Westhoek dunes
De Panne, Belgium
A nature reserve of wild, shifting dunes on the French border, one of the largest dune areas on the Belgian coast. Marked walking paths leave from the edge of De Panne; stay on the trails.
- Nearest town
- De Panne, Belgium
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 51.0880, 2.5680
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and October. Cold, short days in January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Belgium: No motorway tolls for cars. Low-emission zones in Brussels, Antwerp and Ghent; register foreign vehicles. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- GreenparkCampsite2 km from Westhoek dunesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Aire de Camping-Cars de Bray-DunesMotorhome stopover3 km from Westhoek dunes · 18 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposal
- camperpark VeurneMotorhome stopover7 km from Westhoek dunes · 38 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- De ZwerverMotorhome stopover15 km from Westhoek dunes · 28 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowed
- Camping VaubanCampsite16 km from Westhoek dunesTentsCaravansMotorhomesToiletsWaste disposal
- Camperpark ZeesterMotorhome stopover22 km from Westhoek dunesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
All campsites in Belgium · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Westhoek dunes?
Westhoek dunes is in De Panne, Belgium, at GPS 51.0880, 2.5680. It is about 15 km from Dunkerque.
Can you camp near Westhoek dunes?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Le Perroquet, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 78 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Westhoek dunes?
Westhoek dunes is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: The Belgian coast: Zwin to the Westhoek dunes.
What is there to see near Westhoek dunes?
Places worth a stop nearby: King Albert I Memorial (14 km), IJzertoren (21 km), Atlantikwall Raversyde (23 km) and Langemark German Cemetery (31 km).
When is the best time to visit Westhoek dunes?
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)