Knaresborough Camping: Best Campsites Near Knaresborough, North Yorkshire

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Masons Campsite

27 units · Motorhomes1 acre · Skipton Bd23 6 Dd, England

On the banks of a river, with open views over the Yorkshire Dales and lots of space for games, with a pair of great pubs nearby

Catgill Farm Camping & Glamping

153 units · Glamping, Tents1 acre · North Yorkshire, England

Family camping and glamping on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales and a stone's throw from famous Bolton Abbey

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Roe Deer Meadow

11 units · Glamping, Tents2 acres · Filey, North Yorkshire, North East England

A small and super-friendly rural campsite close to Yorkshire’s east coast

White Peak Camping

15 units · Motorhomes, Tents2 acres · Buxton, Derbyshire, East Midlands

Camping on a Peak District farm near the Monsal Trail

Burrs Manor Wild Camping

30 units · Motorhomes, Tents3 acres · Buxton, England

Nearly wild camping in the Peak District National Park, near Buxton

12 top campsites near Knaresborough

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Catgill Farm Camping & Glamping

153 units · Glamping, Tents1 acre · North Yorkshire, England

Family camping and glamping on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales and a stone's throw from famous Bolton Abbey

Breaks Fold Farm Glamping & Camping

14 units · Glamping, Tents2 acres · Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire, North East England

Camping in Nidderdale with excellent facilities, dogs and campfires welcome, and views over Thruscross Reservoir.

White Peak Camping

15 units · Motorhomes, Tents2 acres · Buxton, Derbyshire, East Midlands

Camping on a Peak District farm near the Monsal Trail

Burrs Manor Wild Camping

30 units · Motorhomes, Tents3 acres · Buxton, England

Nearly wild camping in the Peak District National Park, near Buxton

Woodsworth Exploring

10 units · Tents10 acres · Ilkley, West Yorkshire, North East England

Traditional camping in our 10 acre broadleaved woodland. Located in Oakworth in the heart of the Bronte countryside. Family friendly, you can feel safe knowing cars are only permitted in the car park so your children can run free within the woodland. Park up in the carpark near the site entrance then grab your gear and the staff will guide you to a suitable pitch for your requirements. Wheelbarrows are available to help carry your gear through the woods. Love nature? Then you’ll love this site. It’s back to basics proper camping here! We have a drinking water standpipe, we now have flushing toilets and hand wash sinks in our new toilet block. Our pitches are well spaced from one another and well sized, however, smaller tents (and/or hammocks) are recommended as our whole site is woodland there are trees within pitch areas, so we only have limited places to put large tents. Please tell us your tent size when booking so that we can get the best pitch for you. Dogs welcome. Fires allowed. We do a fire induction with everyone and charge for a fire licence, this includes if you want to bring your own firepit and wood. The reason for this is to manage the risk of forest fires and damage to the ecology so we need to put you on a suitable pitch if you wish to have a fire. We are doing all we can to improve the ecology of the woodland, so for this reason there is no burning of deadwood allowed, as rotting wood (big logs and little sticks) are fabulous for the woodland ecology.

Ravensdale Glamping Retreats

3 units · Glamping1 acre · England

Looking for a unique short break, starting from just two or three days? With your own private hot tub, BBQ and spacious patio? Look no further! Our glamping pods are perfect for couples looking for a romantic weekend getaway or families with children who want to experience the great outdoors. Set in grounds of an old dairy farm and overlooking a pond, in beautiful quiet surroundings, our uniquely designed two-roomed pods are luxurious and well-equipped, providing the perfect base for exploring the charming surrounding area. With the beautiful city of York, Castle Howard, and plenty of pubs, eateries, and shopping places just a stone's throw away, there's something for everyone. Celebrate a special occasion in style with our special occasions package. Ravensdale Glamping Retreats is the ideal destination to spend quality time with loved ones. Our glamping pods are dog-friendly, so you don't have to leave your furry friends behind.

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White House Farm Campsite, Wardlow

60 units · Motorhomes, Tents4 acres · Wardlow, England

What a little Derbyshire gem: back to basics Whitehouse Farm Campsite is a simple site in a most scenic setting five minutes’ drive from the pretty village of Tideswell. The site’s central location in the Peak District National Park means it’s a top spot for those who want to ramble or ride bikes – several circular trails leave from Tideswell and the traffic-free Monsal Trail is a five-minute drive away. And there’s plenty more activity if you require it too, as activity centres nearby can sort you out days of horse riding, abseiling, climbing and caving. All this activity isn’t mandatory, of course – this is an equally fine location for days pottering off to local pubs, pigging out on pudding in Bakewell or taking a leisurely stroll around the Chatsworth Estate, 20 minutes away. And if even that’s too much, you’d be welcome to spend some time loafing about on site: there’s heaps of space here, and as facilities have been kept quite minimal (just showers and toilets) there should be a good serving of peace and quiet to go with it all. Guests are welcome to light up a barbecue or campfire for cookouts and keeping warm; Tideswell’s the place for supermarket supplies, and it’s also handily got a fish and chip shop and a couple of pubs for days when your firelighting skills aren't up to much.

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Camping at The Hollies

50 units · Motorhomes, Tents6 acres · Buxton, Derbyshire, East Midlands

Back-to-basics camping at the foot of the Roaches in the Peak District National Park

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Through the Kissing Gate

25 units · Motorhomes, Tents1 acre · North Yorkshire, North East England

Back-to-basics camping with campfires close to World Heritage-listed Studley Park near Ripon

Masons Campsite

27 units · Motorhomes1 acre · Skipton Bd23 6 Dd, England

On the banks of a river, with open views over the Yorkshire Dales and lots of space for games, with a pair of great pubs nearby

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Social District

15 units · Tents55 acres · Grizedale, Cumbria, North West England

Lake District camping on the banks of Lake Windermere, with direct access to the water.

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The Old Chapel Campsite

30 units · Tents1 acre · Grizedale, England

Nearly wild camping in the North Pennines

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White Peak Camping

15 units · Motorhomes, Tents2 acres · Buxton, Derbyshire, East Midlands

Camping on a Peak District farm near the Monsal Trail

Woodsworth Exploring

10 units · Tents10 acres · Ilkley, West Yorkshire, North East England

Traditional camping in our 10 acre broadleaved woodland. Located in Oakworth in the heart of the Bronte countryside. Family friendly, you can feel safe knowing cars are only permitted in the car park so your children can run free within the woodland. Park up in the carpark near the site entrance then grab your gear and the staff will guide you to a suitable pitch for your requirements. Wheelbarrows are available to help carry your gear through the woods. Love nature? Then you’ll love this site. It’s back to basics proper camping here! We have a drinking water standpipe, we now have flushing toilets and hand wash sinks in our new toilet block. Our pitches are well spaced from one another and well sized, however, smaller tents (and/or hammocks) are recommended as our whole site is woodland there are trees within pitch areas, so we only have limited places to put large tents. Please tell us your tent size when booking so that we can get the best pitch for you. Dogs welcome. Fires allowed. We do a fire induction with everyone and charge for a fire licence, this includes if you want to bring your own firepit and wood. The reason for this is to manage the risk of forest fires and damage to the ecology so we need to put you on a suitable pitch if you wish to have a fire. We are doing all we can to improve the ecology of the woodland, so for this reason there is no burning of deadwood allowed, as rotting wood (big logs and little sticks) are fabulous for the woodland ecology.

Breaks Fold Farm Glamping & Camping

14 units · Glamping, Tents2 acres · Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire, North East England

Camping in Nidderdale with excellent facilities, dogs and campfires welcome, and views over Thruscross Reservoir.

Catgill Farm Camping & Glamping

153 units · Glamping, Tents1 acre · North Yorkshire, England

Family camping and glamping on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales and a stone's throw from famous Bolton Abbey

Burrs Manor Wild Camping

30 units · Motorhomes, Tents3 acres · Buxton, England

Nearly wild camping in the Peak District National Park, near Buxton

Star Hosts in Knaresborough

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Woodsworth Exploring

10 units · Tents10 acres · Ilkley, West Yorkshire, North East England

Traditional camping in our 10 acre broadleaved woodland. Located in Oakworth in the heart of the Bronte countryside. Family friendly, you can feel safe knowing cars are only permitted in the car park so your children can run free within the woodland. Park up in the carpark near the site entrance then grab your gear and the staff will guide you to a suitable pitch for your requirements. Wheelbarrows are available to help carry your gear through the woods. Love nature? Then you’ll love this site. It’s back to basics proper camping here! We have a drinking water standpipe, we now have flushing toilets and hand wash sinks in our new toilet block. Our pitches are well spaced from one another and well sized, however, smaller tents (and/or hammocks) are recommended as our whole site is woodland there are trees within pitch areas, so we only have limited places to put large tents. Please tell us your tent size when booking so that we can get the best pitch for you. Dogs welcome. Fires allowed. We do a fire induction with everyone and charge for a fire licence, this includes if you want to bring your own firepit and wood. The reason for this is to manage the risk of forest fires and damage to the ecology so we need to put you on a suitable pitch if you wish to have a fire. We are doing all we can to improve the ecology of the woodland, so for this reason there is no burning of deadwood allowed, as rotting wood (big logs and little sticks) are fabulous for the woodland ecology.

Breaks Fold Farm Glamping & Camping

14 units · Glamping, Tents2 acres · Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire, North East England

Camping in Nidderdale with excellent facilities, dogs and campfires welcome, and views over Thruscross Reservoir.

The Old Chapel Campsite

30 units · Tents1 acre · Grizedale, England

Nearly wild camping in the North Pennines

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Stanley Villa Farm Fishing Camping

34 units · Glamping30 acres · Preston, Lancashire, North West England

Lakeside rural tranquility and the 'kiss-me-quick' fun of the seaside – you can have the best of both worlds at Stanley Villa Farm's cute camping pods

White Peak Camping

15 units · Motorhomes, Tents2 acres · Buxton, Derbyshire, East Midlands

Camping on a Peak District farm near the Monsal Trail

Campsites near Knaresborough guide

Overview

Knaresborough, a historic gem in North Yorkshire, beckons campers with a diverse range of attractions. Knaresborough Castle and Museum stand tal—its stone corridors delve into regional history. Nearby camping grounds cater to caravanners and lodgers, offering modern amenities in a rustic setting. Yorkshire Dales National Park sprawls out as a haven for outdoor lovers, promising hiking trails and mysterious caves to explore with caravan and tent pitches nearby to settle into for the night. Or spend a day on the water at the serene banks of River Nidd. Have a tranquil picnic and leisurely fishing afternoon before pitching a tent or parking a touring caravan in a nearby operating farm.

Where to go

Knaresborough Castle and Museum

A relic of medieval times, Knaresborough Castle stands high on a cliff, overlooking River Nidd. Wander through the remains and dungeons of this historic fortress and then delve deep into the town's history at the adjacent museum. Capture panoramic views from the observation platform and let the children revel in the castle's play area. Nearby campsites just a short drive away offer caravan pitches equipped with amenities such as electric hookups, washrooms, and play areas as well as lodges equipped with kitchens and private patios.

Yorkshire Dales National Park

The Yorkshire Dales, a sprawling national park of valleys, hills, and quaint villages, is a camper's paradise. Hike along scenic trails like the Ingleton Waterfalls Trail, or take on the challenge of the Three Peaks. Campers can explore underground wonders like White Scar Cave or engage in cycling, horseback riding, and rock climbing above the surface. After a day of adventure, settle into one of the many campsites near the park, offering tent and caravan pitches with electric hookups, showers, and children play areas. Private cottage rentals are also available in the villages, or go off-the-grid with wild camping on private lands with landowner permission.

River Nidd

Flowing gracefully through Knaresborough, River Nidd provides water adventures for campers in the area. Enjoy picnics by the riverside, embark on canoeing trips, or try fishing for brown trout and grayling. Along the river banks are unique attractions, including the fascinating Mother Shipton's Cave, for campers to explore on dry land. Stay on a sprawling farm campsite near the river, and opt for tent or caravan pitches to enjoy amenities like electric hookups, toilets, and washrooms.

When to go

Knaresborough experiences mild summers with temperatures between 15–25°C, perfect for outdoor activities. Winters are cooler, averaging 2–8°C, with potential frost and occasional snow. Spring and autumn present mild conditions, ideal for exploring the hiking trails in Yorkshire Dales.