Best camping holidays for families with teens

With older kids with greater independence, it's important to pick a campsite or holiday park with plenty to do either on-site or nearby – canoeing and treetop adventures are popular adrenaline activities that teenagers love. We've sifted through the options for the best choices for ages 12+.

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1) Camping Duinrell, Wassenaar
Camping Duinrell in Netherlands is a great family holiday site, in a superb location Set in the woodland surroundings of a nature reserve, with a tropical waterpark and its own theme park, this site is suited to families of all ages, especially primary school ages. More about Camping Duinrell, Wassenaar
2) Camping Marina di Venezia
Camping Marina di Venezia, Venice, is one of the largest sites in the area and is very well equipped for families A pool complex is the centrepiece of the site, and there is direct access to the beach. More about Camping Marina di Venezia
3) Villeneuve
Located in the Aosta Valley in Italy, Acorn's Villeneuve activity centre offers fun-filled family activity holidays with non-stop adventure and excitement for all ages Activities include alpine white water rafting, high ropes course in tall trees, canoeing on the nearby lake and much, much more. More about Villeneuve
4) Yelloh! Village Le Brasilia Languedoc France
With so much to do and take part in on-site, the kids may not want to leave to explore the stunning surroundings of Languedoc-Roussillon Yelloh! Village Le Brasilia campsite is a well maintained and clean site. More about Yelloh! Village Le Brasilia Languedoc France
5) Castell Montgri Costa Brava Spain
An all-round fun family campsite located on the Costa Brava in Spain Castell Montgri is a large campsite, catering for lots of people, it can get very busy in the height of summer, so not a recommended choice for those looking for a peaceful camping holiday. More about Castell Montgri Costa Brava Spain