Camping San Lanaco

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Peace, nature and conviviality in Belgian Limburg at Camping San Lanaco

Camping San Lanaco is a friendly family campsite on the edge of the Hoge Kempen National Park, the largest forest area in Flanders. Here you can enjoy a relaxed atmosphere, surrounded by nature, while lively cities and fun outings are always within reach. The campsite offers excellent facilities for young and old, including a swimming pool for warm days and a playground for the children. Thanks to its clear layout and quiet location, you’ll quickly feel at home here. Whether you come to relax, actively explore the area, or spend quality time together: Camping San Lanaco is the perfect place.

  • Relaxing by the pool
  • Next to National Park
  • Quiet family campsite
  • Swimming pool for young and old
  • Playground for children
  • Barbecue rental & bread service
  • Bicycle-friendly area & bike tours
  • Activities in the high season
  • Quiet, green location
  • Cozy and friendly atmosphere
  • Catering facility on the campsite
  • Outdoor activities

Facilities and activities at Camping San Lanaco

(Sports) activities
  • Petanque court

Activities in the area
  • Theme park (<20 KM / 9.3 MILES)
  • Cycling
  • Nature park (<5 KM / 3.1 MILES)
  • Picturesque villages
  • Fishing
  • Walking
  • Zoo (<30 KM / 12.4 MILES)
  • National park (<5 KM / 3.1 MILES)

Kids and teenagers
  • Entertainment
  • Playground (outdoor)
  • Bouncy castle

Location
  • Near a forest

Park facilities
  • Reception
  • Breakfast service
  • WiFi in public area (free)
  • Shop

Spoken language
  • Dutch

Swimming pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Paddling pool

Food & Beverage
  • Bar
  • Snack bar
  • Restaurant

Holiday park
  • Vodatent
Camping San Lanaco

Surroundings

Hoge Kempen National Park, Belgium
Three cyclists ride mountain bikes on a green trail near Lanaken, Belgium, surrounded by lush trees and nature.
Trail signposts at a forest path near Lanaken, Belgium, showing hiking and biking routes among trees.

Hoge Kempen National Park: nature at its finest

Directly next to Camping San Lanaco lies Hoge Kempen National Park, one of the most beautiful natural areas in Belgium. This vast park consists of forests, heathlands, fens and sand dunes, and offers endless possibilities for walkers and cyclists. Thanks to the extensive network of signposted routes, you’ll discover new landscapes and vistas time and again. The peace and space make it an ideal place to truly unwind. The park is also enjoyable for families, with adventurous trails and spots to play and explore. Whether you take a short walk or plan a long bike ride: here, nature is literally at your feet.

Kayakers paddling on a river near Lanaken, Belgian Limburg, with greenery and clear blue sky around.
Sunrise, Hoge Kempen National Park, Belgium

Charming towns: Lanaken and Maasmechelen

In the immediate vicinity of the campsite you’ll find charming towns such as Lanaken and Maasmechelen. Here you can enjoy a leisurely stroll, sit at a café terrace, or indulge in local gastronomy. Maasmechelen is known for Maasmechelen Village, a popular outlet destination with well-known brands and atmospheric streets. Lanaken, on the other hand, offers a small-scale, charming atmosphere with nice shops and restaurants. These places are perfect for a relaxing afternoon or evening out, without having to travel far. The combination of coziness, shopping and delicious food makes these villages a great addition to your stay in nature.

City trips within easy reach: Maastricht, Heerlen and Aachen

From Camping San Lanaco you can quickly reach vibrant cities such as Maastricht, Heerlen and Aachen. Maastricht is loved for its historic center, lively squares, and Burgundian atmosphere. Heerlen surprises with culture, modern architecture and nice shops. Aachen, just across the border in Germany, is known for its impressive cathedral, atmospheric city center and thermal baths. These cities are ideal for a day out full of culture, shopping and delicious food. This way, during your holiday, you can effortlessly combine the tranquility of nature with the vibrant city life.

Fun outings for families and children

The surroundings of Camping San Lanaco are also very suitable for families with children. A short distance away is the popular barefoot path in Zutendaal, where young and old can experience nature through play. For a day full of fun and attractions, Plopsa Indoor Hasselt is highly recommended, especially when the weather is less favorable. In addition, there are various play forests, zoos, and recreational areas in the region. This variety of active outdoor activities and child-friendly attractions ensures that no day is the same. Ideal for a holiday where everyone has a great time.

Practical information

Camping San Lanaco scored with a 7.9

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Summary created out of 104 reviews

Park 2273 is located directly next to a beautiful nature reserve with excellent hiking and cycling opportunities, approximately 9 km from Maastricht. Guests particularly appreciate the friendly and helpful owners who maintain the campsite well. The sanitary facilities are consistently described as clean, although the amenities are basic. The campsite organizes pleasant activities such as card games, bingo, and dinners, which contribute to an enjoyable atmosphere.

  • 03 Aug 2026

    The campground consists almost entirely of long-term campers living in permanently installed trailers. We were the only campers in a motorhome. The reception was friendly and courteous; only the long-term campers had a problem. Our assigned site was a walkway for the permanent campers. They were constantly weaving their way right past our RV, our chairs, and our table. To top it all off, while we were having dinner, we were disturbed by a car with a trailer pulling in (maneuvering to within a meter of our table. That’s not exactly friendly—they could have at least asked if parking there was a problem, but no, we were even berated and insulted.
    The assigned parking area is unkempt, and there was trash lying around.
    The restroom facilities are quite old and aren’t cleaned regularly. There’s no toilet paper, so you have to bring your own; the dishwashing area is an outrage—no hot water.
    We couldn’t find a service station for gray water disposal or chemical toilet disposal, not even on the site map.
    And all of this for a camper with an electrical hookup and two people for €45 per night. That’s a complete rip-off of foreigners.
    The bottom line is: The campground is only for long-term campers. It’s not suitable for short-term campers—maybe they’re not interested in that. We definitely won’t be coming back.

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    Der Campingplatz besteht fast nur aus Dauercamper, in fest verbauten Wohnanhängern. Wir waren die einzigen Camper in einem Campermobile. Der Empfang war freundlich und zuvorkommend, nur die Dauercamper hatten ein Problem. Unser zugewiesener Stellplatz war ein Laufweg für die Dauer-Camper. Ständig schlängelten sich die Dauercamper direkt an unserem Wohnmobil und unseren Stühlen und dem Tisch vorbei. Zur Krönung des ganzen wurden wir beim Abendessen von einem einparkenden PKW mit Anhänger belästigt (Rangieren bis auf einen Meter neben unseren Tisch. Freundlich ist was anderes, man hätte ja mal Fragen können, ob das Einparken stört, aber nein, wir wurden noch beschimpft und beleidigt.
    Die zugewiesene Stellfläche ist ungepflegt und es lag Müll herum.
    Die Sanitäranlagen sind schon älter und werden nicht regelmäßig gereinigt. Toilettenpapier gibt es nicht, also selber mitbringen, die Abwaschküche ist eine Zumutung - kein warmes Wasser.
    Eine Servicestelle für Grauwasserentleerung und Chemie-Toilettenentleerung war nicht zu finden, auch nicht auf dem Lageplan.
    Und das alles für einen Camper mit Stromanschluss und 2 Personen für 45€ pro Nacht. Das ist Abzocke von Ausländern in Vollendung.
    Das Fazit ist: Der Platz ist nur für Dauercamper. Für Kurzzeitcamper ist der Platz nicht geeignet, vielleicht hat man daran kein Interesse. Wir kommen auf keinen Fall wieder.

    Review from Google
  • 27 Jul 2026

    There’s a reason why there aren’t any photos of the area around the glamping tents...

    Nice tent, but when you’re stuck looking at a dusty, barren grassy area with boulders and a pile of construction sand right in the middle… Well, the “glam” is hard to find. Of course, we didn’t expect a view of an idyllic lake, but this is really disheartening.

    Around the same time this conclusion was reached: kids on noisy (tuned?) mopeds circling the sand pile, a police van on the scene to break up a fight...

    Draw your own conclusions...

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    Er staan met een reden nergens foto's van de omgeving van de glamping tenten...

    Mooie tent maar als je op een stoffig, dor grasterrein met keien en in het midden een berg bouwzand moet kijken... Dan is de "glam" ver te zoeken. We hadden uiteraard geen uitzicht op een idyllisch meer verwacht maar dit is wel heel triest.

    In hetzelfde tijdsvak dat deze conclusie getrokken werd: kinderen met luidruchtige (opgedreven?) brommertjes die cirkeltjes rijden rond de zandberg, een politiecombi die er is om een ruzie op te lossen...

    Trek zelf je conclusie...

    Review from Google
  • 25 Jul 2026

    Highly recommended and friendly people

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    Aanrader en vriendelijke mensen

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  • 18 Jul 2026

    The campground is causing a lot of disturbances in the neighborhood.

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    Camping zorgt voor veel overlast in de buurt.

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  • 24 Jun 2026

    We had a lovely stay in one of the safari tents. It was fully equipped and located in a cozy corner of the campground. The owner was friendly. There were also a lot of permanent residents at the campground.

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    Fijn verblijf in een van de safari tenten. Deze was van alle gemakken voorzien en lag in een gezellig hoekje van de camping. Vriendelijke eigenaar. Ook erg veel permanent verblijf op de camping.

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  • 26 Apr 2026

    I stayed here one night with my tent while hiking the National Park Trail. Very friendly welcome, neat campsite. You just get a pass to the (very clean) washroom, so no hassle with water counters or paying separately for your shower. Also a nice selection of food and drinks at the bar.

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    Ik verbleef hier één nacht met mijn tent terwijl in de National Park Trail wandelde. Heel vriendelijk onthaal, nette camping. Je krijgt gewoon een pasje voor het (erg propere) sanitairgebouw, dus geen gedoe met watertellers of apart betalen voor je douche. Ook een mooi aanbod van eten en drinken aan de bar.

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Frequently asked questions about Camping San Lanaco

  1. What are the check-in and check-out times for Camping San Lanaco?
    The check-in at Camping San Lanaco can be done between 15:00 and 20:00. The checkout should be done between 08:00 and 11:00.
  2. Is Camping San Lanaco open all year round?
    No, Camping San Lanaco is open from 1 April until 25 October.
  3. Is there a restaurant at Camping San Lanaco?
    Yes there's a restaurant at Camping San Lanaco. Besides that the park offers a bar and a snack bar.
  4. Is there a swimming pool at Camping San Lanaco?
    At the park you will find an outdoor pool and a paddling pool.
  5. Is there a wifi at Camping San Lanaco?
    The park offers free wifi in the shared space(s).
  6. Is there a camping store at Camping San Lanaco?
    Yes, at Camping San Lanaco you'll find a shop.
  7. Is there an entertainment team at Camping San Lanaco?
    Yes there's entertainment at Camping San Lanaco.

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