Frequently Asked Questions

Camping Geversduin is a genuine family campsite in Castricum, North Holland, set in a wooded area near dunes and the sea.

It lies in Castricum, North Holland, in a beautiful natural setting with forest, dunes, and the beach close by.

You can choose a traditional camping pitch for your tent, caravan, or camper, or book one of the campsite’s comfortable rental accommodations.

Yes, the campsite welcomes guests who arrive with their own tent, caravan, or camper and lets you camp exactly the way you want.

Yes, the site advertises several ‘bijzondere accommodaties’ that provide extra comfort and a distinctive stay in nature.

Seasonal camping (‘Seizoenkamperen’) is available for guests who want to enjoy a longer stay.

Dogs are more than welcome both on camping pitches and in the rental accommodations.

Yes, it is an expressly family-friendly campsite where children can play endlessly in playgrounds, on a discovery trail, and during organized activities.

Key facilities include the Centrumplein, Knoest Eten & Drinken, a minimarket, playgrounds, a padel court, and bike rental.

The Centrumplein is the heart of the campsite where core facilities and services are clustered for guest convenience.

Guests can visit Knoest Eten & Drinken, the campsite’s own food and beverage venue for a relaxed meal or breakfast.

Yes, a minimarket is available for daily groceries and camping essentials.

Guests can enjoy a padel court and rent bicycles to explore the surrounding nature.

Yes, the campsite provides bike rental so you can cycle through forest, dunes, and coastal areas nearby.

You can walk or cycle in the adjoining dune reserve, head to the nearby beach, or enjoy forest trails directly from the campsite.

The campsite schedules various activities for all ages, including nature-based adventures and children’s programs.

Yes, ‘Ullie de Uil’ serves as the campsite’s friendly mascot for kids.

The campsite operates under a green vision called ‘a Green Dream’ and highlights its ‘groene aanpak’ for eco-friendly stays.

You can subscribe to the Camping Geversduin newsletter to stay informed about everything that’s happening.

Yes, it belongs to Kennemer Duincampings, which also includes De Lakens and Bakkum, and it promotes the unique Watertoren Duin & Bosch stay as well.

It combines a family-oriented atmosphere with a rich natural location, extensive play and adventure options for children, pet-friendly policies, and a committed sustainable approach.

The campsite lists 15 nature activities in the dunes and forest that let children discover, move, and experiment outdoors.

Yes, the blog section shares ideas such as creating an unforgettable camping adventure and practical advice for traveling with a dog.

The site invites you to contact Camping Geversduin directly if something is not found online.

Yes, the campsite offers its own “Camping app” that guests can download to obtain practical information and tips for their stay.

The official website can be viewed in Dutch, German, and English.

“A Green Dream” is the campsite’s overall sustainability vision that underpins its ‘groene aanpak’ and eco-friendly way of operating.

Yes, the Camping Geversduin website provides a campsite map (“Plattegrond”) that guests can consult online to see the layout of pitches and facilities.

Yes, the site features a blog that shares articles such as “15 nature activities for children in the dunes and forest” and advice for an unforgettable camping adventure.

Yes. The website features a “Werken bij KDC” (Working at Kennemer Duincampings) section where you can view current vacancies and apply for positions at Camping Geversduin.

Yes. "WiFi" appears as one of the selectable amenities when you filter camping pitches or rental units on the website, confirming that wireless internet access is offered to guests.

Yes. The site navigation features an "Arrangementen" section where the campsite groups accommodations with themed or seasonal extras into ready-made packages for visitors.

The campsite includes a dedicated Discovery Trail, or “Belevingspad,” that winds through the wooded area so children can explore nature, climb, and play along the way.

The Kennemer Duincampings DOEBOEK is an adventurous holiday activity magazine for children filled with puzzles, crafts, and stories. It is available at the campsite reception for €10 and is offered in both Dutch and German.

Guests can take a train to Castricum or Beverwijk station, then board year-round bus 73 and alight at the “Camping Geversduin” stop. Bus tickets can be paid with an OV-chipkaart or purchased on board using a debit card; cash is not accepted. The OV-chipkaart system is being phased out during an upcoming transition year, after which travellers will check in and out with their bank card via OV-pay.

All camping pitches are equipped with a 16-amp electricity connection. Water points are distributed across the grounds, and designated waste-water disposal stations are available.

Barbecues are allowed only when operated with electric hobs or gas appliances. Charcoal or open-flame barbecues are not permitted.

Camping Geversduin operates each year from March through October; the exact opening and closing dates change annually. For the precise dates for the current season, please visit https://www.campinggeversduin.nl/contact-opnemen.

The campsite provides multiple toilet and shower buildings, and their use is included in the accommodation price. Laundry facilities with washing machines and dryers are available on site, payable by card.

For camping pitches, check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is by 12:00. For rental accommodations, check-in begins at 15:00 and check-out is by 10:00.

Rates vary according to the season and the specific pitch or accommodation selected. Please refer to the website for the most up-to-date pricing.

Camping Geversduin is accessible for guests using wheelchairs. The central square, the restaurant, several toilet buildings, and selected camping pitches and rental accommodations are well equipped for wheelchair access.

The campsite does not offer a swimming pool or other on-site water recreation facilities. However, guests can enjoy water activities at the nearby ocean and beach.

Camping Geversduin provides an on-site laundromat for guests. Machines accept card payments, and detergent is automatically included.

A dedicated EV charging point is available in the parking area. Guests are asked to move their vehicle once charging is complete.

Quiet hours begin at 22:00 (10:00 p.m.). From this time onward, guests are requested to keep noise to a minimum.

Parking arrangements vary by pitch. Some pitches allow cars to be parked directly on the site, while others are designated car-free and require vehicles to be left in the central parking area.

Camping Geversduin does not accept group bookings, except for large family reservations. Group events or parties are therefore not permitted.

Yes. Baby and toddler equipment, including high chairs, travel cots, and baby baths, is provided at no extra cost. Guests should request these items during the booking process or by contacting the reception in advance.

No. Detergent is dispensed automatically in every wash cycle at the Camping Geversduin laundromat, so guests do not need to supply their own.

Yes. Several playgrounds ("speeltuinen") are dotted around Camping Geversduin’s wooded grounds, giving children plenty of safe spaces to climb, clamber, and play close to their pitch or accommodation.

Laundry machines on the campsite operate on a card-only basis—cash is not accepted. Detergent is automatically dispensed with each cycle, so you simply tap your payment card to start the wash or dry program.

Yes. The campsite notes that guests can enjoy a relaxed breakfast at Knoest Eten & Drinken on the Centrumplein before starting their day.

Besides the basic accommodation price, Camping Geversduin charges a tourist tax of €3.30 per person per night for guests aged 4 and above, a €20.00 preference fee if you want to choose a specific pitch or rental unit, and €4.00 per night for any 5th or 6th person in the booking.

Yes. You can secure a particular pitch or rental unit by paying a €20.00 preference fee during the booking process.

Yes. The Receptieshop in the reception building sells sustainable Camping Geversduin merchandise such as Ullie-the-Owl plush toys and other eco-friendly gifts for all ages.

The minimarket on the Centrumplein bakes fresh rolls and croissants daily and has them ready from 08:00, along with coffee to go.

Yes. Various sizes of gas bottles are available for purchase or exchange at the minimarket; ask the staff at the shop or at Knoest Eten & Drinken for assistance.

All guests are provided with a Duinkaart, a pass that lets you and your travel companions explore the surrounding wooded dune area on foot or by bike throughout your stay.

Because the site is a family campsite, only guests aged 21 years or older are allowed to stay without parental or guardian supervision.

Seasonal camping is very popular, so the campsite typically works with an interested-party list. Check the seasonal camping section of the website to add your name or contact reception for current availability.

Camping Geversduin cooperates with several leading organisations and holds multiple quality labels, including ANWB, PiNCAMP, ACSI, HISWA-RECRON, and the environmental Green Key Gold certification.

Yes. The outdoor padel court may be booked by both overnight guests and external visitors; no membership is required—simply reserve a slot and collect the rackets and key at reception or Knoest.

The court is open year-round. Time slots begin at 10:00 (09:00 in winter) and run until 19:00 in spring/autumn, 20:00 in summer, and 16:00 in winter. Rental starts from €20 and includes a sports bag with four rackets and balls.

The Plastic Houses are unique rental cabins built from beach litter collected in Castricum. They are Europe’s first holiday homes made of recycled plastic and feature eco-friendly interiors such as PET-bottle curtains, reused wood cabinets, ‘ocean-bound’ plastic chairs, leather-scrap sofas, and fully recyclable cardboard beds.

Camping Geversduin has laid a path made of olivine sand, a rock that reacts with CO₂. Each kilogram of olivine removes roughly one kilogram of CO₂ from the air—so the more people walk on the path, the faster it absorbs carbon.

Yes. The campsite offers a sports field surfaced with second-hand artificial turf that was previously used by a professional football club, providing an always-green play area in a sustainable way.

Street lamps on the campsite run on solar energy and provide low-level orientation lighting only, allowing guests to find their way without causing unnecessary light pollution that could disturb local wildlife.

The Receptieshop stocks sustainable Camping Geversduin merchandise such as logo apparel and the popular Ullie-the-Owl plush toy. You can also obtain washing-machine or dryer tokens, walking and cycling maps, and additional Duinkaarten at the desk.

Yes. The minimarket on the Centrumplein sells locally produced items, including Geversgin gin and Noest beer, alongside other regional products and daily groceries.

A Duin Kebbin is a tiny-house style rental cabin positioned right beside the dune reserve in the wooded part of the campsite. Each unit feels spacious thanks to large windows, provides plenty of natural light, includes a private terrace, a comfortable bedroom, and incorporates many thoughtful, sustainable design details. Dogs are welcome to stay in the Duin Kebbin as well.

The free Camping Geversduin app is available for both iOS and Android devices. Through the app you can manage and pay for your booking, reserve bicycles or the padel court, register for on-site activities, and quickly look up practical information about all campsite facilities.

The “Eropuit” section of the Camping Geversduin website features a seasonal calendar that lists upcoming events and activities in Castricum and the wider North-Holland region.

Eikenbos Plus pitches are spacious (about 80–140 m²) sites at the quiet edge of the Eikenbos area. They are weekly bookable from Saturday to Saturday, car-free, and suitable for tents, caravans, campers, or folding trailers up to 8 m long. Each pitch includes a 16-amp electricity hook-up and is close to the sports field, padel court, and nearby sanitary building.

The Kustbus is a free coastal shuttle service that operates in summer, allowing guests to enjoy a hassle-free beach day without parking worries. Simply board the bus in Castricum for a direct ride to the shoreline.

Yes. The campsite arranges guided mountainbike tours that start on site and lead through surrounding dunes, forests, and wetlands. An experienced guide takes you along singletracks and short climbs, with chances to spot wildlife such as Scottish Highlanders and Konik horses.

Bed linen and towels are supplied for each guest, so bringing your own is unnecessary. Please note that the beds are not made upon arrival.

Day visitors are welcome to visit registered guests at the campsite. No visitor fee applies, but any visitor who stays overnight must pay the applicable tourist tax.

Yes, electric-bike charging points are available on the campsite.

Pets other than dogs (e.g., cats or small caged animals) are not permitted. There are no restrictions on the number or breed of dogs per pitch or accommodation.

Early check-in or late check-out may be arranged, but only on the day of arrival or departure and must be requested directly at reception. Availability is assessed on the day itself.

Guests under 18 may not book or stay on their own. A responsible guest aged 21 or older must accompany the reservation and remain present for the entire stay.

Each camping pitch accepts one primary camping unit—tent, caravan, or motorhome—up to a maximum length of 8.5 metres. Larger units cannot be accommodated.

Camping Geversduin maintains on-site first-aid facilities, and trained staff are available to handle medical emergencies. Guests can therefore rely on immediate assistance if a health issue arises during their stay.

Yes. Fresh bread is available each morning and can be picked up on site.

Dogs must remain on a leash at all times within the campsite. This requirement applies to all guests who bring a dog.

The reception is not staffed overnight. Guests requiring assistance during the night can reach the on-site night watch by phone.

Barbecues are available for rent on site. Rental fees are not specified.

Yes. Guests may reserve a specific pitch or area in advance for an additional fee of €20.

The knowledge base does not specify the opening hours of Knoest Eten & Drinken or how they vary between seasons.

Yes. Children’s bicycles, child seats, and bike trailers can be rented alongside adult bicycles.

Parking in the central area is complimentary for overnight guests. Day visitors must pay a parking fee.

A minimum stay of two nights applies. This requirement may be waived for last-minute bookings made directly through the reception.

A final cleaning service is included in the rental accommodation price. No additional mandatory cleaning fee is required from guests.

Guided nature walks are offered at select times. Guests should consult the campsite’s activity programme for current schedules and booking information.

Both camping pitches and rental accommodations allow a maximum of six guests.

The minimarket is situated on the Centrumplein, directly underneath the same roof as Knoest Eten & Drinken.

A Duin Tent is a fully furnished glamping tent situated in the Eikenbos area near the sports field. It accommodates up to four guests and combines stylish décor with the comfort of an equipped, ready-to-use camping experience.

Camper Comfort pitches are hard-standing sites of about 24 m² that cater to motorhomes. Each pitch offers a 16-amp electricity hook-up, Wi-Fi, a fresh-water connection, and a sewer outlet, and may host up to six people.

Yes. The outdoor padel court has its own lighting, allowing guests to play safely during dark evenings and throughout the winter season.

The minimarket on the Centrumplein sells freshly baked rolls and croissants from 08:00, coffee to go, a wide selection of local products with a biological twist, wines and snack items, various sizes of gas bottles, and assorted non-food gifts and games.

The dune and forest trails around Camping Geversduin are home to Scottish Highlander cattle, Konik horses, Exmoor ponies, goats, and sheep—collectively nicknamed the campsite’s ‘Big Five’.

Research highlighted by the campsite shows that nature play strengthens balance and coordination, lowers stress, stimulates creativity, supports autonomy, fosters social skills, and contributes to overall physical health and concentration.

A light backpack with water, snacks, sunscreen, and suitable clothing is usually sufficient; in winter add an extra warm layer and a thermos. Natural materials like sticks, stones, sand, and leaves provide all the play equipment children need on site.

No. Camper Comfort pitches are reserved exclusively for motorhomes (campers) up to 8 metres in length. Only an awning and outdoor chairs or a table may be placed beside the vehicle; large tents, caravans, or folding trailers are not permitted.

Binnenduinrand pitches are centrally located sites measuring roughly 80–120 m². They accommodate up to six guests and place you within quick walking distance of the main facilities while retaining the campsite’s sociable atmosphere.

Yes. Outside the school holidays you can book a camping stay of seven consecutive nights between 28 March–18 April or 28 September–26 October and only pay for six nights under the “Verblijf 7 = 6” promotion.

A Strandhuis comes with a fully equipped kitchen (Nespresso machine, refrigerator, 4-ring induction hob, dishwasher, combi-microwave, kettle), separate toilet, shower, veranda with outdoor furniture, air-conditioning, electric heater, smart TV, bed linen, towels, kitchen towels, final cleaning, and free Wi-Fi. Pets are not allowed, and parking is on the central lot after unloading at arrival and departure.

Yes. The Plastic Houses are dog-friendly, so guests are welcome to bring their canine companion when booking this type of rental.

A Duin Kebbin hosts up to five people in total: a maximum of two adults and three children.

Yes. Each Plastic House is equipped with both air conditioning and central heating, ensuring comfort in all seasons.

No. The Duin Tent is designated pet-free; dogs and other animals are not permitted in this accommodation type.

Yes. You may drive to the Duin Tent on arrival and departure to load or unload, then park your vehicle in the central parking area for the remainder of your stay, keeping the accommodation zone car-free.

A Duin Boet is a luxurious, fully furnished glamping tent for up to four guests set in the forest area of the campsite. Each unit features a spacious, fully equipped kitchen, two separate bedrooms, a private bathroom with toilet, a cosy sitting area with a smart TV, and its own veranda—delivering next-level camping comfort.