De Scherpenhof: The ideal holiday destination for nature and water sports enthusiasts
Stay at Holiday Resort and Marina De Scherpenhof and relax in the green surroundings by the IJssel River. Unwind by the recreational lake and take part in various water sports activities. Children can have fun in the indoor and outdoor playgrounds, take a dip in the swimming pools, and end the day at one of the cafes in the park. The Hoge Veluwe National Park is also nearby, making it a great location for hiking and cycling trips.
- Indoor and outdoor swimming pool
- Indoor play paradise
- Water sports opportunities
- Located on a marina
- Playgrounds
- Water sports activities and equipment rental in summer
- Convenience store
- On the IJssel
- Bowling alley
- Catering establishments
- Tennis courts
- Kids club
- Bicycle rental and E-chopper rental
- Recreational lake with beach
- At Children's Amusement Park Julianatoren
Facilities and activities at De Scherpenhof
(Sports) activities
- Bowling alley
- E-bike rental
- Bicycle rental
- Canoe / kayak rental
- SUP board rental
- Sports field
- Ping pong table
- Tennis court
- Fishing pond
- Soccer field
- Sand beach
Activities in the area
- Theme park (<20 KM / 9.3 MILES)
- Cycling
- Golf course (<20 KM / 9.3 MILES)
- Canoeing
- Treetop adventure park
- Nature park (<20 KM / 9.3 MILES)
- Picturesque villages
- Fishing
- Walking
- Tennis
- Zoo (<20 KM / 9.3 MILES)
- National park (<30 KM / 12.4 MILES)
Kids and teenagers
- Entertainment
- Game room
- Mini disco
- Kids club
- Playground (both)
- Bouncy castle
- Contests for kids
Location
- Near a city
- By the water
Park facilities
- Reception
- Dog-walking area
- Open all year
- Supermarket
- WiFi in public area (free)
- Shop
- Free parking nearby or at the park
Spoken language
- Dutch
Swimming pool
- Swimming cap not required
- Indoor pool
- Outdoor pool
- Paddling pool
Food & Beverage
- Bakery
- Bar
- Takeaway meals
- Snack bar
- Restaurant
Photo's and video's of De Scherpenhof
Surroundings



Discover Hoge Veluwe National Park
Truly unwind by visiting Hoge Veluwe National Park. After just over a 30-minute drive from the glamping site by the IJssel River, you'll find yourself in this amazing natural area. Follow the various hiking and biking trails through the park, spot wildlife, and enjoy the diverse landscape. Heathlands alternate with forests and grass plains. It's a feast for the eyes! You'll also find the Kröller-Müller Museum within the park. Take a stroll through the sculpture garden, admire various works by Vincent van Gogh, and relish the combination of art and nature. Rent a bike in the park and explore the Dutch countryside.


Visit the City Triangle
Holiday Resort De Scherpenhof is a centrally located glamping site within the city triangle of Deventer, Apeldoorn, and Zutphen. Within a half-hour bike ride along the water, you can reach Deventer, or take a car trip to Apeldoorn and Zutphen. All three cities are great for a day out. Wander through the streets, find a cozy terrace, and then return to the peacefulness of the glamping site in Gelderland.
Water activities at this glamping site by the IJssel River
With its location by the IJssel River, De Scherpenhof glamping site is the ideal destination for water sports enthusiasts. There's a marina, so if you have your own boat, you can come by water. In the summer, water activities are also organized at the glamping site, or you can venture out on your own. Rent a canoe, go paddleboarding, or how about an afternoon of windsurfing? It's all possible!
A family day out
There are plenty of things to do with the whole family around the glamping site in Gelderland. How about a visit to Apenheul? After a 25-minute drive, you'll come face to face with adorable monkeys, and who knows, one might even jump on your shoulder. For a bit more action, take a trip to Kinderpretpark Julianatoren. Here you'll find over 60 attractions for children up to 10 years old, all within a half-hour drive. Another option is Gezinspark 't Smallert, where you can go climbing, canoeing, play in the playgrounds, and more. After such an active day, you can relax once again in your safari tent at the glamping site!
Practical information
- Check-in: 15:00, check-out: -10:00
- Opened from 1 January until 31 December
- wiFi in public area (free)
- Free parking nearby or at the park
- Cancellation conditions
De Scherpenhof scored with a 7.8
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Summary created out of 1772 reviews
Park 50 is particularly valued for its beautiful location along the IJssel, with spacious pitches and a friendly, helpful team. Guests praise the varied activities and children's entertainment, the swimming pool, and the pleasant playgrounds. At the same time, many note deferred maintenance: outdated sanitary facilities without toilet paper or soap, inconsistent shower temperatures, and sometimes inadequate cleaning. The swimming pool, pathways, and some accommodations also require refurbishment.
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30 Aug 2026
Einen Stern für die wirklich schönen und großen Stellplätze bzw. der gepflegten Wiese. Alles andere irgendwie seltsam. Mit der Buchungsbestätigung kommen Infos, die man gerne vor der Buchung gewusst hätte. Man muss sein eigenes Klopapier zur Toilette mitnehmen und am besten auch gleich Seife und nen Handtuch weil nichts davon ist vorhanden. Wir … standen an der Strandzicht. Das eine Toilettenhaus, welches in der Hauptsaison wahrscheinlich auch von den Badegäste genutzt wird, ist weder sauber, noch groß genug für die Anzahl an Gästen, außerdem ziemlich weit vom Platz entfernt und nur über Wiese und Hang (ohne Treppen) erreichbar. Die Sanitärgebäude mit Duschen noch weiter entfernt, man muss Duschmünzen kaufen, kann die Wassertemperatur nicht regulieren und ist auch nicht sauber obwohl die 2 Reinigungskräfte präsent sind, die den Dreck eher von links nach rechts schieben. Das Hallenbad enthält Duschen, die man ohne Münzen verwenden kann und die sauberer wirkten. Ansonsten eher nen Trailerpark mit Dauercampern.
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29 Aug 2026
⭐ 1 ster is eigenlijk nog te veel.
Wij zouden vandaag vertrekken, maar zijn vanwege het slechte weer én onze ervaring met de camping al eerder, op dinsdag, vertrokken.
Op de website worden mooie dingen beloofd en staan prachtige foto’s, maar helaas komt dit totaal niet overeen met de werkelijkheid. Wij vonden het een erg slechte … camping. De toiletten waren niet schoon en ook de manier van schoonmaken liet veel te wensen over. Zo werd eerst het toilet schoongemaakt en vervolgens met hetzelfde doekje de rest van het gebouw. Ik heb dit zelf gezien.
Daarnaast is het restaurant, voor zover wij hebben begrepen, al ongeveer twee jaar gesloten. Op de website wordt echter niet duidelijk vermeld dat het restaurant gesloten is vanwege een verbouwing. Dit vinden wij erg misleidend, zeker wanneer het restaurant wel onderdeel lijkt te zijn van de presentatie van de camping.
Al met al zijn wij erg teleurgesteld. De verwachtingen die door de website worden gewekt, komen naar onze ervaring absoluut niet overeen met de werkelijkheid. Wij zouden deze camping daarom niet aanraden. -
27 Aug 2026
I’d like to share my feedback about our stay. First of all, I have a lot of respect for the housekeeping staff and the receptionist; they do their best, and I certainly appreciate that.
Unfortunately, the showers and restrooms were often very dirty. You can see that some guests, unfortunately, leave a huge mess behind, which makes it difficult … for the housekeeping staff to keep everything clean. Still, I’d appreciate it if extra attention were paid to this.
Also, the cafeteria could stay open a little longer. For families with children, there isn’t much to do, unfortunately, especially for kids over 12. Bowling and other activities are actually very much appreciated by families. It’s a shame that these activities close before 10:00 p.m. For example, if you want to go bowling at a quarter to 10, you’re told they’re about to close. Of course, this could be communicated in a slightly more customer-friendly way.
I was also approached because I was riding my electric bike around the campground. Due to my health and the hot weather, I have trouble walking long distances. I use the bike, among other things, to pop over to the supermarket and get around. I explained this, but unfortunately, I didn’t feel much understanding for my situation. I found that disappointing.
In general, there isn’t much for children over 12 to do, and that could use a bit more attention.
Once again, my compliments to the front desk clerk and the housekeeping staff. They certainly deserve recognition for their hard work. Hopefully, you can take my feedback into account so that everyone’s stay can be even more enjoyable.this is a translation, click here for the original
wil graag mijn feedback delen over ons verblijf. Allereerst heb ik veel respect voor de schoonmakers en de receptioniste; zij doen hun best en dat waardeer ik zeker.
Helaas waren de douches en toiletten regelmatig erg vies. Je ziet dat sommige gasten er helaas een enorme rommel van maken, waardoor het voor de schoonmakers ook lastig is om alles netjes te houden. Toch zou ik het fijn vinden als hier extra aandacht aan wordt besteed.
Ook zou de cafetaria wat langer open mogen blijven. Voor gezinnen met kinderen is er helaas niet zoveel te doen, vooral voor kinderen boven de 12 jaar. Bowlen en andere activiteiten worden juist door gezinnen erg gewaardeerd. Jammer dat deze activiteiten al vóór 22.00 uur sluiten. Als je bijvoorbeeld om kwart voor 10 nog even wilt gaan bowlen, wordt er gezegd dat ze bijna gaan sluiten. Dat kan natuurlijk op een iets klantvriendelijkere manier worden aangegeven.
Daarnaast werd ik aangesproken omdat ik met mijn elektrische fiets over de camping reed. Vanwege mijn gezondheid en het warme weer kan ik niet goed lange afstanden lopen. Ik gebruik de fiets onder andere om even naar de supermarkt te gaan en mij toch te kunnen verplaatsen. Ik heb dit uitgelegd, maar helaas voelde ik weinig begrip voor mijn situatie. Dat vond ik jammer.
Over het algemeen is er voor kinderen boven de 12 jaar weinig te doen, en daar zou wat meer aandacht voor mogen komen.
Nogmaals, mijn complimenten aan de receptioniste en de schoonmakers. Zij verdienen zeker waardering voor hun inzet. Hopelijk kunnen jullie mijn feedback meenemen, zodat het verblijf voor iedereen nog prettiger kan worden. -
25 Aug 2026
Disappointing experience at Chalet G4 – the value for money is completely off
The chalet itself was the biggest disappointment for us. It simply wasn’t clean. Upon arrival, we didn’t feel like we were entering a freshly cleaned and properly prepared vacation home. For around 300 euros per night for four people, this is absolutely … unacceptable in our view. At this price, our expectations regarding cleanliness, amenities, and the general condition were correspondingly high.
The bed linens we’d ordered were missing and were only briefly left with us after we asked for them. In the bathroom, there was hair on the toilet, in the sink, on the floor, and in the shower!
The unmade beds were dusty, covered in crumbs, and also littered with hair!!
Disgusting!
The mirrors were completely smudged, just as dirty as all the window panes! In the bedrooms, countless dead mosquitoes were stuck to the walls.
There was absolutely no deep cleaning done before our arrival!! And all this for 300€/night!
Otherwise, the amenities at Chalet G4 are good.
I booked through the “Vipio” website. When we booked, we received an email stating that the chalet would be available for check-in starting at 3:00 p.m. However, the receptionist denied this, saying we couldn’t check in until 4:00 or 5:00 p.m.
The facilities at the vacation park also reinforced our disappointing impression. The swimming lake had very little water and was closed due to blue-green algae. This completely ruled out one of the activities we had actually planned to enjoy.
We only took a quick look at the indoor pool—it was completely outdated.
The bowling alley was also showing its age.
All in all, we were very disappointed. For about 300 euros for a single night, we would have expected clean accommodations and a well-maintained vacation park.
We don’t think the value for money is there at all. Based on this experience, we wouldn’t book Chalet G4 or the vacation park again.this is a translation, click here for the original
Enttäuschende Erfahrung im Chalet G4 – Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis stimmt überhaupt nicht
Das Chalet selbst war für uns die größte Enttäuschung. Es war schlichtweg nicht sauber. Bei der Ankunft hatten wir nicht das Gefühl, ein frisch gereinigtes und ordentlich vorbereitetes Ferienhaus zu betreten. Für rund 300 Euro für eine Nacht bei vier Personen ist das aus unserer Sicht absolut nicht akzeptabel. Bei diesem Preis waren unsere Erwartungen an Sauberkeit, Ausstattung und den allgemeinen Zustand entsprechend hoch.
Die bestellte Bettwäsche war nicht vorhanden und wurde nach Anfrage kurz bei uns abgelegt. Im Bad befanden sich Haare auf Toilette, im Waschbecken, auf dem Boden und in der Dusche!
Die nicht bezogenen Betten waren staubig, vollgekrümelt und ebenfalls mit Haaren übersäht!!
Ekelhaft!
Die Spiegel waren total verschmiert, genauso dreckig wie alle Fensterscheiben! In den Schlafzimmer klebten unzählige totgeschlagene Mücken an den Wänden.
Hier hat keine Grundreinigung vor unsere Ankunft stattgefunden!! Und das für 300€/Nacht!
Die Ausstattung des Chalet G4 ist ansonsten gut.
Ich habe auf der Seite „Vipio“ gebucht. Bei der Buchung bekamen wir eine Mail, dass das Chalet ab 15:00 Uhr zu beziehen ist. Die Mitarbeiterin an der Rezeption verneinte das jedoch, wir könnten erst um 16:00/17:00 Uhr das Chalet beziehen.
Auch die Einrichtungen des Ferienparks haben unseren enttäuschenden Eindruck noch verstärkt. Der Badesee hatte sehr wenig Wasser und war wegen Blaualgen gesperrt. Damit fiel eine der Möglichkeiten, die wir eigentlich nutzen wollten, komplett weg.
Das Hallenbad haben wir uns nur kurz angesehen, völlig veraltet.
Die Bowlingbahn ist ebenfalls in die Jahre gekommen.
Alles in allem waren wir sehr enttäuscht. Für etwa 300 Euro für eine einzige Nacht hätten wir eine saubere Unterkunft und einen entsprechend gepflegten Ferienpark erwartet.
Das Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis stimmt für uns überhaupt nicht. Wir würden das Chalet G4 und den Ferienpark aufgrund dieser Erfahrung nicht noch einmal buchen. -
24 Aug 2026
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23 Aug 2026
The restrooms are fine
. The pool is fine. The access road to the campground needs to be repaved because the trailer bottoms out. The electrical hookups are outdated. Some of the site numbers are missing. A few other things could also use some renovation. If these issues are addressed, I’d be happy to come back, because the campground as a whole is worth another visit.this is a translation, click here for the original
Sanitären Einrichtungen sind i.O.
Schwimmbad ist i.O. Die Zufahrt zum Campingplatz müsste neu Gepflastert werden weil man mit dem Wohnwagen aufsetzt. Die Stromanschlüsse sind nicht auf dem neuesten Stand. Teilweise sind die Nummern der Stellplätze nicht mehr vorhanden. Einige anderen Dinge müßten auch renoviert werden. Wenn man diese Dinge renoviert komme ich gerne wieder denn der gesammte Platz ist es wert wieder zu kommen.
Frequently asked questions about De Scherpenhof
How far is Recreatiepark en Jachthaven De Scherpenhof from the center of Terwolde?
The center of Terwolde is a 3-minute drive away.
Is Recreatiepark De Scherpenhof child-friendly?
Yes, Recreatiepark De Scherpenhof is a child-friendly glamping in Gelderland. There are playgrounds, an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, a kids club and other facilities for children.
What kind of activities are there to do near Recreatiepark De Scherpenhof in Terwolde?
Recreatiepark De Scherpenhof is a nice glamping near Deventer, Zutphen and Apeldoorn. Visit National Park De Hoge Veluwe for hiking and biking or take trips to the Apenheul or Children's Amusement Park Julianatoren.
Does Recreation Park and Marina De Scherpenhof have a swimming pool?
Yes, there is an indoor and outdoor pool. There is also a separate indoor and outdoor wading pool.
What types of glamping can be booked at Recreatiepark De Scherpenhof?
This glamping in Gelderland has safari tents, cottages and chalets on the park.
Are there water sports facilities at Recreation Park and Marina De Scherpenhof?
Yes, during the summer vacations and water sports activities are organized. There are opportunities to rent materials but also to join lessons and scheduled activities. You can dive, canoe, supp and windsurf, among others.
Can I come to glamping De Scherpenhof on the IJssel with my own boat?
Yes, there is a marina at Recreatiepark De Scherpenhof. It is possible to dock your own boat.
What are the check-in and check-out times for De Scherpenhof?
The check-in at De Scherpenhof starts at 15:00. The checkout should be done before 10:00.Is De Scherpenhof open all year round?
Yes, De Scherpenhof is open all year round.Is there a restaurant at De Scherpenhof?
Yes there's a restaurant at De Scherpenhof. Besides that the park offers a bar, some takeaway meals and a snack bar.Is there a camping store at De Scherpenhof?
Yes, at De Scherpenhof you'll find a supermarket, a shop and a bakery.Is there an entertainment team at De Scherpenhof?
Yes there's entertainment at De Scherpenhof. Besides that the park offers mini disco and contests for kids.Is there a bike rental facility at De Scherpenhof?
Yes, at De Scherpenhof you'll find an e-bike rental and a bicycle rental.Is fishing allowed at De Scherpenhof?
Yes, at De Scherpenhof you'll find a fishing pond.