New trend: Camping in the backyard

In recent years, the number of camping nights in the Netherlands has increased, but not at traditional camping. More and more people want to camp in special and more alternative places. That is why people are now going camping in people's backyards in droves.

The traditional camping market in the Netherlands is having a hard time. In recent years, the number of campsites has decreased by almost 5 percent. On the other hand, the number of camping nights in private homes in the backyard has increased enormously in the past two years. This is because the camper has become more demanding. We want to experience more experience as a camper.

Camping is becoming hip again

But there are more reasons why camping, especially camping in people's backyards, is becoming more popular. Millennials also love private camping. For example, the website Campspace.nl indicates that 40 percent of campers who book through them are between 20 and 35 years old. Many indicate that a so-called 'mass camping' is a big nightmare for campers. They would like something smaller-scale and more unique.

A website that you will encounter first is the Campspace.nl website. Their mission is 'make camping cool again'. And a nice extra is that it is a Dutch company! On the website you will find no fewer than 500 different places in Europe and the United Statese States where you tyou can put on.

Websites

Via the Campspace.nl website you can easily choose from nice backyards and small primitive campsites. A price is clearly indicated for each camping spot. You reserve a spot via the website and before you know it you will be in the neighbors' backyard this weekend!

You also have the website gocampr.com. This is a website that mainly focuses on camping spots in private gardens in Europe.

1nitetent.com is a very simple website with mainly only primitive camping spots in Germany. You cannot make a reservation via the website, you click on a clickable point where a telephone number or email address appears. This way you can contact the provider.

There is also a special website for cyclists, warmshowers.org. The name says it all, a hot shower. The overnight stays are free, but it varies per provider whether you sleep indoors or camp in the backyard. You are assured of a hot shower.

All in all

We can say that the initiatives of these types of websites make camping hip again and, above all, unique. This way of camping is possible for everyone and very adventurous. This way you will get to know the real essence of camping and meet a lot of new people. We are fans of this trend!

Would you like to read more about special camping areas? Take a look at our blog!