Camping in the Ruhr region - see the region from its green side

The Wasserfreunde Ruhrmühle e.V campsite. sits in idyllic surroundings and right on the Ruhr! Here you can unwind and relax. In addition, there are many leisure activities available close by to make a relaxing holiday perfect! Over 40 years old, the family campsite is the ideal location for a short, affordable holiday! Lots of leisure activities right on the Ruhr guarantee fun and action.<br/> More information can be found on the campsite website

The "Camping Hohensyburg" campsite in Dortmund lies in a charming, scenic location right where the Lenne tributary meets the Ruhr. It is a 10 hectare, multilevel site.  The camp site has a separate area for tourists and a large meadow for tents. The large toilet and shower facilities have been completely renovated since April 2015. There is a playground, kiosk and restaurant right on site. The Ruhr Valley cycle path passes right by the "Camping Hohensyburg" campsite.
Further information can be found on the campsite website

The site at Ruhrorter Yacht Club in Duisburg is close to town but still in the country. The site is right next to the harbour with a view of the Rhine. In a 500m range there are shopping facilities, pharmacies and banks. Restaurants and pubs are within walking distance. The surrounding area has marked cycle routes, the Ruhr Valley cycle path and interesting industrial heritage such as the Landscape Park and the Binnenschifffahrtsmuseum (German Inland Navigation Museum). Owing to its close proximity to the harbour, there are alsoharbour tours.

More information can be found on the campsite website

Spend the night in a mini hotel on wheels! The construction wagon named after Essen city districts offers maximum luxury in minimal space.

Further information can be found on the campsite website

The Knaus Campingpark in Essen-Werden is situated directly alongside the Ruhr and the popular Ruhr Valley cycle path. The picturesque town centre can be reached by foot.

Further information can be found on the campsite website

Camping in Essen is possible at the "Camping Deichklause" campsite. The site is most suited to caravans, motorhomes and tents. You couldn't be any more central in the Ruhr Metropolis.

Further information can be found on the campsite website

The Nienhausen motorhome site in Gelsenkirchen not only offers perfect pitches in a fantastic location.
The Gesundheitspark also has a range of leisure activities to spoil visitors. Whether you want to burn off excess energy with some sports in the swimming pool on or the green running track, while away the hours with mini golf or let go with wellness and the sauna, the caravan site is superb for a short break.

You can find more information on the Gesundheitspark website

Freizeitdomizil Entenfangsee - The campsite sits directly on the Entenfang lake between the cities of Mülheim an der Ruhr and Duisburg. On warm summer days you can swim in the lake. A quick bike ride will get you to tourist attractions such as the Camera Obscura and Aquarius Wassermuseum in Mülheim an der Ruhr or Duisburg Inner Harbour and Wedau Water World.

You can find more information on the campsite website.

In Mülheim, campers can spend the night at the "Mobile Weltenbummler" motorhome site for free. Right next to the Ruhr, this site is great for a short break in the country.

You can find more information on the Mülheim city website

The Ruhrstadt West motorhome site at Theater an der Niebuhrg, right on the Duisburg/Oberhausen city boundary, has a great deal of Ruhr region art and culture facilities to explore. Located right next to the theatre, built in the building of the old Concordia coal mine plant, you can breathe in the industrial heritage of the Ruhr region.
More information can be found on the website

Right next to the Kaisergarten, a 28 hectare park with popular sport park and animal enclosure behind Oberhausen castle, lies the motorhome park in a central location. The individual pitches are separated from one another by a green hedge, meaning that each motorhome can sit in its own bay.
More information can be found on the Oberhausen city website

Breckerfeld

Campingplatz Loh - Loh campsite is predominantly a permanent pitch campsite, but there are a few overnight pitches available for spontaneous arrivals.

Motorhome site on Langenscheider Strasse - When it comes to the motorhome site, it is simply a verge at the side of the road. Here it is possible to park your caravan, however hook-ups and similar amenities are not available.

You can find more information on the Breckerfeld town website.

Ennepetal

Pitches in Ennepetal are located right in front of the swimming pool. The splash pool is embedded in one of the most beautiful river valleys in North Rhine-Westphalia
You can find more information on the open-air splash pool website .

Hattingen

Sitting in the heart of the Ruhr region, the Ruhrbrücke campsite is the perfect starting place to see the highlights of industrial heritage.
More information can be found on the campsite website.

The "An der Kost" campsite in Hattingen is open all year round in a quiet setting, right on the banks of the Ruhr. The Ruhr is easy to reach thanks to the campsite's own jetty.
More information can be found on the Camping Hattingen website.

The "Freizeitdomizil Ruhrtal" campsite in Hattingen is situated in a flat meadow, well-kept and partially sub-divided by hedges. The site is close to the Ruhr at the foot of Isenburg castle.
More information can be found on the Freizeitdomizil website.

Herdecke

The site in Herdecke is located directly opposite the Hagen/Herdecke Sportfischereiverein (recreational fishing association) right on the Ruhr. The site is very idyllic and the town centre is approx. 1.5km away.
More information can be found on the Herdecke town website

Datteln

Erholungspark Wehlingsheide - Beautifully peaceful, sat on the outskirts of Die Haard woodland, you can recover from the stresses of daily life
More information can be found on the Erholungspark website.

Feriencamp Ahsener Heide and Haard-Camping - Both campsites are situated in unspoilt surroundings and are in direct proximity to other towns such as Haltern am See or Recklinghausen
More information can be found on the Feriencamp and Haard campsite website

Dorsten

"An der Lippe" mobile home park - In Dorsten, between the Lippe and the Wesel-Datteln canal sits this mobile home park divided into two areas
More information can be found on the mobile home park website.

Gladbeck

Wittringer Wald mobile home site - The "Wittringer wald" site can cater for approx. 25 mobile homes. It is situated on the edge of the leisure spot, Wittringen, only a few minutes by foot from Wittringen moated castle.
More information can be found on the mobile home site website.

Oer-Erkenschwich

Campingplatz Ludbrock - Naturpark Hohe Mark - The family-run campsite in Oer-Erkenschwick, open all year round, sits on the northern edge of the Ruhr region, right in the Naturpark Hohe Mark local recreation area.
More information can be found on the campsite website.

Campingplatz Tögemannsfeld - The campsite, open all year round, sits on the edge of the "Die Haard" recreation area
More information can be found on the campsite website.

Recklinghausen

Konrad-Adenauer-Platz is a public carpark in the centre of Recklinghausen, which can be used by caravans and motorhomes.

Waltrop

Zur Lohburg - The "Zur Lohburg" campsite lies in Waltrop in the heart of the forest on the Datteln-Ems canal The site is child-friendly and has a playground

More information can be found on the campsite website.

Bergkamen

Marina Rünthe motorhome site - Right by the Westphalian pleasure craft centre – Marina Rünthe, adjacent to Beversee nature reserve in its unique location, gives you the chance to stay on our beautiful site for up to 72 hours.
More information can be found on the motorhome site website.

"Im Häupen" motorhome site and the Marina Nord campsite also offer lovely accommodation in Bergkamen
More information can be found on the Bergkamen town website.

Fröndenberg

Bauernhoferlebnis Fröndenberg - The campsite is situated on a flat meadow right next to the farm, which has been designated the ark farm.
More information can be found on the farm website.

There is even a site at the town hall in Fröndenberg.
More information can be found on the Fröndenberg town website.

Selm

Seepark Ternsche - The campsite on lake Ternscher in Selm is the perfect spot for familiessearching for peace and relaxation but variety and fun too.
More information can be found on the Ternsche Seepark website.

Werne

Wohnmobilstation Werne - Wohnmobilstation Werne can be found close to the town lake but also close to the centre of Werne with its historic town centre .
More information can be found on the town marketing website.

Dinslaken

"Am Rotbachsee" motorhome site - "Am Rotbachsee" motorhome site in Dinslaken has already proven itself to be an ideal starting point for various excursions.
More information can be found on the Dinslaken town website.

Hamminkeln

Dingdener Heide recreation centre - The romantically situated campsite, right next to the recreational lake, also offers a remote spot to relax in nature.
More information can be found on the Dingdener Heide website.

Moers

Set in the centre of Moers is "Freizeitpark" motorhome site. Only 500 metres from the historical city centre, the location is perfect for exploring Moers city centre.
More information can be found on the Moers city website.

Wesel

Reisemobilstellplatz Römerwardt - Close to nature and still centrally located, the motorhome site sits in a nearby recreation area of the northern Ruhr region in Wesel and has space for 45 motorhomes.
More information can be found on the site website.

Xanten

Wohnmobilpark Xanten - Wohnmobilpark is in a green, quiet location, only minutes by foot from the attractive, historic centre of Xanten.
More information can be found on the Wohnmobilpark website.

Another option is Campingplatz Bremer. More information can be found on the campsite website.

Alpen municipality

"An der Motte" motorhome site - The site is located in a peaceful location but only a few minute's walk from Alpen centre.
More information can be found on the Alpen municipality website.

Schermbeck municipality

Sybergshof campsitein Schermbeck sits between the Lippe river and the Wesel-Datteln canal. From here, you can not only explore the beautiful Schermbeck.
You can find more information on the campsite website.

Sonsbeck municipality

Campingpark Kerstgenshof - Kerstgenshof in Sonsbeck has everything you need to really relax. There are not only motorhome pitches on offer but also camping close to nature and various lodges and small pods to rent.
More information can be found on the Campingpark website