Washing-up area: Campgrounds in The Netherlands

Minicamping Boshoven

• Small and friendly site 10 minutes' drive from the Belgian border
• A 30-minute drive from the Netherlands’ biggest theme park Efterling
• Barbecues allowed; several restaurants within five minutes' drive

Mini Camping Twekkelo

• Eco-friendly and family-friendly site in spectacularly scenic Twente
• A five-minute drive from Hengelo and 15 minutes from Enschede
• Bike hire and bike route maps, kids’ play area and stargazing

Minicamping Valkenhof

• Spacious family site 20 minutes' bike ride from the IJsselmeer coast
• Half an hour's drive from Amsterdam or the Alkmaar cheese market
• Fish from the jetty of the river running by the site

Minicamping van Harinxma

• Quiet family-friendly campsite on the Van Harinxma Canal in Friesland
• Leeuwarden 20 minutes by bike; ice-skating rink 10 minutes’ drive
• Games and TV in the chill-out zone and a private pier for fishing

De Pier Recreatie

• Family-friendly park on the edge of the Bedafse Bergen nature reserve
• 40 minutes' drive from Efteling theme park
• Swimming pool, paddling pool, petting zoo and high-season kids' club

Camping Het Koningsdiep

• Peaceful site in a nature reserve 10 minutes' drive from Beetsterzwaag
• Fishing stream for perch, pike and eels running alongside
• Spacious pitches, horse stabling, TV room, tea garden and terrace

Camping Klein Canada

• Canadian-themed holidays in De Maasduinen National Park
• Indoor and outdoor pools, paddling pool, playground and animal farm
• Milkshakes, snacks and takeaway meals all available

Recreatiepark 't Gelloo

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

Parc Bûten

• Quiet Friesland glamping site five minutes' drive from Jubbega
• Access to forest trails from the site; 45 minutes' drive to Groningen
• Large pond for fishing and swimming; play area and barbecues

Parc de Witte Vennen

• Family-friendly site with lake beach 15 minutes' drive from Venray
• ZooParc Overloon and Maasduinen National Park within 15 minutes' drive
• Lots for kids to do, including playgrounds, activities and sports

Hoeve de Mertel

• Peaceful farm site with spacious pitches and lots of greenery
• Efteling theme park, Tilburg and safari park all within a short drive
• Big barn games room with viewing window into stables, plus gift shop

Resort De Arendshorst

• Comfy riverside resort on the Vecht, 10 minutes' drive from Ommen
• Beach, canoe hire and private fishing stretch: angling kit available
• Petting zoo, paddling pool, bouncy castle and licensed restaurant

Recreatiecentrum Heumens Bos

• Family-friendly Heumen campsite with well-maintained facilities
• Beside woodland filled with cycle routes: hire bikes on site
• Riding stables 200 metres away with private and group lessons

RCN Vakantiepark Toppershoedje

• Family-friendly site 10 minutes' drive from the town of Ouddorp
• Next to the widest beach in the Netherlands for games and watersports
• Busy programme of kids' club activities in high season

Recreatiecentrum Het Eibernest

• Family site in the Achterhoek, 10 minutes' drive from Eibergen
• Within a 20-minute drive of stables, canoe hire and adventure park
• Swimming pool, miniature golf, kids' activities and lots of play kit

Camping Het Waldhoorn

• Peaceful site on the banks of the scenic Achterhoek’s Twente Canal
• Zutphen, Deventer and Apeldoorn within half an hour’s drive
• Restaurant, takeaway, sauna, hot tub and bike storage all on site