Camping de Poel

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Pitches
Pitches
Aerial view of the site
Playground and pitches in the background
Communal dining area
Firepits allowed
Playground with climbing frame and swings
Room for games
Washing-up area
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Aerial view of the site
Playground and pitches in the background
Communal dining area

  • Peaceful and family-friendly site half an hour’s drive from Groningen
  • Hooikiep nature reserve 10 minutes’ drive; LEGiO Museum 15 minutes
  • Well-kept grass pitches with play area and coffee hut on site
Small, quiet and nicely thought out for families – that’s the vibe at Camping de Poel, a couple of kilometres from Surhuisterveen in the North Netherlands. The level grass pitches here are surrounded by greenery for a relaxed natural atmosphere, and there’s a woodland running alongside the site where you can exercise your dogs (just make sure to keep them under control and clean up after them). Kids are very welcome too, and there’s plenty of space for games and general running about, along with a climbing frame and swings for younger kids – cleverly, all of that’s been set in the centre of the pitching field so parents can supervise in comfort from afar. At the entrance to the site is a cosy drinks hut where you can get coffee and tea, soft drinks and those all-important ice creams. For some stocking up on supplies, shops, a supermarket and basic amenities are all within 20 minutes by bike – handy for a quick grocery run without the car. Numerous safe cycling paths also lead into the pleasantly flat countryside for family bike rides. Practical facilities stretch to a modern toilet block with two rainfall showers and separate facilities for men and women. There’s also a disposal point for chemical toilets and a couple of washing-up sinks. Heading out into the local area, there are plenty of outdoor activities nearby (golf, watersports and nature walks among them), and the lively city of Groningen is half an hour’s drive away for a fix of culture and shopping.

Campground type

Tent sites 15
Caravan sites 15
RV & Motorhome sites 15
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Rent a tent 1
Open now
Opens 15 March

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Languages spoken

Dutch

English

Open from Sun, 15 Mar to

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.4

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100% would stay here again

What customers say

This dinky, friendly, family-run spot's lauded for its chill vibe & tidy sites amid old trees. Campers loved the bush tracks, zip line & good Wi-Fi. Facilities are spick & span, well-appointed. Nearby cycling paths lead to cute towns. A few suggested extras: shelves in washrooms.

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Calme, bien équipé, très joli endroit…

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Tristan D. 4 reviews

Powered grass site

Liked Calme, bien équipé, très joli endroit

Recommend to friends Visit again

Plek en omgeving…

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Anonymous

Powered grass site

Liked Plek en omgeving

Recommend to friends Visit again

A real Gem

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 Chris Y. 1 review

Powered grass site

Liked A real gem! We liked this small, quiet, friendly family run site for several reasons:
Atmosphere was friendly from the start.Chris spoke good English which was helpful.
The pitches were flat, grass well kept, kids play area and covered seating area in the centre. The pitches are surrounded by mature trees.
The owners chickens are let out in the morning to forage in the woods.
The facilities are new, clean and well thought-out.
The WIFI was good.
Acres of private woodland paths to enjoy, and a zip line.
There are many quiet country roads with cycle paths to explore.
Our only regret is we didn't stay long enough.

Disliked Nothing

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Toller Minicamping mit sehr netten Betreibern.…

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 Olaf J. 1 review

Powered grass site

Liked Toller Minicamping mit sehr netten Betreibern. Super Fahhradnetz mit tollen Städten in der Umgebung. Wir kommen wieder.

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Sehr schöner kleiner familiengeführter Campingplatz…

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 Holger O. 1 review

Powered grass site

Liked Sehr schöner kleiner familiengeführter Campingplatz

Disliked Im Waschraum nur ein Waschbecken ohne Ablage.

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 restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Waterslide Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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

Themes

Bush

Utilities

Charging facilities 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

Aire Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for caravans Motorhome service point

Location

Camping de Poel

Poelbuurt

6

Opende

Groningen

The Netherlands

9865 VK

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Amsterdam +0200 (GMT+02:00)

GPS

53.16411°N
6.18753°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

Bring your bikes along for a stay here, for sure – there are lots of great cycle paths around here, and it’s easy to get to local attractions on two wheels too. Places like the Hooikiep nature reserve (20 minutes by bike) and Noardlike Fryske Wâlden National Landscape (40 minutes) are lovely to pedal around, or you could take a tour of the traditional Westerkwartier villages nearby. For other days out, perhaps you’d like to wander around De Spitkeet (10 minutes’ drive), an open-air museum showcasing traditional building styles, or take a look at all the toys at LEGiO Museum (15 minutes). There’s also a golf course half an hour’s drive away. In Groningen (half an hour) there are several excellent museums, including the University Museum and Groninger Museum, some attractive parks and a lively market to visit. You can also climb the steps of the 100-metre Martinitoren bell tower for sweeping views across the city.

Food and drink

  • De Piramide Restaurant 1.3 km
  • Milano Restaurant 1.3 km
  • Café Bos Pub 1.5 km
  • de Lauwers Restaurant 1.6 km
  • Grillroom Noush Restaurant 2.3 km
  • Snackbar 't Hoekje Surhuisterveen Restaurant 2.5 km
  • Koishi Restaurant 2.5 km
  • Vishandel Nijboer Restaurant 2.5 km
  • Grillroom Pizzaria Anatolia Restaurant 2.5 km
  • It Stee Restaurant 2.5 km

Groceries

  • Poiesz Supermarket 1.3 km
  • Mitra Off-licence 2.4 km
  • Jumbo Supermarket 2.4 km
  • ALDI Supermarket 2.5 km
  • Gall & Gall Off-licence 2.5 km
  • Albert Heijn Supermarket 2.6 km
  • Lidl Supermarket 2.7 km
  • Poiesz Supermarket 4.2 km
  • Lidl Supermarket 5.7 km
  • Albert Heijn Supermarket 5.9 km

Parks and play

  • Curringherveld park 4.1 km
  • Spijkerdorp Playground 7.4 km
  • Speeltuin Vrijburgh Playground 7.5 km
  • Speelbos It Hossebos Playground 7.7 km
  • Notoaristuun park 8.3 km
  • Van Haersmapark 8.4 km
  • Park de Folgeren 8.4 km
  • Buorrefinne park 8.5 km
  • Reidingpark 8.7 km
  • Park in de Folgeren 8.8 km

Family days out

  • 't Blôde Fuottenpaad Visitor attraction 2.4 km
  • Geluidsboom Visitor attraction 2.5 km
  • Schaapskooi Opeinde Visitor attraction 2.8 km
  • Blotevoetenpad Visitor attraction 3.6 km
  • Blotevoetenpad Visitor attraction 7.4 km
  • Coendersborg Castle 7.8 km
  • Carillon Visitor attraction 8.8 km
  • Iwema Steenhuis Castle 9.3 km
  • Informatie centrum Visitor attraction 10 km

Public transport

  • Topweer 1.2 km
  • Verbindingsweg 1.3 km
  • Sjallemastraat 1.4 km
  • Scheiding 1.5 km
  • Bosweg 1.8 km
  • Mr. Klokmanstraat 1.9 km
  • Van Duinenstraat 2 km
  • Schuilengalaan 2.2 km
  • Openderweg 2.3 km
  • Zwitserlaan 2.4 km

What’s nearby

  • Postma Handwerken General shop 2.5 km
  • WSV De Leijen Marina 6.1 km
  • Jachthaven de Leyen Marina 7.2 km
  • Jachthaven Koostertille Marina 7.9 km
  • Champino Nightclub 8.4 km
  • Feu Nightclub 8.4 km
  • De Swetser Nightclub 8.4 km
  • Hanzenberg Dier & Tuin General shop 8.5 km
  • The Old Shed General shop 8.6 km
  • Watersportbedrijf "de Lits" Marina 8.9 km

Local services

  • Servicepunt Apotheek Pharmacy 1.4 km
  • OK Postma Fuel station 1.9 km
  • TotalEnergies Truckpoint Sushuisterveen Fuel station 2 km
  • AVIA Surhuisterveen Fuel station 2.3 km
  • Voetzorg Anneke Doctors 2.3 km
  • TinQ Fuel station 2.6 km
  • Benu Pharmacy 2.6 km
  • Huisartsenpraktijk De Vlecke Doctors 2.6 km
  • TotalEnergies Hos Oil Fuel station 2.9 km
  • Fieten Olie Fuel station 2.9 km

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping de Poel have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Camping de Poel dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping de Poel? Bring your bikes along for a stay here, for sure – there are lots of great cycle paths around here, and it’s easy to get to local attractions on two wheels too. … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping de Poel?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping de Poel? From $24.27 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.