Camping Dörpen

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View of the well-kept pitches
View of the well-kept pitches
Tent pitch with communal picnic bench
Nighttime
Nachtstimmung
Nighttime
Partially shaded touring pitches
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View from the shower block
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Tent pitch with communal picnic bench
Nighttime
Nachtstimmung

  • Quiet, leafy and family-friendly Lower Saxony site on the Küstenkanal
  • Heeder See five minutes’ drive; Hümmling Nature Park 15 minutes
  • Fishing pond on site, and canal launch point for kayaks
No matter whether you’re in urgent need of a battery recharge or you’re looking to take the kids on an active holiday, you’ll be well served in both instances at Camping Dörpen, five minutes’ drive from Dörpen. This peaceful Lower Saxony spot sits in neatly landscaped grounds full of quiet corners, and it’s right next to the Küstenkanal for kayaking (the site has its own private launch point) or waterside hiking and cycling adventures. Pitches are surrounded by hedgerows for privacy and partially shaded by trees, with access to handy facilities including electricity and fresh water hookups, greywater drains and a modern shower block. A bread delivery service is available every morning, there are covered communal picnic benches at strategic points around the site, and there’s a firepit set up the pond for alfresco evening feasts or sociable chats. The site's pond is well-stocked with fish so anglers can try a cast or two, and the site owners (dog owners themselves) welcome your four-legged pals too.

Site type

Caravans for hire 1
Tent pitches 10
Touring caravan pitches 28
Motorhome pitches 28
Open now
Opens 27 February
Please note

Safety

  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Vehicles

  • Units heavier than 8000 kg are not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

French

German

Open from Fri 27 Feb to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs
Electric pitch
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Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 29 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
 9
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 9
Facilities / Activities
 9
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 9
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 9
Peaceful

100% would recommend this site to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite is praised for its very friendly and helpful owners, large pitches, and peaceful atmosphere. Visitors highlight the clean and well-maintained facilities, particularly the showers. The location is considered excellent for walking and cycling, with easy access to local amenities. The on-site cafe and restaurant are also well-received. A few guests noted the facilities are a little dated but still very clean. Some reviews mention limited privacy due to the open nature of the pitches.

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Arrival date (latest first)

De ruime plaatsen, de vriendelijke ontvangst,…

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8 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 10
Facilities / Activities
 8
Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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 philip v. 1 review

Electric optional grass and sand pitch (six person)

Liked De ruime plaatsen, de vriendelijke ontvangst, de rust, de groene omgeving, het nette sanitair met wc-papier, de betaalbare prijzen

Disliked Het minder gezellige dorpscentrum

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Wie immer total entspannt

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8 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 8
Facilities / Activities
 6
Customer service
 9
Child friendliness
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Wifi
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 Lutz B. 1 review

Electric optional grass and sand tent pitch (four person)

Liked Es war wieder sehr schön und nette Leute kennen gelernt
Die beiden Betreiber sind toll

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Quiet location, size of pitches. Friendliness…

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Martin V. 2 reviews

Electric optional grass and sand pitch (six person)

Liked Quiet location, size of pitches. Friendliness of staff. Clean facilities and restaurant on site.

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Nice little site in a great location

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9 out of 10
Location
 9
Value for money
 8
Facilities / Activities
 6
Customer service
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Child friendliness
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James B. 11 reviews

Electric optional grass and sand pitch (six person)

Liked Quiet location and right next to the canal for nice bike rides. Clean toilets and showers. Friendly owners.

Disliked Only 1 shower, so may be an issue if there are a few same sex wanting a shower at the same time.

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Sehr nett und sauber.…

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10 out of 10
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 Nicole M. 5 reviews

Electric optional grass and sand pitch (six person)

Liked Sehr nett und sauber.

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Pæn og ren plads, perfekt til en overnatning.

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10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Marianne S. 6 reviews

Electric optional grass and sand pitch (six person)

Liked God service fra ejeren af pladsen.
Pæn og ren med super toilet faciliteter.

Disliked Meget åben plads, så ikke meget privatsfære.

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Everything. The owners were super friendly…

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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 Andy S. 56 reviews

Electric optional grass and sand pitch (six person)

Liked Everything. The owners were super friendly and welcoming. Large pitches.
Old but very clean facilities. Very good cafe. Lovely walk along by the river.

Disliked Nothing

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Service, location excellent…

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Anonymous

Electric optional grass and sand pitch (six person)

Liked Service, location excellent

Recommend to friends Visit again

Die Besitzer , das feeling…

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10 out of 10
Location
 9
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 9
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

1 bedroom on-site touring caravan

Liked Die Besitzer , das feeling

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De vriendelijkheid, het gevoel welkom en…

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10 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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 Jort | de Kiemschuur v. 3 reviews

Electric optional grass and sand pitch (six person)

Liked De vriendelijkheid, het gevoel welkom en gast te zijn. Het restaurant geeft een welkom in de herberg gevoel. Gewoon lekker: schnitzel en pommes frites. En de taarten, onfatsoenlijk lekker.
Toilet en douche, hartstikke schoon. En ja, volgend jaar gaan ze verder met de ontwikkeling van de camping. Fietsen meenemen! Heerlijk vanaf de camping

Disliked De camping aan de overkant met veel en harde muziek. Niet voortdurend hoor, soms een uurtje en afgelopen zaterdag wat langer. Maar absoluut geen breekpunt. U moet deze camping bezoeken.

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Off licence Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Peaceful Remote location

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Level site, no steep slopes Well-lit path

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Camping Dörpen

Josefstrasse 54

Dörpen

Lower Saxony

Germany

26892

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Berlin CEST (GMT+02:00)

GPS

52.96764°N
7.31702°E

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Camping Dörpen is in pole position for cycles rides along the Küstenkanal; you can pedal sections of the long-distance Radroute Dortmund-Ems-Kanal or take young kids on shorter routes like the Radroute Dörpen Ost; both trails pass the site. If you haven’t come with a bicycle, you can rent wheels – and e-bikes – five minutes’ drive away. If you’re tempted to snooze in the sun, head for the sandy lake beach edging the Herzogsee, where there’s a safe swimming area. There’s a play area by the Heeder See too, as well as facilities for watersports hire. The indoor pool at Dünenbad Dörpen (all five minutes' drive) also has a waterslide, splash fountains and a paddling pool for toddlers. Keep active kids happy with zipwires and giant slides at Surwolds Wald (five minutes), or take a stroll to spot wildlife sculptures (and the real thing, including deer and hares) in the forests and meadows of Hümmling Nature Park (15 minutes).

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping Dörpen have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Camping Dörpen dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping Dörpen? Camping Dörpen is in pole position for cycles rides along the Küstenkanal; you can pedal sections of the long-distance Radroute Dortmund-Ems-Kanal or take young kids on shorter routes like the Radroute Dörpen … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping Dörpen?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping Dörpen? From £17.19 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.