How to choose a child-friendly campsite?

You probably know the feeling: you finally have your eye on a few campsites, but then the doubts come. Is it really fun for the children there? And does it suit you as a family? With these tips and checklist, it will be easier for you to choose a child-friendly campsite where children have fun and you can relax.

Is there enough to do at the campsite for children?

Children want variety. Not just one playground, but a place where they can do something new every day. Think water fun, sports, making friends and activities that are just a bit tougher than just crafts. This is at the heart of the Villatent experience. We select our campsites aimed at families. Think of a campsite with a swimming pool whether it is that one fat slide or the enthusiastic entertainment; there is always something to do.

When choosing a child-friendly campsite, pay attention to:

  • Is there a swimming pool (preferably with extras such as slides or water play areas)?
  • Are there several playing facilities (playground, sports field, table tennis)?
  • Is there entertainment that actually suits primary school age?

💡 Tip: do not only look at "entertainment available", but especially at what is organised. A programme with sports, games and challenges often works well for this age group. 

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Can children walk around the campsite safely and independently?

One of the most important points when choosing a child-friendly campsite is safety. If your children can move around freely, you will immediately feel more relaxed. Our Villatents are at carefully selected, convenient locations. The campsites are mostly car-free and the main facilities are within walking distance.

And extra nice: some of our terraces have a lockable fence around the terrace. This is especially handy if you go on holiday with really small children.

Therefore, check:

  • Is the site clear and are the main places close by?
  • Is it (mostly) car-free?
  • Are playgrounds and sports fields located in places where you can easily watch?

As parents, do you really have a holiday?

Yes, you are booking for the family. But let's face it... you also want to recharge yourself. Preferably in a way that comes naturally: kids having fun while you can also enjoy the outdoors. Our tents are fully equipped, with a spacious veranda. On arrival, park your car and your holiday starts immediately.

What helps?

  • Kids having fun → you getting breathing room.
  • A place where you can sit outside, eat together and end the day quietly.
  • Facilities like catering or a shop nearby, so you don't have to arrange everything yourself.

The best thing is: when children have found their feet, that real holiday feeling often arises automatically.

A selection of our child-friendly campsites

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Holiday resort Wilhelm Tell
Belgium, Belgian Limburg

Beautifully located in the heart of Belgian Limburg and surrounded by the impressive Hoge Kempen National Park, lies Holiday resort Wilhelm Tell. This cozy family campsite offers young and old an unforgettable holiday filled with water fun and adventure. Whether you want to relax in the heated indoor pool, slide down the water slide, or enjoy the playground, there's always something to do. Wilhelm Tell features a brand-new water spray park. This spray park makes the campsite even more appealing for young families. It offers a cheerful play area filled with sprinklers, fountains, and interactive water elements. The extensive entertainment program, the zip line, and numerous outdoor activities make this resort a top destination for families.Highlights of Holiday resort Wilhelm Tell: Indoor and outdoor pool with wave pool: The water paradise at Holiday resort Wilhelm Tell guarantees endless water fun. From the peaceful indoor pools to the exciting wave pool, everyone can enjoy swimming, splashing, and relaxing.Located in Hoge Kempen National Park: This campsite provides direct access to the beautiful Hoge Kempen National Park. Discover the impressive nature on foot or by bike, perfect for nature lovers and adventurers.Extensive facilities and entertainment: Besides water fun, Wilhelm Tell offers a mega playground, a zip line, and an enthusiastic entertainment team that organizes activities such as crafting, children's shows, sports competitions, and much more.

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Camping Village Baia Blu La Tortuga
Italy, Sardinia

Are you looking for a campsite that truly has everything for an unforgettable vacation? Then Camping Village Baia Blu La Tortuga is the perfect choice! This 4-star family campsite is situated right on the azure Sardinian Sea, between the ports of Olbia and Porto Torres. The campsite boasts a fantastic water park, wellness facilities, a playground, a diving and sailing center, sports fields, restaurants, an ice cream parlor, and a campsite shop. Additionally, the campsite offers a comprehensive entertainment program for all ages, as well as clubs for kids and teenagers. Camping Village Baia Blu La Tortuga places great emphasis on guest safety. The beach and swimming pool are supervised by lifeguards, and activities and water sports are conducted under experienced supervision.Highlights of Village Baia Blu La Tortuga:Endless water fun: Enjoy the fantastic water park with multiple pools, a spray park with slides, a water playground, and a 25-meter pool for serious swimmers. Relax at the wellness park with whirlpools, massage jets, and fountains.Water sports for adventurers: Located directly by the sea, the campsite offers sun loungers and parasols. Prefer something more active? Explore the sea at the diving and sailing center, where you can windsurf, kitesurf, dive, and wakeboard. Small sailboats and SUPs are also available for rent.Entertainment for all ages: The Baia animation team organizes daily fun activities such as sports, beach games, and evening shows. There are special clubs for kids: KidsClub (5-8 years), JayClub (9-11 years), and TeenClub (12+). There's never a dull moment!

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Camping Le Coin Tranquille
France, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Camping Le Coin Tranquille is a charming 4-star campsite located in the breathtaking French Alps, perfect for a relaxing and adventurous family holiday. The campsite has been family-run since 1972, and guests love returning for the warm hospitality and welcoming family atmosphere.The name Le Coin Tranquille, meaning "The Quiet Corner," reflects the peaceful and scenic setting of the campsite, known for its flower-filled grounds. Guests can enjoy excellent facilities such as a restaurant serving delicious regional dishes, a cozy pizzeria, a snack bar for quick meals, and a shop for daily essentials. The restaurant at Camping Le Coin Tranquille is renowned as one of the best campsite restaurants in France. The campsite offers several swimming pools, including a heated outdoor pool and a covered pool with a jacuzzi and a toddler pool. Children will love the extensive kids' club, while sports enthusiasts can use the sports area with football and volleyball fields.Located in Isère, near Savoie, the campsite offers endless hiking opportunities, with stunning waterfalls and picturesque lakes nearby.Highlights of Camping Le Coin Tranquille: Large swimming complex: The campsite features a heated outdoor pool and a toddler pool. There is also a 120 m² covered and heated pool with a jacuzzi, a toddler pool with play equipment, and a swimming pool. On sunny days, the roof opens up. Note that swim shorts are not allowed.Child-friendly entertainment: The campsite is among the most child-friendly in France, thanks in part to the international animation team. During peak season, fun activities are organized for all ages, such as a kids' club, sports activities, aqua gym, and lively theme nights. Beautiful mountain setting: Situated in the magnificent French Alps, the campsite offers stunning views and direct access to dozens of hiking trails. Discover nearby waterfalls like Cirque de Saint-Même and various idyllic lakes, perfect for family outings.

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Spina Family Collection
Italy, Emilia-Romagna

At the 4-star Spina Family Collection campsite, you’ll enjoy a complete family holiday on the Adriatic Riviera, on Italy’s east coast. The large pool complex guarantees hours of fun in the water: swim laps in the semi-Olympic pool, let the little ones splash in the toddler pool, and watch teenagers race down the water slides. Even better, the pool also features hydro-massage loungers and a massage wall for a soothing water massage.In peak season, the animation team makes every day even more enjoyable with games, sports tournaments and evening entertainment the whole family can join. Want to stay active yourself? Head to the sports fields, tennis courts and basketball court.What truly makes Spina Family Collection special is its very own adventure park with a treetop climbing course right on the campsite. Up in the trees, you can take on challenging routes reaching up to 15 metres high, highly recommended for families looking for a bit more excitement and action. And when it’s time to eat or drink, there’s no need to leave the campsite: choose from restaurants and bars for a pizza night or a cappuccino, and pick up your daily essentials at the on-site supermarket.Water fun for the whole family. Dive into the pool complex with slides and turn it into a relaxing day. While the kids have a blast in the children’s pool, you can unwind in the sun on a lounger.A special setting: nature and the Adriatic Riviera.  Combine beach days with a stay in a protected nature reserve: Parco Regionale del Delta del Po dell’Emilia-Romagna.Shuttle service to the beach.  Spina Family Collection comes with a comfortable private beach on the Adriatic Sea. Don’t feel like walking? In peak season, a free shuttle service is available.

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Camping 't Geuldal
The Netherlands, Limburg

Camping 't Geuldal is an attractive 4-star family campsite, ideally located between Valkenburg and Maastricht, in the heart of the Limburg Hill Country. This campsite combines peace and nature with plenty of opportunities for adventure and relaxation. With a cozy brasserie, ice cream parlor, outdoor playground with go-karts, indoor playground, petting zoo, mini golf and a daily entertainment program (in high season), there is something for everyone. At 5 minutes cycling distance you will find outdoor swimming pool Meerrsen, where you as a camping guest benefit from special entrance fees. Camping 't Geuldal offers everything for an unforgettable vacation, experience Limburg hospitality at its best!Highlights of Camping ’t Geuldal:Unique water playground: The perfect spot for children to enjoy hours of fun. A 1-hectare area where playing, sports, and splasing in the water are the focus. Bad weather? Camping ’t Geuldal also has an indoor play area with a toddler corner for the little ones.Best campsite restaurant: Camping ’t Geuldal features a delightful brasserie, Brasserie Bie de Groeve, awarded as the best campsite restaurant. The restaurant’s terrace is located next to the playground.Ideally located between Maastricht and Valkenburg: Camping ’t Geuldal is perfectly situated between the vibrant cities of Valkenburg and Maastricht, surrounded by the stunning Limburg hills. It's perfect for both nature lovers and city explorers.

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Camping Betuwestrand
The Netherlands, Gelderland

Located on the ‘Lingeroute’ in the Betuwe region, Camping Betuwestrand offers a fine mix of relaxation and action for the whole family. The campsite has a large recreational lake where you can swim, water ski, wakeboard, or just relax on the sandy beach. For children and teenagers, there are several play areas, an indoor ‘Chillzone’, and a varied entertainment programme. Kids can go all out on the pump track – a cool racing course for BMX bikes, rollerblades, and scooter. The campsite has everything you need: you will find a restaurant, snack bar and campsite shop for daily shopping. Whether you want to explore the area or stay on the campsite, Camping Betuwestrand offers something for everyone.Highlights of Camping BetuwestrandAlso suitable for teenagers: The campsite offers numerous activities especially for teenagers, such as water skiing, wakeboarding and an indoor Chillzone. The entertainment team also organises sporting activities so that teenagers won't be bored for a moment.Private leisure lake with water slide: The campsite's leisure lake is perfect for water lovers. Here you will find a sandy beach, several large water slides, and a water-ski track.Extensive leisure programme: Not only during the high season but also during the May holiday, Ascension, and Pentecost, children, teenagers, and adults can enjoy a varied entertainment program for all ages. . From crafts in the Kidsclub to sports activities and socialising, friends are made in no time! 

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Vigna sul Mar Family Camping Village
Italy, Emilia-Romagna

Vigna sul Mar Family Camping Village welcomes families for an unforgettable holiday in Emilia Romagna, Italy. Set on 130 hectares along the stunning Adriatic coast, the campsite offers a tranquil atmosphere surrounded by lush greenery and fragrant pine trees. Located directly by the sea, guests can enjoy a beautiful sandy beach equipped with sunbeds and umbrellas. The large pool complex provides various options for relaxation and entertainment. During high season, a professional animation team organizes activities for children and adults alike. The campsite is within walking distance of the charming village of Lido di Pomposa, where you can explore local shops, restaurants, and culture. With excellent facilities like a restaurant, pizzeria, supermarket, and cozy bar, everything you need is at hand.Traveling with your furry friend? This campsite is renowned for being pet-friendly, featuring several 'dog areas,' including a playfield, separate beach area, and even a small dog pool.Highlights of Vigna sul Mar Family Camping Village:Direct Beach Access: Enjoy the wide private beach with soft sand and shallow waters, perfect for families with young children. Sunbeds and umbrellas are available.Large Pool Complex: The impressive 1,000 m² pool area features two large pools, a relaxation pool, a toddler pool, and thrilling slides. Spacious terraces and sun loungers offer the ideal spot to unwind under the Italian sun.Ideal Location: Just 20 kilometers from the stunning Parco Naturale Del Delta del Po, the campsite is perfect for hiking and cycling trips. Excursion buses provide easy access to Venice and the exciting Marabilandia amusement park, ensuring endless adventure!

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Camping Vilanova Park
Spain, Barcelona

Camping Vilanova Park offers families an unforgettable holiday experience in the beautiful Vilanova i La Geltrú, situated between Barcelona and Tarragona. This stunning seaside campsite spans 40 hectares of park-like grounds filled with greenery, ornamental shrubs, palm trees, and scenic walking paths. Swimming enthusiasts will love the fantastic water park with outdoor pools, a toddler pool, and exciting slides. The Crazy Cone is perfect for thrill-seekers, while the Body Slide is great fun for the whole family. In need of relaxation? Visit the Wellness & Spa with an indoor pool, jacuzzi, solarium, sauna, and hammam. Camping Vilanova Park offers facilities for all ages, including multi-sports fields, a playground, air trampoline, mini-golf, and a fitness room. The cozy restaurant serves delicious meals. During the high season, the animation team offers a diverse program, including a mini club, kids' club, and evening entertainment. With a convenient shuttle service to nearby beaches and Barcelona, this campsite is the perfect base for a varied family vacation.Highlights of Camping Vilanova Park:Fantastic Waterpark: Enjoy hours of fun at the water park with two large outdoor pools, a toddler pool, spectacular waterslides, and a heated indoor pool. Sun loungers and parasols provide the perfect spot to relax under the Spanish sun.Activities for the Whole Family: From aqua gym and fitness to Zumba and evening shows, there’s always something to do. The kids' club and mini club offer sporty and creative activities for children, while parents can enjoy wellness facilities like the sauna and massages.Ideal Location: Located just 4 kilometers from the beautiful beaches of the Costa Dorada, the campsite offers easy access to sun, sea, and various water sports. Plus, Barcelona is reachable within 45 minutes, allowing you to explore the vibrant city. The campsite provides convenient shuttle services for this purpose.

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Terme Tuhelj
Croatia, Zagreb

Camping Terme Tuhelj is a modern family campsite in the green north of Croatia (Hrvatsko Zagorje), close to the Slovenian border. Water fun and relaxation are at the heart of your stay here. Right next to the campsite you’ll find the thermal water park Water Planet. As a guest, you get free access to eight indoor and outdoor pools, waterslides and a wave pool. For little ones, there’s a heated, shallow toddler pool. On site, you’ll also find a private wellness pool with water massages and a children’s pool with water play equipment.There’s plenty to do beyond the water, too. Play tennis or mini golf, or head to the sports fields for football, basketball and volleyball. Fancy exploring the area? Hire a bike or e-bike and discover the green landscapes nearby. Food-wise, you’re in good hands as well: enjoy Croatian specialities at Restaurant Lati, go for Italian and Mediterranean dishes at Taverne Horizont, or pick up something easy at the Element Bar. For kids, it’s a real treat. There are two large outdoor playgrounds, and in high season there’s entertainment on the programme several times a week—think crafts, water games and mini discos, plus activities for teenagers such as sports tournaments, games and challenges.Highlights of Terme Tuhelj:A water paradise thanks to the large thermal water park: Right next to the campsite is Water Planet, where guests enjoy free access to eight indoor and outdoor pools, waterslides and a wave pool.Relax and stay active: A wellness pool with water massages and a children’s pool with water play equipment. Looking for action? Play tennis, mini golf or join in on the sports fields.Active entertainment: In high season, there’s entertainment several times a week, including a kids’ club (ages 4–12), activities for teenagers and regular family entertainment.

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Camping Village Laguna Blu
Italy, Sardinia

Camping Laguna Blu is located on the stunning northwest coast, the famous Riviera del Corallo. This campsite offers everything you need for a delightful vacation. Laguna Blu is situated directly on the beach and just 5 kilometers from the historic town of Alghero. The campsite features a beautiful swimming pool with a spray park and wellness area, a playground, sports facilities, and a restaurant. For both young and old, there is plenty of entertainment, with an active animation team during the high season, a mini disco, sports activities, evening shows, and live music. The campsite is right by the beach, equipped with sun loungers and parasols. You'll find a nice bar, various water sports, and a little further away, the adventurous Splash Aquapark: an inflatable obstacle course on the sea where you can climb and scramble. You can also enjoy panoramic views of Alghero, a historic city located just 5 kilometers away.Highlights of Laguna Blu:Swimming Fun for the Whole Family: The large swimming pool with a spray park and play equipment provides hours of water fun! The youngest can enjoy themselves in the shallow area with slides, while adults can take a dip in the semi-Olympic pool or relax in the wellness section.Animation for Young and Old: The enthusiastic animation team organizes daily activities during the high season, such as sports tournaments, beach games, and theater shows. For the little ones, there is a mini club and mini disco, while teenagers and adults also have plenty of entertainment and sporting challenges to choose from.Close to Alghero and Nature: Discover the charming Alghero, just a few minutes' drive from the campsite. Here you'll find many beaches, a lovely promenade by the harbor, and a beautiful historic city center. Visit the fair, go shopping, or wander through the narrow streets and cozy restaurants.

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Domaine du Logis
France, Brittany

Domaine du Logis is a beautiful 5-star campsite in France located on the grounds of a 15th-century castle. It is a peaceful and wooded campsite with plenty of greenery. The campsite's facilities are housed in and between the old outbuildings of the castle. This long building is the heart of the campsite! Here you will find the reception, the cozy bar, the restaurant, the playground, and the swimming pool with a water spray park. In addition, there is a mini-golf course, a football cage, a BMX track, and a football field on the campsite. Sports enthusiasts can use the fitness room free of charge. On the terrace, you can romantically enjoy the view of the castle. In the evening, the bar comes to life, and during the high season, concerts are organized, and sports events are broadcast. The entertainment team also organizes various activities such as sports tournaments, aqua aerobics, karaoke, and themed evenings.Swimming pool with water spray park: In the castle courtyard, you will find the heated outdoor swimming pool. There is a larger swimming pool with loungers around it, a toddler pool with a fun slide, and a water spray park with water play equipment.Fun activities for children: During the high season, sports and games activities are organized, and there is a mini club. The playground in the campsite's courtyard is the place to make new friends. Several times a week, children can enjoy a pony ride around the campsite.Charming towns nearby: The campsite is located in the heart of Brittany, between Rennes and Saint-Malo, close to the charming towns of Combourg and La Chapelle. Several coastal towns can be reached within 30 minutes.

Choosing a child-friendly campsite checklist in 30 seconds

Want to feel in 30 seconds if it's right? Ask yourself these questions:

✔️ Will our children have fun here every day?
✔️ Does it feel safe and convenient?
✔️ Can we also relax without having to constantly take care of anything?
✔️ Will arriving by car be easy and stress-free?

Can you say "yes" to most of the questions? Then you're usually in the right place.

Choose your Villatent child-friendly campsite

Ready to turn that doubt into anticipation? With Villatent, it's easy to choose a campsite that suits your family, with facilities that make children happy and the comfort you as parents count on. Check availability, choose your favourite period and get ready for a holiday that feels good from the start.

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