Mountain Camping Near Kettlewell, North Yorkshire

In the heart of Yorkshire Dales National Park, Kettlewell is a cosy village on the edge of windswept moors. Explore Kettlewell’s attractions with a stop in a quiet tea room, or check out the village’s annual scarecrow festival. Then, ascend the peaks with vertical hikes in Yorkshire Dales, or go deep beneath the surface on one of Nidderdale’s challenging cave excursions. Forest of Bowland AONB also offers a beautiful destination for star gazers, as well as some of the country’s best salmon fishing. Spend the night in nature with a cabin rental in the forest, pitch a tent under the stars, or rent a caravan and drive the Yorkshire Dales before stopping at a holiday park with full amenities.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Kettlewell

In the heart of Yorkshire Dales National Park, Kettlewell is a cosy village on the edge of windswept moors. Explore Kettlewell’s attractions with a stop in a quiet tea room, or check out the village’s annual scarecrow festival. Then, ascend the peaks with vertical hikes in Yorkshire Dales, or go deep beneath the surface on one of Nidderdale’s challenging cave excursions. Forest of Bowland AONB also offers a beautiful destination for star gazers, as well as some of the country’s best salmon fishing. Spend the night in nature with a cabin rental in the forest, pitch a tent under the stars, or rent a caravan and drive the Yorkshire Dales before stopping at a holiday park with full amenities.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Kettlewell

1. Chapel View Wild Campsite

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90km from Kettlewell · 3 units · Tents

A remote campsite for Hikers and Wild Campers Sittng on the Penine Bridleway on the foothills of Kinder above Chapel-en-le-Frith, offering beautiful views across the valley and being within immediate reach of some of the most popular walking trails in the UK. The campsite is in shadow of South Head and is directly on the Penine Bridleway less than 2 miles from Jacobs Ladder, the Penine Way and Kinder Low. You can break camp in the morning already in the heart of hiking country and return to your camp in the evening without ever leaving the remote wilderness of the national park.

2. Camping at Cardewlees

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99km from Kettlewell · 37 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

A welcoming, family-run farm campsite between the Lake District and Hadrian's Wall

3. Woodman's Huts

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(58)

63km from Kettlewell · 3 units · Glamping

Beautiful handmade shepherd's huts in the heart of the picturesque South Lakes

4. Broom Fisheries Campsite

122km from Kettlewell · 4 units · Glamping

Luxury caravans ideally situated next to picturesque Scottish fishing lakes

5. Logfire Holidays

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133km from Kettlewell · 3 units · Glamping

Emily Rose and Finch are set in our field garden, surrounded by farm land, high in the Clwydian range. Our hilltop setting affords far-reaching valley views and access to fabulous walks along Offa's Dyke from the doorstep. This is a perfect spot for nature lovers, star gazers and those wanting peace. The North Wales countryside and coastlines are waiting to be explored - think castles and beaches. Snowdonia and Liverpool can be reached in under an hour so why not add city sights and adrenaline fuelled mountain adventures to your holiday activity list, then return to laze in a hammock, picnic under the apple trees, and enjoy evenings around the fire-pit.

6. Baystone Bank Farm Campsite

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81km from Kettlewell · 47 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Lake District camping on a working farm with a stream to splash in, campfires encouraged and a horse-riding centre on the doorstep

7. Peak Glamping Hideaway

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106km from Kettlewell · 3 units · Glamping

Glamping literally reaches new heights in the Peak District National Park

8. Fairy Bell Wood

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44km from Kettlewell · 1 unit · Glamping

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

9. Moss Side Farm Campsite

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76km from Kettlewell · 33 units · Tents

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

10. Ewe Love Camping Pods

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80km from Kettlewell · 3 units · Glamping

Modern Lake District glamping pods among the trees, with exceptional views of Blencathra

11. Chrome Hill Campers

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107km from Kettlewell · 5 units · Motorhomes

Far reaching views from one of the highest touring site in England, overlooking Chrome Hill in the picturesque village of Hollinsclough in Derbyshire. The site only accepts campervans and has 5 pitches available. This is a new site and has new toilet and shower facilities, water and waste disposal points and also there is a secure paddock area for children to play.

12. Damson View Glamping

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55km from Kettlewell · 5 units · Glamping

Self-contained glamping pods in the Lake District's beautiful Lyth Valley

13. Copy House Hideaway

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29km from Kettlewell · 2 units · Glamping

Luxury shepherd's huts with wood-fired hot tubs and an adjoining log cabin for extra space

14. Primrose Cottage Camping

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66km from Kettlewell · 13 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A quiet adult-only site (this site does not cater for children), with tents and campervans only, nestled below Healey Nab in the Lancashire Countryside. Rustic and back to basics is what this site is all about. Set amid spectacular countryside, grassy fields, woodland and streams to boot! Well behaved four legged friends are more than welcome. Campfires and good times allowed. *Please note loud music is not allowed.* Flat walks are a plenty along the Leeds and Liverpool canal or maybe a circular walk to white White Coppice might float your boat? For the hill walkers amongst us there is Great Hill and Rivington Pike to climb. Within walking distance or a few minutes drive there is pub at the end of the lane and local shops within the vicinity for those last minute snacks. Chorley town centre is 10 minutes drive away and we are close to the M61 which can take you to the Lake district in less than an hour, Manchester or Blackpool are roughly 30 Minutes away.

15. Lake District Herdwick Huts

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69km from Kettlewell · 5 units · Glamping

You will not find a more stunning place to stay and explore within the UK. Set in the very heart of the Lake District National Park, there is good reason why this magnificent location inspired the poet William Wordsworth to commit some of his most world-renowned poetry to paper. These beautiful huts are nestled underneath the Fairfield horseshoe mountain range and Nab scar, so there is no need to drive anywhere for the finest mountain hikes. With Rydal Lake, a wild swimmers hot spot, and waterfalls and plunge pools on site, it really is hard to beat! You will not find a more stunning place to stay and explore within the UK. Set in the very heart of the Lake District National Park, there is good reason why this magnificent location inspired the poet William Wordsworth to commit some of his most world-renowned poetry to paper. Grasmere is on the doorstep, voted one of the top places to visit in the Lake District, with the famous '‘Coffin route’ walk offering a spectacular lake and mountain view stroll straight from your hut door. With low level to high level walks exploring the Lakes from Rydal caters for everyone. Ambleside and Grasmere are both walking distance for cafes, restaurants and cinemas and Rydal offers scenic off-road strolls to arrive by. Each with fresh linen, wood burning stove and cast iron gas hob, you are sure to be comfortable even in the thick of winter.

16. The Black Swan

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39km from Kettlewell · 3 units · Glamping

Our three, brand new wood and canvas yurts are nestled in our private, woodland hotel garden beside the beautiful conservation (SSSI) river of Scandal Beck. Just a short drive from The Lake District, The Yorkshire and Durham Dales as well as The Scottish Border, we are perfectly located for you to explore. The yurts themselves are individually decorated with full size furniture, electricity and double beds. The yurts are all located in the garden of The Black Swan Hotel, Ravenstonedale, a multi award-winning hotel, restaurant and bar; recipient of 2 AA Rosettes as well as AA pub of the year for England 2018/19. As part of your stay in our yurts you will receive a full cooked breakfast and buffet option included in the price for 2 people in our hotel restaurant. We like to think of ourselves as a cosy home from home with a relaxed dining atmosphere throughout. We are very dog friendly in the hotel, restaurant, bar and yurts so please bring your furry family members. Our beautiful woodland is also home to red squirrels (which are seen daily), protected, freshwater crayfish in the river, an otter (seen very infrequently but the nemesis of our ducks), 6 Indian runner ducks, free range chickens and our two cockerels! (Dogs are very welcome but are to be kept on a lead whilst in the woodland itself). We are very dog friendly and charge an additional fee of £15 for 1 dog/ £20 for 2 dogs for an additional cleaning fee and for some dog friendly goodies such as poop bags and treats. The price of this yurt is based on an occupancy of 2 people. Any other people who will be staying on the sofa bed will add a charge of £40 per person per night for breakfast and their stay. All yurts come with electrical battery pack, chargeable lanterns, tea/coffee, homemade biscuits, log burning stoves, towels, full breakfast included from the hotel, an outdoor seating area and access to our outdoor toasty warm woodland shower as well as our very cute, wooden toilet cabin. Hairdryers are available in the hotel for your use.

17. Ty Famau Geo Lodges

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145km from Kettlewell · 3 units · Glamping

Luxury geodesic domes with hot tubs in the Clwydian mountains of North Wales

18. Gollin Farm Shepherds Hut

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106km from Kettlewell · 3 units · Glamping

Cosy and romantic shepherd's hut glamping in the heart, and at the highest heights, of the Peak District National Park

19. Whitelee Farm Shepherd Huts

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109km from Kettlewell · 2 units · Glamping

Romantic en-suite shepherds huts on a riverside farm in the Peak District National Park.

20. Quarry Hill Campsite

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109km from Kettlewell · 25 units · Tents

Quarry Hill Campsite is set on nine acres of open grassland and hillside, and with many more acres on hand for you to explore. Games Marquee Undercover Picnic Benches Off Grid Camping Showers Pot Wash Up Area Toilets in wooden amenities (there are emergency sockets in there for charging devices), Snack bar (typically open Saturday and Sunday between 8am and 2pm subject to change and weather conditions) and alfresco bench seating (both weather dependent) Perfect for Families and Couples seeking a relaxing break away! Spectacular views of the North Yorkshire coastline. Cyclists Welcome! Barbecues / Fire Pits are allowed as long as the weather conditions are not too windy or dry. These must be off the ground (Flags can be provided)

Camper favorites near Kettlewell

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Copy House Hideaway

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29km from Kettlewell · 2 units · Glamping

Luxury shepherd's huts with wood-fired hot tubs and an adjoining log cabin for extra space

Primrose Cottage Camping

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66km from Kettlewell · 13 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A quiet adult-only site (this site does not cater for children), with tents and campervans only, nestled below Healey Nab in the Lancashire Countryside. Rustic and back to basics is what this site is all about. Set amid spectacular countryside, grassy fields, woodland and streams to boot! Well behaved four legged friends are more than welcome. Campfires and good times allowed. *Please note loud music is not allowed.* Flat walks are a plenty along the Leeds and Liverpool canal or maybe a circular walk to white White Coppice might float your boat? For the hill walkers amongst us there is Great Hill and Rivington Pike to climb. Within walking distance or a few minutes drive there is pub at the end of the lane and local shops within the vicinity for those last minute snacks. Chorley town centre is 10 minutes drive away and we are close to the M61 which can take you to the Lake district in less than an hour, Manchester or Blackpool are roughly 30 Minutes away.

Lake District Herdwick Huts

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69km from Kettlewell · 5 units · Glamping

You will not find a more stunning place to stay and explore within the UK. Set in the very heart of the Lake District National Park, there is good reason why this magnificent location inspired the poet William Wordsworth to commit some of his most world-renowned poetry to paper. These beautiful huts are nestled underneath the Fairfield horseshoe mountain range and Nab scar, so there is no need to drive anywhere for the finest mountain hikes. With Rydal Lake, a wild swimmers hot spot, and waterfalls and plunge pools on site, it really is hard to beat! You will not find a more stunning place to stay and explore within the UK. Set in the very heart of the Lake District National Park, there is good reason why this magnificent location inspired the poet William Wordsworth to commit some of his most world-renowned poetry to paper. Grasmere is on the doorstep, voted one of the top places to visit in the Lake District, with the famous '‘Coffin route’ walk offering a spectacular lake and mountain view stroll straight from your hut door. With low level to high level walks exploring the Lakes from Rydal caters for everyone. Ambleside and Grasmere are both walking distance for cafes, restaurants and cinemas and Rydal offers scenic off-road strolls to arrive by. Each with fresh linen, wood burning stove and cast iron gas hob, you are sure to be comfortable even in the thick of winter.

The Black Swan

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39km from Kettlewell · 3 units · Glamping

Our three, brand new wood and canvas yurts are nestled in our private, woodland hotel garden beside the beautiful conservation (SSSI) river of Scandal Beck. Just a short drive from The Lake District, The Yorkshire and Durham Dales as well as The Scottish Border, we are perfectly located for you to explore. The yurts themselves are individually decorated with full size furniture, electricity and double beds. The yurts are all located in the garden of The Black Swan Hotel, Ravenstonedale, a multi award-winning hotel, restaurant and bar; recipient of 2 AA Rosettes as well as AA pub of the year for England 2018/19. As part of your stay in our yurts you will receive a full cooked breakfast and buffet option included in the price for 2 people in our hotel restaurant. We like to think of ourselves as a cosy home from home with a relaxed dining atmosphere throughout. We are very dog friendly in the hotel, restaurant, bar and yurts so please bring your furry family members. Our beautiful woodland is also home to red squirrels (which are seen daily), protected, freshwater crayfish in the river, an otter (seen very infrequently but the nemesis of our ducks), 6 Indian runner ducks, free range chickens and our two cockerels! (Dogs are very welcome but are to be kept on a lead whilst in the woodland itself). We are very dog friendly and charge an additional fee of £15 for 1 dog/ £20 for 2 dogs for an additional cleaning fee and for some dog friendly goodies such as poop bags and treats. The price of this yurt is based on an occupancy of 2 people. Any other people who will be staying on the sofa bed will add a charge of £40 per person per night for breakfast and their stay. All yurts come with electrical battery pack, chargeable lanterns, tea/coffee, homemade biscuits, log burning stoves, towels, full breakfast included from the hotel, an outdoor seating area and access to our outdoor toasty warm woodland shower as well as our very cute, wooden toilet cabin. Hairdryers are available in the hotel for your use.

Ty Famau Geo Lodges

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(24)

145km from Kettlewell · 3 units · Glamping

Luxury geodesic domes with hot tubs in the Clwydian mountains of North Wales

Gollin Farm Shepherds Hut

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(16)

106km from Kettlewell · 3 units · Glamping

Cosy and romantic shepherd's hut glamping in the heart, and at the highest heights, of the Peak District National Park

Whitelee Farm Shepherd Huts

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109km from Kettlewell · 2 units · Glamping

Romantic en-suite shepherds huts on a riverside farm in the Peak District National Park.

Quarry Hill Campsite

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109km from Kettlewell · 25 units · Tents

Quarry Hill Campsite is set on nine acres of open grassland and hillside, and with many more acres on hand for you to explore. Games Marquee Undercover Picnic Benches Off Grid Camping Showers Pot Wash Up Area Toilets in wooden amenities (there are emergency sockets in there for charging devices), Snack bar (typically open Saturday and Sunday between 8am and 2pm subject to change and weather conditions) and alfresco bench seating (both weather dependent) Perfect for Families and Couples seeking a relaxing break away! Spectacular views of the North Yorkshire coastline. Cyclists Welcome! Barbecues / Fire Pits are allowed as long as the weather conditions are not too windy or dry. These must be off the ground (Flags can be provided)

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Virginia

October 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Camping at Cardewlees

Lovely location, beautiful views. Comfortable pod and great with enclosed garden for the dog. Good facilities too.

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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!

Hannah

September 2025

3 m Class B

With pets

Weekend Trip to Chrome Hill Campers

We loved this site, its overall size and simple spotless facilities, no fuss booking and check in, great location, gorgeous views, and a mud free level pitch despite the gails and rain we brought with us! Darren and Diana were fab, great communication, excellent care of the site and they even lent us a pair of grips when we found our gas tank valve has seized up and we couldn’t open it by hand. Hospitable hosts and a lovely site. Will definitely come back and highly recommend!

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Elma

August 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to The Black Swan

Initially I wasn’t sure taking the lantern to do your (compost) toilet trip of 1.5 minutes but it worked as long as your mind doesn’t run wild in the dark when you’re on your own! But it all adds up to the whole experience of glamping without running water and electricity in the yurt. I loved the hot shower outside (I also used it to wash my hands after using the toilet), the sound of the stream, the hares who were very elusive, the log burner and the pub breakfast (included in the booking) and the pub food. I had to leave very early, it was still pitch black and I looked at the sky, it was magical with the stars and I even thought I could see 1-2 galaxies; I’m probably exaggerating but it was that clear without the light pollution. I loved the whole experience! Thank you!

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Ally

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Camping at Cardewlees

Just returning from our first visit to Cardewlees and we could not of asked for a better stay. Cardewlees is an absolute little gem of a campsite and Johnny could not have been a better host if he tried. Toilet and showering facilities were more than adequate and the water was always nice and warm. Thank you for a perfect stay and we look forward to coming back soon. Ally and Lee x

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Eleanor

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Camping at Cardewlees

A simple but friendly camping experience. A very attentive host!

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Gareth

August 2025

4 m Class B

With pets

Weekend Trip to Chrome Hill Campers

Really great space with amazing views. The on site toilet was super clean and there was a nice enclosure area for a table and chairs. Highly recommend.

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Mark

August 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Baystone Bank Farm Campsite

Stayed for a couple of nights and had a great time, good facilities and one of the few campsites open to letting people enjoy a sensible camp fire. Staff were all friendly and helpful too

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Matty

August 2025

3 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Chrome Hill Campers

Small little site, very quiet and great views. All the facilities you need for a few days stay over. Would recommend!

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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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Justin

August 2025

5 m Class B

With pets

Weekend Trip to Chrome Hill Campers

We had a fantastic weekend, just what we like in a campsite, small super quiet and chilled, fantastic views and good facilities, Darren & Diana were good hosts and communicated very well. Great walking in the area, the price you pay for the great view is a good hike back up to the site but worth it..! We stopped at the tea room down in the village before taking on the hill home, can highly recommend all the fresh cakes and food from the tea room a little gem.

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Carwell

August 2025

Tent

With pets

3 nights at Chapel View Wild Campsite

Great location, peaceful campsite away from the crowds and many a walk to be had.

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Rosie

August 2025

4 m Class B

With pets

Weekend Trip to Chrome Hill Campers

Lovely little family-feel site, only 5 pitches so you get to know your neighbours! Would a great site if you have a few of you - to have the full site to yourselves if allowed. The facilities are nice; toilet & shower, hot water with outdoor washing up area - all you need on a little site like this. Good location for Chrome Hill and Parkhouse hill and other walks around the area. Very open/exposed site at the top of the hill, so be mindful of the weather forecast. It was 39/40 mph wind the whole time I was there so did have to leave a night early unfortunately as my tent would not have survived! But apart from the uncontrollable weather, it was a lovely stay. Worth the visit!

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Suzanne

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Primrose Cottage Camping

Lovely campsite with nice clean toilets! Would definitely recommend.

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Ciara

August 2025

5 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Chrome Hill Campers

Beautiful peaceful site. Only 5 campers. Clean. great walking and cafe within walking distance

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Jennifer

August 2025

5 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Baystone Bank Farm Campsite

Really nice campsite with good facilities. It was quite busy but it wasn't too noisy. Staff were friendly. I was on a hardstanding pitch and my only gripe was, the grass that we had allocated for the pitch wasn't really quite wide enough to secure my awning as well as I would have liked. The awning just about fit on. We had some sandwiches made by the guy in the cafe to take on our walk which were good. Lacking veggie options though.

Natalie

August 2025

Tent

With pets

3 nights at Baystone Bank Farm Campsite

I can not recommend Baystone enough. THE VIEWS ARE AMAZING! I was not expecting them from the pictures shown by stunning the wash facilties are clean and maintained access to onsite fridge and freezer. Good pitch sizes with fire pit. I will be back as soon as possible. Camp warden was lovely super friendly. I explained my dog prefers space and she was more willing to accommodate. The on lead rule is followed by all guests which was a reason I picked the sight. There is alot of live stock so your dog does need to be okay with horses and sheep around. Noise levels were quiet by 10pm every night. Cafe on site was lovely and have a small shop with some goodies avaliable (tecos 8 min drive away) beautiful beaches, peaks near by. I loved it

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Leann

August 2025

Tent

With kids

5 nights at Baystone Bank Farm Campsite

A well-kept campground with responsive and friendly staff. No frills but well-kept shower block with small communal fridge and washing up sinks. Kids will love seeing animals on the farm, too.

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Samantha

August 2025

3 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Chrome Hill Campers

It was excellent. It is a lovely small quiet site with excellent facilities in a beautiful location. We will definitely be visiting again.

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Megan

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Camping at Cardewlees

The campsite had lovely views and the facilities were very accessible.

Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

Mountain campsites near Kettlewell guide

Where to go

Yorkshire Dales National Park

Home to a number of villages, Yorkshire Dales is a popular destination for hikes and history explorations. Tackle the 23-mile loop through Three Peaks, where a challenging hike rewards campers with summit views over the park. Stop in at Dales Countryside Museum for a look into local history, or stay overnight and admire the skies in the Dark Sky Reserve. Campers can enjoy convenient park access with several hikes that connect to transit stops, then relax on “quiet site” tent pitches for a peaceful night in nature.

Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Just east of Kettlewell and adjacent to Yorkshire Dales, Nidderdale offers an easily accessible journey into Yorkshire’s moors. Discover 560 miles of public walking paths through valleys and meadows, or explore Nidderdale’s highs and lows with a climb up Brimham Rocks and an ascent down into Manchester Hole. Stay in the trees with a unique camping experience in a treehouse, or embrace simplicity with tent and caravan sites in the park.

Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Beloved for its remote hillsides and tranquil moorland walks, Bowland AONB is a popular destination for peaceful camping excursions in Lancashire. Linger in a cottage or glamping pod, or pitch a tent under the stars and admire one of the AONB’s Dark Sky Discovery Sites. Walking routes like Riverside Walk and Bell Skyes Hay Meadow Walk meander through a number of villages in the forest as well as scenic natural spaces. Or try trout and salmon fishing to enjoy the bounty of Bowland.

When to go

Kettlewell is warmest in July, when average temperatures of 20℃ make for comfortable camping and walks through the forest. May is popular for dryer weather, sunny days, and slightly fewer crowds. Though winter is colder and often has some snowfall, heated cabin rentals and glamping sites are open year-round to stay warm.