Comfortable campsite
in natural Drenthe
Camping de Berken is a comfortable 4 star campsite with an intimate character in the Dutch province of Drenthe. The campsite is located in the town of Gasselte, at the heart of the Hondsrug sand ridge between the charming cities of Groningen, Assen and Emmen. Surrounded on all sides by nature, our campsite borders the unique nature reserve ‘Het Drouwenerzand’. This area of Drenthe is great for camping! Whether you come with your caravan, campervan, pop-up camper or tent, you’ll always find your favourite spot at Camping de Berken. Don’t have your own camping equipment? You can hire your own hiker’s cabin, Berken studio or a fully equipped Rental chalet! The Dutch travellers’ association ANWB has given our camping in Drenthe a 4-star rating!
camping at de Berken
Campervan pitch
- Water tap and waste water drainage
- TV connection
- 10 amp electricity (incl. consumption)
- Pavement at the location of the wheels
- Fixed campervan set-up and artificial grass at the location of the awning
Comfort pitch
- Surrounded by bushes for more privacy
- Water tap, waste water drainage
- TV connection
- 10 amp electricity (Upgrade to 16 Amp. possible)
- A fixed caravan set-up and and artificial grass at the location of the awning
Comfort pitch XL
- A fixed caravan set-up and artificial grass at the location of the awning
- Water tap, waste water drainage and TV connection
- Parking space for the car
- 10 amp electricity (Upgrade to 16 Amp. possible)
- Picnic table and bicycle parking
Comfort pitch with private bathroom
- Private bathroom on the spot with shower, toilet and wash basin
- Water tap and waste water drainage
- TV connection
- 10 amp electricity (Upgrade to 16 Amp. possible)
- Surrounded by bushes for more privacy
Tent pitch
- Spacious tent pitches with central natural playground
- Private picnic bench
- Car-free
- Central water tap
- 10 amp electricity (incl. consumption)
Beautiful nature in the area
With many cycling and walking opportunities
Camping de Berken is surrounded by the typical nature and culture of Drenthe. In the vicinity you’ll find, for instance, moors, forests, fens, dolmens, sand drifts and picturesque villages. The excellent network of bike paths makes this region of Drenthe ideal for exploring by bike. The campsite connects seamlessly to this bike path network.
Rent an accommodation
Berkenstudio
- Veranda with pull-out awning
- Dogs permitted
- Flat screen TV
- Bathroom with shower, toilet and wash basin
- Fully equipped kitchenette
Berken Studio de Luxe
- Ideal for 2 persons
- Large veranda with pull-out awning
- luxury outdoor set
- Flat screen TV
- 2 Comfortable beds
4-person rental chalet with front room
- A covered terrace with outdoor set
- View on play area
- Accommodates up to 4 persons
- Fully equiped kitchen
- with sofa, table and 2 chairs
4-person rental chalets de luxe
- Spacious veranda with partial covering
- Master bedroom with two box spring beds
- Bathroom with XL shower cabin and wash basin
- Kitchen located directly at the veranda
- View of children's play area
6-person rental chalet
- Spacious veranda with retractable sun screen
- View of a play area
- Accommodates up to 6 persons
- Living room with sofa and table with 6 chairs
- Bathroom with shower cabin and wash basin
6-person rental chalets de luxe
- Large veranda with partial covering
- Luxury outdoor set
- 2 Bathrooms
- Accommodates up to 6 persons
- View of children's play area
Hikers’ cabins
- Wooden picnic table
- Central water tap
- Two bunk beds
- 2-burner gas stove
- Table with 4 chairs
News
New for 2026: a range of improvements at Camping de Berken
In 2026, we will be renewing several facilities at Camping de Berken. This includes a fully renovated sanitary building, enlarged comfort pitches, a tent field renamed as a nature camping field, and the introduction of a wheelchair-accessible Life chalet. Discover what will change in the coming season.
Viewing days at Camping de Berken | Wednesday 11 February, Sunday 8 March and Saturday 28 March
On Sunday 8 March and Saturday 28 March, you are very welcome at Camping de Berken for our viewing day. It is a lovely opportunity to take a relaxed walk around the campsite, gain inspiration and discover which pitch best suits your holiday plans.
Booking for 2026 is possible again from july 1st 2025!
It is possible to book for 2026!
Please note:
For comfort pitches applies:
Until 1 January 2026, it is only possible to book a minimum of 3 nights in April and a minimum of 7 days for the rest of the year.
From 2 January 2026 it is possible to book shorter stays!
New! Our new 8 to 10-person holiday home is available to rent throughout the winter!
In the winter of 2023/24, our 8 to 10-person holiday home was completely renovated. This winter, this new holiday home is also available to rent. Will you come and enjoy the peace and quiet of the winter season? Experience life at a campsite, even in the colder months.
Nice and quiet, the bird sounds predominate.
We had a comfort pitch XL. Lovely spacious, Eectricity, own water connection and drainage. We could be completely self-sufficient. All pitches are enclosed by a hedge. Large picnic table and place to put the bicycles... Directly into the forest / field to walk with the dog, blissful! Nice and quiet, the bird sounds predominate.
Monique Van Middelkoop
6 juni 2021
Relaxed, quiet, tidy and welcoming campsite
Great campsite clean, quiet and spacious. Our stay in studio de luxe: clean, tidy and fully equipped with excellent beds and nice chairs on the veranda. Definitely recommended. We were offered a booklet with cycle routes from the campsite and the welcome package was certainly to our liking. In the immediate vicinity Borger and Gasselte enough opportunities for terraces and eateries. A place to return to!
Jeltje
08-09-2020
Beautiful campsite for weeks of fun
We have a 3 year old daughter and she really enjoyed herself. there are plenty of fields with nice playgrounds. There were fun activities for children and because it is a smaller campsite, they can also explore on their own. Despite the high season, there was always room at the toilet or shower. The surroundings are also beautiful and there is enough to do. Kabouterland, delicious pancake restaurant 'T Moatie, attraction park drouwenerzand and delicious swimming at 'T Nije Hemelriek.
Marlies
31-08-2020
Excellent
We really enjoyed this campsite! As a family with young children, this campsite is the place to be if you're looking for a combination of peace and quiet and more than enough space for the children to play. The animation was super, the sanitary facilities were very clean (they are cleaned 3-4 times a day), the site is well kept, friendly staff and it's nice and quiet on the campsite at night. We will definitely come back here!
Fam. ZH
24 augustus 2021
Very nice clean and quiet campsite.
Very nice clean and quiet campsite. In high season, there will probably be more activity with children, for which there is enough. For us 60+ so nice and quiet now. Staff are friendly and helpful. We had a comfort XL pitch with our trailer tent, previously 2 pitches and therefore plenty of space. There are also places with private sanitary facilities. As far as I'm concerned, that would have been fine on this XL spot too. So much space! We can really recommend the campsite for walkers, you walk behind the campsite to the nature reserve Drouwerzand.
Monique Hofmann-Altink
22 juni 2021
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