Hoge Kempen

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A bit of a mixed experience. The campground is in a fantastic location close to Maastricht and Genk—there’s a nice splash park, but the playgrounds aren’t great and aren’t really suitable for children under 3. The shower and restroom facilities are fine, but it’s a shame you can’t adjust the temperature yourself—it’s easy for little ones to get scalded. The campsites themselves are fine, but people are very rude and constantly cut across the sites to get to the restrooms faster—there really should be signs telling people to use the paths and not cut across others’ sites; it was really bad. And the water park isn’t part of the campground—it’s on the other side—and costs 7.5 euros per person for the entire stay. However, the water park is only open when, in their opinion, the weather is good. We were only able to use it three times during the nine days we were there this July… they closed it on days when it was 24°C and partly cloudy. Oh well, we won’t be returning to this campground, unfortunately.

We had a wonderful vacation here with our two little ones (ages 1 and 3)! We stayed for two weeks in a six-person cottage with air conditioning. Given the heat, the air conditioning was absolutely fantastic.
The park is also beautifully situated on the edge of the nature reserve and has plenty of greenery!

The cottages are basic but still cozy. And they’re equipped with most of the amenities you’d need. Great bathroom, kitchen, refrigerator, etc. The beds were comfortable, too.

The facilities at the park were great. The water play area was a huge hit. On hot days, it even opens earlier in the morning. There are many playgrounds on the grounds, each offering something different. Slides of various heights, merry-go-rounds, a pulley, climbing structures, a bouncy castle, etc.
Everything was very clean and well-maintained!

The staff was also truly top-notch. Very friendly and always willing to help. For example, they gave great advice on activities we could do with the kids.
Our dishwasher broke down once and was repaired the very same day. They even took our youngest’s afternoon naps into account! And afterward, the repairman even gave our kids a bubble blower.

We rented bikes for two days: one electric cargo bike and one regular electric bike. Great bikes, well-maintained. They have a variety of routes you can follow through the beautiful surrounding area. Highly recommended :)

The only downside is the wooden decking found in almost all the cottages; it tends to splinter quite a bit! Something to watch out for, especially with kids :)

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Park: Looks neat and well-maintained, with no litter or trash.

Room: The cottage is a good size and fully equipped. It was also clean upon arrival.
The outdoor terrace also has plenty of space, which is nice when traveling with children.

Facilities:
They’ve really let things slide here.
The sandwich service ordered a day in advance works reasonably well, but sandwiches can’t be picked up until 8:30 a.m. There’s also a chance that not everything will be ready by then.

Dining:
There’s one brasserie with a terrace on the edge of the grounds, and that’s it. It doesn’t open until 12:00, so you can’t get a cup of coffee or anything else there. There’s also not enough staff to handle the lunch rush, which often means you have to wait longer or don’t get served at all.
I had dinner there once, and it was just fine.

Small store: very sparse. Just a few cans and a pack of coffee. No basic supplies. Ice cream from Aldi sold for 4 euros.
This one also doesn’t open until 12:00.

Spray park:
Fun for the little ones; when the spray park is open, the indoor area is closed—even when it’s cloudy and cold.
There’s also not much in the way of play facilities for the kids. There’s a playground with a zip line and a bouncy castle at the end of the park, and at the beginning there’s a zip line with a slide and a soccer cage.

Swimming pool:
It’s across from the park.
The swimming water is cold but clean and well-maintained, and there are plenty of play activities for the kids.
The food service there is a bit like a cafeteria, but the quality is good.
Admission costs 7.50 per person for the entire stay.

Overall, we had a decent vacation. The cottage made up for a lot.
The park doesn’t offer enough entertainment for the kids. And the facilities are poorly organized compared to other parks.

There’s still a lot of work to be done on the restaurant and bar area there; there aren’t enough staff, so customers have to wait too long for their orders, and as a result, people get up and go somewhere else—which is a real shame for such a beautiful location. My conclusion: poor management.