When can I check in and check out of Camping de Watermolen?

Camping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Read more

Camping de Watermolen

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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

It's not just the spectacular lake views, the fishing, swimming, and sandy lake beach with sunbathing area and water playground that’ll have you and your offspring mightily excited with a stay at Camping de Watermolen… It’s also only 10 kilometres from here to another splendid spot for water-based action at Leekstermeer – the Drenthe region’s largest lake, no less – for sailing and canoeing, and a short drive to several amusement parks, theme parks, leisure pools and animal-themed attractions. When you're not stretched out on the sands or helping tiddlies stay afloat in the lake, laze around on site instead: there's plenty of grassy space to bask upon while keeping an eye on the kids at the playground and outdoor ping pong tables. An activity folder has also been created by the Watermolen team to help you navigate the area’s attractions with ease. On-site sustenance comes in the form of a scenic terrace bistro overlooking the lake, serving full meals and woodfired pizzas at weekends in high season, and drinks and ice creams at other times. If you prefer to prepare your own feasts, barbecues and firepits are allowed, and you can pick up wood, gas and barbecue kits at reception, as well as renting firepits and barbecues if you haven’t brought your own. Also at reception is a small shop selling essentials, newspapers and hot rolls.

Site type

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

Dutch

English

German

Spanish

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

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

Tents for hire

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

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

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

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Surf school nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Seasonal pitches

Tourer storage facilities

Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Camping de Watermolen

Openderweg 26

Opende

Groningen

The Netherlands

9865 XE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Amsterdam CET (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.16439°N
6.22267°W

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

Check out the activity folder for a guide to the walking and cycling routes available both directly from and near the site. The Abel Tasman route is a particularly popular cycling trail, and there’s a splendid forest footpath that runs behind Watermolen for peaceful strolls with the family. Longer walks of anywhere between five and 15 kilometres begin directly on site, as well as from a path that begins at the nearby Doezumertocht canal. Water babies can continue their adventures over at Leekstermeer lake, 10 kilometres from base, where sailing and canoeing are the primary pursuits. More canoe routes also lie around the nearby villages of Visvliet and Niezijl Lauwerzijl if you fancy checking out the area from its fably scenic waterways. Family-friendly attractions of all sorts are plentiful around here too: it’s 40 minutes’ drive to AquaZoo Friesland, where you can see pelicans, polar bears and penguins among plenty of other mammalian, reptilian and aquatic critters. A recreation pool and miniature golf course are around 13 kilometres away, and several theme parks and museums (including one dedicated entirely to toys) are all well within an hour’s drive.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Badstrand Prins Bernhardweg, Schiermonnikoog	23.4 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Badstrand Buren, Ameland	26.8 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Badstrand Nes, Ameland	27.5 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

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Does Camping de Watermolen have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Camping de Watermolen dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Camping de Watermolen? Check out the activity folder for a guide to the walking and cycling routes available both directly from and near the site. The Abel Tasman route is a particularly popular cycling trail, … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Camping de Watermolen?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

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