Camping Dörpen

View prices & book 9.5 26 reviews
View of the well-kept pitches
Tent pitch with communal picnic bench
Nighttime
Nachtstimmung

  • Quiet, leafy and family-friendly Lower Saxony site on the Küstenkanal
  • Heeder See five minutes’ drive; Hümmling Nature Park 15 minutes
  • Fishing pond on site, and canal launch point for kayaks
No matter whether you’re in urgent need of a battery recharge or you’re looking to take the kids on an active holiday, you’ll be well served in both instances at Camping Dörpen, five minutes’ drive from Dörpen. This peaceful Lower Saxony spot sits in neatly landscaped grounds full of quiet corners, and it’s right next to the Küstenkanal for kayaking (the site has its own private launch point) or waterside hiking and cycling adventures. Pitches are surrounded by hedgerows for privacy and partially shaded by trees, with access to handy facilities including electricity and fresh water hookups, greywater drains and a modern shower block. A bread delivery service is available every morning, there are covered communal picnic benches at strategic points around the site, and there’s a firepit set up the pond for alfresco evening feasts or sociable chats. The site's pond is well-stocked with fish so anglers can try a cast or two, and the site owners (dog owners themselves) welcome your four-legged pals too.

Campground type

Mobile homes for rent 1
Tent sites 10
Camper sites 28
RV sites 28
Open now
Opens February 27
Please note

Safety

  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Vehicles

  • Units heavier than 8000 kg are not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

French

German

Open from Fri, Feb 27 to

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9
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10
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9
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
9
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
9

100% would recommend this campground to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

This well-kept campsite consistently gets rave reviews for friendly owners, spacious sites, and great showers. Guests love the peaceful vibe, good value, and convenient location for canal walks/cycling, with shops nearby. The on-site cafe/restaurant is a plus. Some older reviews noted dated but clean restrooms.

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Quiet location, size of pitches. Friendliness…

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Power optional grass and sand campsite (six person)

Liked Quiet location, size of pitches. Friendliness of staff. Clean facilities and restaurant on site.

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Nice little site in a great location

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Power optional grass and sand campsite (six person)

Liked Quiet location and right next to the canal for nice bike rides. Clean toilets and showers. Friendly owners.

Disliked Only 1 shower, so may be an issue if there are a few same sex wanting a shower at the same time.

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Sehr nett und sauber.…

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Power optional grass and sand campsite (six person)

Liked Sehr nett und sauber.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Pæn og ren plads, perfekt til en overnatning.

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Power optional grass and sand campsite (six person)

Liked God service fra ejeren af pladsen.
Pæn og ren med super toilet faciliteter.

Disliked Meget åben plads, så ikke meget privatsfære.

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Everything. The owners were super friendly…

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Power optional grass and sand campsite (six person)

Liked Everything. The owners were super friendly and welcoming. Large pitches.
Old but very clean facilities. Very good cafe. Lovely walk along by the river.

Disliked Nothing

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Service, location excellent…

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Anonymous

Power optional grass and sand campsite (six person)

Liked Service, location excellent

Recommend to friends Visit again

De vriendelijkheid, het gevoel welkom en…

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Power optional grass and sand campsite (six person)

Liked De vriendelijkheid, het gevoel welkom en gast te zijn. Het restaurant geeft een welkom in de herberg gevoel. Gewoon lekker: schnitzel en pommes frites. En de taarten, onfatsoenlijk lekker.
Toilet en douche, hartstikke schoon. En ja, volgend jaar gaan ze verder met de ontwikkeling van de camping. Fietsen meenemen! Heerlijk vanaf de camping

Disliked De camping aan de overkant met veel en harde muziek. Niet voortdurend hoor, soms een uurtje en afgelopen zaterdag wat langer. Maar absoluut geen breekpunt. U moet deze camping bezoeken.

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De gastvrijheid . Alles was verzorgd en…

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Robin F. 1 review

Power optional grass and sand tent campsite (three person)

Liked De gastvrijheid .
Alles was verzorgd en netjes.
Toen we bij aankomst de plattegrond kregen met een korte uitleg over hoe waar te komen merkten we al dat alles goed geregeld was.
Later wilden we met mijn dochter een vuur maken bij de vuurplaats dus naar de receptie met de vraag waar hout in de buurt te koop zou zijn werd meegedeeld dat alles bij de vuurplaats klaarlag en hier niks voor hoefd te worden betaald.
Ik en mijn dochter hebben een heerlijke tijd gehad en komen zeker vaker terug.

Disliked Dat we weer weg moesten

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Very well looked after site, very…

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phil s. 9 reviews

Power optional grass and sand tent campsite (three person)

Liked Very well looked after site, very good / clean facilities.
Staff very helpful and friendly, food exceptional .
If your looking for a site in this area you won't be disappointed with this one.

Disliked Leaving

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I'd love to come back again.

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John M. 1 review

Power optional grass and sand tent campsite (three person)

Liked Great food and drink.
Beautiful pitches.
Very friendly staff.

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Off licence Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Peaceful Remote location

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Level campground, no steep slopes Well-lit path

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Gray water hook-up for caravans Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Camping Dörpen

Josefstrasse 54

Dörpen

Lower Saxony

Germany

26892

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.96764°N
7.31702°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

Camping Dörpen is in pole position for cycles rides along the Küstenkanal; you can pedal sections of the long-distance Radroute Dortmund-Ems-Kanal or take young kids on shorter routes like the Radroute Dörpen Ost; both trails pass the site. If you haven’t come with a bicycle, you can rent wheels – and e-bikes – five minutes’ drive away. If you’re tempted to snooze in the sun, head for the sandy lake beach edging the Herzogsee, where there’s a safe swimming area. There’s a play area by the Heeder See too, as well as facilities for watersports hire. The indoor pool at Dünenbad Dörpen (all five minutes' drive) also has a waterslide, splash fountains and a paddling pool for toddlers. Keep active kids happy with zipwires and giant slides at Surwolds Wald (five minutes), or take a stroll to spot wildlife sculptures (and the real thing, including deer and hares) in the forests and meadows of Hümmling Nature Park (15 minutes).

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping Dörpen have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Camping Dörpen dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping Dörpen? Camping Dörpen is in pole position for cycles rides along the Küstenkanal; you can pedal sections of the long-distance Radroute Dortmund-Ems-Kanal or take young kids on shorter routes like the Radroute Dörpen … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping Dörpen?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping Dörpen? From $23.36 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.