Best Woodland Camping in Dalby Forest

Dalby Forest pulls in campers who want woodland stays—think thick pines, winding trails, and wildlife darting through the undergrowth. You’ll find over 50 forest campsites here, ranging from basic clearings to spots with hot showers and campfire rings. Prices start at just £12 per night, with an average closer to £110. Top picks include Breaks Fold Farm Glamping & Camping (31 reviews), The Darling Woods of May (6 reviews), and Dale Farm Holidays (5 reviews). Pitch your tent under the trees, watch deer at dawn, and follow shaded paths straight from your site. Most places allow campfires, welcome pets, and offer showers—handy after a muddy hike or a swim in a forest pool. Don’t forget to pack out your rubbish and respect the peace—locals and badgers both appreciate it.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Dalby Forest pulls in campers who want woodland stays—think thick pines, winding trails, and wildlife darting through the undergrowth. You’ll find over 50 forest campsites here, ranging from basic clearings to spots with hot showers and campfire rings. Prices start at just £12 per night, with an average closer to £110. Top picks include Breaks Fold Farm Glamping & Camping (31 reviews), The Darling Woods of May (6 reviews), and Dale Farm Holidays (5 reviews). Pitch your tent under the trees, watch deer at dawn, and follow shaded paths straight from your site. Most places allow campfires, welcome pets, and offer showers—handy after a muddy hike or a swim in a forest pool. Don’t forget to pack out your rubbish and respect the peace—locals and badgers both appreciate it.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Breaks Fold Farm Glamping & Camping

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10 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire, North East England

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

2. Kip & Nook

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6 units · Motorhomes · Darlington, England

Adult-only campervan site with hot tub pitches in North Yorkshire

3. Little Wold Away Glamping

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3 units · Glamping · East Riding of Yorkshire, North East England

Luxury pod glamping in the grounds of a nursery garden in the Yorkshire Wolds

4. The Darling Woods of May

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7 units · Glamping · England

Set in over 12 acres of open meadows and wild woodland, The Darling Woods of May is a small working alpaca farm, located on the edge of the Yorkshire Wolds. Just a 5 minute drive from Pocklington in the East Riding of Yorkshire and just 20 minutes from the beautiful city of York. The Darling Woods offers secluded, luxury, woodland retreats with wood fired hot tubs.

5. Humble Bee Farm

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23 units · Glamping · North Yorkshire, North East England

Camping or ‘wigwaming’ on a pretty and very child-friendly farm among the Yorkshire Wolds

6. Enholmes Meadow

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10 units · Tents, Motorhomes · England

Set in the 42 acre estate of Enholmes Hall, Enholmes Meadow provides a limited number of large camping pitches for tents or tent boxes and small campers. Site is close to nature and allows you to relax and watch the wild life and wide open dark skys. On site clean toilets and showers and a rec room/ bar to re-charge.

7. Viking Garth Hideaways

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5 units · Glamping · England

Channel your inner Viking and run rampant along the north-east coast at this family-run site in East Yorkshire. Set in pleasing green surroundings, the fab accommodation at Viking Garth Hideaways is close to both established seaside spots like Bridlington or Scarborough and the wilder cliffs and coves of the Flamborough Headland Heritage Coast. Pods are spread over tree-lined grounds, with plenty of picnic tables about where you can admire the view or tuck into an alfresco meal (or both…). Campfires are also welcome in the designated areas – wood and charcoal can be picked up in Bridlington (10 minutes' drive), along with other holiday essentials. Finished off in natural wood, Viking Garth Hideaways' all-weather accommodation is easy on the eye both inside and out. This eco-conscious spot has also kitted out all of its pods with double glazing and insulation (heating is on hand for those cooler nights). The smart interiors are mightily functional too, coming with a microwave, fridge, crockery, cutlery, a TV, and a DVD player. If and when you manage to pull yourself away from these snug surrounds, start your explorations with jaunts to seaside villages like Bempton (five minutes' drive), which has a village pub, a railway station, and other handy amenities. Want a day off from driving? A local bus stops a few minutes' walk away from the site entrance.

8. Freespirit Glamping

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5 units · Glamping · Pickering, England

We are located at Cliff Stud Retreat, a 220 acre former stud farm, just outside Helmsley on the foot of the North Yorkshire Moors. We are a top-rated luxury glamping site and we can't wait to welcome you! With amazing views and off a very quiet country lane that leads directly into the Moors, you'll be able to arrive, kick off your shoes and start relaxing, enjoying a beer and roasting marshmellows over the BBQ, whilst watching the sun go down. Our ethos is all about family, fun and living simply among nature. Our off-grid glamping site has just five, well spaced, luxury bell tents, each with their own allocated private compost toilet and shower. your own garden area with firepit, BBQ and seating area.

9. Cliff Stud Retreat - Ski Lodge

3 units · Glamping · York, England

A 220 acre estate set within the traditional market town of Helmsley in. The North Yorkshire Moores. Two cosy cottages which sleep five people and three luxury lodges that sleep two each, set in a private forest. The cottages are ideal for families and we accept your four legged family members. The lodges are ideal for adult only escapes to the country.

Camper favorites in and near Dalby Forest

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

The Darling Woods of May

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7 units · Glamping · England

Set in over 12 acres of open meadows and wild woodland, The Darling Woods of May is a small working alpaca farm, located on the edge of the Yorkshire Wolds. Just a 5 minute drive from Pocklington in the East Riding of Yorkshire and just 20 minutes from the beautiful city of York. The Darling Woods offers secluded, luxury, woodland retreats with wood fired hot tubs.

Humble Bee Farm

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23 units · Glamping · North Yorkshire, North East England

Camping or ‘wigwaming’ on a pretty and very child-friendly farm among the Yorkshire Wolds

Enholmes Meadow

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10 units · Tents, Motorhomes · England

Set in the 42 acre estate of Enholmes Hall, Enholmes Meadow provides a limited number of large camping pitches for tents or tent boxes and small campers. Site is close to nature and allows you to relax and watch the wild life and wide open dark skys. On site clean toilets and showers and a rec room/ bar to re-charge.

Viking Garth Hideaways

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5 units · Glamping · England

Channel your inner Viking and run rampant along the north-east coast at this family-run site in East Yorkshire. Set in pleasing green surroundings, the fab accommodation at Viking Garth Hideaways is close to both established seaside spots like Bridlington or Scarborough and the wilder cliffs and coves of the Flamborough Headland Heritage Coast. Pods are spread over tree-lined grounds, with plenty of picnic tables about where you can admire the view or tuck into an alfresco meal (or both…). Campfires are also welcome in the designated areas – wood and charcoal can be picked up in Bridlington (10 minutes' drive), along with other holiday essentials. Finished off in natural wood, Viking Garth Hideaways' all-weather accommodation is easy on the eye both inside and out. This eco-conscious spot has also kitted out all of its pods with double glazing and insulation (heating is on hand for those cooler nights). The smart interiors are mightily functional too, coming with a microwave, fridge, crockery, cutlery, a TV, and a DVD player. If and when you manage to pull yourself away from these snug surrounds, start your explorations with jaunts to seaside villages like Bempton (five minutes' drive), which has a village pub, a railway station, and other handy amenities. Want a day off from driving? A local bus stops a few minutes' walk away from the site entrance.

Freespirit Glamping

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5 units · Glamping · Pickering, England

We are located at Cliff Stud Retreat, a 220 acre former stud farm, just outside Helmsley on the foot of the North Yorkshire Moors. We are a top-rated luxury glamping site and we can't wait to welcome you! With amazing views and off a very quiet country lane that leads directly into the Moors, you'll be able to arrive, kick off your shoes and start relaxing, enjoying a beer and roasting marshmellows over the BBQ, whilst watching the sun go down. Our ethos is all about family, fun and living simply among nature. Our off-grid glamping site has just five, well spaced, luxury bell tents, each with their own allocated private compost toilet and shower. your own garden area with firepit, BBQ and seating area.

Cliff Stud Retreat - Ski Lodge

3 units · Glamping · York, England

A 220 acre estate set within the traditional market town of Helmsley in. The North Yorkshire Moores. Two cosy cottages which sleep five people and three luxury lodges that sleep two each, set in a private forest. The cottages are ideal for families and we accept your four legged family members. The lodges are ideal for adult only escapes to the country.

Stories from the community

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Ian

September 2025

Tent

3 nights at Breaks Fold Farm Glamping & Camping

Really well laid out site. Quite steep in places with rough ground but fine if you are mobile. Toilet and shower facilities are excellent, as is the wash up area with phone charging facilities and shared fridges. Fantastic base to explore the area, right next to the Thurscross reservoir.

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Ted

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Breaks Fold Farm Glamping & Camping

Camping was beautiful here lovely walks with dogs very clean showers. Host were great.very friendly. And informative

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Hazel

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Enholmes Meadow

Tranquil, beautiful site, good facilities, friendly owner and a haven for wildlife.

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Fil

August 2025

Tent

With kids

4 nights at Breaks Fold Farm Glamping & Camping

Excellent facilities. Very welcoming, helpful owners. Very quiet site which suited us. Lots of space even for our large bell tent.

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amy

August 2025

Tent

With kids

3 nights at Breaks Fold Farm Glamping & Camping

A lovely place to stay for camping with the kids, even with the midges :). The toilets were immaculate and plenty of shower rooms. We had a mix up with our pitch (i thought i had booked an electric pitch but it hadn't went through on hipcamp), the owner was brilliant and very accommodating. I wouldn't hesitate to book again if we are down that way.

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Kitty

July 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Freespirit Glamping

Andy was really helpful, the site was perfect for what we wanted. Peaceful, time with the family and to go back to basic living. We will definitely go again had an amazing time. Close enough to the coast if you want to coast and lots to do around the area.

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Steve

July 2025

6 nights at Freespirit Glamping

A wonderful experience of nature Just getting away from the big city and enjoying some quality time away from distraction. Truly a wonderful place

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Jodie

June 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Enholmes Meadow

Camping spot is quiet and area is lovely owner is really nice too comes to check on you and asks you if need anything

Anna

May 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Enholmes Meadow

It was a lovely setting with Little Egrets nesting in the local woodland. We had nothing but nature in front of our tent with minimal other campers for a bank holiday weekend.

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Hannah

November 2024

6 m Class B

2 nights at Kip & Nook

Think we will struggle to top this campsite experience!! Facilities, setting, location and service was a solid 10/10 for us! Lovely to meet such welcoming staff and owners, we will definitely return in the near future 😊