Camping Bos en Pingo

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  • Peaceful eco-minded site in pretty Friesland countryside
  • A 15-minute drive from Dokkum; 30 minutes from Groningen, Leeuwarden
  • Restaurant, petting zoo, horse and carriage rides, and fishing on site
In needs of quiet hols where kids and grownups are equally entertained? Make your way to Camping Bos en Pingo, a family-friendly site five minutes’ drive from the centre of Friesland village Kollum and 15 minutes from Dokkum. The tree-filled meadows of the site offer up plenty that’ll appeal to kids, from a small petting zoo (site owner Gerard is a sheep shearer) to horse and carriage rides. Grownups (and patient kids) can opt instead to spend days on the banks of the lake – formed when the Ice Age ended – casting out lines and hoping for lucky catches. If gazing at the lake is creating a craving for cooling dips, a 20-minute walk (or five-minute drive) brings guests to an outdoor pool. More interested in exploring than in leisurely dips? It’s 20 minutes’ drive to Lauwersmeer National Park and 30 minutes to De Alde Feanen National Park, both of which have plenty of hikes and bikes. Of course, days spent on site won’t be wasted – it’s set up with a green ethos in mind, and guests are encouraged to think of the leafy green spaces and the animals in the petting zoo with nature in mind, all of which makes for soothing stays. The site itself is quite pretty, too, with a restored farmhouse housing a cosy restaurant and bar.

Site type

Tent pitches 23
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Touring caravan pitches 23
Motorhome pitches 23
Open now
Opens 1 August
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

Dutch

English

German

Open from Fri, 01 Aug to

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A really tranquil place where you can forget city living.

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Liked We found that the site had very spacious pitches which allowed for privacy. We were greeted by the owner on arrival and made to feel very welcome by him and his family. The facilities were very clean, plenty of hot water for showers and washing dishes, and the electric hook up was everything we needed. We loved the peace and tranquility. There were plenty of places to cycle to and the local town Kollum was great for supermarkets and other shopping. The site is well placed for touring North Friesland -we especially loved Dokkum and Sneek. We would definitely stay again. My WiFi (which has been an issue at many UK sites) worked perfectly here allowing me to talk face to face on Zoom with my children.

Disliked Nothing to dislike.

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Do not stay here!

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Liked Nothing we we didn’t stay, see disliked!

Disliked we arrived to what looked like a derelict site, no signs to show where we should book in. So we drove in to the camping area where there were two caravans but the whole site was very neglected. Couldn’t see any sign of any of the facilities mentioned just run down empty buildings. We turned around and left didn’t feel safe staying.

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Bad Choice , not recommended.

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Liked Web site made it sound great but sadly not our experience.

Disliked When we arrived at site no one was about. Handwritten board of prices which went upto 40€ per night!
It all looked very neglected and overgrown. Branches hanging over motorhome as trying to drive along the roadway. Only one caravan could be seen which looked like it had been there some time but again no one around. What looked like a toilet block looked ancient and not fit for purpose. Just about managed to turn round on big concrete slab and left. Felt unsafe and certainly did not wish to stay. Maybe we did not go far enough down the track but there were no signs and all overgrown worried of damage to motorhome and getting stuck.
Would not recommend.

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Camping Bos en Pingo

Trekweg 9

Kollum

Friesland

The Netherlands

9291 MP

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.26929°N
6.13553°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

Budding zoologists will have lots to entice hereabouts: appetites whetted by the small petting zoo on site should be satisfied by trips to the goats, rabbits, camels and parrots at SanjesZoo Veenwouden 15 minutes’ drive away, days among penguins and polar bears at AquaZoo Friesland and reptiles at DoeZoo Insektenwereld (both within 25 minutes), and hours with the rehabbing seals in the Pieterburen centre 35 minutes from base. Sticking with nature is simple here too. The towns of Holwerd and Lauwersoog are both about 25 minutes from the site and are the departure points for ferries to the Wadden Islands of Ameland and Schiermonnikoog, respectively. The former has a maritime centre, museum, lighthouse and watersports-haven beach, while the latter is the smallest populated island in the Wadden, a national park, and known for its honey and cheese. All too pastoral? Blow off some steam with a trip to the Bullet Factory paintball centre, less than five minutes from base, or opt instead for a jaunt to one of the nearby cities. It’s about 30 minutes from the site to Groningen and Leeuwarden, and both are must-visits – the former for its carriage museum, châteaux and art, and the latter for its brewing history and casino. If all of this is becoming too earthly, head along to Eise Eisinga Planetarium, 45 minutes away, to turn eyes to the stars…

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Badstrand Prins Bernhardweg, Schiermonnikoog 26.2 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Badstrand Buren, Ameland 30.5 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Badstrand Nes, Ameland 31.8 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Badstrand Hollum, Ameland 39.9 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping Bos en Pingo have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Camping Bos en Pingo dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping Bos en Pingo? Budding zoologists will have lots to entice hereabouts: appetites whetted by the small petting zoo on site should be satisfied by trips to the goats, rabbits, camels and parrots at SanjesZoo Veenwouden … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping Bos en Pingo?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping Bos en Pingo? From R1 209,91 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.