6x the cutest water campsites - From your bed into the water

Sailing on the turbulent bars and sleeping on a wooden raft, or waking up in a safari tent overlooking the IJsselmeer: if there is one area in North Holland where you can camp near water, it is Laag Holland. Watery par excellence....

1. Camping raft Waterland

Go on an adventure on the Laag Holland water


For true adventurers who want a special overnight stay in North Holland, this motorised camping raft is the perfect opportunity. Enjoy privacy, peace and space while discovering the unique nature of Laag Holland from the water. During the day, you sail through the beautiful waterland and in the evening, you transform the raft into a tent in no time. Enjoy the sunset and dream away under the stars. How special!

Camping raft Waterland - Katwoude

2. Heritage Park the Hope

Go for luxury and rent a glamping safari tent


Erfgoedpark de Hoop is located on the Uitgeestermeer lake. A beautiful green and watery environment where there is enough to experience for every holiday lover. Here you can undertake various water sports activities, take a boat trip to the Zaanse Schans, but also visit special cultural and historical sights in cities such as Alkmaar, Haarlem and Amsterdam. From your safari tent, you can be at the North Holland coast in no time.

Heritage park De Hoop - Uitgeest

3. Camping Zeevangshoeve

Enjoy wide views at a stone's throw from the IJsselmeer


This SVR-certified campsite is located at walking/cycling distance from Edam on the Zeevangszeedijk in the middle of the North Holland peat meadow area of the Zeevang. In spring, it is richly visited by meadow birds such as the black-tailed godwit, lapwing and redshank. Explore the picturesque surroundings by bicycle with panoramic views or enjoy water (sports) fun on and around the IJsselmeer.

Camping Zeevangshoeve - Edam

4. Camping Strandbad Edam

Swim, surf and sail in the IJsselmeer at walking distance from the centre of Edam


Camping Strandbad Edam is a friendly family campsite right on the shores of the IJsselmeer near the historic heart of Edam. Edam is known for its beautiful old buildings, cheese, cheese markets, canals and of course its hospitality. The campsite at Strandbad in Edam is a place where all that comes together. There is a playground and opportunities for swimming in open water, surfing and kite surfing. The campsite also has a café-restaurant. So enjoy swimming, surfing, boating and culture to the full.

Camping Strandbad Edam - Edam

5. Camping the Unicorn

Lodging and recreation outside the Markermeer dyke


Between Hoorn and Edam, on the outskirts of the village of Schardam, the cosy family campsite De Eenhoorn has been around for forty years. A place particularly suitable for people who love water. De Eenhoorn is located outside the dikes, which means you can walk straight from your awning into the Markermeer. There you can swim, but also sail, windsurf, fish, play and float on an air mattress. Landlubbers can use a jeu-de-boules court, a football pitch or they can go cycling in the neighbourhood. Something for everyone.

Camping de Eenhoorn - Schardam

6. Camping het Rietveen

Peace and recreation at the Break


This beautifully located campsite is surrounded by nature and water. Its location on the 'De breek' lake makes it an ideal base for water sports and fishing enthusiasts. Across the lake you will find the recreation area 't Twiske with beautiful cycling and walking routes. By boat or canoe, the Ilperveld nature reserve is also within easy reach. In short: plenty to see and do in the special nature of Laag Holland.

Camping het Rietveen - Landsmeer

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