Camping Emmen

No availability at present on Pitchup.com 7.3 8 reviews
Pool area (added by manager 20 Dec 2022)
View of the play area
Outdoor pool
Sheep in the field

  • Family-friendly site a 15-minute walk from Schoonebeek, in Drenthe
  • Plopsa Indoor Coevorden 10 minutes’ drive; Wildlands Zoo 20 minutes
  • Swimming pool, playground and kids’ club; barbecues and takeaway
If the kids have been good all year and you want to treat them to a holiday that’s all (or, at least, mostly) about them, consider staying at Camping Emmen, a leafy holiday park on the outskirts of the village of Schoonebeek (15 minutes’ walk or five minutes’ drive), close to the German border. There’s so much to do on site, chances are your offspring won’t know where to start, though the outdoor pool is probably a pretty safe bet – after all, who doesn’t like to splash about on a hot summer’s day? There is also a playground with climbing structures and swings, plus go-karts and pedal cars so the kids can roam around the site in style. In high season, the site also organises a diverse entertainment programme for young guests, with activities ranging from face painting to treasure hunts. While the kids make friends and live their best lives, the adults can have a cheeky drink on the paved terrace, with plenty of shaded seating from where you can keep an eye on the playground. And when your belly starts to rumble, you can choose from a menu that includes meatballs, pizzas and schnitzels, order a takeaway or fire up the barbecue. For provisions, there’s a well-stocked shop in Schoonebeek, and the owners can also direct you to a farmers’ market. There’s plenty to explore in this green corner of Drenthe province, and the site (conveniently) has a bike-hire facility. You can cycle along the Stieltjeskanaal or reach Bargerveen Nature Reserve (40 minutes by bike), with its flat, watery landscape.

Campground type

Caravan sites 20
Tent sites 20
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 5
Rent a tent 1
RV & Motorhome sites 20
Opens

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The outdoor swimming pool is open between 30/05 and 10/09 (subject to weather conditions).
  • Entertainment and activities are available between 01/07 and 31/08.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • The bar is open between 07/04 and 01/10.

Languages spoken

Dutch

English

German

Reviews

63%

would recommend this campground to a friend

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Vriendelijk personeel

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 6
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass site

Liked: Ruimte, het groen en het hartelijk welkom 👍. Het schone sanitair gebouw ( het was geen hoogseizoen 🤪)

Disliked: Zeepbakje in de douch

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Really enjoyed this site. Great for the kids and very friendly staff.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Tim W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass site

Liked: Really enjoyed this site. Great for the kids and very friendly staff. Great end to our two weeks touring.

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Short walk into town …

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass site

Liked: Friendly hostess … At the end of the phone …no problem if you know you always use 0031 in front of the number !

Disliked: The pitches are grass and it was wet weather so I know it’s the season but an option or a bit of hard standing not at the far end of a wet grassy area would have been preferred but it wasn’t a problem !

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Quiet, clean and we'll organised, staff were friendly and the site is…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 6
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass site

Liked: Quiet, clean and we'll organised, staff were friendly and the site is attractive.

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Really nice camping with the needed facilities and a swimming pool. we…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 6
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass site

Liked: Really nice camping with the needed facilities and a swimming pool. we didn’t eat at the restaurant but what we saw from it looked really good. Easy check in and no check out needed. Small camping but really nice atmosphere and good service

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Good stopover site and probably good for a longer stay.

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Mark S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass site

Liked: Nice friendly clean site with pool and bar offering reasonably priced food. We only stayed one night so didn't get a chance to check out any other facilities or the locality.

Disliked: My only criticism is their card payment machine seems very selective about which bank cards it takes. I ended up paying cash

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From the manager: Thank you very much Mark. Its right that our pin terminal not accept foreign cards unfortunately. Hope to see you again.

Area…

Overall 2/10
Location 4
Value for money 4
Accommodation 4
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 2
Child friendliness 4
Cleanliness 4
Wifi 4
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass site

Liked: Area

Disliked: not good as nobody here waiting for us.They knew it by booking we will come here so very disappointed with Service

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hello Area, (AGAIN) You know this is not true. We are 24/7 available by phone you only need to call the right number on the door ;) We are welcoming many guests in a year so your comment is very strange to us. If you arrive after the regisered time it is possible that we are not in the office anymore as we also have a home. But like i said, you can reach us 24/7 always. Have a nice day!

Area amd people…

Overall 2/10
Location 10
Value for money 6
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 2
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 6
Wifi 6
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass site

Liked: Area amd people

Disliked: Not recommend to anyone as nobody here and phone is switched off.Very bad service here at all.We arrived in evening time and team of reception knew it but they didnt take any response and just ingore as so not good...

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From the manager: Hello Area, You know this is not true. We are 24/7 available by phone you only need to call the right number on the door ;) We are welcoming many guests in a year so your comment is very strange to us. If you arrive after the regisered time it is possible that we are not in the office anymore as we also have a home. But like i said, you can reach us 24/7 always. Have a nice day!


Features

Leisure on site

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

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire 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 Gastronomic delight Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer 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 Public transport nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Camping Emmen

Bultweg 7

Schoonebeek

Drenthe

The Netherlands

7761 PJ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.66976°N
6.8777°W

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

A theme park aimed at younger children, Plopsa Indoor Coevorden (10 minutes’ drive) has attractions like bumper cars, a mountain-like climbing structure and a pirate ship, plus a petting zoo. Kids can also let their hair down and hit the dance floor at the K-3 Disco. At Wildlands Adventure Zoo (20 minutes), you can sail on a river inside the tropical greenhouse, ride a truck through an arid savannah and get close and personal with hundreds of colourful winged creatures in the Butterfly Temple. In addition to several recreated habitats with wild animals, there are also thrill rides like roller coasters. A vast area of heathland, Dwingelderveld National Park (45 minutes) is popular with wildlife enthusiasts, who can spot cranes, woodpeckers and birds of prey, as well as deer and wild orchids.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping Emmen have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Camping Emmen dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping Emmen? A theme park aimed at younger children, Plopsa Indoor Coevorden (10 minutes’ drive) has attractions like bumper cars, a mountain-like climbing structure and a pirate ship, plus a petting zoo. Kids can … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping Emmen?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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