Play area: Campsites in North Netherlands

Camping 't Strandheem

• Aimed at families with kids and teens
• A few minutes' walk from a sandy beach and waterside recreation area
• Pool, indoor and outdoor playgrounds, youth centre and fishing pond

Camping Zeestrand Eems-Dollard

• In the UNESCO-protected Wadden Sea area just off the Ems river
• A five-minute walk from Termunterzijl’s harbour and canoe rentals
• Playgrounds, kids’ entertainment, football pitch, snack bar and wifi

Watersportcamping Heeg

• Family-friendly site between two lakes, a short walk from Heeg
• Watersports rentals, watersports lessons and fishing/swimming beach
• Beach bar in a converted shipping container

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

Vakantiepark Drentse Weelde

• Family-friendly campsite edging the Drents-Friese Wold National Park
• Direct access to woodland hikes, Wildlands Adventure Zoo 30 minutes
• Restaurant and bar, swimming lake, activities and bike hire on site

Vakantiepark Te Hooi en Te Gras

• Located in the forest of Friesland
• Friendly atmosphere, communal area with a fireplace and a terrace
• Play area and many activities for the kids

Parc Bûten

• Quiet Friesland glamping site five minutes' drive from Jubbega
• Access to forest trails from the site; 45 minutes' drive to Groningen
• Large pond for fishing and swimming; play area and barbecues

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

Recreatiepark Westerkwartier

• Safari tents on a friendly site five kilometres from Rodenburg
• A 20-minute drive from the canals and cafés of Groningen city
• Outdoor swimming pool, lake beach and several playground areas

De Lente van Drenthe

• In a forest three kilometres from the town of Gasselte
• Close to walking and cycle trails and a swimming lake with beach
• Home to the largest waterpark in the Netherlands

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

Camping de Bosrand

• Family-friendly Drenthe site 10 minutes' drive from Beilen
• Slagharen, Wildlands zoo and Assen TT circuit within half an hour
• On the banks of a large lake for swimming and fishing

Camping De Blauwe Lantaarn

• Family-friendly site in the Drents-Friese Wold National Park
• A 40-minute drive from Drouwenerzand theme park
• Swimming pool, playgrounds, sports field and summer activities

Camping de Breede

• Site with fully-equipped safari tents, each with portable kitchens
• Next door to Breedenborg Palace; five minutes' drive from Warffum
• Tennis, TV room, games room, play areas and organised entertainment

Camping de Hondsrug

• Spacious family site with modern facilities for all ages
• Two kilometres from Eext and 30 minutes' drive from Groningen
• Indoor and outdoor pools, several play areas and restaurant

Camping de Watermolen

• Kid-friendly lakeside site surrounded by cycling and walking trails
• Theme parks, zoos, museums and watersports all within an hour’s drive
• Sandy beach, fishing, bike hire, lakeside bistro and ping pong

Camping De Zeehoeve

Camping en Jachthaven De Veenhoop

• Family-friendly Friesland site with peaceful waterside location
• Directly across the water from De Alde Feanen National Park
• On-site marina, bike hire, fishing and watersports

Camping Fraai

• An original small-scale mini campsite located nearby the village
• Campfire allowed
• Special Accommodations available