Campsites with swimming in Nidderdale AONB

In Nidderdale AONB, swimming spots aren’t hard to find—there are over 45 campsites where you can take a dip straight from your pitch. Expect average nightly prices around £130, but you’ll find options as low as £12 if you’re quick. Favourites among regulars include The Damson Shepherd's Hut (38 reviews), Breaks Fold Farm Glamping & Camping (31 reviews), and Peaks and Pods (9 reviews). Many sites offer showers, toilets, and welcome pets, so you don’t have to rough it. When you’ve had your fill of wild swims, keep your binoculars handy—wildlife-watching, fishing, and climbing are big draws here. Campsites are tucked near rivers and hidden pools, making it easy to cool off after a day on the trail. Pack your swimmers and a towel—Nidderdale’s water is waiting.

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Top-rated campgrounds

In Nidderdale AONB, swimming spots aren’t hard to find—there are over 45 campsites where you can take a dip straight from your pitch. Expect average nightly prices around £130, but you’ll find options as low as £12 if you’re quick. Favourites among regulars include The Damson Shepherd's Hut (38 reviews), Breaks Fold Farm Glamping & Camping (31 reviews), and Peaks and Pods (9 reviews). Many sites offer showers, toilets, and welcome pets, so you don’t have to rough it. When you’ve had your fill of wild swims, keep your binoculars handy—wildlife-watching, fishing, and climbing are big draws here. Campsites are tucked near rivers and hidden pools, making it easy to cool off after a day on the trail. Pack your swimmers and a towel—Nidderdale’s water is waiting.

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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. Dobella Lane Farm Certificated Site

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10 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Dobella La Goole, England

A small dog-friendly campsite in the Vale of York that's open all year

3. Kip & Nook

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6 units · Motorhomes · Darlington, England

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

4. Peaks and Pods

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5 units · Glamping · North Yorkshire, North East England

Luxury pods with extra special touches, sandwiched between the Forest of Bowland and the Yorkshire Dales National Park

5. RHC & Glamping

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6 units · Glamping · Lancashire, North West England

Hi Hipcampers, We are a 15 acre site of hillsides and woodlands, with woodland paths a few beautiful ponds and a small river! We have fabulous views to of the hills to be enjoyed. Theres lots of wildlife here from deer to Canadian geese. We have some stone fire pits for our guests to use foc! We have a games room and lots of children swings and activities.

6. Northcote Pods - Yorkshire Dales

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2 units · Glamping · Grassington, North Yorkshire, North East England

We are ideally located in the picturesque Yorkshire Dales National Park, with our stunning Northcote Pods situated near Kilnsey Crag. Here, you’ll find spectacular views across Upper Wharfedale. Couples and families alike love to escape to our spacious, comfortable pods; there’s no better place for a holiday getaway. Parking outside the pod leads to a paved patio area with a private wood fired hot tub (Pheasant Pod ONLY), seating, BBQ. Inside offers double bed and sofa bed to accommodate up to 2 children and a hanging rail for clothes. Smart TV with a Netflix account connected, wifi and bluetooth ceiling speakers. Shower room with sink, toilet, shavers socket and heated towel rail. Fully fitted kitchen with sink, fridge, microwave, 2 ring induction hob, toaster and kettle. Dining table and chairs. Electric heating, USB sockets.

7. The Damson Shepherd's Hut

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1 unit · Glamping · Cumbria, North West England

A shepherd's hut for two in the lesser-known Lyth Valley, four miles from Lake Windermere

8. Fairy Bell Wood

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1 unit · Glamping · Lambrigg, England

An off-grid yurt in a private woodland between the Lakes and the Dales

9. Crowdy Hall

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1 unit · Glamping · Stockton On Tees, England

Crowdy Hall is an off-grid retreat featuring several bespoke-built, timber-framed eco-cabins. Set in 200 acres of picturesque farmland, guests are encouraged to unplug, unwind and relax, enjoying a break away from the hustle and bustle of every day life. Expect wood burning stoves for heat, fire pits on the decking and solar panels for power.

10. Cherish Glamping

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7 units · Glamping · Hawes, North Yorkshire, North East England

Yurts with private bathrooms, hot tubs, and breakfast included, set in beautiful Wensleydale

11. Little North Field Glamping

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3 units · Glamping · North Yorkshire, England

Luxury safari tent glamping within striking distance of North Yorkshire's most historic attractions

Camper favorites in and near Nidderdale AONB

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

The Damson Shepherd's Hut

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(60)

1 unit · Glamping · Cumbria, North West England

A shepherd's hut for two in the lesser-known Lyth Valley, four miles from Lake Windermere

Fairy Bell Wood

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(10)

1 unit · Glamping · Lambrigg, England

An off-grid yurt in a private woodland between the Lakes and the Dales

Crowdy Hall

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1 unit · Glamping · Stockton On Tees, England

Crowdy Hall is an off-grid retreat featuring several bespoke-built, timber-framed eco-cabins. Set in 200 acres of picturesque farmland, guests are encouraged to unplug, unwind and relax, enjoying a break away from the hustle and bustle of every day life. Expect wood burning stoves for heat, fire pits on the decking and solar panels for power.

Cherish Glamping

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7 units · Glamping · Hawes, North Yorkshire, North East England

Yurts with private bathrooms, hot tubs, and breakfast included, set in beautiful Wensleydale

Little North Field Glamping

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(12)

3 units · Glamping · North Yorkshire, England

Luxury safari tent glamping within striking distance of North Yorkshire's most historic attractions

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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natasha

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Fairy Bell Wood

We stayed in the yurt at Fairy Glen Wood and it was just perfect. It had everything we needed for a relaxing little retreat peaceful, comfortable, and surrounded by nature. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely love to come back!

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Kerry

September 2025

3 nights at The Damson Shepherd's Hut

I absolutely loved it here . It was my own piece of heaven ❤️

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Emily

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Dobella Lane Farm Certificated Site

I found the campsite easy to find, Margaret is lovely. I camped in the orchard with my tent. I enjoyed my stay and I was made to feel welcome. There is one toilet there near to reception and portable water. I would stay again and recommend it to, Thank you Margaret 😀

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Lisa

August 2025

Weekend Trip to Fairy Bell Wood

This is a truly beautiful space. We've stayed in lots of yurts and this is the nicest by far. It's fab to have somewhere to sit inside if you need. But lovely spots outside too. The kitchen area is really useful and has everything you'd need. We followed the instructions for the shower and it worked perfectly. I loved the full length window to lay in bed and watch the sunset. Best of all if you're as anti social as me..... It's totally on it own! We re already planning our next visit.

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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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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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Nidal

August 2025

Weekend Trip to RHC & Glamping

We stayed in the Cygnet pod, it was clean, warm and well stocked with cups and coffee/tea. We enjoyed the onsite sauna and complimentary alkaline water then had dinner from the cafe. The pizzas were delicious. Excellent customer service and a lovely bit of the north west to enjoy. 10/10

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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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Miley

July 2025

2 nights at RHC & Glamping

I love Glamping’s in Rachel’s land there is a great view and loved how there’s horses just up from the cabins and a walk to get to the top of the mountain would definitely go again but no shops near by but got an uber witch was quite cheap

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Rachel

July 2025

1 night at RHC & Glamping

The site was easy to find and in a beautiful and peaceful setting. Gaining access to the pod was easy and even though not on site when I arrived, the owner left her number and answered my calls straight away. The pod had good amenities and was very cosy, the shower block and toilet area were extremely clean. It was a relaxing and stress free stay

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Tim

June 2025

Weekend Trip to The Damson Shepherd's Hut

It was an outstanding stay at Jo's place. It was everything we wanted - quiet, peaceful, and very pretty. This was the ideal Lakes location.

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Lisa

May 2025

3 nights at The Damson Shepherd's Hut

What a delightful little find. Absolutely lovely little hut in total isolation. Everything you need to get away from it all. Perfect evening sitting outside by the fire listening to the countryside. But equally great tucked up inside with the log burner on listening to the pouring rain.

Charles

May 2025

Weekend Trip to The Damson Shepherd's Hut

Cosy hut in a perfect location, I would highly recommend.

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John

May 2025

Weekend Trip to The Damson Shepherd's Hut

Beautiful little hut, on an incredibly picturesque plot of land. We had everything we needed (including the weather) to make for a great couple of days. Jo was amazing. Thank you

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nickie

February 2025

2 nights at Northcote Pods - Yorkshire Dales

Well equipped and very comfortable pod. Great variety of walking routes all around and a good retreat for the end of the day. Would definitely recommend.

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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 😊