Camping de Rousant

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Pitches edging the waterway
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Aerial view of the site
Pitches overlooking the river reitdiep
Lock keeper's house

  • 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.

Site type

Tent pitches 12
Touring caravan pitches 92
Motorhome pitches 22
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Open now
Opens 1 April

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • The bar and/or restaurant is open between 01/04 et 01/11.
  • The grocery shop is open between 01/04 et 01/11.
  • The games room is open between 01/04 and 01/11.
  • A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • The bar is open between 01/04 and 01/11.

Languages spoken

Dutch

English

German

Open from Tue, 01 Apr to

Open from Wed, 01 Apr to

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Pitch types & availability

Reviews

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Location
9
Value for money
8
Accommodation
8
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
8
Child friendliness
8
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
8

88% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

Quiet site with spacious pitches, friendly staff, lovely surrounds near cycling routes. Guests liked the well-kept grounds & relaxing vibe. Downsides: dated loos, limited reception hours, unclear pitch allocation & poor urgent comms.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Excellent site with clean facilities, friendly staff and level pitches

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10 out of 10
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10
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Anonymous

Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (waterside)

Liked Wir waren mit der ganzen Familie übers Wochenende im Urlaub und haben dort übernachtet. Es hat uns sehr gut gefallen. Alles war gut und effizient organisiert. Obwohl wir uns für das Zelten entschieden haben, waren alle Hygienebedingungen gegeben.Ich kann es nur wärmstens empfehlen. Wir werden diesen Ort auf jeden Fall wieder besuchen.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A lovely stay

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10 out of 10
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10
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9
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8
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9
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10
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Anonymous

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch (waterside)

Liked Loved the location and the view. I liked the communal area where the guests can light a fire. The toilets and showers were spotless.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We loved this site. Everything was…

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10 out of 10
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Moira M.

Orchard electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch (shaded)

Liked We loved this site. Everything was so easy. The large greenhouse that you could cook and eat in as well as make a fire in was fantastic. The staff were lovely and the site had easy access to bike paths and waterways.

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Mooie vlakke standplaats, zeer vriendelijk ontvangst bij de receptie.

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7 out of 10
Location
8
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6
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No rating
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5
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8
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5
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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked De ruime plek

Disliked Gras was aan de hoge kant, voorstel plek maaien als iemand de plaatst verlaat. De gecombineerde wasbak voor tandenpoetsen en handen wassen vanaf het toilet.

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Gut…

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8 out of 10
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10
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8
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7
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7
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No rating
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7
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2
Nikolai G.

Orchard electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch (shaded)

Liked Gut

Recommend to friends Visit again

uitstekende camping,vriendelijke eigenaren,,goede vis mogelijk heden.

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8 out of 10
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9
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8
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8
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6
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Geert B.

Orchard electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch (shaded)

Liked de plaats die ik had.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A fantastic location, a lovely village and super hosts.

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9 out of 10
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Simon L.

Orchard electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch (shaded)

Liked Everything,

Recommend to friends Visit again

Schöner Platz…

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7 out of 10
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10
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9
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7
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7
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10
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8
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7
Wifi
2
Markus L.

Tractor hut de Lauwers 78 1 bedroom cabin

Liked Schöner Platz

Disliked Leiter kann die Sprossen verbreitert werden.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Aanrader omwille van ruimte, rust en interessante omgeving.

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8 out of 10
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9
Value for money
8
Accommodation
8
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7
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9
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No rating
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8
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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Heel vriendelijk personeel, Ruime staanplaatsen op dikke groene netjes afgereden gazon, heel rustige omgeving, gelegen aan fietsknoopnetwerk, vlotte boeking.

Disliked Verouderd maar proper sanitair op de weide, douchegordijn is proper maar plakt door het warme water en is daardoor niet hygiënisch, dus beter wegdoen, individuele lavabo’s ontbreken. Restaurant is al langer gesloten, doch staat nog steeds vermeld op de website.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very clean quiet site, very helpful,…

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10 out of 10
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9
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9
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Cheryl R.

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch (waterside)

Liked Very clean quiet site, very helpful, friendly staff, gave us a beautiful plant as a welcome

Disliked Our satnav took us to a no entry

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Beach access Covered terrace area 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 Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table 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

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Aire Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac

Nearby leisure

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

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches

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 20 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Badstrand Buren, Ameland 35.4 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Suedstrand - Borkum 36.5 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Badstrand Nes, Ameland 37.1 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Nordstrand - Borkum 38.8 km 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?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site 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 R453,37 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.