Dog-friendly caravan parks near Harrogate
98% (127) • 155 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Harrogate
Damside Campsite
1. Damside Campsite
96%
(14)
80km from Harrogate · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Well-maintained and peaceful wild camping site in the Peak District
Buxton 15 minutes’ drive; Chatsworth House half an hour
Dogs welcome; 10 minutes’ walk from a pub; nearby playground
Just how remote would you like your holiday accommodation to be? If the answer is fair to middling, Damside Campsite might just be the place for you: this pop-up spot is surrounded by the glorious wilderness of Peak District National Park. Doesn’t get much more blissfully peaceful than that – except for the occasional lowing cow, all is stillness here.
Having said that, don’t worry: you won’t have to scramble across hills and dales for a pint: a traditional pub serving real ales and home-cooked food is right in the village of Peak Forest, a 20-minute walk away. Both the site and the pub welcome dogs, though it might be wise to keep them on a lead when walking past the farm animals.
This is wild camping; facilities might not be abundant (there are no showers), but they are well maintained and include a portable toilet and a washing-up area. There is also fresh running water, and you’re welcome to start a campfire or a barbecue. You can grab essentials in the village shop, or head to Chapel-en-le-Frith (10 minutes) or Buxton (15 minutes).
If you’re here with the kids, the flat, grassy field where you’ll set up your tent makes for an excellent play area on which to run around, kick a ball or fly a kite. A nearby playground has swings, slides, a small adventure course and a multisport pitch.
Walking paths start from right outside the farm, or you can drive to hiking areas like Chee Dale Stepping Stones (10 minutes), a dramatic gorge on the River Wye.
Campfires
Potable water
from
£20
/ night
Great Haywood Canalside Campsite
2. Great Haywood Canalside Campsite
96%
(57)
136km from Harrogate · 8 units · Tents
The simplest of canalside campsites with narrowboats chugging past and an award-winning farm shop over the road
Campfires
Potable water
from
£20
/ night
Grinsdale Campsite
3. Grinsdale Campsite
139km from Harrogate · 1 unit · Tent, Motorhome
Wild camping with water and toilets on site, also the King Charles coastal path, just 2 minutes from Hadrians Wall and next to the River Eden.
Campfires
Picnic table
from
£16
/ night
Garth Farm Caravan & Camping
4. Garth Farm Caravan & Camping
107km from Harrogate · 18 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Nestled in the quiet village of Hollym, East Yorkshire our caravan and camping site makes for a perfect getaway.
Calling all walkers and wildlife spotters… fancy pitching up within strolling distance of not one, but two nature reserves? That’s the deal at Garth Farm Caravan and Camping in Hollym, less than 10 minutes’ drive from Withernsea’s coast and 40 minutes from Hull.
It's all trees and open fields in the surrounds of this family-run East Yorkshire site, and the pleasing rural views continue at Toffling Hill Reserve (a few minutes’ walk), a place of grassy areas, boundary trees and a shallow pond to explore.
Continue your amble for a further 15 minutes to hit the woodland, meadow and open water of Hollym Carrs Reserve, where you should certainly keep an eye out for a variety of birds, mammals and insects while you wander.
We are located 2 miles from Withernsea, the nearest beach and seaside town. Surrounded by trees and open fields the site is off the beaten track with two nature reserves within walking distance. Within a 10 minute walk there is a village pub and garden centre and cafe.
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Showers
from
£25
/ night
Chase Camping
5. Chase Camping
97%
(59)
141km from Harrogate · 67 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Tent camping and bell tents for hire on a family farm within easy walking distance of Cannock Chase Forest
Showers
Potable water
from
£28
/ night
98% (127) • 155 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Harrogate
Damside Campsite
1. Damside Campsite
96%
(14)
80km from Harrogate · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Well-maintained and peaceful wild camping site in the Peak District
Buxton 15 minutes’ drive; Chatsworth House half an hour
Dogs welcome; 10 minutes’ walk from a pub; nearby playground
Just how remote would you like your holiday accommodation to be? If the answer is fair to middling, Damside Campsite might just be the place for you: this pop-up spot is surrounded by the glorious wilderness of Peak District National Park. Doesn’t get much more blissfully peaceful than that – except for the occasional lowing cow, all is stillness here.
Having said that, don’t worry: you won’t have to scramble across hills and dales for a pint: a traditional pub serving real ales and home-cooked food is right in the village of Peak Forest, a 20-minute walk away. Both the site and the pub welcome dogs, though it might be wise to keep them on a lead when walking past the farm animals.
This is wild camping; facilities might not be abundant (there are no showers), but they are well maintained and include a portable toilet and a washing-up area. There is also fresh running water, and you’re welcome to start a campfire or a barbecue. You can grab essentials in the village shop, or head to Chapel-en-le-Frith (10 minutes) or Buxton (15 minutes).
If you’re here with the kids, the flat, grassy field where you’ll set up your tent makes for an excellent play area on which to run around, kick a ball or fly a kite. A nearby playground has swings, slides, a small adventure course and a multisport pitch.
Walking paths start from right outside the farm, or you can drive to hiking areas like Chee Dale Stepping Stones (10 minutes), a dramatic gorge on the River Wye.
Campfires
Potable water
from
£20
/ night
Great Haywood Canalside Campsite
2. Great Haywood Canalside Campsite
96%
(57)
136km from Harrogate · 8 units · Tents
The simplest of canalside campsites with narrowboats chugging past and an award-winning farm shop over the road
Campfires
Potable water
from
£20
/ night
Grinsdale Campsite
3. Grinsdale Campsite
139km from Harrogate · 1 unit · Tent, Motorhome
Wild camping with water and toilets on site, also the King Charles coastal path, just 2 minutes from Hadrians Wall and next to the River Eden.
Campfires
Picnic table
from
£16
/ night
Garth Farm Caravan & Camping
4. Garth Farm Caravan & Camping
107km from Harrogate · 18 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Nestled in the quiet village of Hollym, East Yorkshire our caravan and camping site makes for a perfect getaway.
Calling all walkers and wildlife spotters… fancy pitching up within strolling distance of not one, but two nature reserves? That’s the deal at Garth Farm Caravan and Camping in Hollym, less than 10 minutes’ drive from Withernsea’s coast and 40 minutes from Hull.
It's all trees and open fields in the surrounds of this family-run East Yorkshire site, and the pleasing rural views continue at Toffling Hill Reserve (a few minutes’ walk), a place of grassy areas, boundary trees and a shallow pond to explore.
Continue your amble for a further 15 minutes to hit the woodland, meadow and open water of Hollym Carrs Reserve, where you should certainly keep an eye out for a variety of birds, mammals and insects while you wander.
We are located 2 miles from Withernsea, the nearest beach and seaside town. Surrounded by trees and open fields the site is off the beaten track with two nature reserves within walking distance. Within a 10 minute walk there is a village pub and garden centre and cafe.
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Showers
from
£25
/ night
Chase Camping
5. Chase Camping
97%
(59)
141km from Harrogate · 67 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Tent camping and bell tents for hire on a family farm within easy walking distance of Cannock Chase Forest
Showers
Potable water
from
£28
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Sarah
September 2025
4 m Class B
With pets
This is a lovely site with a great toilet block which is clean...would give a hotel a run for their money! The pub down the road is about 25mins walk and they deliver to the site. Lovely walks around the area. A definite site to stop at with a late check out making it a relaxing time from beginning to end! Thanks 😊
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susan
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Lovely field for camping and enjoying its natural beauty
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Daniel
August 2025
7 m Class A
With pets
Great site, spotless toilets, amazing views, what more could you want!?
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Chris
August 2025
5 m Class B
With pets
Fantastic views. Calm & peaceful and so clean/tidy. Flat campsite perfect for campervans and tents.
Highly recommended.
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Fiona
August 2025
Tent
With kids
A lovely clean campsite with plenty of activities to do locally. There is someone on site all of the time which is reassuring . We had a beautiful spot right overlooking the canal junction . We had a great 3 night stay at Great Haywood . Thank you so much
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Shanine
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Lovely view! Farm Shop opposite where we got ice cream, fresh milkshake and fresh pizza cooked! Then we went on a walk past the canals and found Essex bridge where the kids swam with other children in a river! Kids had the best time!
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Tom
August 2025
6 m Class B
Very friendly staff, the pizza pop up was great and the facilities were clean
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Ella
July 2025
4 m Class B
The cleanest campsite toilets you’ve ever seen in an evenly graded and comfy field with a beautiful sunset view.
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Ian
June 2025
Tent
Great little spot by the canal. Facilities are quite basic but the swans and goslings more than made up for it.
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Emma
June 2025
Tent
Group trip
Second visit to this campsite, such a great spot next to the canal and the farm shop across the road. I'm sure we will be back again!
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Richard
May 2025
Tent
With kids
The host, Patrick, was amazing. He fixed an issue which I had created when booking the trip. The location was perfect for our plans. Lovey canal side location. Great cafe 2 minutes walk of site, pub 5-10 minutes. No issues with noise from the train track close by. Thank you
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Jake
March 2025
5 m Class B
Love the view, great way to connect to the nature. Very little of road noise. Host has been very good with communicating with me when i had a slight hicup. Will be back.
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Dog-friendly caravan parks near Harrogate guide
Where to go
Nidderdale AONB
With the Yorkshire Dales National Park to its north, Nidderdale AONB is a beautiful landscape of moorlands, valleys, flower-covered woodlands, and rolling farmland. It’s a short distance from Harrogate so campers can visit on a day trip or stay at campsites and glampsites within the AONB itself. Many accommodation experiences around here are set on private farmland.
Yorkshire Dales National Park
Campers hanging around Harrogate may find it worthwhile to spend some time in the Yorkshire Dales National Park to enjoy the stargazing opportunities around here. Thanks to its rural location and distance from large towns, the night skies are very dark and this park has been designated a Dark Sky Reserve. By day, explore the hills, valleys, waterfalls, ravines, and villages on foot, and by night, ditch the tent for a cosy spot with a view of the night sky.
North York Moors National Park
Visitors to inland Harrogate who are seeking some beach time might want to head to the coast of the North York Moors National Park. While the park covers a large area in northeastern North Yorkshire, the coastal towns of Whitby and Scarborough (just south of the national park) provide plenty of seaside camping options for a lazy time at the beach, especially in summer.
When to go
Harrogate is in North Yorkshire, which experiences a generally cool climate. Tent and caravan camping will be most comfortable in the summer, and some seaside campsites (especially around nearby Whitby or Scarborough) are only operational in season. However, Harrogate is a nice place to visit year-round, thanks to its warm spa waters, so choose your camping or glamping accommodation to suit the seasonal climate.