Camping de Tabaksschuur

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  • Peaceful site on the edge of Elst in Utrechtse Heuvelrug National Park
  • A half-hour drive to Utrecht and 40 minutes to Arnhem
  • Landscaped park with restaurant, tennis court, play area and bike hire
If you’re eying up the Utrechtse Heuvelrug National Park as an outdoor holiday destination, where better to base yourselves than a park that’s centrally located within the park? Plan a stay at Camping de Tabaksschuur, in the village of Elst, and you’ll be within easy reach of all sorts of excellent walking and bike routes plus a good cluster of family days out. The scenic views start right there at the park, which has been carefully landscaped and planted with lots of native greenery. There’s history to the place, too – the family business has been running since 1972, but the two well-preserved old tobacco barns at the centre of the site date back further than that and give a good nod to the area’s heritage. Heading out to explore the surroundings? Start with the Amerongse Berg nature reserve, a few minutes’ walk away (or accessible on a great mountain bike route from just outside the site), then get set to spend days biking or walking through scenery of forests, rivers, dykes and pretty villages. Rhenen, Veenendaal, Wageningen and Wijk bij Duurstede are all within cycling distance for a bit of urban time, or you could drive up to Utrecht in about half an hour for some city culture. This is a peaceful and laidback site that’s popular with young families and more mature travellers – it’s got a play area, tennis court, games room and pétanque court but if you’re after lots of on-site activities you’ll want to look elsewhere. A bar (with snacks available), bike hire and a launderette are also provided, and it’s a short walk to shops and places to eat in the village.

Site type

Tent sites 30
Caravan sites 30
Motorhome sites 30
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 6
Open now
Opens 1 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • A charge of €0.50 ($0.99) applies for the use of the shower.
  • The sauna (and/or hammam) is open between 04/04 and 05/10.
  • The campground/park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • The games room is open between 04/04 and 05/10.
  • The bar is open between 04/04 and 05/10.
  • This is a quiet campground/park: no music is allowed.

Languages spoken

Dutch

English

German

Open from Wed, 1 Apr to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

8.9

Overall rating from 35 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

97% would recommend this site to a friend

91% would stay here again

What customers say

A peaceful, tidy site with roomy spots and lovely scenery. Staff are consistently friendly and helpful. Facilities are clean, with some older but workable loos. Free coffee, a common room, and sports are a bonus. Shower payment and dated loos are minor points; most want to come back!

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 9/06/2026

Reviews page 1 of 4
Arrival date (latest first)

Personale gentile e preparato. Bagni molto puliti…

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10 out of 10
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Anonymous

Powered grass tent site

Liked Personale gentile e preparato.
Bagni molto puliti
Doccia eccezionale
Luogo molto bello

Recommend to friends Visit again

Wir waren sehr zufrieden.Tolle Anlage,und sehr…

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Anonymous

Cabin

Liked Wir waren sehr zufrieden.Tolle Anlage,und sehr nette Betreiber.
Sehr gerne wieder.

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Super Service, leih Fernseher bekommen weil…

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 Hans E. 1 review

Powered grass site

Liked Super Service, leih Fernseher bekommen weil mein neuer Fernseher den Kabelanschluss nicht akzeptierte.
Kommen bestimmt wieder.
Hans und Sonja.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Rustige plek Speelgelegenheid voor kind van 4…

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Child friendliness
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Anonymous

Powered grass tent site

Liked Rustige plek
Speelgelegenheid voor kind van 4 jaar
Vriendelijke eigenaar, die hulp bied waar nodig

Recommend to friends Visit again

Prachtig terrein, mooie ruime plaatsen. Toilet…

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9 out of 10
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 Annette B. 1 review

Powered grass site

Liked Prachtig terrein, mooie ruime plaatsen. Toilet gebouw was oud maar functioneel en schoon. Eigenaren waren uiterst vriendelijk en hielpen waar ze konden. Mooie ondergrond en dingen als watertap punten ruim aanwezig.
We stonden bij de jeu de boule baan en er was een toernooi voor de deur wat we niet wisten. Eigenaar heeft een prima passende oplossing aangeboden. (en bedankt voor het extraatje als tas van de Tabakschuur!)

Disliked ik zou zeggen, wat kan beter.
De toegang is de eerste keer niet duidelijk. Hebben een extra rondje gereden.
Er was een mogelijkheid voor kentekens scannen maar moesten iedere keer aanbellen. Douchen met een muntje is mogelijk wel milieubewust maar geeft druk bij douchen (was overigens tijd genoeg)

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Vriendelijk personeel Schoon sanitair Mooie omgeving…

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9 out of 10
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Anonymous

Powered grass site

Liked Vriendelijk personeel
Schoon sanitair
Mooie omgeving

Recommend to friends Visit again

Sauberer Platz Guter Sanitärbereich sehr freundlich

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9 out of 10
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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 Klaus J. 1 review

Powered grass site

Liked Angenehmer Campingplatz in ruhiger Lage
Hatte leider etwas Pech mit dem Wetter. Was jedoch für die Erholung sehr förderlich war.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fijne verzorgde en nette camping…

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8 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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 Mark C. 1 review

Powered grass site

Liked Fijne verzorgde en nette camping

Disliked Zware deurdrangers bij toiletten

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent, great staff, we will come back in the future

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10 out of 10
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Anonymous

Powered grass site

Liked Great greet pitch. Quiet, sunny. Nice environment.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A lot of think to do…

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Child friendliness
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Anonymous

Powered grass tent site

Liked A lot of think to do , sauna , tennis court and a pool table .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

No dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area Pétanque TV room Take away Tennis Waterslide Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Bush Peaceful Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Camping de Tabaksschuur

Bosweg 3

Elst

Utrecht

The Netherlands

3922 GJ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.98806°N
5.48652°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

Mix a bit of history into your days of exploring the scenery with outings to Amerongen Castle (five minutes’ drive), Duurstede Castle (20 minutes) and Soelen Castle, or visit the Airborne Museum at Hartenstein to see tanks and other memorabilia from World War II. Ouwehands Zoo is 10 minutes away for kid-pleasing days, or it's a half-hour drive to the excellent Burgers' Zoo, where you can see animals from all over the world in a series of themed ecosystem areas. There are several small towns around that are worth a stop as you roam, but you might also like to consider some time exploring the streets and museums of Arnhem (40 minutes) or checking out the Miffy Museum, DomUnder and Sonnenborgh Observatory in Utrecht (half an hour). Once you’ve had your fill of outings, walks or bike rides for the day, seek out one of the local aquatic areas to cool off: Henschotermeer beach (20 minutes’ drive) or the Leersum forest pool (10 minutes) are both lovely places for an open-air dip.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping de Tabaksschuur have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Camping de Tabaksschuur dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping de Tabaksschuur? Mix a bit of history into your days of exploring the scenery with outings to Amerongen Castle (five minutes’ drive), Duurstede Castle (20 minutes) and Soelen Castle, or visit the Airborne Museum … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping de Tabaksschuur?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping de Tabaksschuur? From $55.61 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.