Highlights
- Peaceful landscaped setting with a park next to the area
- Perfect for cycling, hiking, and visiting nearby sites like Pegasus Bridge, Ranville Cemetery, and Caen
- Village bakery and small grocery-pizzeria nearby
- Free with token-operated services (2 €)
Good to know
- Very tight pitches, especially hard to open side compartments
- The water tap is often unreliable or temperamental; coins get swallowed without dispensing water
- Fills up quickly in peak season; rats and illegal dumping near bins
- Morning road and traffic noise reported
Motorhome access : Accessible but narrow pitches in width. Slightly sloped terrain. Respect assigned pitches (fines possible).
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Opening hours
Ouvert toute l'année
Street View
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Is D513A motorhome area Hérouvillette free?
Yes, it is free.
What facilities are available?
Available: Pets allowed, Bakery, Mobile signal, Black water, Grey water, Water, Bins.
When is it open?
Ouvert toute l'année
Is it a quiet place?
It varies by season according to traveller reviews.
What can you do nearby?
Nearby: Playground, Hiking, Sightseeing, Mountain biking.