De Lente van Drenthe
Drenthe / Gasselte
- Ideal for families with children
- Lakeside
- Variety of accommodation
From Sat. 5 to Sat. 12 July 2025 for 7 nights From £ 362
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Camping De Lente van Drenthe
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A superbly located natural getaway
Camping De Lente van Drenthe - Gasselte
If you're keen on the great outdoors for cycling, mountain biking or hiking then head to our newest campsite in the beautiful forest of Drenthe in northern Netherlands. With easy access to lots of mountain bike trails and hiking paths, there's lots of beautiful forest to explore, plus the campsite itself features the largest open water park in the Netherlands. Close by is Nije Hemelriek, a natural swimming lake with lovely sandy beaches, popular with families of all ages. Accommodation at the campsite includes cosy hiker's huts, safari tents or luxury chalets.
Village highlights
Top activities nearby
The largest open water park in the Netherlands, within walking distance.
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.
DX Adventurepark
Next to Camping De Lente van Drenthe is the DX Adventure Park, the largest open water park in the Netherlands. This fun swimming lake, with beautiful sandy beaches, is within walking distance of the campsite.
At the aqua park there are slides, an inflatable park, you can hire paddle boards or just swim in the lake. There is a cafe where you can grab drinks and snacks, with an amazing view of the aqua park and the jumps.
DX Adventure Park is open from May 19 to September 11, 2024. The park is open daily during holidays, on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays outside holidays and entrance fees apply.
Next to Camping De Lente van Drenthe is the DX Adventure Park, the largest open water park in the Netherlands. This fun swimming lake, with beautiful sandy beaches, is within walking distance of the campsite.
At the aqua park there are slides, an inflatable park, you can hire paddle boards or just swim in the lake. There is a cafe where you can grab drinks and snacks, with an amazing view of the aqua park and the jumps.
DX Adventure Park is open from May 19 to September 11, 2024. The park is open daily during holidays, on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays outside holidays and entrance fees apply.
Camping / Touring
You can hire a safari tent or hikers tent here on site, or bring your own tent, campervan or your caravan.
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Facilities & Activities
On site there is an indoor play area, an outdoor pump track for bikes and from June you can splash in our outdoor swimming pool. The entertainment team on site will organise activities during the main summer holiday season. There is a bike rental shop close by for mountain and trail bikes and next door to the is the the DX Adventure Park.
For all the family
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Multisports pitch
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Canoe and kayak hire
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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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Private beach
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.
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Assen
Assen has a vibrant city center and offers a wide range of shops, restaurants and interesting places to visit.
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Groningen
Groningen is a historic city in the Netherlands which is worth a visit. Sitting alongside a canal, it's a bustling town with plenty of fascinating places to visit plus shops, cafes and restaurants. Climb the 500 year old Martinitoren tower,at 97 metres, it is still the highest building in the city. Visit the central square and enjoy browsing the bustling markets.
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Hunnebedden
Take a step back in time and visit the 'hunnebedden', the oldest monuments in the Netherlands, built from boulders that were brought to Drenthe during the Ice Age. The ‘hunebedden’ are an emblem of the province of Drenthe. They were created by peasant tribes 5000 years ago and each monument can weigh up to 40 tons each.
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The Nije Hemelriek and the Gasselterveld lakes
You will find two large swimming lakes a 5-minute walk from the campsite; the Nije Hemelriek and the Gasselterveld. The Hemelriekje is the perfect lake for swimming fun with the family as it has a sandy beach which slopes gently down into beautiful clear water. You can also use SUPs, canoes on the lake and enjoy some long-distance swimming and diving.
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Mountain biking
Drenthe is the cycling province of the Netherlands, a well-deserved title. De Lente van 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
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Assen
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Hunnebedden
Info & Services
Reception
See the information sheet
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At Camping De Lente van Drenthe you can check in from 3:00 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 1:00 PM and you must leave before 12:00 PM on the last day. If you have hired accommodation then you are welcome to check in from 3 p.m. and you must leave the accommodation before 10 a.m.
At the campsite
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Bakery
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Grocery
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Restaurant
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Bar
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Takeaway
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Free WiFi access at the bar and/or reception
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Bike hire
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Baby equipment (Optional) -
End of stay Cleaning I (Included)
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