Camping de Watermolen

The woods

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  • Kid-friendly lakeside site surrounded by cycling and walking trails
  • Theme parks, zoos, museums and watersports all within an hour’s drive
  • Sandy beach, fishing, bike hire, lakeside bistro and ping pong
It's not just the spectacular lake views, the fishing, swimming, and sandy lake beach with sunbathing area and water playground that’ll have you and your offspring mightily excited with a stay at Camping de Watermolen… It’s also only 10 kilometres from here to another splendid spot for water-based action at Leekstermeer – the Drenthe region’s largest lake, no less – for sailing and canoeing, and a short drive to several amusement parks, theme parks, leisure pools and animal-themed attractions. When you're not stretched out on the sands or helping tiddlies stay afloat in the lake, laze around on site instead: there's plenty of grassy space to bask upon while keeping an eye on the kids at the playground and outdoor ping pong tables. An activity folder has also been created by the Watermolen team to help you navigate the area’s attractions with ease. On-site sustenance comes in the form of a scenic terrace bistro overlooking the lake, serving full meals and woodfired pizzas at weekends in high season, and drinks and ice creams at other times. If you prefer to prepare your own feasts, barbecues and firepits are allowed, and you can pick up wood, gas and barbecue kits at reception, as well as renting firepits and barbecues if you haven’t brought your own. Also at reception is a small shop selling essentials, newspapers and hot rolls.

Campground type

Caravan sites 70
RV & Motorhome sites 70
Tent sites 70
Opens

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

Dutch

English

German

Spanish

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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 TV room Take away Tennis 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 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 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 Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Motorhome service point Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Camping de Watermolen

Openderweg 26

Opende

Groningen

The Netherlands

9865 XE

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.16439°N
6.22267°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

Check out the activity folder for a guide to the walking and cycling routes available both directly from and near the site. The Abel Tasman route is a particularly popular cycling trail, and there’s a splendid forest footpath that runs behind Watermolen for peaceful strolls with the family. Longer walks of anywhere between five and 15 kilometres begin directly on site, as well as from a path that begins at the nearby Doezumertocht canal. Water babies can continue their adventures over at Leekstermeer lake, 10 kilometres from base, where sailing and canoeing are the primary pursuits. More canoe routes also lie around the nearby villages of Visvliet and Niezijl Lauwerzijl if you fancy checking out the area from its fably scenic waterways. Family-friendly attractions of all sorts are plentiful around here too: it’s 40 minutes’ drive to AquaZoo Friesland, where you can see pelicans, polar bears and penguins among plenty of other mammalian, reptilian and aquatic critters. A recreation pool and miniature golf course are around 13 kilometres away, and several theme parks and museums (including one dedicated entirely to toys) are all well within an hour’s drive.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Badstrand Prins Bernhardweg, Schiermonnikoog 37.6 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Badstrand Buren, Ameland 43.1 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Badstrand Nes, Ameland 44.2 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping de Watermolen have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Camping de Watermolen dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping de Watermolen? Check out the activity folder for a guide to the walking and cycling routes available both directly from and near the site. The Abel Tasman route is a particularly popular cycling trail, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping de Watermolen?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  5 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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