Barbecues allowed: Camping sites & Campgrounds in North Netherlands

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

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 het Hijkerveld

• Small dog-friendly site surrounded by the Drenthe countryside
• A 25-minute drive to Dwingelderveld National Park and Boswachterij Gee
• On-site café; alongside the Orange Canal for fishing and swimming

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

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 Recreatiepark De Tien Heugten

• Safari tents on a family-friendly Drenthe site just outside Schoonloo
• A 20-minute drive from Wildlands Adventure Zoo and Assen TT circuit
• Lake beach, outdoor pool, miniature golf course and restaurant

Vodatent at Minicamping Hendriks Wijkje

• Family-friendly safari tent glamping five minutes from Elim
• Shetland ponies and horses to pet and ride
• Playground, sandpit, trampoline and fresh bread/egg sales

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

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

Camping It Dreamlân

Camping Mounewetter

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

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

Aqua Camping de Rakken

• Water's edge stays with an adjacent beach
• Bike, boat and car hire all available
• Next to the restaurants, cafés and shops of Woudsend

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 De Zeehoeve

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

Camping De Helleborus

Camping Break Out Groningen

• Attractive and action-packed site on the outskirts of Groningen
• A 15-minute drive from the centre; three kilometres from Harkstede
• Lakeside site with watersports, a climbing park and a beach

Camping Weidumerhout

• Superb rural location by the river Zwette

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