Play area: Lodges and log cabins in IJlst, The Netherlands

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

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

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

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

Camping Mounewetter

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

EuroParcs Hindeloopen

• Tiny House lodges by the IJsselmeer, with direct beach access
• Hindeloopen half an hour's walk; 25 minutes' drive to Sneek
• Sturdy self-contained accommodation; paddleboarding centre next door

Camping De Zeehoeve

Camping en Jachthaven De Veenhoop

• Family-friendly Friesland site with peaceful waterside location
• Directly across the water from De Alde Feanen National Park
• On-site marina, bike hire, fishing and watersports