Camping de Rousant

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  • Quiet family site 10 minutes’ drive from the Lauwersmeer in Groningen
  • Lauwersoog ferry to Schiermonnikoog National Park 15 minutes’ drive
  • Fishing and boating on site, plus a playground and games room
Sitting on the outskirts of Zoutkamp and close to the mouth of the Lauwersmeer in Groningen, Camping de Rousant is a pleasantly leafy spot with lots of facilities for all the family (and any family dogs) to enjoy. For starters, there’s a play area for toddlers, watersports and fishing on the Reitdiep – a tributary of the Lauwersmeer – a private marina where you can dock your canoe or kayak, and a small river beach for snoozing in the sun. You can also hire bikes on site to follow gentle waterside routes along the river – great for youngsters gaining confidence – and a games room for downtime with all the kids. And when it comes to foodie matters, while there’s not a restaurant on site, there are several eateries within 10 minutes’ walk or so, and you are allowed barbecues, giving you a chance to have a go at alfresco cooking. Some rather unusual toilets are found in the two massive buoys that stand on site, and you have access to laundry facilities for a fee; please remember to bring your own detergents. Should you wish for a few quiet moments of contemplation, the Winter Garden is a peaceful space with greenhouses that stay wonderfully cool in summer under the vines. In autumn, you can taste their harvest after the grapes have been picked and processed into sparkling fresh wine.

Campground type

Tent sites 12
Camper sites 92
RV sites 22
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Open now
Opens April 1

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • The grocery shop is open between 04/01 and 11/01.
  • The games room is open between 04/01 and 11/01.
  • This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
  • A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

Languages spoken

Dutch

English

German

Open from Wed, Apr 1 to

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0 dogs

Reviews

8.4

Overall rating from 34 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

82% would recommend this campground to a friend

91% would stay here again

What customers say

This roomy, peaceful site offers great views and is perfect for cycling and hiking. Guests loved the tidy pitches, communal greenhouse, and friendly staff. Some found the basic, cold restrooms inconvenient, the small shop lacking essentials, and check-in/pitch assignment tricky at times.

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Peacful and hardstandings…

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6 out of 10
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 6
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Roy A. 10 reviews

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite (waterside)

Liked Peacful and hardstandings

Disliked The Mhome section is separated from the main campsite facilities by 10 minute walk. Each pitch has electric. Water is available but dependent on where you pitch ,is a longway away.

Everything shuts at 16:00hrs

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Lage, Größe des Stellplatzes (jedenfalls auf…

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9 out of 10
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 10
Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Anonymous

Orchard powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite (shaded)

Liked Lage, Größe des Stellplatzes (jedenfalls auf der Wiese östlich der Rezeption, Sauberkeit, Preis-/Leistungsverhältnis

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Beautiful tranquil location, quirky loo…all very clean

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Liz B. 3 reviews

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite (waterside)

Liked We loved it! Our pitch was away from the buildings and on the other side of the waterway. The setting was beautiful. We arrived on a Sunday and stumbled across our pitch by chance. Not sure how we would have found it as no one was about. Our loo/shower was in an old engine room, very quirky and spotless.

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Camping très spacieux, très calme …

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9 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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 Yvan R. 2 reviews

Powered grass campsite

Liked Camping très spacieux, très calme et très bien entretenu. Sanitaire en nombre et très propre. Le village de pêcheurs de crevettes de Zoutkamp, à moins d’un kilomètre, de l’autre coté du canal, est vraiment magnifique. Maisons colorées et anciennes bâtisses de pêcheurs restaurées à ne pas louper.

Disliked Euh … l’épicerie est un peu trop petite et n’offre que peu de produits. Pas de pain!

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Rustige plaats…

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Anonymous

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite (waterside)

Liked Rustige plaats

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Soweit alles in Ordnung…

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9 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Wifi
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 Axel D. 1 review

Powered grass campsite

Liked Soweit alles in Ordnung

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großzügige Stellplätze auf sehr gepflegtem Rasen…

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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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 Britta M. 1 review

Powered grass campsite

Liked großzügige Stellplätze auf sehr gepflegtem Rasen

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Für uns ein sehr schöner Platz…

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7 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite (waterside)

Liked Für uns ein sehr schöner Platz und wir kommen wieder.

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Lage topp. Rest ausbaufähig.

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6 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 5
Facilities / Activities
 2
Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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 Annette J. 1 review

Orchard powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite (shaded)

Liked LageLageLage

Disliked Frisch Rasen mähen und die Camper haben den Mist im gesamten Van....

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Ruhe, Ideal für Angler und Radfahrer,

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4 out of 10
Location
 3
Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked Großer Stellplatz da wir die einzigsten auf dem ganzen Gelände waren. Mitte April.
Highlight war lediglich eine Fahrradtour durch das Naturschutzgebiet zur Küste.
Brötchenservice,

Disliked Wiese, also immer Gras im Womo. Toiletten und Duschen waren in einer Art Container ohne geschlechtsspezifische Trennung. Unbedingt eine Lampe mitnehmen! Das Licht geht aus bevor man zuende geduscht hat
Sehenswürdigkeiten gab es kaum.
Im Ort keine Einkaufsmöglichkeiten und die Restaurants hatten horrende Preise.

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Beach access Covered terrace area Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club 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 Local produce Off licence Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table 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

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer 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 Public transportation nearby

Type

Aire Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Level campground, no steep slopes Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horseback riding nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Seasonal sites

Location

Camping de Rousant

Nittersweg 8

Lauwerzijl

Groningen

The Netherlands

9885 TC

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.33405°N
6.29661°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

Take walking boots for days exploring on foot in the wetlands of Lauwersmeer National Park (10 minutes’ drive), which you can explore by boat or bike – you might spot wild Konik ponies on your jaunts. If the kids have taken to cycling, take the 4.5-hour Pronkjewailen bike ride along well-maintained paths past historic Groningen villages. For more wildlife spotting, head for the Vogelkijkhut De Baak hide (10 minutes) to catch sight of barnacle geese and raptors. The Uitkijktoren Reiddomp observation tower (also 10 minutes) has lovely views across the marshes and waterways of the national park, and it’s just the place to catch stunning sunsets on cloudless days. Another action-filled family day out can be had in the Schiermonnikoog National Park. Take the ferry from Lauwersoog (15 minutes) for swimming in the sea, strolling the beach or cycling around the dunes and salt marshes. The highlight for the kids may well be the regular tractor rides along the beach – and be sure to keep an eye out for seals on the journey.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Badstrand Prins Bernhardweg, Schiermonnikoog 12.4 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Badstrand Buren, Ameland 22 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Suedstrand - Borkum 22.7 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Badstrand Nes, Ameland 23 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Nordstrand - Borkum 24.1 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping de Rousant have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Camping de Rousant dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping de Rousant? Take walking boots for days exploring on foot in the wetlands of Lauwersmeer National Park (10 minutes’ drive), which you can explore by boat or bike – you might spot wild Konik … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping de Rousant?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  noon
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping de Rousant? From $25.04 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.