Camping Geversduin

What Camping Geversduin does

Camping Geversduin is a single-site family camping resort in Castricum, North Holland, Netherlands, operating on a regulated concession within the Noordhollands Duinreservaat protected nature reserve, approximately 4km from the beach. The company operates seasonally from late March through end of October and runs a multi-format accommodation portfolio spanning tent/caravan/camper pitches across several forest and dune locations (Eikenbos, De Hoepse Beek, Duinstruweel, Het Middenbos, Binnenduinrand), glamping structures (Duin Tent, Duin Boet), and unique rental units including a treehouse (Boomhuis), the Duin Kebbin tiny house, and the Plastic Huis — Europe's first holiday home built from beach-collected plastic. Ancillary on-site services include the Knoest Eten en Drinken restaurant (with terrace), Minimarkt, Geversgin/Noest own-brand beverages, paddle court rental, bicycle rental, multiple playgrounds, the Geversdeuntje summer mini-festival, and an activity program built around the Ullie de Uil children's mascot.

The technology stack comprises an e-commerce booking website (campinggeversduin.nl) with the Mijn Geversduin iOS/Android app for booking and activity management, the Kris AI chatbot for 24/7 customer inquiries, and a license plate recognition barrier system for automated guest and parking access. Operational tech partnerships include Holiday Media (website) and Studio VI (branding).

Revenue is generated through direct-to-consumer bookings across six streams: pitch rentals (recurring seasonal and short-stay), accommodation rentals (per-stay), food and beverage (transactional), activity and equipment rentals (transactional), events (transactional), and retail/merchandise (transactional). Unit prices disclosed publicly include paddle court €20/hour, parking €6/day or €1/hour, and the KDC Doeboek at €10 per copy; main accommodation pricing is not publicly disclosed and varies by season and pitch tier. Camping Geversduin is part of De Kennemer Duincampings BV, which also operates Camping de Lakens (Bloemendaal aan Zee) and Camping Bakkum (Castricum aan Zee), sharing recreation, marketing, and the Mijn KDC customer portal. Customer focus is families with children seeking nature-based vacations, with a secondary segment of dog owners; the entity has no external institutional ownership, no disclosed funding, and no public ticker.

Name

Camping Geversduin

Legal name

De Kennemer Duincampings BV

Website

https://campinggeversduin.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Camping Geversduin operates a single-site family camping resort in Castricum, North Holland, within the protected Noordhollands Duinreservaat, offering tent/caravan pitches, glamping, and unique accommodations to Dutch and German families and dog owners on a seasonal basis (late March to end of October) as part of the De Kennemer Duincampings group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Family Camping and Outdoor Hospitality

NAICS

RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Campgrounds (721211), Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), Recreational Goods Rental (532284)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Campgrounds & RV Parks (Developed Sites) (THAGAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family & Recreation Campgrounds (Amenities/Activities Focus) (THAMAJAJ), Traditional Campgrounds (Tent & Mixed-Use) (THAMAJAB), Eco/Nature-Based Campgrounds (Sustainable/Off-Grid) (THAMAJAK)

Keywords

• Family camping holidays
• Camping accommodation rentals
• Glamping accommodations
• Nature reserve camping
• Holiday park services

Headquarters

HQ city

Castricum

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Campsite Rental: Seasonal and short-stay camping pitches for tents, caravans, campers, and folding trailers. Includes various pitch types such as standard, preference (with specific location choice), Eikenbos Plus, and De Hoepse Beek (dog-friendly)
2. Accommodation Rentals: Luxury accommodations including Duin Tent, Duin Boet (glamping), Boomhuis (tree house), Duin Kebbin, and Plastic Huis. Check-in from 15:00, check-out at 10:00
3. Food & Beverage: On-site dining through Knoest Eten en Drinken (restaurant with terrace) and Vosfood Eetcafé, plus own-brand Noest beer and Geversgin
4. Activity Rentals: Paddle court rental (€20/hour including rackets and balls), bicycle rental (children and adult bikes, electric bikes), padel available year-round
5. Events & Activities: Seasonal events including Geversdeuntje mini-festival (July-August), activity programs, and recreational activities
6. Retail & Merchandise: Minimarkt offering artisanal and organic products, KDC vakantie-doeboek (€10), and camping supplies

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Camping Geversduin operates a family camping resort within the Noordhollands Duinreservaat nature reserve in Castricum, North Holland, offering seasonal and short-stay camping pitches for tents, caravans, campers, and folding trailers, alongside rental accommodations ranging from glamping tents (Duin Tent, Duin Boet) and unique stays (Boomhuis tree house, Duin Kebbin tiny house) to the innovative Plastic Huis built from beach-recycled plastic. On-site facilities include the Knoest Eten en Drinken restaurant, Minimarkt, padel court, bicycle rental, multiple playgrounds, a recreation team, and seasonal events.

Product overview

Camping Geversduin is a family camping resort in Castricum, North Holland, located within the Noordhollands Duinreservaat near dunes and beach. The company operates a single-site vacation product portfolio consisting of two core offerings: camping pitches (for tents, caravans, campers, and folding trailers across various locations including forest and dune areas) and accommodations (ranging from glamping tents like Duin Tent and Duin Boet to unique structures such as Boomhuis, Duin Kebbin, and the innovative Plastic Huis built from recycled beach plastic). On-site amenities include Knoest Eten en Drinken restaurant, Minimarkt, padel court, bicycle rental, multiple playgrounds, activity programs, and dog-friendly zones. The product operates as an integrated resort experience rather than a modular platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kampeerplaatsen (Camping Pitches)

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PWN (Provinciale Waterleidingbedrijf Noord-Holland)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPWN manages the Noordhollands Duinreservaat where Camping Geversduin is located. The camping operates within this protected nature reserve, and guests receive dune access cards for entry. PWN also operates the nearby Bezoekerscentrum de Hoep visitor center.
• De Kennemer Duincampings (KDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCamping Geversduin is part of the Kennemer Duincampings group, which also operates Camping de Lakens (Bloemendaal aan Zee) and Camping Bakkum (Castricum aan Zee). Shared resources include the recreation team, marketing, and the Mijn KDC customer portal.
• Manege HeemskerkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHorse riding facility located across from Camping Geversduin offering horse rentals for short or long rides through the dunes and forest. Provides beach riding experiences.
• De Hangout (Velsen)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSurf school near Noordpier offering surf lessons, board rentals, and kitesurfing instruction. Recommended for guests seeking water sports experiences.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Landal GreenParks: Largest operator of holiday parks in the Netherlands and broader Northern Europe, including bungalow parks and family resort destinations; competes with Geversduin for family nature-holiday bookings across the Dutch coast and inland.
• Suncamp holidays: European booking platform and operator focused on family campsites across North-West Europe, including the Netherlands; competes with Geversduin for European family camping demand and acts both as a competitor and a potential distribution channel.
• Roompot: Large European holiday parks and coastal resorts operator with a strong Dutch family holiday customer base, including nature and beach destinations comparable to Geversduin's positioning.
• EuroParcs: Major Dutch/European holiday park group operating family-focused resort locations with diverse accommodation types including glamping and unique stays; competes for the same Dutch and German family travel demand.
• Knaus Camping: Established European camping chain known for quality family campsites across Germany and adjacent markets; an important competitor for the German cross-border guest segment that Geversduin targets via its DE-language site.

Direct peers

• Sandaya: European camping and holiday resort operator with multiple 4–5 star family campsites in France, Spain, Italy and the Netherlands; overlaps on premium family nature-camping positioning and unique accommodation stays like glamping and tree houses.
• Hogenkamp Vakantieparken: Dutch operator of multiple family-focused holiday parks with camping pitches, glamping options, and recreation programming; serves a comparable family nature holiday customer base in the Netherlands.
• Molecaten: Dutch family holiday parks operator with multiple sites featuring camping pitches and rental accommodations in nature settings; directly comparable portfolio mix and target customer to Camping Geversduin.
• Camping Bakkum: Another sibling site under De Kennemer Duincampings BV in Castricum aan Zee with comparable family-camping positioning, shared booking infrastructure, and identical guest experience framework — the closest like-for-like comparator.
• Camping de Lakens: Sister campsite under the same De Kennemer Duincampings BV operating model in Bloemendaal aan Zee, sharing the Mijn KDC portal, recreation team, and target market of families seeking nature-based dune camping on the Dutch coast.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/kennemerduincampings
• Instagraminstagram.com/kennemerduincampings
• YouTubeyoutube.com/kennemerduincampings
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/camping-geversduin
• Pinterestpinterest.com/kennemerduincampings

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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