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Camping de Achtertuin – camping in Leiden

Camping de Achtertuin is a city campsite in Leiden, situated in the middle of the green Polderpark Cronesteyn. Here, you camp amidst greenery and meadows, while the center of Leiden is close by. The campsite is car-free and exclusively for tents.

You can choose from six fully furnished tents, one pitched tent where you bring your own camping gear, or a campsite for your own tent. This way, you can camp at Camping de Achtertuin in a way that suits you.

The campsite is located on the grounds of De tuin van de smid, in the middle of Polderpark Cronesteyn. Here you are surrounded by greenery, animals, and the polder, while you can easily cycle or walk to Leiden from the campsite.

Enjoy nature and modern amenities while relaxing at Camping de Achtertuin in the beautiful Polderpark Cronesteyn.

Camping in Leiden, surrounded by greenery

Camping de Achtertuin is open all year round. You can also camp here in autumn and winter and experience how different the polder feels then. From long summer evenings outdoors to crisp winter mornings among the meadows: every season has its own atmosphere here.

View the photos of the campsite below and discover the different spots, the greenery, and the surroundings of Camping de Achtertuin.

Cooking at the campsite, by the tent in the grass

Facilities at the campsite

  • Sanitary facilities with toilets and hot showers

  • Dishwashing facilities

  • Water points

  • Sandbox

  • Playground

  • Jeu de Boules court

  • Bird food forest

  • Hospitality (The Blacksmith's Garden)

  • Wellness (Thank you wellness)

  • Balance bikes, cars and tractors

  • Animal pastures

  • Barefoot path

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