Recreatiepark de Paalberg

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Campervan pitches
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Outdoor swimming pool

  • Spacious Gelderland site with access into Ermelosche Heide forest
  • Walibi Holland and Apeldoorn attractions within a half-hour drive
  • Indoor and outdoor pools, sauna, restaurant and kids' activities
Time to unwind? How about a spacious site in a nature reserve, where you can get straight out onto walking and bike trails and explore to your heart’s content before coming home to cool off with a swim? If all that sounds promising, then take a look at Recreatiepark de Paalberg, a Gelderland site surrounded by the forests of the Veluwe. From here you can stroll straight out into nearly a thousand acres of the Ermelosche Heide forest, following hiking trails of various lengths or finding bike trails to take you out through the forest and across the heaths. In fact there are many ways to get a good dose of fresh air around here – both the adventure trails of Klimbos Ermelo and the gentle grazing space of Ermelo sheepfold are within easy walking distance, and the banks of the Veluwerandmeren are about half an hour away by bike for beach time and water-based activities. When you’re not out and about, there are active options on site too, including both indoor and outdoor swimming pools (with a kids’ pool and waterslide for extra fun), a tennis court, a playground and a summer programme of kids’ activities. There’s also a sauna where you can soothe aching muscles after a long walk or bike ride. Barbecues and campfires are both permitted here, and there’s a handy food shop on site where you can pick up many of the bits you’ll need (and a bigger supermarket is 10 minutes’ cycle away in Ermelo). The site also has a snack bar and a restaurant/bar for the times when you’d rather someone else did the cooking.

Campground type

RV sites 21
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 35
Camper sites 215
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Single-sex bookings of 5 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The outdoor swimming pool is open between 05/01 and 09/16 (subject to weather conditions).
  • The restaurant is open between 01/01 and 12/31.
  • Entertainment and activities are available between 07/07 and 08/26.
  • The grocery shop is open between 04/01 and 10/31.
  • The sauna (and/or hammam) is open between 01/01 and 12/31.
  • The indoor swimming pool is open between 01/01 and 12/31.
  • No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
  • The games room is open between 01/01 and 12/31.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

Dutch

English

German

Campsite types & availability

Reviews

88%

would recommend this campground to a friend

88%

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

De mooie ligging…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 6
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

FHU cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked: De mooie ligging

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Leuke faciliteiten Vriendelijk personeel Goede camperplaats

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Wilma V. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

FHU cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked: Was super onze kleinzoons hebben genoten
En wij zelf ook mooie camping
En mooie camper plaats

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Great (Top) Overall :)

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
David L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

FHU cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked: Great (large) site, friendly & accommodating reception staff, stayed in the 1st week of April which was our (UK) school holidays but not in Netherlands. This meant we pretty much had the pool & slide to ourselves both days. The site was therefore very quiet which suited us. Bike hire available which we used. Spacious level pitches. Pizzas in the restaurant & staff there were also good. LOTS of playgrounds dotted around the site! Campervan / motorhome pitches close to the shower block (clean & individual portaloo type pods). Great really overall.

Disliked: All printed info is in Dutch & Need to “translate” all info from the site “app” as no option to select English. Not the end of the world though. It is their country after all.

Washing machines a bit pricey at €5.50 per wash and €5.50 per dry. Also ensure you follow the instructions and load / select the program first before tapping your card or you’ll receive an extra payment as we did.

“Camperclean” (€2.50) system is a good idea for the black waste tank however it didn’t clean it 100% for us. could be down to user error though.

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Stayed an extra week!

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

FHU cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked: The sites space and privacy. Backs straight into amazing woods all around, perfect for bringing our 2 dogs for daily roaming.
Bonus if use of all facilities including pool and sauna.

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L'environnement, la piscine, l'emplacement pour le motorhome et le restaurant : personnel…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Sylvie B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

FHU cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked: L'environnement, la piscine, l'emplacement pour le motorhome et le restaurant : personnel très sympathique.

Disliked: Le manque d'explication sur ce qu'il y avait à faire...

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ok

Overall 6/10
Location 4
Value for money 8
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 6
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 6
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

FHU cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked: seemed to be plenty to do

Disliked: when we asked about the amenities ie crazy golf we were told on arrival activities are included in site fees when we asked to play we were charged to play for a course that looked like it hadn't been cleared for weeks and was covered with rotting leaves which we had to clear to play

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big tents sites . swimming pool very nice…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
lital s. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

FHU cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked: big tents sites . swimming pool very nice

Disliked: nothing

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Outstanding site set in amazing grounds of a forest everything you need…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
John S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

FHU cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked: Outstanding site set in amazing grounds of a forest everything you need is on site.... restaurant, supermarket, swimming pools and amazing staff could not fault it will definitely be back for longer next time.

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Facilities the pool restaurant washing machines supermarket what a brilliant site…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
jason b. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

FHU cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked: Facilities the pool restaurant washing machines supermarket what a brilliant site

Disliked: Nothing

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Outstanding and the staff are brilliant.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
John S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

FHU cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked: Everything is outstanding and a must is the restaurant.
Will definitely be back and stay longer.
Without doubt the best site we have stayed on.

Disliked: Nothing.

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Features

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade Sauna TV room Takeout Tennis Waterslide Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Forest Hikers’ paradise Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Very large (over 200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf 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

Gray water hook-up for caravans Motorhome service point Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Recreatiepark de Paalberg

Drieërweg 125

Ermelo

Gelderland

The Netherlands

3552 MA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Amsterdam +0200 (GMT+02:00)

GPS

52.28853°N
5.65848°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

Getting out for a walk is a great way to get a good dose of fresh air – but if you (or the kids) fancy a different activity, you can wander over to Klimbos Ermelo (five minutes' walk) for adventures on the treetop trails and ziplines. There are also outdoor and indoor playgrounds, laser games and a trampoline park at Boerderij-Pret (10 minutes’ drive). If you like your days out to have a bit of a historical/cultural vibe, nearby attractions like Museum Het Pakhuis (five minutes), Museumboerderij Mariahoeve (10 minutes) and Kasteel Staverden (10 minutes) may well fit the bill. You could also spend the day in Harderwijk (15 minutes), visiting the Foundation City Museum and Marius van Dokkum Museum, or take in the Dutch Baroque architecture and formal gardens of Palace Het Loo (25 minutes). Kids not into such things? Set your sights on a day at Walibi Holland or animal encounters at Apenheul instead (both 25 minutes).

Offers

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Recreatiepark de Paalberg have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Recreatiepark de Paalberg dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Recreatiepark de Paalberg? Getting out for a walk is a great way to get a good dose of fresh air – but if you (or the kids) fancy a different activity, you can wander over … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Recreatiepark de Paalberg?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Recreatiepark de Paalberg? From $30.57 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.