Dog-friendly camping near Helmsley, North Yorkshire

Helmsley welcomes campers and their pets, with over 380 campsites that let your four-legged mate tag along. Expect options from as low as £12 a night, with the average around £85. You’ll find sites tucked behind hedgerows, beside quiet woods, and handy to trails where dogs can sniff out adventure. Top picks like Roe Deer Meadow (36 reviews), Woodsworth Exploring (35 reviews), and Breaks Fold Farm Glamping & Camping (31 reviews) get high marks for quiet pitches and easy access to footpaths. Facilities often include proper toilets, space for campfires, and a warm welcome for dogs. Bring your boots—climbing, wildlife-watching, and even wild swimming are all within reach. Rubbish bins and pet-friendly policies mean you can focus on the moors, not the mess. Helmsley keeps it simple, practical, and dog-friendly.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Helmsley welcomes campers and their pets, with over 380 campsites that let your four-legged mate tag along. Expect options from as low as £12 a night, with the average around £85. You’ll find sites tucked behind hedgerows, beside quiet woods, and handy to trails where dogs can sniff out adventure. Top picks like Roe Deer Meadow (36 reviews), Woodsworth Exploring (35 reviews), and Breaks Fold Farm Glamping & Camping (31 reviews) get high marks for quiet pitches and easy access to footpaths. Facilities often include proper toilets, space for campfires, and a warm welcome for dogs. Bring your boots—climbing, wildlife-watching, and even wild swimming are all within reach. Rubbish bins and pet-friendly policies mean you can focus on the moors, not the mess. Helmsley keeps it simple, practical, and dog-friendly.

96% (328)

Top-rated campgrounds

1. Cross Farm Retreat

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88km from Helmsley · 4 units · Glamping · England

Cross Farm Retreat, is a glamping site set within lush, wild fields and picturesque gardens across 5 acres, offering beautiful views of the Pennine Hills and the iconic Stoodley Pike. Located 2 miles from Todmorden and just 4 miles from Hebden Bridge, both easily accessible via an idyllic stroll along the nearby Rochdale canal. Our glamping site offers a tranquil escape where you can re- connect with nature and embark on adventures along abundant walking and cycling trails, including the renowned Pennine Way and Gaddings Dam. Cross Farm invites you to Retreat, Restore and Revive.

2. King Garth

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147km from Helmsley · 1 unit · Glamping · Carlisle, England

Built in 1733, King Garth is also known as The Old Customs House, reflecting its role in these fraught times of smuggling. Its strategic position on the banks of The Eden served as the perfect lookout for a bailiff employed by Carlisle Corporation to protect the very important salmon fishery. The plaques on the building which commemorate the visits by Mayors date back to the 1700s. These visits no doubt involved indulgent banquets centring around freshly caught salmon I grew up on the opposite side of the river. On family walks along the Eden I was always fascinated by the house on the other side sited in such an amazing position. In 2010, when I returned to Cumbria I was amazed to hear that this house was for sale. It was a ruin and everyone told me I was mad..... I probably was a little! But I soon realised that I wasn’t alone in my love of this house, everyone I met from the surrounding villages had a tale to tell about this iconic place. King Garth is for sharing - with locals, (we have an annual barbecue), with wildlife and with people like you. The aim when renovating King Garth was to celebrate and embrace its history. King Garth is off grid and has no running water. It is furnished in a style to reflect its history. It isn’t everyone’s ‘cup of tea’: you have to drive a mile down a muddy lane, there is no hot shower, no electric lighting, and a compost toilet. BUT we offer beautiful evenings of candle light, log burner, hot tub under the stars and bathing in the river. My priority with King Garth and the land attached was to manage in a way to protect the abundant wildlife. There are also alpacas who you can look after during your stay. You will be astounded by the din the birds make at dawn and dusk! Inside the house there is an owl box where one summer a pair of barn owls successfully raised chicks. Since then a kestrel frequents the box and has twice laid there. This part of the Eden is tidal so both estuarine and river species co exist. Kingfishers and otters are often spotted And even the occasional seal! Kinggarth comes with fishing rights and if you want to fish this can be arranged with the host. The bird feeders are frequented by tree sparrows, yellow hammers, wood peckers, nut hatches and in winter red poll.

3. Moss Side Farm Campsite

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138km from Helmsley · 33 units · Tents · Cumbria, North West England

Small-scale farm camping in the South Lakes, with campfires, wildlife and fine views

4. Wanderlusts Gypsy Caravans

119km from Helmsley · 3 units · Glamping · Melmerby, England

Travelling from site to site in a bow-top gypsy caravan, through Cumbria's stunning scenery

5. Social District

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124km from Helmsley · 30 units · Tents · Grizedale, Cumbria, North West England

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

Stories from the community

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Ellen

October 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to King Garth

We absolutely loved our stay at King Garth! It is located in such a tranquil location beside the river and away from other houses, but with alpacas for company! The hot tub was perfect to relax in and we enjoyed a cosy, candlelit evening inside by the fire afterwards! It was fascinating to read about the history of the building too! Will definitely be back :)

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Sean

August 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to King Garth

We stayed as a birthday treat for my 12 year old. 2 adults, 4 children and our dog. It was a truly fantastic stay from start to finish. Such a unique house and experience. The kids absolutely loved swimming in the river, looking after the alpacas, the hot tub and going back to basics. It was lovely seeing them enjoying themselves with no distractions of the modern world. Games by candle light and food over the bbq, what more could you ask for. Jane was fantastic and made sure we knew everything that was needed before we arrived. Can’t wait to come back.

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Maria

August 2025

Tent

With kids

2 nights at Social District

The views were beautiful!! We camped next to the lake so my husband and boys spent most of the time fishing. Will definitely go again next year and bring the paddling board with us

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James

August 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Social District

Amazing site, right in front of lake. Welcoming hosts very clean and good facilities

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Peter

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Social District

Beautiful piece of land on the edge of lake Windermere. Felt like you were truly in nature. Morning lake swims and ideal of you have your own kayak as it’s on the waters edge. Nice clean toilets and hot showers. Brilliant that you can pitch where you like so good for a small group. Hosts friendly and approachable and easy to contact if needed. Can’t wait to book my next stay

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jonathan

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Social District

What a great campsite! Beautiful scenery right by the waters edge. Plenty space for pitching a tent with parking near the tents. Basic shower and WC block but hot water and well lit at night. We used the fire pits and bought logs from Tom, which was simple and easy. Sure we'll be back in the near future

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James

August 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at Social District

We really enjoyed our stay here as a family of four! Great comms from the owner, toilets and showers were nice and clean. Stunning location right by Windermere. Highly recommended!

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Isabelle

August 2025

Tent

With pets

5 nights at Social District

What a beautiful spot on the lake! The campsite was amazing, simple, with very clean facilities. Tom is a great host, we will come back!

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Lucy

August 2025

1 night at King Garth

A truly unique stay in a beautiful location. The lane was a little challenging in my picanto but we managed it and was well worth the trip! So much provided in terms of wood, charcoal, crockery candles! Would definitely stay again :)

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Elizabeth

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Social District

Great location right by the lake, good facilities.

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Matthew

August 2025

Tent

Group trip

2 nights at Social District

The views were breathtaking. We loved swimming in the lake, which was barely a minute walk away from the pitches, especially with jets flying by overhead. The whole pitch area was clean and well kept. Host was incredibly welcoming and helpful. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a peaceful trip with some wild swimming.

mat

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Social District

This is our second visit to social district campsite and yet again we loved it, great spaces, amazing lake access, not crowded, quiet, great toilets/showers/washing facilities. Our family’s favourite campsite and would reccomend to anyone . 5stars *****

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Kirsten

August 2025

2 nights at King Garth

We loved staying at the beautiful King Garth, the hot tub was perfect after getting the fire going and sitting in candle light, in front of the fire is the most comforting feeling in the world. A very quiet and peaceful sight with gorgeous views and riverside walks with a pub about 30 mins walk away. We did get lost on the way to the cottage so make sure to follow the map to cargo village and not the middle of a field on the other side of the river 🤣 We even got to feed alpacas and theyre very funny little characters and very friendly. We will be staying again and very recommended

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Erin

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Moss Side Farm Campsite

Fantastic site, it's quiet, there are a variety of animals milling around, and the host is friendly and approachable.

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Rob

July 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Social District

We loved this camp site. Nice and chill. Great ambience. Fab family campers all super cool nice camping people having a chill time. Amazing access to the lake and just a great rest. There was one noisy group on the first night but they were asked to leave - which was a beautiful thing. Five stars.

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Philippa

July 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Social District

Lovely campsite, perfect location. Fantastic hosts and great facilities.

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Demetris

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Social District

Great campsite, plenty of space and very clean. Toilets and washup area kept clean and firewood available for purchase if needed. Gone two years in a row and likely to go again

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Harrison

July 2025

Weekend Trip to King Garth

What an incredible piece of land. The house holds so much history and retains so much of the original charm. The privacy, quietness, and abundant nature was incredibly therapeutic and relaxing. Jane was great at communicating and we had no issues with anything.

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Olly

July 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Social District

Great campsite with eveyhting you need. Great views and owners really helpful and pleasant. Would definitely return

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Lucy

June 2025