De Lente van Drenthe
Drenthe / Gasselte
- Ideal for families with children
- Lakeside
- Variety of accommodation
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A superbly located natural getaway
Camping De Lente van Drenthe - Gasselte
Nestled in the stunning forests of Drenthe in northern Netherlands, De Lente van Drenthe is a dream destination for families who love adventure and the great outdoors.
With an abundance of hiking trails and mountain bike paths right on your doorstep, there’s always something to explore. Dive into relaxation at the park’s own pool, or make a splash at the largest open water park in the Netherlands, just next door. And for a truly tranquil escape, head to Nije Hemelriek, a natural swimming lake with sandy beaches perfect for family picnics and sunny days by the water.
Choose from a wide range of accommodations, including stylish safari tents and luxurious chalets, or set up your home away from home with touring pitches for tents and caravans.
Village highlights
Top activities nearby
Have fun at the on site Pumptrack, which can be used with skates, (BMX) bicycles, skateboards and stunt scooters.
A fun climbing wall where children up to 11 years old can traverse walls without ropes.
The largest open water park in the Netherlands, within walking distance.
DX Adventurepark
Next to Camping De Lente van Drenthe, you’ll find DX Adventure Park, the largest open-water park in the Netherlands. This fantastic swimming lake features beautiful sandy beaches and an aqua park with giant slides, an inflatable play area on the water, paddle boards, and huge trampolines. If that all sounds a bit too active, you can simply relax and enjoy a swim in the lake.
There’s also a café offering drinks, snacks, and stunning views of the aqua park and slides.
DX Adventure Park is open from May to September—daily during school holidays and on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays outside holiday periods. Entrance fees apply. Check the website for the latest information.
Next to Camping De Lente van Drenthe, you’ll find DX Adventure Park, the largest open-water park in the Netherlands. This fantastic swimming lake features beautiful sandy beaches and an aqua park with giant slides, an inflatable play area on the water, paddle boards, and huge trampolines. If that all sounds a bit too active, you can simply relax and enjoy a swim in the lake.
There’s also a café offering drinks, snacks, and stunning views of the aqua park and slides.
DX Adventure Park is open from May to September—daily during school holidays and on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays outside holiday periods. Entrance fees apply. Check the website for the latest information.
Camping / Touring
Touring guests are wlecome at De Lente van Drenthe. Bring your tent, camper, or caravan and enjoy the touring facilities are our campsite.
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Facilities & Activities
There is loads for families to enjoy at De Lente van Drenthe. Kids can test their head for heights in the Boulder Hall that is open during the Koerscafé’s opening hours, or race on bikes around the outdoor pump track. From June, take a splash in our open-air swimming pool, or brave the steep slides DX Adventure Park. During all school holidays, our recreation team organises a programme packed with exciting activities.
There's also on-park bike rental next to reception, with a wide choice of bikes and e-choppers available to hire.
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For all the family
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Multisports pitch
Nearby
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Canoe and kayak hire
For the kids
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Bouncy castle
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Climbing wall
Entertainment
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Day and evening entertainment
Pumptrack
Calling all skaters and BMXers! Next to the swimming pool you will find our fantastic pump track, guaranteeing hours of fun. This cool and challenging track is suitable for cross bikes, mountain bikes, stunt scooters and skateboards. Make sure you bring your helmet!
Calling all skaters and BMXers! Next to the swimming pool you will find our fantastic pump track, guaranteeing hours of fun. This cool and challenging track is suitable for cross bikes, mountain bikes, stunt scooters and skateboards. Make sure you bring your helmet!
Kids Boulderhal
In the back part of the Koerscafé you will find our indoor playground with Kids Boulderhal! 'Bouldering' is climbing short routes on low blocks or walls. You climb without ropes, but stay low to the ground and there are thick mats for a soft landing! The bouldering hall has a maximum climbing height of 2.5 meters and is therefore suitable for children up to about 11 years old.
In the back part of the Koerscafé you will find our indoor playground with Kids Boulderhal! 'Bouldering' is climbing short routes on low blocks or walls. You climb without ropes, but stay low to the ground and there are thick mats for a soft landing! The bouldering hall has a maximum climbing height of 2.5 meters and is therefore suitable for children up to about 11 years old.
Mountain biking
SoulRideMTB offers guided bike activities from the campsite. Whether you are a beginner mountain biker or an experienced enthusiast looking for more of a challenge on the trails, they offer great MTB activities for all levels. The certified instructors will take you for a sporty and fun clinic in which we will improve your mountain bike skills or we will take you on a guided MTB tour through the area. The clinics can be booked on request via soulridemtb.com
Or if you're happy to explore by yourselves then you can rent your mountain bike locally. You will find Bike Assist's bicycle and mountain bike rental at the campsite, next to the Koerscafé. Please note, mountain bikes are only rented by reservation, which you can do at least 24 hours in advance at mtbverhuurdrenthe.nl. You can also contact Bike Assist for scooters, e-bikes and e-cargo bikes.
Did you know that we have a Bike Cleaner? You will find it at the front of the campsite, next to the barrier. With the Bike Cleaner, mountain bikers can easily hose down their bikes after a trip through the woods. This way you can get back on the road with a clean bike.
SoulRideMTB offers guided bike activities from the campsite. Whether you are a beginner mountain biker or an experienced enthusiast looking for more of a challenge on the trails, they offer great MTB activities for all levels. The certified instructors will take you for a sporty and fun clinic in which we will improve your mountain bike skills or we will take you on a guided MTB tour through the area. The clinics can be booked on request via soulridemtb.com
Or if you're happy to explore by yourselves then you can rent your mountain bike locally. You will find Bike Assist's bicycle and mountain bike rental at the campsite, next to the Koerscafé. Please note, mountain bikes are only rented by reservation, which you can do at least 24 hours in advance at mtbverhuurdrenthe.nl. You can also contact Bike Assist for scooters, e-bikes and e-cargo bikes.
Did you know that we have a Bike Cleaner? You will find it at the front of the campsite, next to the barrier. With the Bike Cleaner, mountain bikers can easily hose down their bikes after a trip through the woods. This way you can get back on the road with a clean bike.
Swimming pool and beach
The beautiful clear blue water of the lake at Gasselterveld nature reserve and the Nije Hemelriekje recreational lake offers fabulous water activities for all the family. Alternatively you can jump into the water at our campsite with swimming pool. We have a 1.40 m deep pool and a 0.5 m deep paddling pool, both with sunbathing areas for perfect relaxation!
The swimming pool is open from mid-May to early September, depending on weather conditions.
The beautiful clear blue water of the lake at Gasselterveld nature reserve and the Nije Hemelriekje recreational lake offers fabulous water activities for all the family. Alternatively you can jump into the water at our campsite with swimming pool. We have a 1.40 m deep pool and a 0.5 m deep paddling pool, both with sunbathing areas for perfect relaxation!
The swimming pool is open from mid-May to early September, depending on weather conditions.
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Outdoor paddling pool
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Private beach
EuroWheelz Rental
Hire one of our sustainable E-choppers for the most exciting way to explore the region. The E-chopper does the hard work as you cruise through the beautiful setting, with kids aged 8 to 15 able to hitch a ride on the back of your bike. This is a fun-packed activities for everyone.
Book your E-chopper in advance, and add the Smile Guarantee so that you can reschedule your booking for free in case your plans (or the weather) changes!
Hire one of our sustainable E-choppers for the most exciting way to explore the region. The E-chopper does the hard work as you cruise through the beautiful setting, with kids aged 8 to 15 able to hitch a ride on the back of your bike. This is a fun-packed activities for everyone.
Book your E-chopper in advance, and add the Smile Guarantee so that you can reschedule your booking for free in case your plans (or the weather) changes!
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E-Choppers
Kids clubs
Come and meet our club Mascots Max and Lili at our free children's clubs on site and enjoy making new friendswith our experienced and bilingual children's entertainers.
Nearby camping De Lente van Drenthe ****
Drenthe is the place to go in the Netherlands for cycling and mountain biking. The Spring of Drenthe is the starting point of our favorite mountain bike route Gieten-Gasselte. And on the Hondsrug alone you will find 4 other mountain bike trails that you can all connect together. For those that love the water you'll find two large swimming lakes a 5-minute walk from the campsite; the Nije Hemelriek and the Gasselterveld.
Watersports
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Canoe
Outdoor activities
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Bike and walking routes
Sports activities
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Bicycle paths
Nearby
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Assen
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Groningen (town)
Local culture
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Hunnebedden
Info & Services
Reception
See the information sheet
At Camping De Lente van Drenthe you can check in from 4:00 PM until the reception closes. If you arrive after closing time, please let us know in advance (by email or telephone). We will ensure that your welcome package is ready in the Koerscafé, or will come to you when you arrive.
We kindly ask you to return the keys no later than 10:00 am on the day of departure.
Opening hours:
October to March
Available by telephone Monday to Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PMApril to September
Open daily 09:00 - 17:00
Have you booked a touring pitch? Then you can arrive from 3:00 PM and you must leave before 11:00 AM on the last day.
At the campsite
- Bakery
- Grocery
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Takeaway
- Laundry
- Free WiFi access at the bar and/or reception
- Bike hire
In the accommodation
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Extra pillows and duvets available (Included)
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Hire sheets and towels (Optional)
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Baby equipment (Optional)
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End of stay Cleaning I (Included)
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