Choosing Your Ideal Pitch at Camping de Lakens: Dunespot, Loungespot, or Beachspot?

Finding the right spot sets the tone for your whole holiday. If you’re weighing up a Dunespot, Loungespot, or Beachspot, you’re already on the right track. Each pitch type sits just one dune from the beach, yet each delivers a different on-site experience. In this guide, you’ll learn what sets them apart—space, capacity, electricity, facilities access, and special perks—so you can book with confidence.

Quick answer: what’s the difference between Dunespot, Loungespot, or Beachspot?

• Dunespot: Surrounded by dunes with a true beach vibe and a central location close to facilities. Suitable for caravan, tent, camper, and trailer tent. Includes 16 ampère electricity, parking on your pitch, and free access to sauna and Fit & Zen facilities. Capacity up to 6 persons (max. 2 adults and 4 children). No pets allowed.
• Loungespot: Located in the Liguster area, these spots are more spacious and come with their own picnic table. Capacity up to 6 persons. Also one dune from the beach for a relaxed, roomy setup.
• Beachspot (Schelpengat – tent): Tent-only field at the most northern point of the campsite—so especially close to the beach. Choose a version without electricity or with electricity. Capacity up to 4 persons. Guests here can make unlimited use of a large on-site gas BBQ.

Tip: All camping guests can use the free sauna facilities (campers use the Finnish sauna at the Butterkop) and the Fit & Zen facilities. You can also book a massage or beauty treatment in the Wellness Dome.

Dunespot: camping among the dunes (and near the action)

Who it suits

If you want the full dune experience without giving up convenience, Dunespot delivers. It’s beachy, central to facilities, and open to every common camping setup.

Key features at a glance

• Surrounded by dunes and close to facilities; step straight into that beach vibe.
• Suitable for: caravan, tent, camper, trailer tent.
• Capacity: up to 6 persons (max. 2 adults and 4 children).
• Electricity: included (16 ampère).
• Parking: park your car on your pitch.
• Pets: not allowed.
• Wellness & fitness: free access to sauna and Fit & Zen facilities during your stay. You can also book massages or beauty treatments in the Wellness Dome.
• Nature on your doorstep: walk or cycle directly into the Kennemerduinen.

Booking notes

• Arrival & departure on camping pitches are possible daily. Check-in from 14:00; check-out before 11:00.
• Prefer a set week? There’s a Dunespot week option in the Liguster area: in July and August it’s bookable Saturday–Saturday; outside those months it’s a minimum of 2 nights.

Loungespot: relaxed space and your own picnic table

Looking for extra breathing room? Loungespot pitches in the Liguster are laid out more spaciously and come with a dedicated picnic table—perfect for long, lazy meals and family time.

• Location: Liguster area.
• Space & comfort: more spacious layout plus your own picnic table.
• Capacity: up to 6 persons.
• Beach access: just one dune from the sea.

Prefer to settle in for a longer break? There’s also a dedicated “week on a Loungespot” option you can explore when planning your stay.

Beachspot Schelpengat (tent): pure beach vibe at the north end

If you love a tent-only field with that easy seaside feel, Beachspot Schelpengat is for you. It sits at the most northern point of the campsite—so you’re extra close to the beach.

• Pitch type: tent-only at Beachspot Schelpengat.
• Electricity: choose without electricity or a tent with electricity variant.
• Capacity: up to 4 persons.
• BBQ perk: guests at Beachspot Schelpengat can make unlimited use of a large on-site gas BBQ set up on the camping field.
• Extra BBQ option: prefer your own setup on your pitch? Rent a gas barbecue (with gas bottle) at Behind the Beach near Restaurant Gestrand.
• Beach access: one dune from the beach.

Shared perks across pitches

No matter which pitch you choose, you’ll enjoy the on-site comforts that make days smoother and evenings blissfully relaxed.

• Free sauna access: as a camper, use the Finnish sauna at the Butterkop.
• Fit & Zen: free access to fitness and zen facilities during your stay.
• Wellness Dome: book a massage or beauty treatment.
• Facilities on the camping: stock up at the SPAR supermarket, dine at Restaurant Gestrand, rent a BBQ or bikes, do laundry, refill gas bottles, and charge your electric car—everything’s thought of for a friction-free stay.
• Activities: join the Plastic Soup Walk for your own beach cleanup; pick up a cleanup set at reception and discover the routes on the bingo card.

How to choose in three simple steps

1. Define your setup and space needs

   • Bringing a caravan, camper, or trailer tent? Dunespot accommodates them all—and includes 16 ampère electricity plus car parking on pitch.
   • Want extra breathing room and a picnic table? Choose Loungespot in the Liguster area.
   • Pitching a tent and craving that near-the-sea field vibe? Pick Beachspot Schelpengat (tent), with a no-power option or a tent with electricity variant.

2. Match capacity and travel style

   • Groups up to 6: Dunespot or Loungespot.
   • Tenting up to 4: Beachspot Schelpengat.
   • Prefer a set routine? Consider the Dunespot week (Liguster) option—Saturday–Saturday in July/August; otherwise minimum 2 nights.

3. Plan your extras and on-site rhythm

   • Count on the sauna and Fit & Zen access (free). For extra pampering, pre-book the Wellness Dome.
   • Cooking alfresco? On Beachspot Schelpengat, use the large gas BBQ on the field; or rent a BBQ at Behind the Beach near Restaurant Gestrand.
   • Love nature? From Dunespot, you can head straight into the Kennemerduinen for walks or bike rides.

FAQs about Dunespot, Loungespot, or Beachspot

Which pitch is closest to the sea?

All three—Dunespot, Loungespot, and Beachspot—are just one dune from the beach.

Do Dunespot pitches have electricity?

Yes. Dunespot includes 16 ampère electricity.

Can I park my car on my pitch?

On Dunespot, you can park on your pitch. Check the pitch details when booking for other pitch types.

How many people can stay on each pitch type?

• Dunespot: up to 6 persons (max. 2 adults and 4 children).
• Loungespot: up to 6 persons.
• Beachspot Schelpengat (tent): up to 4 persons.

Is there a tent-only option?

Yes. Beachspot Schelpengat is for tents, with choices without electricity or a tent with electricity variant.

Are pets allowed on pitches?

On Dunespot, pets are not allowed. For other pitch types, check the pitch details during booking.

What are the arrival and departure times?

On camping pitches, arrival and departure are possible daily. Check-in from 14:00 and check-out before 11:00.

Is there a week-only booking option?

Yes. The Dunespot week option in Liguster is Saturday–Saturday in July and August; outside those months it’s a minimum of 2 nights.

Conclusion

Whether you want the versatility and central feel of a Dunespot, the extra space and picnic table on a Loungespot, or the tent-only seaside vibe at Beachspot Schelpengat, you’re never more than a dune from the sea—and sauna and Fit & Zen access come included. Explore the pitch pages (Dunespot, Loungespot, Beachspot – tent or tent with electricity), browse the Facilities, and consider the Wellness Dome and Plastic Soup Walk to round out your stay.

Ready to pick your spot? Check availability for Dunespot, Loungespot, or Beachspot and book your ideal pitch today.