Contact us
How to reach us?
Nature campsite
Hoeve Krekelberg
Altaarstraat 120
6365 AM Schinnen
The Netherlands
Jannie and Jelco van der Avoort-Vogels
Phone: +31 46 443 8313
Mobile: +31 6 5244 1594
Email: info@hoevekrekelberg.nl
We can be reached by phone from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
In 2026, we are open from 1 April to 30 September.
How to get there?
By car
From the north:
Leave the A76 at exit 5, Nuth/Schinnen. At the end of the exit, turn right. Keep left, then take the second exit at the roundabout towards Schinnen. At the end of the road, turn right under the viaduct and immediately turn right again. After crossing the railway, turn right straight away. At the end of Stationsstraat, turn right at the T-junction into Dorpsstraat. After approximately 1,100 metres, you will see Hoeve Krekelberg on your right at the turn-off to Thull.
In Schinnen, you can also follow the brown signposts marked “Hoeve Krekelberg”.
From Heerlen / Germany:
Leave the A76 at exit 5. At the end of the exit, turn right, then right again. Take the second right (making a wide loop) and continue through Vaesrade. At the top of the hill, turn left towards Schinnen. After approximately 1.5 km, Hoeve Krekelberg will be on your left-hand side.
If you are using a navigation system, please enter the following coordinates for the correct destination:
N 50° 56′ 32″
E 05° 54′ 00″
By public transport
Bus line 53 stops right in front of the campsite and takes you to the NS railway stations of Schinnen and Geleen.
Schinnen railway station is approximately 2 km away.
By bicycle
We are located on the cycling junction network, between junctions 24 and 34.
Frequent asked questions
Are pets allowed?
Up to two pets per pitch are allowed. A fee of €3 per pet, per night applies.
We are travelling with two couples and would like to be placed next to each other.
Unfortunately, this is not possible. We do not have numbered pitches, so upon arrival guests may choose their own pitch.
We are travelling with several couples. How many Nature Camping Cards do we need?
You need one Nature Camping Card per pitch / family.
What are the arrival and departure times?
Arrival is possible between 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
On the day of departure, the pitch must be vacated before 12:00 noon.
What is the difference between a regular camping pitch and the tent field?
Only tents are allowed on the tent fields. On the regular camping pitches, caravans, motorhomes and folding trailers are also permitted.
If you reserve a pitch on a tent field, you must stay on a tent field. The pitches on the tent fields are approximately 8 metres deep and are suitable only for small to medium-sized tents, with a maximum depth of 5.5 metres.
Where are motorhomes, camper vans and rooftop tents allowed to stay?
Motorhomes, camper vans and vehicles with rooftop tents are only allowed on the fields Kwikstaart, Spotvogel or Boomkruiper.
Camper vans and vehicles with rooftop tents up to 6 metres in length that do not move during the stay may also stay on the other fields (excluding the tent fields).
Are we allowed to have two camping units on one pitch?
Only one camping unit (tent, caravan, folding trailer or motorhome) is allowed per pitch.
Depending on the size of your camping unit, one or two small additional tents may be placed, provided that a minimum distance of 7 metres to neighbouring pitches is maintained at all times.
During Ascension and Pentecost, additional tents are only permitted for children.
Can I reserve a pitch with a view?
Unfortunately, we cannot reserve specific pitches. Upon arrival, you may choose your own pitch. We make sure there is always a choice of several available pitches.
Is air conditioning allowed?
Air conditioning is only permitted if it cannot be heard by neighbouring pitches and does not cause any disturbance.
Is barbecuing allowed?
Yes, barbecuing is allowed. We kindly ask you to check with your neighbours beforehand and to always keep a bucket of water nearby.
Do we need to make a reservation?
We recommend making a reservation in the low, mid and high season. This way, we will keep a pitch available for you, and upon arrival you may choose from the available pitches.
Is a campfire allowed?
Campfires or open fires in fire bowls or fire baskets are not allowed. Barbecuing or using a closed fire stove is permitted, provided that it does not disturb neighbours and that you keep a bucket of water nearby.
I am a touring cyclist/hiker. Do I need to make a reservation?
For hikers and cyclists, we always keep a pitch available for one night. In this case, you pay the rate for a touring tent.
We have six touring pitches spread across the campsite (marked “TP” on the site map). You may choose your own pitch upon arrival.
How many amps are available at the electricity points?
On the family-friendly field, all pitches have 6 amps of electricity. The rest of the campsite has 10 amps.
How large is a pitch on the tent field?
The size of the pitches on the tent fields varies considerably. All pitches are at least 8 metres deep, making them suitable for small to medium-sized tents up to 5.5 metres in depth. Some pitches are much larger. The distance to neighbouring pitches is 7 metres.
How large is a regular pitch or a pitch on the family-friendly fields?
Our pitches are spacious, with a width of 7 metres. There is also a distance of 7 metres between neighbouring pitches.
Do all pitches have electricity?
Yes, all pitches have electricity, including the tent fields.
Looking for peace, space and views?
Reserve your pitch at our terraced campsite and book easily online.
Many pitches fill up quickly during the high season.
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