Naturistisch Recreatiepark Elsendorp

The site is surrounded by tall pines, there is a large swimming lake with an island, sandy beach, and water slide. Indoor pool. Sanitary facilities are tidy and clean. Restaurant directly at the lake, also looks decent. There is an affiliated shop for the essentials. You cannot really call it a store. But rolls are available (on pre-order). Many private cottages on the premises, mostly very well-kept. The next larger town is Gemert, where there are shops (e.g. Lidl) and restaurants. About 8 km away, easily reachable by bike. The surrounding area is very suitable for cycling. On the site: Free wifi. Electricity is also included. Free hot water. I paid about €35 per night (Camper/1 person). Upon arrival, you receive extensive printed information. All in all, I was very positively surprised by the site. However, I would not want to spend a longer vacation here. It is just a bit too "relaxing" for that!

There’s no need to argue about the bare numbers; the site rightly deserves 3.5 stars in the ADAC camping guide. However, when considering the overall impression based on relaxation factor, site layout, and amenities (as these constitute the largest part of the ADAC rating), it turns out to be a great campsite. We had a category A pitch by the swimming pond. A in this case means electricity and approximately 100 square meters. In another area of the site, there are also some A pitches with all the comforts, like electricity, water, and sewage. The A pitches by the swimming pond have shade all day long, but you can easily place your loungers/chairs and/or a table across the path (separate parking for cars is mandatory, so practically no traffic) on the lawn where you get more sun. All pitches in this area have a slope towards the path, and setting up with the orientation of the awning facing the pond is mandatory; a mover is therefore more than useful, although of course, other campers can help as well. With trees at your back, the swimming pond with a few ducks in front of you, wild rabbits and squirrels in front of the awning, and the tranquility, you'll feel almost like you’re in the woods. If you can’t find relaxation here, you should see a doctor. You shouldn’t expect high culinary art from the restaurant on-site, but the pleasant terrace by the pond does just fine with a schnitzel on the plate. The sanitary area is, as one can guess from the Pincamp rating, very simple, but clean: The identical sanitary buildings each have sinks, vegetable washing sinks at the front, on one side have toilets, and on the opposite side, urinals, a disposal for chemical toilets, one cabin with a washing machine and dryer, and a baby changing room. All mentioned stations are accessible from the outside and are of course unisex (except for the urinals maybe 😉). Inside the square are the showers (without annoying shower curtains!) and sinks. These are - not uncommon for a nudist site - almost all without doors. Each sanitary building has one shower with a door; the cabins in the corners are equipped with two showers (mother/child or just a couple). You shouldn’t take too much stuff with you to shower, as there are a bit few storage areas. At all stations including the shower, there’s water at the appropriate unit temperature, warm (actually a bit too warm for me) in the showers, very hot at the sinks, and cold at the plant washing sinks. As mentioned, the relaxation and site layout more than compensates for these certain comfort sacrifices, especially for a weekend trip, one can live very well with it. We will definitely return.

Street noise = absolutely no!, children's noise by the water = so little that you hardly notice it!, relaxation factor = 10 out of 10!, food = top quality, affordable, and varied!, only downside = rolls for breakfast only available from 9:00 am, we were accommodated in a 2-person rental chalet which was top and modernly furnished and very quiet, recommendation = a must for nudists/FKK followers as you can be naked all day (24 hours)....

Great park, Essen top, staff super friendly, we booked again

An absolute oasis of well-being for anyone who enjoys naturism. The natural lake with a beach is very beautiful. The sanitary facilities are simple but very clean and well-maintained. The gastronomy invites you to linger for a delicious beer and a snack to eat. The sauna with swimming pool is recommended in not-so-nice weather. We enjoyed it so much that we have now booked a seasonal spot.

Very nice place, clean sanitary facilities, swimming pool and sauna also usable after 9 PM. Almost every place has a tree that provides shade. Staff very accommodating, we will come back!

Very nice naturist area with an indoor pool. The area makes sure that people walk around naked in decent weather, even teenagers!!