Wildlife haven: Campsites in Westerbork, The Netherlands
3 bookable campsites within 15 miles of Westerbork
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Camping Tikvah
Hooghalen, Drenthe, The Netherlands- Peaceful site next to a forest a few minutes' cycle from Hooghalen
- 10 minutes' walk from the Westerbork transit camp remembrance centre
- Go-karts, playgrounds, trampoline and games room for kids
RCN Vakantiepark De Noordster
Dwingelo, Drenthe, The Netherlands- In the Dwingelderveld National Park, close to walks and bike rides
- A 40-minute drive from the huge Slagharen theme park
- Busy programme of activities for kids in summer season
Europarcs Ruinen
Ruinen, Drenthe, The Netherlands- Nature-packed Drenthe park five minutes' cycle from Ruinen
- On the edge of Dwingelderveld National Park, with bike hire available
- Heated indoor pool, restaurant, miniature golf and lake beach on site
Vakantieoord De Bronzen Emmer
Meppen, Drenthe, The Netherlands- Spacious, well-equipped, pre-erected tents on a site in pretty Drenthe
- A 25-minute drive from Emmen, Wildlands Adventure Zoo and Slagharen
- Restaurant, heated indoor pool, tennis, volleyball and play areas
Camping De Bronzen Emmer
Meppen, Drenthe, The Netherlands- Family-friendly site 10 minutes' walk from the village of Meppen
- 1,400km of cycling trails in the Drenthe region; hire bikes on site
- Pool, restaurant, playgrounds and tennis court on site
Landgoed Börkerheide
Westerbork, Drenthe, The Netherlands- Peaceful green site with pitches set among spacious forest clearings
- Next to Westerbork and a short drive to the Drentsche Aa National Park
- Green space, woodland and big pond on site for nature-based activities
Camping de Bosrand
Spier, Drenthe, The Netherlands- Family-friendly Drenthe site 10 minutes' drive from Beilen
- Slagharen, Wildlands zoo and Assen TT circuit within half an hour
- On the banks of a large lake for swimming and fishing
Minicamping het Hijkerveld
Hijken, Drenthe, The Netherlands- Small dog-friendly site surrounded by the Drenthe countryside
- A 25-minute drive to Dwingelderveld National Park and Boswachterij Gee
- On-site café; alongside the Orange Canal for fishing and swimming
Natuurkampeerterrein Thyencamp
Hooghalen, Drenthe, The Netherlands- Eco-friendly sustainable site on a farm 10km from Assen
- Buy apple juice produced locally from the farm's orchards
- Scenic walking and cycle trails nearby: hire bikes on site
Natuurcamping Landgoed Mariahoeve
Papenvoort, Drenthe, The Netherlands- Simple and peaceful forest site with a fishing lake
- Amusement park, zoo and activity centre within half an hour's drive
- A 20-minute drive from Dwingelderveld moorland hikes and cycle trails
Camping de Ommekeer
Assen, Drenthe, The Netherlands- Peaceful countryside site on the outskirts of Assen
- A few minutes from a reservoir and beach for fishing and canoeing
- Toilets, showers, free wifi, recreation area and big covered terrace
De Lente van Drenthe
Gasselte, Drenthe, The Netherlands- In a forest three kilometres from the town of Gasselte
- Close to walking and cycle trails and a swimming lake with beach
- Home to the largest waterpark in the Netherlands
Vakantiepark De Wiltzangh
Ruinen, Drenthe, The Netherlands- Drenthe family holiday park in Dwingelderveld National Park
- A 10-minute drive to Bird Park Ruinen and 20 to Strand Nijstad beach
- Outdoor pool, mini golf, playground, bar and restaurant on site
Camping de Berghoeve
Ruinen, Drenthe, The Netherlands- Glamping in safari tents two kilometres from Ruinen
- Slagharen theme park/ Wildlands Adventure Zoo within half-hour drive
- Traffic-free site with playground, trampoline and small farm animals
Camping Het Horstmannsbos
Gasselte, Drenthe, The Netherlands- Car-free forest site with direct Drouwenerzand nature reserve access
- A 25-minute drive from Assen and 30 minutes from Emmen
- Rides at Slagharen theme park within 45-minute drive
Camping Alkenhaer
Appelscha, Friesland, The Netherlands- Spacious family-friendly site a kilometre from Appelscha
- On the edge of the Drents-Friese Wold National Park
- Lots of playground kit, kids' club and pool with water play area
Minicamping Hendriks Wijkje
Elim, Drenthe, The Netherlands- Family-friendly site in a quiet wooded area
- Horse-drawn carriage and pony rides on site
- A 10-minute drive from the swimming lake and beach at Schoonhoven
De Goede Weide Recreatie
Oude Willem, Drenthe, The Netherlands- Small farm site on the edge of the Drents-Friese Wold National Park
- 20 minutes' drive from the TT circuit in Assen
- Playground, bike hire and farm animals on site, with fresh eggs to buy