Barbecues allowed: Campsites in North Netherlands

Vakantiepark de Bronzen Eik

• Spectacularly scenic setting in an area of biking and hiking
• Forest and nature park trails all easily accessible
• Restaurant, bike hire, playground and free wifi

Camping Sotterum

• Family-friendly site on the banks of the IJsselmeer
• Five minutes' drive from Makkum beach and half an hour from Leeuwarden
• Ponies, playground, pedal karts and well-equipped games barn

Natuurcamping Landgoed Mariahoeve

• Simple and peaceful forest site with a fishing lake
• Amusement park, zoo and activity centre within half an hour's drive
• A 20-minute drive from Dwingelderveld moorland hikes and cycle trails

Vakantiepark Het Timmerholt

• Spacious family-friendly site 10 minutes' cycle from Westerbork
• Less than half an hour's drive from Wildlands adventure zoo
• Large private lake with beach, fishing, swimming and canoeing

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

Vodatent at Camping Emmen

• Family-friendly countryside site with a natural pool and sandy beach
• On the outskirts of Schoonebeek and right by the Saxony bike path
• Cycle hire, bar, restaurant, games room, play area and wifi

Vodatent at Vakantiepark Het Timmerholt

• Family-friendly site less than 10 minutes from Westerbork
• Half an hour from Wildlands Adventure Zoo
• Large private lake on site, with swimming, fishing and canoeing

Vodatent at Camping Tikvah

• Quiet site close to the woods of the Drenthe highlands
• Paradise for walkers and cyclists
• Go-karts, playground, games room and trampoline for kids

Camping Midden Drenthe

• Kid-friendly family-run site set among a green wildlife haven
• Zoo, theme park and racing circuit within 30 minutes' drive
• Nature pond, petting zoo, playground, inflatable slide and trampoline

Camping Mounewetter

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

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 Bouwte

• Family-run site with natural swimming pond and pondside beach
• Charging stations for electric bikes
• Snack bar, sports areas, playground and trampoline

Camping De Helleborus

Camping de Ommekeer

• Peaceful countryside site on the outskirts of Assen
• A few minutes from a reservoir and beach for fishing and canoeing
• Toilets, showers, free wifi, recreation area and big covered terrace

Camping De Zeehoeve

Camping Weidumerhout

• Superb rural location by the river Zwette

Camping Lentemaheerd

• The most northern campsite in the Netherlands
• Many outdoor activities available nearby
• Common room, trampoline and jungle gym

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 't Vlintenholt

• Rental tents on a wooded park two kilometres from Odoorn
• A 15-minute drive from Emmen and Wildlands Adventure Zoo
• Outdoor swimming pool, playground and summer horse and carriage rides