Dogs allowed: Caravan parks in Balkbrug, The Netherlands

Resort De Arendshorst

• Comfy riverside resort on the Vecht, 10 minutes' drive from Ommen
• Beach, canoe hire and private fishing stretch: angling kit available
• Petting zoo, paddling pool, bouncy castle and licensed restaurant

Vakantiepark De Toffe Peer

• Quiet, family-friendly campsite in Drenthe countryside near Giethoorn
• A 15-minute walk to De Drentse Koe, and a 40-minute drive to Wildlands
• Animals feeding and go-karts on site; hiking and cycling trails nearby

Buitenplaats de Luwte

• Family campsite on the River Vecht, 10 minutes’ drive from Zwolle
• Swolland five minutes’ drive; Attractiepark Slagharen half an hour
• Restaurant with river views, a thatched chill-out zone and canoe hire

De Regge-Vallei

• Family-centric site overlooking Lemelerberg heathland near Den Ham
• A 20-minute drive to Aquaventura Slidepark, and 35 minutes to Zwolle
• Playgrounds and animals on site; shops and bars 10 minutes’ drive

Charme Camping Heidepark

• Family-friendly site with a focus on kids’ activities/entertainment
• A five-minute drive from Lemelerveld’s centre and 15 from Hellendoorn
• Pools, playgrounds, indoor playroom, go-karts and bike hire

Europarcs Ruinen

• Nature-packed Drenthe park five minutes' cycle from Ruinen
• On the edge of Dwingelderveld National Park, with bike hire available
• Heated indoor pool, restaurant, miniature golf and lake beach on site

RCN Vakantiepark De Noordster

• In the Dwingelderveld National Park, close to walks and bike rides
• A 40-minute drive from the huge Slagharen theme park
• Busy programme of activities for kids in summer season

Vakantiepark De Luttenberg

• Family-oriented Overijssel holiday park near Luttenberg
• Slagharen theme park and Apenheul primate park within 45 mins' drive
• Indoor and outdoor pools, kids' activities and wellness area on site

Camping De Klimberg