Scouting de Waterberg
Scouting de Waterberg is a primitive camping destination in Arnhem, Netherlands, serving scouting groups for over 66 years. Located near the Hoge Veluwe National Park, it offers five camping fields with capacity for up to 130 people total (maximum group size 100). The campsite provides essential facilities including water taps, two toilet blocks, and multiple campfire pits with fire baskets, plus parking and an information board. It emphasizes hands-on scouting experiences and traditional camping with an international scouting heritage. (via official site)
- water taps
- toilets
- campfire pits
- parking
- information board
Rates & prices
Prices as published on Scouting de Waterberg’s official website (EUR).
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Arnhem scouting groups — 2025 price | EUR 1.50 per person per night |
| Arnhem scouting groups — 2026 price | EUR 1.60 per person per night |
| Other scouting groups — 2025 price | EUR 3.50 per person per night |
| Other scouting groups — 2026 price | EUR 3.70 per person per night |
| Minimum charge per night — from January 1, 2026, regardless of group size | EUR 15.00 per night |
| Pioneer wood structures — per object | EUR 5.00 |
| Waterberg badges — each | EUR 1.00 |
| Deposit - weekend camp — per field | EUR 40.00 |
| Deposit - summer camp — per field, includes Easter and Pentecost | EUR 100.00 |
Key facts
At-a-glance details for Scouting de Waterberg, from its official website.
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Location
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🛒 Amenities & services
🛒 Groceries
PLUS
Albert Heijn
Lidl
⛽ Fuel
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Tango Arnhem Hommelseweg
🍽️ Food & drink
- Safari Restaurant
- Bush Restaurant
- Desert Restaurant
➕ Medical
- Radiotherapiegroep
- Huisartsen De Jachthoorn
- Musis Gezondheidscentrum
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
🎾 Sports
- ATPC de Groene Kamer
- Zwembad Valkenhuizen
- Yogahouse
🏧 ATM & bank
Rabobank
ATM- SNS Bank
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Good to know
Quick answers to common questions about Scouting de Waterberg.
When is the campsite open for bookings?
The terrain can only be reserved during 'summer time', which runs from the last Sunday of March to the last Sunday of October.
What is the maximum group size?
The maximum total group size accepted is 100 people.
What are the available facilities?
The campsite provides water tapping points throughout the terrain, two toilet facilities, two campfire pits with fire baskets, parking area, and information board.
What deposit is required to reserve?
Weekend camps require a €40.00 deposit per field; summer camps (including Easter and Pentecost) require €100.00 per field.
What is the pricing for scouting groups?
Arnhem scouting groups pay €1.50 per person per night (2025) or €1.60 (2026). Other scouting groups pay €3.50 per person per night (2025) or €3.70 (2026). From January 1, 2026, there is a minimum charge of €15.00 per night regardless of group size.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Scouting de Waterberg?
At Scouting de Waterberg, check-in is from Friday (weekend bookings); Saturday 13:0 and check-out is by Sunday (weekend bookings); Saturday 12:0.
How many pitches does Scouting de Waterberg have?
Scouting de Waterberg has around 5 pitches.
When is Scouting de Waterberg open?
Scouting de Waterberg is open Last Sunday of March to last Sunday of October.
What languages are spoken at Scouting de Waterberg?
Staff at Scouting de Waterberg speak Dutch, English.
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