Play area: Lodges and log cabins in North Netherlands

Vakantiepark De Wiltzangh

• Drenthe family holiday park in Dwingelderveld National Park
• A 10-minute drive to Bird Park Ruinen and 20 to Strand Nijstad beach
• Outdoor pool, mini golf, playground, bar and restaurant on site

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

Camping De Blauwe Lantaarn

• Family-friendly site in the Drents-Friese Wold National Park
• A 40-minute drive from Drouwenerzand theme park
• Swimming pool, playgrounds, sports field and summer activities

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

Vakantiepark Te Hooi en Te Gras

• Located in the forest of Friesland
• Friendly atmosphere, communal area with a fireplace and a terrace
• Play area and many activities for the kids

Camping 't Ol Gat

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

De Lente van Drenthe

• In a forest three kilometres from the town of Gasselte
• Close to walking and cycle trails and a swimming lake with beach
• Home to the largest waterpark in the Netherlands

Natuurkampeerterrein Thyencamp

• Eco-friendly sustainable site on a farm 10km from Assen
• Buy apple juice produced locally from the farm's orchards
• Scenic walking and cycle trails nearby: hire bikes on site

Minicamping Drentse Monden

• Peaceful family-friendly park with entertainment on weekends
• On the edges of Nieuw-Weerdinge and 20 minutes' drive to Wildlands zoo
• Air hockey, film showings and terrace; trout fishing within 15 minutes

Watersportcamping Heeg

• Family-friendly site between two lakes, a short walk from Heeg
• Watersports rentals, watersports lessons and fishing/swimming beach
• Beach bar in a converted shipping container

Logeerboerderij De Groote Medwert

• Peaceful site on a 17th-century farm 10 minutes' cycle from Holwerd
• A short drive or bike ride from ferries to the Frisian Islands
• Fully-equipped safari tents with access to playground and wifi

Camping Taniaburg

• Lakeside site in the grounds of a former working farm
• 50 metres from a lakeside beach
• Games room, free wifi and badminton court

Camping Blaauw

• Family-owned site on a farm three kilometres from Sint Nicolaasga
• Marina on site with boat hire for exploring surrounding lakes
• Brasserie, playground, lake beach and kids' activities

Camping Mounewetter

• Located on the Friesian Eleven Cities route
• Free access to adjacent swimming pool
• Canoe directly from the site's jetty