Camping Bos en Pingo

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  • Peaceful eco-minded site in pretty Friesland countryside
  • A 15-minute drive from Dokkum; 30 minutes from Groningen, Leeuwarden
  • Restaurant, petting zoo, horse and carriage rides, and fishing on site
In needs of quiet hols where kids and grownups are equally entertained? Make your way to Camping Bos en Pingo, a family-friendly site five minutes’ drive from the centre of Friesland village Kollum and 15 minutes from Dokkum. The tree-filled meadows of the site offer up plenty that’ll appeal to kids, from a small petting zoo (site owner Gerard is a sheep shearer) to horse and carriage rides. Grownups (and patient kids) can opt instead to spend days on the banks of the lake – formed when the Ice Age ended – casting out lines and hoping for lucky catches. If gazing at the lake is creating a craving for cooling dips, a 20-minute walk (or five-minute drive) brings guests to an outdoor pool. More interested in exploring than in leisurely dips? It’s 20 minutes’ drive to Lauwersmeer National Park and 30 minutes to De Alde Feanen National Park, both of which have plenty of hikes and bikes. Of course, days spent on site won’t be wasted – it’s set up with a green ethos in mind, and guests are encouraged to think of the leafy green spaces and the animals in the petting zoo with nature in mind, all of which makes for soothing stays. The site itself is quite pretty, too, with a restored farmhouse housing a cosy restaurant and bar.

Site type

Tent sites 23
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Travel trailer sites 23
RV sites 23
Open now
Opens August 1
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

Dutch

English

German

Open from Fri, Aug 1 to

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Reviews

1.5

Overall rating from 2 Pitchup.com customers

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Do not stay here!

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Libby G.

FHU grass campsite

Liked Nothing we we didn’t stay, see disliked!

Disliked we arrived to what looked like a derelict site, no signs to show where we should book in. So we drove in to the camping area where there were two caravans but the whole site was very neglected. Couldn’t see any sign of any of the facilities mentioned just run down empty buildings. We turned around and left didn’t feel safe staying.

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Bad Choice , not recommended.

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Anonymous

FHU grass campsite

Liked Web site made it sound great but sadly not our experience.

Disliked When we arrived at site no one was about. Handwritten board of prices which went upto 40€ per night!
It all looked very neglected and overgrown. Branches hanging over motorhome as trying to drive along the roadway. Only one caravan could be seen which looked like it had been there some time but again no one around. What looked like a toilet block looked ancient and not fit for purpose. Just about managed to turn round on big concrete slab and left. Felt unsafe and certainly did not wish to stay. Maybe we did not go far enough down the track but there were no signs and all overgrown worried of damage to motorhome and getting stuck.
Would not recommend.

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

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

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Gray water hook-up for RVs/trailers Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Camping Bos en Pingo

Trekweg 9

Kollum

Friesland

The Netherlands

9291 MP

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.26929°N
6.13553°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

Budding zoologists will have lots to entice hereabouts: appetites whetted by the small petting zoo on site should be satisfied by trips to the goats, rabbits, camels and parrots at SanjesZoo Veenwouden 15 minutes’ drive away, days among penguins and polar bears at AquaZoo Friesland and reptiles at DoeZoo Insektenwereld (both within 25 minutes), and hours with the rehabbing seals in the Pieterburen centre 35 minutes from base. Sticking with nature is simple here too. The towns of Holwerd and Lauwersoog are both about 25 minutes from the site and are the departure points for ferries to the Wadden Islands of Ameland and Schiermonnikoog, respectively. The former has a maritime centre, museum, lighthouse and watersports-haven beach, while the latter is the smallest populated island in the Wadden, a national park, and known for its honey and cheese. All too pastoral? Blow off some steam with a trip to the Bullet Factory paintball centre, less than five minutes from base, or opt instead for a jaunt to one of the nearby cities. It’s about 30 minutes from the site to Groningen and Leeuwarden, and both are must-visits – the former for its carriage museum, châteaux and art, and the latter for its brewing history and casino. If all of this is becoming too earthly, head along to Eise Eisinga Planetarium, 45 minutes away, to turn eyes to the stars…

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Badstrand Prins Bernhardweg, Schiermonnikoog 26.2 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Badstrand Buren, Ameland 30.5 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Badstrand Nes, Ameland 31.8 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Badstrand Hollum, Ameland 39.9 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping Bos en Pingo have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Camping Bos en Pingo dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping Bos en Pingo? Budding zoologists will have lots to entice hereabouts: appetites whetted by the small petting zoo on site should be satisfied by trips to the goats, rabbits, camels and parrots at SanjesZoo Veenwouden … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping Bos en Pingo?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping Bos en Pingo? From $94.50 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.