Cycle hire: Campsites in North Netherlands

Camping Sotterum

• Family-friendly site on the banks of the IJsselmeer
• Five minutes' drive from Makkum beach and half an hour from Leeuwarden
• Ponies, playground, pedal karts and well-equipped games barn

Camping Rotandorp

• Quiet and peaceful campsite ideal for young families
• Plenty of facilities to enjoy
• Sandpit, swings, slide, sports court and pétanque court

Camping De Helleborus

Camping Weidumerhout

• Superb rural location by the river Zwette

Camping It Dreamlân

Recreatiepark Marswâl

• Family-friendly site on the banks of the Slotermeer, 2km from Balk
• Hire bikes to get around on quiet Gaasterland cycle paths
• Watersports, boat hire, lake swims, beach and fishing on site

EuroParcs Hindeloopen

• Tiny House lodges by the IJsselmeer, with direct beach access
• Hindeloopen half an hour's walk; 25 minutes' drive to Sneek
• Sturdy self-contained accommodation; paddleboarding centre next door

Natuurkampeerterrein Thyencamp

• Eco-friendly sustainable site on a farm 10km from Assen
• Buy apple juice produced locally from the farm's orchards
• Scenic walking and cycle trails nearby: hire bikes on site

Camping Alkenhaer

• Spacious family-friendly site a kilometre from Appelscha
• On the edge of the Drents-Friese Wold National Park
• Lots of playground kit, kids' club and pool with water play area

Aquamarijn

• Small friendly canalside site five minutes' drive from New Amsterdam
• Plopsa theme park, Wildlands zoo and Van Gogh House within 20 minutes
• English-style tearooms on site; private bathroom for each pitch

Vakantiepark Het Timmerholt

• Spacious family-friendly site 10 minutes' cycle from Westerbork
• Less than half an hour's drive from Wildlands adventure zoo
• Large private lake with beach, fishing, swimming and canoeing

Vakantiepark de Bronzen Eik

• Spectacularly scenic setting in an area of biking and hiking
• Forest and nature park trails all easily accessible
• Restaurant, bike hire, playground and free wifi

Vodatent at Camping Emmen

• Family-friendly countryside site with a natural pool and sandy beach
• On the outskirts of Schoonebeek and right by the Saxony bike path
• Cycle hire, bar, restaurant, games room, play area and wifi

Vodatent at Recreatiepark De Tien Heugten

• Safari tents on a family-friendly Drenthe site just outside Schoonloo
• A 20-minute drive from Wildlands Adventure Zoo and Assen TT circuit
• Lake beach, outdoor pool, miniature golf course and restaurant

Vodatent at Vakantiepark Het Timmerholt

• Family-friendly site less than 10 minutes from Westerbork
• Half an hour from Wildlands Adventure Zoo
• Large private lake on site, with swimming, fishing and canoeing

Vakantiepark De Barkhoorn

• Family-friendly lakeside site in the scenic Westerwolde
• A 35-minute drive from Emmen, and five minutes from the German border
• Restaurant, snack bar, canoe/kayak and bike hire, lake and beach

Vakantiepark De Wiltzangh

• Drenthe family holiday park in Dwingelderveld National Park
• A 10-minute drive to Bird Park Ruinen and 20 to Strand Nijstad beach
• Outdoor pool, mini golf, playground, bar and restaurant on site

Hayema Heerd

• Peaceful farm site five minutes' drive from Oldehove
• A 20-minute drive from Groningen and 25 from the coast
• Play barn, go-karts, trampoline, summer pool and barbecue evenings

Camping Blaauw

• Family-owned site on a farm three kilometres from Sint Nicolaasga
• Marina on site with boat hire for exploring surrounding lakes
• Brasserie, playground, lake beach and kids' activities