Spectacular scenery: Camping sites & Campgrounds in North Netherlands

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

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

Camping Slachtehiem

• Wildlife haven on a Friesland farm site 10 kilometres from the coast
• A 15-minute drive from a sandy beach; half an hour from a boating lake
• Running water on site; food shop and restaurants nearby

Camping 't Ol Gat

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 It Dreamlân

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

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

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

Landgoed Börkerheide

• Peaceful green site with pitches set among spacious forest clearings
• Next to Westerbork and a short drive to the Drentsche Aa National Park
• Green space, woodland and big pond on site for nature-based activities