Single-sex groups welcome: Campgrounds in North Netherlands
9 bookable campgrounds in North Netherlands
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Camping Vrijhaven
Heeg, Friesland, The Netherlands- Small, family-run Friesland site on the banks of a small lake
- 15-minute drive to Sneek; cycling trails nearby like Helftstedentocht
- Beach on site and woodburning baths for a fee; shops a short walk away
Ermerstrand
Erm, Drenthe, The Netherlands- Large lakeside site with beach, 10 minutes' drive from Emmen
- Less than half an hour's drive from Slagharen theme park
- Lots of activities including watersports, bush trails and archery
Camping Welgelegen Workum
Workum, Friesland, The Netherlands- Relaxed eco-friendly site five minutes’ drive from Workum in Friesland
- Five minutes’ drive to IJsselmeer; Makkum 45 minutes by bike
- Natural swimming pond, yoga classes, restaurant and communal barbecues
Recreatiecentrum Adelhof
Vledder, Drenthe, The Netherlands- Peaceful and family-friendly site in the woods just outside Vledder
- A 20-min drive from Drents-Friese Wold/Dwingelderveld national parks
- Bowling, miniature golf, climbing wall, fishing lake and café-bar
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Camping Eefting
Rohel, Friesland, The Netherlands- Laidback family-friendly site on a Friesland working horse farm
- A 500-metre walk from the Tjeukemeer for a lake beach and swimming
- Riding lessons for all ages in summer; play area and trampoline
Recreatiepark De Tien Heugten
Schoonloo, Drenthe, The Netherlands- Recreation park close to a large lake with several beaches
- On-site entertainment and live music in summer
- Green site with a pool and slide, several playgrounds and a restaurant
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Koekoek en de Waard
IJlst, Friesland, The Netherlands- Small-scale waterfront site in IJlst with boat moorings and harbour
- A 15-minute cycle from Sneek and a 10-minute drive from Heeg
- Communal stretch tent with a bar, fridges and picnic tables
Recreatiepark De Uilenburg
Hommerts, Friesland, The Netherlands- Leafy Friesland family campsite five minutes’ drive from Hommerts
- Easterwimerts marina five minutes’ walk; Leeuwarden 40 minutes’ drive
- Grass pitches in landscaped grounds; boat hire or moorings available
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Dekema Equestrian Camping
Gorredijk, Friesland, The Netherlands- Quiet dog-friendly pitches at a Friesland equestrian centre
- Five minutes' drive to Gorredijk; 15 minutes to Heerenveen
- Stabling available for horses, plus access to local riding routes
De Jeltesleat
Hommerts, Friesland, The Netherlands- Quiet site on a wide waterway in Friesland, with its own canal access
- A 10-minute drive to Woudsend; easy sail to Heegermeer and De Kûfurd
- Canalside site with bike and boat hire; meals provided upon request
Camping Emmen
Schoonebeek, Drenthe, The Netherlands- Family-friendly site a 15-minute walk from Schoonebeek, in Drenthe
- Plopsa Indoor Coevorden 10 minutes’ drive; Wildlands Zoo 20 minutes
- Swimming pool, playground and kids’ club; barbecues and takeaway
Jantina Hoeve
Ouwster-Nijega, Friesland, The Netherlands- Family-friendly Friesland site a five-minute drive from Joure
- Tjeukemeer lake five minutes’ drive; De Deelen reserve 25 minutes
- Dogs welcome; reading room and kids' swings on site
Little Canvas Escape
Nes, Friesland, The Netherlands- Seaside glampsite amid sand dunes on Ameland in the Wadden Islands
- A 10-minute walk to Natuurcentrum Ameland; Outdoor Ameland 20 minutes
- Spacious furnished tents; shop and snack bar available next door
Tent-OK at Camping 't Strandheem
Opende, Groningen, The Netherlands- An activity-packed family site right by a pretty lake with a beach
- Five-minute drive to Opende; 30 to Groningen and Leeuwarden
- Indoor swimming pool, play areas, miniature golf and kids’ clubs
Camping Landgoed Geuzenbos
Mantinge, Drenthe, The Netherlands- Peace, Space and Nature with directly adjacent to the Mantingerzand
Hoeve Sonneclaer
Fluitenberg, Drenthe, The NetherlandsMinicamping Hendriks Wijkje
Elim, Drenthe, The Netherlands- Family-friendly site in a quiet wooded area
- Horse-drawn carriage and pony rides on site
- A 10-minute drive from the swimming lake and beach at Schoonhoven