August 12, 2026, 8:38 am | Read time: 5 minutes
The term “Adults only” (translated: “adults only”) initially became popular for hotels where only guests aged 18 and over, sometimes even 16 and over, are allowed to check in. Now, the concept is increasingly found in other vacation and leisure offerings–such as campgrounds. There are also such child-free sites in Germany, and TRAVELBOOK presents five special ones.
These Campgrounds Are “Adults Only”
While families with children often choose family hotels where they don’t have to worry about other guests being disturbed by noise from the little ones at the pool or dining room, more and more travelers are enjoying the “Adults only” concept.
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Among campers, too, breaks from everyday life without hustle and bustle and children’s noise are becoming increasingly popular. On “Adults only” campgrounds, the age limit is often less strict than in hotels or on cruise ships: In many facilities, it is a moderate 14 years.
The first position in the following list features perhaps the “strictest” combination of age restriction and additional quiet rules.
Waldcamping Erzgebirge – Saxony
The name says it all: Waldcamping Erzgebirge is located in the municipality of Amtsberg, in a natural setting often described as “reminiscent of Canada.” Specifically, the site is situated on a hilltop at around 539 meters in the “Talsperre Einsiedel – Kemtauer Wald” nature reserve. The facility is park-like and offers spacious pitches, some with up to 300 square meters of space–plenty of room to retreat. There is also a sauna, well-maintained sanitary facilities, and various rental accommodations.
Here, “adult, peace- and relaxation-seeking couples and solo travelers” are welcome, according to the website of the campground. Guests must be of legal age; parents may bring their children if they are older than 16. At that age, many teenagers are known to enjoy parties–but they won’t find any here. “Parties” are not welcome, and group bookings are not accepted. The site is exclusively for tourists; there are no permanent campers here.
Campingplatz Neudahner Weiher – Rhineland-Palatinate
Nature lovers will get their money’s worth here. Campingplatz Neudahner Weiher is located in the Palatinate Forest, surrounded by dense woods and directly adjacent to a natural pond. Some pitches are right by the water. Numerous hiking and biking trails invite you to explore the surroundings. For some “sightseeing,” the Neudahn Castle ruins are about a 15-minute walk from the campground.
On the website, you can learn more about the history of the campground, which began in 1955. Since then, the leisure facility has been in the hands of the Jacobi family–according to user reviews, warm hosts. However, they can also set clear boundaries, with a relatively strict age limit of 18 years. The operators are happy to recommend a nearby campground called Büttelwoog near an adventure pool for camping vacations with children.
BurgStadt Camping – Rhineland-Palatinate
Probably the most comfortable option on the list. The BurgStadt campground is part of the hotel of the same name–and this brings some amenities for camping guests. Both areas share a reception, and campers have access to various hotel offers and facilities.
As with most “Adults only” campgrounds, relaxation is the focus here. The operators explicitly describe the site as a place for a quiet vacation without animation. It is aimed primarily at those seeking peace and so-called Best Agers, or people around 50 years old. Teenagers aged 14 and over may also camp with their families.
The site is designed to be barrier-free and has paved paths. The pitches themselves are a combination of gravel and grass, ensuring a mud-free experience even in the rain. Directly at the pitches, there are connections for electricity, water, and wastewater. Guests often praise the modern sanitary facilities of the campground in reviews.
Campingplatz am Großen Wentowsee – Brandenburg
The relatively small site (see large photo above) has been explicitly marketed as an adult camping option for many years. It is aimed at those seeking peace and especially at people looking for a nature experience.
The pitches are spaced comfortably apart across the wooded area, with some located directly by the water, specifically at Großen Wentowsee. And where there’s a lake, there’s boating: A small sandy beach and a canoe rental are part of the campground’s offerings. Guests aged 14 and over are welcome here.
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Mosel Camping Bernkastel – Rhineland-Palatinate
Here, the age limit is a bit higher: At the family-run Mosel Camping Bernkastel, guests aged 16 and over are welcome. The focus on adult vacationers is hard to miss: The “Adults only” concept is explicitly highlighted in many places on the website.
But the offerings may naturally appeal more to “adult” visitors. This fits well with the location on the Middle Mosel, known for its vineyards: Wine from the area is available for purchase at the reception. The campground also offers a bread roll service. Those who want to explore the area can start directly from the site on the Mosel cycle path or explore the surrounding vineyards and forests on foot. For further excursions, a camper convertible can even be rented on-site. The facility itself features a pool with a “panoramic view,” as the operators describe. There are also modern sanitary facilities and rental bathrooms.
Child-Free Camping Is Still a Niche
The demand for “Adults only” camping is growing, but it is still a niche offering. This is evident in Bavaria, where the density of campgrounds is particularly high, as there is not yet a permanently child-free campground there.