Recreatiecentrum de Kluft is a member of RECRON.
This means that both the general RECRON conditions and the rules of Recreatiecentrum de Kluft apply to this campsite.
Arrival and departure
On arrival and departure you must report to the reception. On the day of arrival, you can enter your pitch from 14.00.
The pitch should be free before 12.00 (outside the high season it is possible to stay longer after consultation with the reception). For the Veenhuisje, Tiny House, Weerribbenlodge and group accommodation you can check in from 15.00. Check-out is before 10.00 am. In the hotel rooms and hikers' cabins you can check in from 14.00, check out before 11.00.
Arrival and departure marina (boats)
Upon arrival, you will be able to select a berth of your choice. You will see that a berth is available when the sign is green. The harbormaster makes his rounds in the afternoon and evening. You do not need to report to the harbor office, the harbor master will come to you.
Doctor / E.H.B.O.
In Oldemarkt you will find the nearest general practice. The address is Klokkemaat 2 in Oldemarkt. Open every working day between 8.00 - 17.00. The general telephone number is 0561- 451270. For emergencies, the phone number is 0561-452465 (during the day). After 5 p.m. and on weekends and holidays, the telephone number is 0900-1127112 (emergency only) this is the Doctors' Watch Friesland, Emergency Square in Heerenveen, Thialfweg 44, 8441 PW Heerenveen. The E.H.B.O. post is at the reception. There is also an AED here. In case of emergency, report to the reception desk, hotel or residence at the entrance to the campsite.
When visiting the doctor, do not forget your ID and insurance card!
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Liability
Guests of Recreation center De Kluft are fully liable for damage to property of the recreation center. The management accepts no liability for the consequences of accidents and personal injury. The management is also not liable for damage, loss and theft of property of guests.
Waste
Garbage bags must be closed and deposited in the container. Glass and paper in the appropriate containers. Batteries can be handed in at the reception.
Barbecue
Barbecuing is only allowed off the ground and with coal or gas. Open fire is prohibited, so also no fire basket!!! You can, as a camping or harbor guest, rent a gas barbecue at the reception for € 50.85 (rate 2025). We can also arrange a barbecue for you, the cost is € 25.85 per person (rate 2025, minimum 15 people, this includes gas barbecue, vegetarian on request).
Shoring
No tires, carpeting, etc. to be attached to this. Please use fenders.
Visitors
Visitors are welcome at the campground / marina. Visitors may park the car in the parking lot in front of the barrier or by the nature trail. Visitors are not allowed to bring pets. As a guest, you are responsible for your visitors. Let them also follow the (camping) rules.
Boat ramp
Boats up to 6 meters can be launched through the ramp. In the Weerribben you may not sail faster than 6 km/h.
Bread shop
The bread shop is located next to the hotel. You can buy fresh rolls here in the morning. Also small necessities are available here.
Camping conditions
We use the standard conditions of the Recron. Our terms and conditions are registered at the Chamber of Commerce in Zwolle, these are available to everyone at the reception. The management can prohibit or deny anyone access to the grounds.
Motorhome sites
Due to the peat soil, spending the night with a camper is only possible on the designated camper spots. These places are paved and located directly on or near the water. Are you in the marina? Then you also have a nice view of the boats.
Gas bottles
Available at the reception (during opening hours). We have Propane and Campinggaz. You can exchange your empty gas bottle.
Found objects
Objects not belonging to you that you have found must be handed in at reception. If you have lost something, please ask us.
Group accommodation
Our group accommodation “De Rietzanger” is equipped for up to 40 people. The accommodation has 7 bedrooms, a spacious kitchen, large sitting area, showers, toilets and offers beautiful views over the water. Also possible to book in the winter months!
Hotel
The hotel has eight rooms with shower and toilet. In the restaurant you can enjoy the breakfast buffet for € 14.30 per person (rate 2025). Breakfast is available between 8.00 - 10.00 a.m., advance reservations are required!
Pets
Pets are allowed on the designated pitches/berths. Guests may keep a maximum of 1 pet per pitch. Dogs must be kept on a short leash at all times. Walking dogs must be done outside the grounds.
Pitch
Would you like to place your camping equipment exactly in the center of the pitch? The center of the pitch is indicated by a numbered pole. Placing party tents is not allowed. Electric car charging station: You can charge your electric car at the charging station in the parking lot near the beach. You can only use it with your own charging card. It is not allowed to charge the car at your pitch or accommodation.
Accommodation options
Our recreation center has a campsite, marina, hotel-restaurant, hiker's huts, Weerribben lodges, Veenhuisjes, Tiny Houses, Pods and a group accommodation. The area of the site is approximately 15 ha. The site has both permanent seasonal pitches and tourist pitches, an excellent opportunity for both permanent and tourist campers. Almost most of the pitches have an unobstructed view of the water. The marina can accommodate 200 boats, including transient sites and permanent annual and summer sites.
Parking
Car parking is permitted only in the official parking lots. Please keep loading and unloading as short as possible and only on arrival and departure. When doing so, please stay on the paved area. We strive for a car-free site. Maximum speed 6 km/h.
You can find your incoming mail every day around 4 p.m. in the mailboxes at the reception. Your outgoing mail can be posted in our own red mailbox, which is emptied and delivered by us every day. It is also possible to have a package delivered to us. You must notify the reception in advance so that we are authorized to sign for receipt.
Reception (from the marina approx 500 meters, see map)
For arrival and departure we kindly ask you to report here. For information on the surroundings, you can get brochures, maps, cycling routes and hiking maps. If you are looking for batteries, sunscreen or anti-bugs, the reception is the right place for you. You can come here with all your questions.
Restaurant (from the marina approx 500 meters, see map)
In the restaurant you can enjoy a cup of coffee and cake, lunch, drinks or a delicious dinner. We have an extensive lunch and dinner menu. The restaurant is open from April 1 - the end of October. For current opening hours, please visit www.restaurantdekluft.nl
Rest
We ask that you drive your car around the grounds as little as possible. The speed limit is 6 mph. No humming is allowed. Mechanical music is prohibited, with the understanding that radio or TV should never be audible outside. Before 08.00 and after 21.00 unnecessary noise should be avoided. From 11 p.m. to 8 a.m. absolute silence is mandatory. The barrier at the entrance is also closed at this time. Visitors are not allowed on the premises between the latter times. Do not let them drive away honking.
Booking vacation pitches
If you have reserved a specific camping pitch/passenger berth or accommodation, we cannot give a watertight guarantee that your preferred pitch/number will be available. There may be circumstances that require us to make reservations. For this we ask for your understanding.
Recreation team
In July and August we offer various activities. The recreation program is posted on the information board and you can pick up a copy at reception. We have activities such as a movie night (in our renovated recreation room!), crafts, picking out owl pellets, the safari boat, building nesting boxes, fishing competitions (from 14 years of age) and a family walk. Registration is required for all activities except the movie night and crafts. Registration is available at the front desk.
Sanitary
Our recreation center has five toilet buildings, they are kept regularly and well cleaned. Use the sanitary facilities like you use them at home; let's try to keep them clean together as well. We ask you to temporarily use another toilet building while the buildings are being cleaned, so that the cleaners can do their work properly. Two toilet buildings (one on the campsite and one on the marina) have disabled showers and toilets. In all toilet buildings there is a special children's corner. Please make sure that children do not make it a playground, have small children accompanied to the toilet buildings.
Snackbar
Like the bread shop, this is located next to the hotel and is open from noon. Current opening hours/days can be found on the door of the snack bar.
Beach
Near the second island in the campground is a beach with a swimming area for young children. No pets are allowed here.
Electricity
Electricity capacity is 6 amps (1320 watts). Are you without electricity? Please report it to the reception or harbor master. If the reception is closed, you can go to the restaurant.
Sep-Card
To use the hot water you need a sep-card in the toilet buildings. You can obtain this sep-card at the reception. You can also use this sep-card to open the barrier to the marina. For the use of hot water is € 0.24 per minute charged and for the sep-card a deposit of € 5.00. Upon return, you will receive both the deposit and the remaining amount of the sep-card back. Recharging is possible at one of our reception staff. There is also a charging point at the marina and at the entrance to the reception (on the outside) that you can use at any time. Only to be used with € 2.00 coins.
Service point
The service point is located in the snack bar and is open every day from 8:30 am. Here you will find, among other things, a small assortment of products and fresh sandwiches. The opening hours can be found on the door of the snack bar.
