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46 campsites in Netherlands, Drenthe

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Vakantieoord De Bronzen Emmer
De Bronzen Emmer is in the centre of three nature reserves, close to the German border in the southwestern part of Drenthe. The 180 level and grassy touring pitches are attractively laid out and average 100 sq.m. in size. All have 10A electricity and are shaded by mature trees. There are 60 fully serviced pitches. To the front of the site is a heated indoor pool and paddling pool with a small slide and an open-air paddling pool. Here also are a sauna, sunbeds, recreation hall, small café and a playground.
Camping Midden Drenthe
Camping Midden Drenthe is a pretty site located in woodland and fields in the heart of the rural province of Drenthe. The site has 60 spacious and grassy pitches, all with electricity, arranged on large grassy fields. Some pitches offer shade and most are overlooked by tall trees. The site is ideal for young children, with a small farm (home to rabbits, chickens and goats), a good, spacious play area and a family room with games. Just five minutes from the site is Lake Loomeer, a natural lake with a sandy beach, perfect for swimming.
RCN Camping De Noordster
RCN de Noordster can be found in the Dutch National Park Dwingelderveld, a beautiful expanse of moorland in the northern Netherlands. Hours of long walks through fields of purple heather and deep into ancient forests are possible here. The site offers just over 300 touring pitches, all with 10A electricity, well-shaded under large trees and surrounded by colourful shrubs.
Camping De Toffe Peer
Camping De Toffe Peer is a small, intimate campsite in Ruinerwold, Drenthe, Netherlands. De Toffe Peer has three camping fields, each with its character. There are 35 touring pitches with electric hook-up points available. You can choose between a spacious pitch in a field delimited by hedges giving privacy or a spot on the open field giving views of the surrounding area. The camping fields are neatly tended and have partially paved areas. There are also several accommodations available to rent.
Recreatiepark de Tien Heugten
Recreation park De Tien Heugten in Schoonloo is located in the heart of Drenthe, one of the most picturesque regions in the Netherlands. The campsite  boasts a prime location right on a recreational lake with a sandy beach. This along with our outdoor swimming pool featuring a  36-meter slide and a paddling pool, the  18-hole midget golf course, playgrounds, and extensive entertainment program, make Schoonloo a top choice for family vacations. Whether young or old, you're sure to have a fantastic time here. On-site, there are 80 touring pitches of which have electric hook-up points available. There are also several accommodations available for hire. 
De Otterberg
Familiecamping De Otterberg is a well-established site in the green heart of Drenthe. It has 330 pitches including 130 for tourers. The touring pitches are on well-tended, grassy fields with shade from mature trees, the newer field to the front right being more open. All pitches have 6A electricity. Central on the site is an open-air pool which is heated to 30 degrees and has a jet stream, jacuzzi and a paddling pool with mushroom fountain. Visitors may bring their own horses to stay in the site’s stables. The site has a tranquil atmosphere and offers good facilities for wheelchair users.
Camping Emmen
Camping Emmen is a family-friendly campsite located in Schoonebeek, Netherlands, in the province of Drenthe. The spacious campsite has 50 touring pitches available with electric hook-up points. The pitches are jotted around a couple of camping fields, and you can choose between a family-friendly field with a large playground in the centre. If you prefer a quieter spot, there are options to pitch at the field where the campsite's fishing pond is located.
Camping Vorrelveen
In comparison with the larger (and justifiably popular) campsites in Drenthe, Camping Vorrelveen is a small site which reflects the pleasant countryside. It is located next to a working farm and enjoys beautiful views. There are just 27 spacious pitches, all with 6A electricity, and the owners do their best to ensure a very personal, tranquil atmosphere. For example, your bread for breakfast will be delivered to your pitch and, in the evening, you can order home made pizzas. This is a prime example of a small, uncomplicated rural campsite.
Camping De Lente van Drenthe
De Lente van Drenthe is located on the edge of the Gieten-Borger forest. Along with its attractive situation amidst forests and moorland, it is also just a short walk (200 m.) from ’t Nije Hemelriek. This is a large lake, with a maximum depth of 1.3 m, crystal clear water and a fine sandy beach. There is direct access to the many cycle, mountain bike and walking routes in the area. There are around 100 pitches for touring units here, all with 6A electricity and cable TV connections. The pitches are of a good size (a minimum of 100 sq.m). Electricity, water and drainage are available on 25 touring pitches. Enjoyable excursions for children are the Sprookjeshof in Zuidlaren and Kabouterland in Exloo. Close by are two sub-tropical pools.
Park Drentheland
This park is aimed very much at those who enjoy riding. The site has 35 stables available, so you can bring your own horse, but there is no livery service. Groot Bartje has 100 touring pitches on three circular, grassy fields and two smaller fields. The middle field has 36 spacious, level pitches on grass, with shade from mature trees. All are equipped with 16A electricity, water, wastewater and cables.
Camping Dorado
Camping Dorado is situated in the triangle formed by Groningen, Assen and Drachten, next to the forest of Mesinge. The main camping area consists of 13 spacious and bordered pitches (100-120 sq.m) and there is a larger field for seven pitches. There is also a hikers’ field with a further five pitches. All pitches have electricity. There are also hiker huts that sleep up to four people and semi-detached houses to rent for groups of 12. The site is family friendly and has a car-free policy. Other amenities include a playground, a playing field and a club for children in high season.
Molecaten Park Kuierpad
Professionally run, this all year round site is suitable as a night stop, or for longer if you wish to participate in all the activities offered in July and August. The site itself is in a woodland setting on the edge of the village. The 550 flat and grassy pitches for touring units (with 900 in total) are of reasonable size. All have 4/6/10A electricity and 45 are fully serviced with electricity, TV aerial point, water and drainage. On-site activities include canoeing, windsurfing, water chutes and a dry ski slope, which is also open during the winter so that the locals can practise before going en-masse to Austria.
Camping Meistershof
Meistershof is an interesting site with 157 pitches, all for tourers. Developed on a former farm, the buildings have retained their original style, which gives the site a rustic look and feel. This, and the fact that the site is partly car free, ensures a relaxing holiday in beautiful, natural surroundings. The numbered pitches are all level and arranged on grassy fields with paved access lanes. They are separated by a variety of hedges and have shade from mature trees, and 10A electricity. There are 65 pitches with electricity, water and drainage; some have hardstandings or private sanitary facilities.
Landgoed ’t Wildryck
Landgoed ’t Wildryck offers camping on a large, 32-hectare estate in one of the most beautiful parts of Holland. Behind the site is the Drents-Friese Wold national park, with two others nearby (De Weerribben and the Dwingelderhei). ’t Wildryck has just 59 touring pitches up to 140 sq.m, all with 10A electricity and private sanitary facilities (shower, toilet and washbasin) in attractively built little houses. The site is landscaped with low trees and pitches are on three level areas, some in the open, others with shade from mature trees and partly separated by fir trees. Site roads can become dusty in dry weather. There are many bungalows both privately owned and to rent throughout the estate.
Camping Ruinen
Camping Ruinen, under new ownership, is a large, spacious site with 202 pitches, 197 for touring set within the woods of Drenthe. All pitches have electricity (6/10A Europlug) and include 105 serviced pitches also with water and drainage. The numbered pitches are over 100 sq.m. in size and are on large, grassy fields. They are separated by hedges and in the shade of trees. At this comfortable site you can relax by cycling or walking through the woods or over the moors, or join organised trips in groups on a regular basis. The modern central complex, also housing reception, includes a swimming pool, an indoor play room, a bar, restaurant and takeaway.
Camping Jelly’s Hoeve
This picturesque site developed on a former farm is located between the National Parks of Dwingelderveld and Weerribben, in the heart of Meeuwenveen. The site is child-free and prides itself on the absence of playgrounds, recreational programmes and restaurants. There are 40 very spacious, fully serviced pitches with water, drainage and electricity. They are arranged over five fields, most are 130 sq.m. and all are bordered by trees, hedges and shrubs. There are also three apartments to rent. This site is perfect for couples looking to relax with complete peace and quiet or to explore the local walking trails, cycle routes and National Parks.
Vakantiepark Diana Heide
Diana Heide is in a beautiful location on the edge of the Drentsche National Park and is surrounded by vast and varied forests. In recent years, this 30-acre site has seen a real metamorphosis. The natural setting here is complemented by many modern amenities. Although one half of the terrain is dedicated to camping, the other half has been designated as a nature reserve. There are 300 spacious touring pitches here (110-200 sq.m), all with 10A electricity, water and drainage. Diana Heide is very family friendly and there is an outdoor swimming pool, a playground, sports fields, a private rowing and fishing pond and a children’s theatre.
Camping De Uilenberg
In the lush countryside of Drenthe yet close to major roads and the towns of Emmen and Coevorden, De Uilenberg is a friendly campsite in a convenient location for a stopover when travelling through The Netherlands. If you are looking for a longer break in the countryside there are plenty of walking routes and the Hoogeveense Vaart runs alongside the site for a spot of quiet fishing. The 25 touring pitches (min. 100 sq.m) have 6A electricity and include hardstandings for motorhomes. Families are well catered for with a petting zoo for small children, a playground and a lounge with books, games and a pool table. There are plenty of attractions locally, notably Emmen with its zoo and butterfly garden, and the Plopsa amusement park in Coevorden.
Landgoed Börkerheide
This is a spacious family site with 142 pitches, partly in the woods and partly on open fields without hedges to separate them. All the pitches are for touring units and have 6/10A electricity. There are 25 serviced pitches with electricity, water and drainage. Cars are not permitted on the campsite itself and this, together with the large pitches, provides for a really quiet holiday. Other than a recreation room for youngsters, a pool and sanitary buildings, the site has few amenities but you’ll find all you need in the village. The large outdoor pool (over 1,000 sq.m), with its giant slide and recreational activities will certainly appeal to children.
Camping De Oosterweide
Camping De Oosterweide is a small, quiet campsite located in Drenthe, just outside Pesse and on the edge of the Dwingelderveld. There are 32 pitches with electric hook-up points available on-site, which are playfully distributed throughout in an attractive park-like manner with many trees, shrubs and flowers and are completely car-free. Sustainability is the focus at the De Oosterweide campsite. They strive for the campsite to be comfortable yet completely sustainable and 100% energy neutral. The campsite owners are passionate about their business and are willing to help wherever they can.

Drenthe

From traditional small villages to vibrant cities, Drenthe embraces a diverse landscape. With a rich history, Neolithic stones, festivals, and friendly, hospitable people – no wonder it’s so popular with Dutch holidaymakers.

Drenthe, unlike many other parts of the Netherlands, has been a sparsely populated rural area since medieval times. Except for some industries in Assen and Emmen, the lands in Drenthe are mainly used for farming. This province is epitomised by stillness and an affinity with nature, which affords many opportunities for hiking, cycling and boating. Quiet though it may be, you’re never far from one of the lively old cities with their vibrant shops and restaurants.

Drenthe is divided into three regions, each with its own special character. In northern and central Drenthe, the large lakes – Leekstermeer, Paterswoldsmeer and Zuidlaardermeer – with their many attractions, are popular with watersports enthusiasts. In southwestern Drenthe, the Dwingelderveld and the Drents-Friese Wold National Parks, with thousands of acres of fens, heathland, and forest, will capture the imagination of walkers and cyclists alike. In this area, there are constant reminders of the ancient landscapes as you experience everything that the countryside has to offer. Nearby are the flourishing cities of Meppel and Hoogeveen for more lively pursuits. And finally, in the southeast, there are the immense moorland areas with their many dolmens reflecting man’s presence here before the Bronze Age.

Places of interest

Assen: internationally renowned Drents Museum, modern shopping centre and beautiful countryside.

Emmen: a mix of urban vitality and rural serenity with a great zoo.

Hondsrug Hunze Valley - Forest of Gieten-Borger: vast forests surrounded by charming medieval villages, meadows

and ancient hedgerows.

Open-air Museum Orvelte: museum village with many historic attractions.

Attractions

Assen TT circuit: test your skills at kart racing, drive your own car or sail a boat. Young persons’ driving licences are available.

Borger Hunebed Centre: takes you back to prehistoric times, when the first peasants settled in Drenthe and erected the impressive stone monoliths called Hunebedden.

Attractions Park Drouwenerzand: rides and activities for all ages - a combination of games, education and refreshments all under one roof!

Prison Museum Veenhuizen: interactive museum tracing the history of crime and punishment in the Netherlands from 1600 to the present day.