de Paalberg

We’ve been coming to Camping De Paalberg for years, but unfortunately we’ve noticed that the campground has been going downhill in recent years.
We’re staying on the W field, and there’s no restroom building nearby. During the day, it’s manageable, but at night you have to take a long walk along an unlit path. That doesn’t feel safe and, in our opinion, isn’t ideal.
In addition, according to the campground rules, it must be completely silent from 11:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. We find that very excessive. People complain even if you’re just talking quietly with each other in the evening, while screaming children at 7:00 a.m. apparently aren’t a problem. That feels pretty unfair.
Furthermore, it seems like a problem is being made out of everything. We understand that the campground doesn’t want to be a campground specifically for young people, but the young people who are there are constantly being reprimanded. They aren’t allowed to sit anywhere or get together, and there’s virtually nothing for them to do. Most regular guests with teenagers will keep coming anyway, so it would be better to come up with a solution where everyone feels welcome, rather than strictly enforcing rules everywhere.
I also had an unpleasant experience with a cleaner. I was walking to the restroom when I was suddenly grabbed roughly by the arm. Then, someone shouted something angrily at me in a language I didn’t understand. I found that very unprofessional and intimidating. You don’t expect to be treated that way when you’re simply trying to use the restroom.
All in all, we’re disappointed to see that Camping De Paalberg has become less and less pleasant over the years. We hope the campground addresses these issues, because as things stand, we won’t be returning anytime soon.

Stayed here for a week on a last-minute trip at the end of July. I didn’t have high or low expectations going in, but…
A top-notch campground in every way! Clean and plenty of restroom facilities (recently renovated), with a friendly and well-behaved crowd that keeps things tidy and is quiet by 11 p.m.
Nice pool—both indoor and outdoor—so you can always go for a swim.
Really fun entertainment during summer vacation. Both of our boys spent a lot of time with the entertainers.
If you’re looking for a beautiful, well-maintained campground in the Veluwe that doesn’t feel too big, you’ve come to the right place.

We enjoyed our stay (6 nights). It’s a great campground for kids. The entertainment team organizes lots of activities. It’s fun for kids up to about 12 years old, but I can imagine there isn’t much for teenagers to do at this campground. There is, however, a very nice and large pump track where helmets are required (they’re not available at the campground, so be sure to bring your own!). The staff are exceptionally friendly and welcoming.

We had a comfort site with a car. These are very nice (quiet) spots at the back of the campground.
From here, you can also walk straight into the woods or out onto the heath. There’s a fun geocache on the heath nearby!
The park is well-maintained by the groundskeepers, and everything is beautifully landscaped.

There’s a somewhat smaller indoor pool (with a slide) and a larger outdoor pool. Outside, there’s also a sunbathing area with a few lounge chairs. It’s a shame that they allow day visitors on hot days—this made the pool area very crowded!

We have two suggestions for improvement.
1. It’s stated that loud music isn’t allowed outside the vacation rentals and that neighbors shouldn’t be disturbed by it. However, you’ll notice that several guests are still playing music at their campsites (which can still be heard several sites away). Guests also bring their own music and play it by the outdoor pool. Staff aren’t enforcing this rule.
2. The pool could be cleaner. You can see green algae in both pools. The floor could also use a cleaning during the day (indoors). Perhaps it would be a good idea to make the pool area (including the sun deck) smoke-free.

Despite these issues, we’ll definitely be back.

We had a great time camping at Camping De Paalberg. We rented a bike, but the tire was flat; the staff was very friendly and someone from the campground fixed it right away. One small thing: maintenance could be a little better—like the mini-golf course at the campground, where some screws are loose. Also, dogs are welcome, which I personally don’t so great—you’re relaxing nicely when suddenly a dog starts barking. But otherwise, if I had to give it a rating, I’d give it an 8.

A really nice campground; everything is well-maintained, the restroom facilities are nice and clean, and there are spacious sites with plenty of play areas for the kids. Beautiful surroundings.

A beautiful, pleasant campground with all the amenities.
It has a nice pool and clean restrooms 👌🏼