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Camping Houtum ****

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8.4

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Camping Houtum is located in the Belgian Kempen, near Kasterlee. This medium sized campground is ideal for those seeking peace and quiet, hikers and nature lovers. In spring, all of Kasterlee is tinted orange during the pumpkin festivals. The high point is the pumpkin regatta, where participants kayak down the river in a hollowed out pumpkin.

Charming atmosphere

The campground is located on a little river in an extensive forest and heath area, the warmest place in Belgium in the summer. The reception is located in a modern building surrounded by greenery.

The campground has little definition between the campsites, so there is an open and convivial atmosphere. If you need more shade or privacy, you should bring a parasol and/or windscreen.

Fun for discovery and play

Children can play for ours in the indoor and outdoor playground. There are also great things to do in the area, such as in the Forest of the Gnomes. The Bobbejanland fun park is nearly around the corner (6 km). Curious and sporty campers can participate in a treasure hunt, geocaching, cycling or kayaking in the natural area around Kasterlee.

A lovely nibble

Campingcafé Congé looks charming , light and airy. Here you can order coffee, tea and snacks (also to take away). There are regular organized activities as well as pool, dancing and bingo. Outside there is a lovely terrace where the fire baskets are lit when the evenings cool off. The campground does not have a shop (supermarket 1 km away), but you can order bread rolls.

Well organised

The bathroom facility is new and modern and is kept spic and span. There are also bathroom facilities for the disabled. There is free wifi all over the campground, with nearly all areas having good reception.

€23 per night during lowseason
Campsite accepts ACSI Club ID
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This inspector visits Camping Houtum every year and inspects the campsite based on more than 200 facilities and other points. The inspector is an employee of ACSI and not affiliated with the campsite.

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Reviews (41)

Average rating: 8.4

Toilet facilities: 8.9
Staff: 9.1
Price - quality comparison: 8.9
Child friendliness: 8.2
Sports facilities: 7.4
Food and drink: 7.8
Surroundings: 8.7

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Christopher P, on this campsite in May 2024
8.7

Travelling party: Seniors

Liked - Excellent facilities, good location
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Rita D, on this campsite in January 2024
8.7

Travelling party: Young couple

Liked - Very nice people in the reception, ready to accommodate our needs with a smile.
The location is nice as well, within a 5-minute car ride to the small town center.
Disliked - Nothing
Source: Ctoutvert

Facilities

General information

Guide price 1: €33.10
Guide price 2: €34.70
Period of opening: 01-01-2024 till 12-11-2024
13-12-2024 till 31-12-2024
Area: 9 ha
Altitude: 24m
Number of touring pitches: 39 (100 - 150m²)
Number of camper pitches: 6
Number of permanent pitches: 107
Number of accommodation units for hire: 7
Campsite suitable for disabled persons: Yes

** Amenities in bold we know are not included in the overnight price and that there will be additional charges for them. Please note that some non-bold amenities may also incur additional costs.

Popular amenities

Wifi 80-100% coverage
Dog(s) in high season (on lead)
- Max. total:2

Internet

Mobile internet
- Type:4G
Wifi 80-100% coverage

At the reception

Reservation with CampingCard ACSI also possible
ACSI Club ID is accepted as an identity document
Advance booking recommended for high season
Credit cards accepted
- credit card:Visa Card | MasterCard
Payment by debit card/Maestro possible
Senior citizens' discount
Defibrillator
Reception easily accessible for the disabled
Languages spoken at reception (during the main season)
- languages:Dutch | French | English | German
Payment request on the spot, via mobile phone

Pitch amenities

Water connection at/near the pitch (max. 15 m)
Waste water drainage at/near the pitch (max. 15 m)
Tap at/near the pitch (max. 50 m)
Also suitable for caravans > 5.5m, excluding towbar
Electrical hook-ups possible
- Max. electricity:10 ampère
Euro-plug required

Campsite rules

Dog(s) in high season (on lead)
- Max. total:2
Dog(s) in low season (on lead)
- Max. total:2
Caravans allowed
Tents allowed
Small extra tent permitted
Motorhomes allowed
Barbecues permitted
- type of BBQ:gas | electricity | charcoal
Own boats permitted

Dogs

Dog(s) in high season (on lead)
- Max. total:2
Dog(s) in low season (on lead)
- Max. total:2

Toilet facilities

Washbasins: hot water
Washbasins: cold water
Heated toilet facilities
Individual washcabins: hot water
Individual washcabins: cold water
Standard toilets
Toilet paper provided
Family toilet facilities
Toilet for the elderly
Chemical toilet disposal point
Toilet-shower combination (215cmsx215cms minimum)
Showers: hot water
Showers: cold water
Family shower
Senior citizens' shower (with extra wall supports)
Water and toilet facilities for disabled people in the same building as for the other campers
Shower seat / shower chair (folding or mobile) approximately 48 cm high
Canteen/restaurant has toilet adapted for disabled people
Baby room
Tap without push control

Ground and vegetation

Pitches with some shade
Unshaded pitches
Marked pitches
grass

Washing, washing-up, cooking

Washing up sinks: hot water
Washing up sinks: cold water
Washing machine(s)
Laundry sinks: cold water
Laundry sinks: hot water
Dryers
Microwave

Food, drink and groceries

Breakfast available
- period:28-03/03-11
Fresh bread available at the camp site
- period:15-03/11-11
Restaurant (with ample choice)
Restaurant (limited choice)
Canteen/restaurant with level entrance or with ramp
Pizzeria
- period:01-05/01-09
Bar
- period:28-03/03-11
Freezing for cooling elements

Rental accommodations

Bungalows/chalets
- total:4
Tents
- tipi tents (total: 2)
(Log)cabins
- total:1

Available to hire at the campsite

Mountainbikes
Electric bikes

Water sports and recreation

Fishing
Jetty/buoy
White water kayaking/rafting
Own boats permitted

For children

Children's playground: large
Children's playground: small
Games room
Indoor playground
Baby room
Bouncy castle
Crazy golf
Animal meadow
No entertainment programme

Sport and games

Jeu de boules alley(s)
Beach volleyball
Crazy golf
Geocaching
Mountain bike routes at the campsite
- difficulty:average | easy

Recreation (adults)

Fishing
Cycle routes starting at the camp site
- level:average | easy | difficult
Marked out walking routes near the camp site
- level:average | easy
Games room
Pool or billiards
Television
Guided walks
- period:15-04/15-09
GPS walks

Situation of campsite

Situated on river/stream (max. 0.1 km)
Close to motorway junction (< 10 km)
- distance:8 km
Public transport near the camp site (max. 0.5 km)
- distance:0.5 km
Shopping opportunities in the vicinity (< 10 km)
- distance:1 km

For motorhomes

Motorhomes allowed
Special facilities for motorhomes
- water refill
- grey water discharge
- electrical hook-up optional (Max. electricity: 10 ampère)
Special pitches for motorhomes
- Surface area:64 m2
- Amount:6
Also suitable for motorhomes > 8m and > 4 tonnes
- weight:10000 kg
Motorhome pitch surface
- surface:paved
Water supply and drainage

Disabled

Disabled sanitary facilities on one level or accessible via a ramp
Width of door 100 cms minimum
Foldaway/lockable supports on at least 1 side of the toilet
Height toilet-seat approx. 48 cms
Next to toilet on at least one side approx. 90cms room to manoeuvre
In front of toilet at least 120 cms room to manoeuvre
Width of corridor in sanitary block 120 cms minimum
Door-springs light enough (3-4 kgs pressure)
Toilet-shower combination (215cmsx215cms minimum)
Water and toilet facilities for disabled people in the same building as for the other campers
Shower seat / shower chair (folding or mobile) approximately 48 cm high
Special parking spaces for disabled people
Canteen/restaurant with level entrance or with ramp
Canteen/restaurant has toilet adapted for disabled people
Tap without push control
Reception easily accessible for the disabled

Miscellaneous

Footpaths and roads are lit
Quiet during the day
Quiet during the night
Temporary pitches outside the campsite without electr.
- total:5
Special parking spaces for disabled people
Reservation recommended for low season

Weather

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Weather forecast

	Wed 20 / 11	Thu 21 / 11	Fri 22 / 11	Sat 23 / 11	Sun 24 / 11	Mon 25 / 11	Tue 26 / 11
Max.	4.2°	3.1°	5.1°	5.7°	16.5°	14.1°	11°
Min.	2.3°	-0.5°	0.5°	1.2°	8.4°	9.5°	7.3°
Precipitation	95%	40%	85%	95%	75%	90%	30%
Wind direction	SW	SW	W	S	S	S	SW
Wind speed	3	2	3	3	4	3	3

Climate

	Relative humidity	Precipitation total (mm)	Hours of sunshine
Jan	88%	70	2
Feb	84%	57	3
Mar	81%	64	4
Apr	75%	46	6
May	74%	61	7
Jun	75%	66	7
Jul	76%	76	7
Aug	77%	66	6
Sep	82%	72	5
Oct	86%	75	4
Nov	89%	76	2
Dec	90%	76	2

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Camping Houtum
Houtum 39
2460 / Kasterlee
Belgium
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51°13'59"N 4°58'40"E
E34 exit 24 Kasterlee. Campsite signposted 500m past the village centre, near the windmill. Or E313, exit 23 Kasterlee/Turnhout. Follow N19 (not N19-g). Turn right 1 km before village centre.