Campgrounds in North Netherlands

Recreatiepark Marswâl

• Family-friendly site on the banks of the Slotermeer, 2km from Balk
• Hire bikes to get around on quiet Gaasterland cycle paths
• Watersports, boat hire, lake swims, beach and fishing on site

Recreatiepark Westerkwartier

• Safari tents on a friendly site five kilometres from Rodenburg
• A 20-minute drive from the canals and cafés of Groningen city
• Outdoor swimming pool, lake beach and several playground areas

Hayema Heerd

• Peaceful farm site five minutes' drive from Oldehove
• A 20-minute drive from Groningen and 25 from the coast
• Play barn, go-karts, trampoline, summer pool and barbecue evenings

Vodatent at Recreatiepark De Tien Heugten

• Safari tents on a family-friendly Drenthe site just outside Schoonloo
• A 20-minute drive from Wildlands Adventure Zoo and Assen TT circuit
• Lake beach, outdoor pool, miniature golf course and restaurant

Camping Zeestrand Eems-Dollard

• In the UNESCO-protected Wadden Sea area just off the Ems river
• A five-minute walk from Termunterzijl’s harbour and canoe rentals
• Playgrounds, kids’ entertainment, football pitch, snack bar and wifi

Camping Het Horstmannsbos

• 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

Vodatent at Camping Break Out Grunopark

• Busy lakeside site with waterskiing, climbing and beer tasting
• A 15-minute drive from the centre of Groningen
• Safari tent stays with all kit provided and restaurant on site

Camping Break Out Groningen

• Attractive and action-packed site on the outskirts of Groningen
• A 15-minute drive from the centre; three kilometres from Harkstede
• Lakeside site with watersports, a climbing park and a beach

Camping Slachtehiem

• Wildlife haven on a Friesland farm site 10 kilometres from the coast
• A 15-minute drive from a sandy beach; half an hour from a boating lake
• Running water on site; food shop and restaurants nearby

Minicamping het Hijkerveld

• 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

Vakantiepark Drentse Weelde

• Family-friendly campsite edging the Drents-Friese Wold National Park
• Direct access to woodland hikes, Wildlands Adventure Zoo 30 minutes
• Restaurant and bar, swimming lake, activities and bike hire on site

Little Canvas Escape

• Seaside glampsite amid sand dunes on Ameland in the Wadden Islands
• A 10-minute walk to Natuurcentrum Ameland; Outdoor Ameland 20 minutes
• Spacious furnished tents; shop and snack bar available next door

Europe Tents at Camping Strandheem

• Teenage-friendly lakefront site a 15-minute drive from Drachten
• De Spitkeet open-air museum 10 minutes’ drive; Groningen half an hour
• Sand and grass beaches; playground; indoor pool; animation programmes

Camping De Helleborus

Minicamping Aelderveen

• Small-scale family site five minutes’ drive from Aalden in Drenthe
• Golf club 10 minutes’ walk and Hunebedcentrum 25 minutes’ drive
• Play barn and recreation area with a trampoline; pony-and-trap rides

Koekoek en de Waard

• Small-scale waterfront site in IJlst with boat moorings and harbour
• A 15-minute cycle from Sneek and a 10-minute drive from Heeg
• Communal stretch tent with a bar, fridges and picnic tables

Camping Rotandorp

• Quiet and peaceful campsite ideal for young families
• Plenty of facilities to enjoy
• Sandpit, swings, slide, sports court and pétanque court

Camping Ruinen

• Spacious park with large pitches 1km from Dwingelderveld National Park
• Petting farm and indoor play area with trampolines and miniature golf
• Indoor waterpark with waterslide, paddling pool and Jacuzzi corner

Aqua Camping de Rakken

• Water's edge stays with an adjacent beach
• Bike, boat and car hire all available
• Next to the restaurants, cafés and shops of Woudsend