Facilities
Petting Zoo 't Boetje'
We have our own little Petting Zoo: ‘t Boetje. Pet the rabbits or the goats, feed the chickens and help cleaning up. You are very welcome!
Eeki dances in the morning! Every morning this sweet and lively squirrel can be found in the Sport & Spel Barn to dance with the children. After dancing it's time for creativity! In the afternoon, several sports and games are organised.
Since the 19th of April 2014 Camping Bakkum has a professional open-air theatre: ‘De Pan’. Performances in this surprising environment are open to both our guests and to people living nearby - at Camping Bakkum we give culture a lot of attention.
Playing field
For those who like to kick or hit a ball around once in a while occasionally, there is a large playing field in the centre of the camping, on which a volleyball court, a football pitch and two tennis courts can be found. And needless to say, no playing field is complete without a large playground!
Washrooms
Scattered across the camping are 10 heated washrooms including baby changing rooms, disabled facilities, showers and toilets. There are also various chemical toilets. Keys for baby changing rooms and disabled facilities are available at the reception.
Launderette
There is no need to do your laundry by hand at camping Bakkum: washing machines and dryers are available at an additional charge. While these take care of the hard work, you can read the paper at Winkelplein square Coins for the washing machines are available at Reception, while the dryers operate on € 2 coins.
Tennis Court
The campsite has 2 tennis courts. These can be used at no extra cost, but must be booked in advance. In order to obtain a key, a € 20 deposit is required, which is returned when you hand in the key. The key is kept at Reception.
Camping shop Zeldenrust offers: Gas cylinders and canisters (all popular makes & kinds), accessories (hoses, attachments, pressure gauges & regulators). Camping gear; flash lights, tent pegs, storm straps, BBQs, air beds. Beach equipment; beach shelters, cooling boxes, batteries etc.
Electrical equipment; leads, connectors, bulbs, sockets etc. The camping shop is also the right place for: Testing your gas and electrical equipment, renting of 'bolderkar' carts, go-karts, police go-karts, go-karts for small children and bicycles. We have ladies' and gentlemen's bicycles for hire as well as delivery bicycles, tandems, and cycles for children.
Camping shop "Zeldenrust" can fix punctures, put your chain back on and solve other problems with your bike.
Hot rolls or yummy pizzas? 'Op De Hoek' has plenty for sale. Pizzas are baked in a real stone oven and the rolls are baked daily too!
Fish 'Vis & Meer'
The shopping square is the ideal place for a pleasant get-together, relaxing on a terrace and enjoying some nice fresh fish. Vis & Meer offers herring, kibbeling (fish pieces in batter), lekkerbekje (larger battered fish), salmon or shrimp croquettes. Or maybe you fancy home made paella, fish soup or one of the many other dishes we don't have enough space to mention here?
Padelbaan
Wij brengen Mexico naar Nederland: In 2020 komt er een echte Padelbaan op de camping. Padel is een samensmelting tussen tennis en squash en komt uit Mexico. Voor meer informatie en prijzen kan je terecht bij de receptie.
Restaurant and Snackbar 'De Duynen'
The restaurant boasts an menu card with grilled food, pasta dishes, salads and children's menus. In the daytime, the menu offers home made sandwiches and rolls, pancakes, toasted sandwiches and 'uitsmijters' -fried eggs & ham. As well as the restaurant, there is the snackbar with plenty choose. It is the only one in Castricum offering homefried chips and 100% vegetarian snacks!
Chickenpaleis
Kippaleis at Winkelplein square is the address for the best, tender fried chicken. Kippaleis has been trading at Camping Bakkum since 1962. Present owner Lisa van Duin and her team open their doors during the summer months and sell various chicken dishes. An established business with a trusted reputation.
Ice Cream Shop
At the campsite you find an ice cream shop. Mmmmmm!
Spar Supermarket
The supermarket Spar is opened 7 days a week.
Please contact the reception for the opening hours.
WiFi
Next to Reception is the Internet cottage, with four computers and Internet access. When staying on one of our tourist camping pitches or accommodation you are also within range of our WIFI network. The shopping square, the playing field and the area around Reception are also covered. A code to log in can be purchased at Reception.
Doctor
There is a doctor on the campsite, where Dr vd Maarel give consultations during the season. You are advised to bring proof of health insurance.The doctor can be reached on:
- 0251-654540
- 0251-657657 (emergency only!)
Pop-Up Store
The pop-up store is a temporary shop, an ideal opportunity for private persons, companies or Internet sellers to get a taste of 'playing shops', while contributing to the variety of the shopping experience. Traders or private persons can set up shop for a day, for a weekend or a whole midweek!
Underground waste containers
Large underground waste containers are supplied on site. We separate paper, glass, chemical waste and batteries.
Electric charging points
It's now possible to charge your electric car on Camping Bakkum. There are two charge places; on the parkingplaces P1 and P2. 4 cars can be charged simultaneously. You can use any ChargePass.
Fitness
Since 2017 Camping Bakkum has a Fitnessroom.
Any Person above 18 years, can get a key at the reception. You pay a € 20,- deposit.
Fitness Course
We plotted a fitness course across the campsite, especially to please our sporty guests. You'll get to see large parts of the campsite, and keep fit at the same time! Details of the course are available from Reception.
Why not take some time to browse in the little shop at Reception? There is a great selection of articles including cool bracelets, nice accessories for in the caravan, as well as children's toys. The shop at Reception often offers new stock, so come in and be surprised.
Kluisjes
We have lockers in the launderette. You can charge your phone or other electronics. The lockers are free to use.
Cinema 'Filmhuis'
Camping Bakkum has its own, small cinema. The films are free, but don't forget to bring your own popcorn!