Kampeer

Kampeer is a Dutch verb meaning to camp, i.e., to spend time outdoors overnight in a tent, caravan, or other temporary shelter. The infinitive form of the activity is kamperen, while kampeer functions as the stem used in present tense conjugations (ik kampeer, jij kampeert, wij kamperen). The activity encompasses staying at campsites, engaging in outdoor recreation, and traveling with temporary shelter.

Camping can take place on official campgrounds with facilities such as toilets, showers, and electricity, or in more primitive settings. Common types include tent camping, caravan or camper van camping, and car camping. The noun forms include kampeerplaats or kampeerterrein for a designated camping pitch, and kampeerauto for a motorhome or camper van.

Regulations vary by country, region, and land management policy. In many places, camping is allowed only at designated sites or with permits, and wild camping may be restricted. Environmental considerations, fire safety, and waste disposal are important aspects of camping etiquette, along with respecting local guidelines, minimizing noise, and leaving sites clean.

In modern usage, camping has diversified to include experiences such as glamping (glamorous camping), which combines outdoor living with more amenities. Kampeer remains a core term in Dutch-speaking contexts for the activity, while related terms describe facilities, equipment, and different camping styles.