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.

Campground type

Caravans for hire 1
Tent sites 10
Caravan sites 28
RV & Motorhome sites 28
Open now
Opens 27 February
Please note
  • Units heavier than 8000 kg are not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

French

German

Open from Fri, 27 Feb to

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Site types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 19 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 9
Cleanliness
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Wifi
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100% would recommend this campground to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

Campers rave about the welcoming vibe, great hosts, and private, tidy spots with handy water/dump points. Showers are super clean (though a bit dated). Perfect for walks/bikes, with shops nearby. Awesome food/drinks and free firewood/pits are big wins. Everyone wants to come back!

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De gastvrijheid . Alles was verzorgd en…

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10 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 10
Facilities / Activities
 8
Customer service
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Child friendliness
 7
Cleanliness
 9
Wifi
 9
 Robin F. 1 review

Power optional grass and sand tent site (three person)

Liked De gastvrijheid .
Alles was verzorgd en netjes.
Toen we bij aankomst de plattegrond kregen met een korte uitleg over hoe waar te komen merkten we al dat alles goed geregeld was.
Later wilden we met mijn dochter een vuur maken bij de vuurplaats dus naar de receptie met de vraag waar hout in de buurt te koop zou zijn werd meegedeeld dat alles bij de vuurplaats klaarlag en hier niks voor hoefd te worden betaald.
Ik en mijn dochter hebben een heerlijke tijd gehad en komen zeker vaker terug.

Disliked Dat we weer weg moesten

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Very well looked after site, very…

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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
 No rating
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Wifi
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 phil s. 9 reviews

Power optional grass and sand tent site (three person)

Liked Very well looked after site, very good / clean facilities.
Staff very helpful and friendly, food exceptional .
If your looking for a site in this area you won't be disappointed with this one.

Disliked Leaving

Recommend to friends Visit again

I'd love to come back again.

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10 out of 10
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Facilities / Activities
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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 John M. 1 review

Power optional grass and sand tent site (three person)

Liked Great food and drink.
Beautiful pitches.
Very friendly staff.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet site and well maintained. Toilets…

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Kirsty M. 3 reviews

Power optional grass and sand site (six person)

Liked Quiet site and well maintained. Toilets clean and all the facilities you could need. Love the fact that there was water and grey dump on the pitch!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly small site. Great showers.…

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8 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Anonymous

Power optional grass and sand site (six person)

Liked Friendly small site. Great showers.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice clean facilities, peaceful, friendly owners…

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9 out of 10
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 Brian M. 5 reviews

Power optional grass and sand site (six person)

Liked Nice clean facilities, peaceful, friendly owners serving food/drinks in the evening.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent stop over location

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8 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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 Timothy T. 6 reviews

Power optional grass and sand site (six person)

Liked Welcome
Great small town when en route and overnighting
Lidl Alde Fuel station Restaurants /Pub all very local
Cafe on site
Great shower and clean
Good quiet time at site

Disliked Typically crowded European site - it’s just how they are😀

Recommend to friends Visit again

Vriendelijke eigenaars en zeer schone douche en wc

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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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Anonymous

Power optional grass and sand site (six person)

Liked Kleine camping met grote plaatsen

Recommend to friends Visit again

Großer Stellplatz ,nette Leute. Sanitär alt…

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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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Anonymous

Power optional grass and sand site (six person)

Liked Großer Stellplatz ,nette Leute. Sanitär alt aber sehr sauber .Strom und Abwasser am Platz. Schöne ruhige Gegend zum wandern und für Fahrradtouren

Recommend to friends Visit again

Tolle Anlage,und camper,nette Atmosphäre,und Pächter

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9 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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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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 Claudia G. 2 reviews

Power optional grass and sand site (six person)

Liked Große Stellplätze genug Privatsphäre
Sehr nette und hilfsbereite Pächter
Viele Wege zum Spaziergang
Sanitär zwar in die Jahre gekommen aber dennoch sehr sauber
Hunde willkommen ohne Aufpreis 👍

Disliked Nix negatives

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 Laundry 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 sites

Themes

Budget/backpacker Bush Peaceful Remote location

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Level campground, 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 caravans Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Camping Dörpen

Josefstrasse 54

Dörpen

Lower Saxony

Germany

26892

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Berlin +0200 (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).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Nordsee Dollart Dyksterhausen Bohrinsel 36.8 km Estuary GoodGoodGoodN/A
Zeestrand Termunten 41.8 km Estuary PoorPoorN/AGood
Zeestrand Eemshotel, Delfzijl 48.2 km Estuary PoorN/AN/AGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

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 caravan
    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 $32.64 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.