August 25, 2026, 2:02 pm | Read time: 5 minutes
The term “Adults only” (translated: “only adults”) initially became popular for hotels where only guests aged 18 and older, sometimes even 16 and older, are allowed to check in. Now, the concept is found in more vacation and leisure offerings–such as campgrounds. Germany also has such child-free sites, 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 travelers are also enjoying the “Adults only” concept.
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Among campers, breaks from everyday life without hustle and bustle or children’s noise are becoming increasingly popular. On “Adults only” campgrounds, the age limit is often less strict than at hotels or on cruise ships: In many places, it’s 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 “Canadian-like.” Specifically, the site is on a hilltop at about 539 meters in the “Talsperre Einsiedel – Kemtauer Wald” protected landscape area. The facility is park-like and offers spacious pitches, some up to 300 square meters–plenty of room to retreat. It also features a sauna, well-maintained sanitary facilities, and various rental accommodations.
Welcome here are “adult couples and solo travelers seeking peace and relaxation,” 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 want to party–but they won’t find that here. “Parties” are unwelcome, 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 find plenty to enjoy here. Campingplatz Neudahner Weiher is located in the Palatinate Forest, surrounded by dense woods and situated directly on 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. But they can also set clear boundaries, with a relatively strict age limit of 18 years. However, the operators gladly 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, people around 50 years old. Teenagers aged 14 and older may also camp with their families.
The grounds are designed to be barrier-free and have paved paths. The pitches themselves consist of 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 campground’s modern sanitary facilities in reviews.
Campingplatz am Großen Wentowsee – Brandenburg
The relatively small site (see large photo above) has been explicitly marketed as a camping option for adults for many years. It is aimed at those seeking peace and particularly at people looking for a nature experience.
The pitches are spread across the wooded area with a comfortable distance from each other, some located directly by the water, specifically at Großen Wentowsee. And if there’s a lake, there’s also boating: A small sandy beach and a canoe rental are part of the campground’s offerings. Guests aged 14 and older are welcome here.
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Mosel Camping Bernkastel – Rhineland-Palatinate
Here, the age limit is slightly higher: At the family-run Mosel Camping Bernkastel, guests aged 16 and older are welcome. The focus on adult vacationers is evident: The “Adults only” concept is prominently highlighted on the website.
But the offerings may naturally appeal 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 wishing to explore the area can start directly from the site on the Mosel Cycle Path or walk through the surrounding vineyards and forests. 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 remains a niche offering. This is evident in Bavaria, where the density of campgrounds is particularly high, yet there is not a single permanently child-free campground there.