Campsites near Knaresborough
98% (366) • 1,676 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Knaresborough
Little North Field Glamping
1. Little North Field Glamping
100%
(12)
11km from Knaresborough · 3 units
Luxury safari tent glamping within striking distance of North Yorkshire's most historic attractions
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Woodsworth Exploring
2. Woodsworth Exploring
98%
(73)
36km from Knaresborough · 12 units
Nearly wild woodland camping in West Yorkshire’s Bronte country
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Castle Howard Lakeside Holiday Park
3. Castle Howard Lakeside Holiday Park
94%
(35)
38km from Knaresborough · 87 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Located in North Yorkshire on the Castle Howard Estate, Castle Howard Lakeside Holiday Park is just across The Great Lake from Castle Howard itself. A selection of hardstanding and grass pitches, with and without electric hook up.
Pet friendly, open all year. On-site shop. The perfect base to visit Castle Howard and explore the surrounding area.
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Northcote Pods - Yorkshire Dales
4. Northcote Pods - Yorkshire Dales
100%
(11)
40km from Knaresborough · 2 units
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.
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Copy House Hideaway
5. Copy House Hideaway
100%
(67)
45km from Knaresborough · 2 units
Luxury shepherd's huts with wood-fired hot tubs and an adjoining log cabin for extra space
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Trawden Forest Glamping
6. Trawden Forest Glamping
100%
(14)
48km from Knaresborough · 3 units
Grown-up pod glamping on a woodland site in Lancashire
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Dobella Lane Farm Certificated Site
7. Dobella Lane Farm Certificated Site
93%
(14)
49km from Knaresborough · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A small dog-friendly campsite in the Vale of York that's open all year
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Greenoak Hideout
8. Greenoak Hideout
100%
(22)
54km from Knaresborough · 2 units
A small, yurt glamping site with treasure hunts and alpacas in the Yorkshire countryside
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Wolds Walk Glamping
9. Wolds Walk Glamping
100%
(33)
60km from Knaresborough · 2 units
Dog-friendly and family-friendly glamping with a fabulous view along the Yorkshire Wolds Way.
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Bickley Rigg Farm Glamping Wagons
10. Bickley Rigg Farm Glamping Wagons
100%
(28)
66km from Knaresborough · 4 units
With a private valley, formed in the last ice age, acres of land and woodland to explore, our farm has a very special feeling which has been mentioned by every visitor. Occupied by some beautiful wildlife, including buzzards and owls, deer, badgers and foxes.
The Wagons have a grass roof, firepits, sleep 4 (in double bunk format), they are hand-made from reclaimed materials salvaged from the local town and other areas, double skinned and insulated with sheeps wool. They have a 2-ring gas-burner in the cute kitchen area, dining table and seating, and are the perfect home away from home.
All the decor is vintage, including cuttlery, crockery and even the childrens teddy's.
Being on the doorstep of Dalby Forest, there are hours of entertainment to be had. You can follow the stream at the bottom of the valley to the River Derwent or venture into the surounding woods. We can provide a guest pass (free access) for Dalby Forest.
The Wagons are not powered by electricity and are romantically lit by candles and oil lamps. Heated by cast iron gas heaters.
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Butt Farm, Beverley
11. Butt Farm, Beverley
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(190)
69km from Knaresborough · 30 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A family-friendly campsite on a working East Yorkshire Farm just outside the market town of Beverley
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Wold Meadow
12. Wold Meadow
98%
(27)
70km from Knaresborough · 5 units
Relaxing adult-only, dog-friendly glamping stays with private bathrooms and a view of the Yorkshire Wolds.
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Humble Bee Farm
13. Humble Bee Farm
100%
(15)
71km from Knaresborough · 20 units
Camping or ‘wigwaming’ on a pretty and very child-friendly farm among the Yorkshire Wolds
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Roe Deer Meadow
14. Roe Deer Meadow
98%
(57)
73km from Knaresborough · 2 units
A small and super-friendly rural campsite close to Yorkshire’s east coast
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Hill Top Huts
15. Hill Top Huts
97%
(121)
76km from Knaresborough · 12 units
Scenic, simple glamping pods set beside a welcoming Pennines pub
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Scarborough Bay Sea View Camping
16. Scarborough Bay Sea View Camping
91%
(17)
77km from Knaresborough · 49 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Scarborough Bay - Sea View Camping, a clifftop retreat on the North Yorkshire coast.
Pitch up where you wish on this spacious 5 acre site.
All the pitches face the coast so you can have spectacular views over the sea, in this case the North Sea to Scarborough (15 minutes’ drive), giving you a front-row seat on one of England’s most spectacular coastlines.
Here you can wake to vibrant sunrises and on clear evenings to watch sunsets in the west.
There’s plenty more going for this peaceful site as well: walkers will perk up on hearing that it’s right on the Cleveland Way National Trail, surfers can catch waves at popular Cayton Bay (five minutes’ drive), and families can head for Go Ape or scenic biking trails in Dalby Forest (40 minutes). There’s also a farm shop 15 minutes’ walk away where you can get a decent coffee and homemade food.
There’s plenty of room so you’re free to pitch up where you wish. Well-behaved dogs are welcome, and barbecues or firepits are allowed as long as they’re raised off the ground to protect the grass.
The camping area is exposed and can get windy at times, so take care when erecting tents and ensure everything is well secured.
Facilities are simple: chemical toilets and a water supply. The water supply is from the mains but we recommend bottled water for drinking to be safe.
There are no showers on site. Solar showers can be bought on-line for about £10. The access road is alongside a grass field, so please ensure that your vehicle is suitable for the terrain.
Local attractions and activities include:
- Cleveland Way National Trail (direct access from the site)
- Cayton Bay (surfing): five minutes’ drive
- Filey Brigg (walking and fossil hunting): 10 minutes
- Scarborough (castle and beach): 15 minutes
- Alpamare UK (indoor/outdoor pools): 15 minutes
- Hunmanby Gap (quiet beach): 15 minutes
- Sea Life Scarborough (aquarium): 20 minutes
- Dalby Forest (walking and Go Ape): 40 minutes.
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The Black Swan
17. The Black Swan
100%
(27)
78km from Knaresborough · 3 units
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.
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Sweet Knoll camping
18. Sweet Knoll camping
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(11)
81km from Knaresborough · 50 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Sweet Knoll Farm, with six acres of flat land, is ideal for camping with breathtaking views in the Peak District
. It is great for walking, cycling, horse riding and caving.
Next to a working farm, it is surrounded by sheep grazing and is next to the Pennine Bridle Way. Castleton a short drive away is famous for its caverns blue john and speedwell.
The campsite has toilets and showers,washing up facilities indoor and outdoor.Fresh drinking water and picnic tables.
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Secret Wood Glamping
19. Secret Wood Glamping
95%
(22)
81km from Knaresborough · 1 unit
A private woodland and stream all to yourself, with one spacious bell tent and a hot tub beneath the stars
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Puddlemire
20. Puddlemire
98%
(58)
83km from Knaresborough · 21 units · Tents, Glamping
Camping in countryside between the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales
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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Leska
3 weeks ago
Tent
We absolutely loved our stay here, purely for the spectacular sea views. Sunsets over the North Sea and looking out over Cayton Bay in the evening was incredible. The site itself is quite simple and back-to-basics, but the front-row seat to the coastline makes it entirely worth it. Will definitely be back for the scenery!
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Shaun
3 weeks ago
Tent
Amazing views and sunset
Great atmosphere and toilets were clean
Thumbs up from me 👍
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Claire
June 2026
Tent
Amazing time here! The view is amazing and so peaceful! Will definitely be booking again! Thank you so so much x
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Kate
June 2026
Tent
Smooth check in, comprehensive induction to site, friendly welcome and beautiful surroundings.
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Sam
June 2026
Tent
Gorgeous woodlands with friendly host… all round beautiful place to camp :)
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Steven
June 2026
Tent
True woodland experience, the only time iv enjoyed a rainy nights camping 10 out of 10
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Lee
May 2026
Tent
With pets
Absolutely loved camping at Sweet Knoll Camping. It had a great vibe and the facilities were nice and clean. Stephanie was a lovely host too.
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Jeannie
May 2026
Tent
Amazing place ❤️ lovely people. Overall awesome experience would defo go back. Thank you for having us x
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Kev
May 2026
Tent
The view of the bay. Well kept,easy check in. Not overcrowded, I was there bank holiday weekend weather was 25’. Petrol station/ shop not too far away. Allows camp fire’s (off the ground)
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Helen
May 2026
5 m campervan
With pets
Really convenient for visiting Castle Howard, clean facilities
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Stephanie
May 2026
Tent
With pets
Beautiful site, very quiet and private with plenty of room in the non electric field. Very pretty lake which the site has a footpath gate up a slight bank to the waters edge. Be aware to walk to Castle Howard you will have to walk along the road NOT the lake as the pathway is blocked.
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Ali
May 2026
Group trip
Staying in Bruce’s Wagon was a wonderful glamping experience, with beautiful views that instantly help you relax and switch off. The hospitality was excellent, with everything thoughtfully prepared and any help offered in a friendly and welcoming way. The wagon itself is amazing, unique, and a perfect place to sit inside and unwind while enjoying the peaceful, quiet surroundings.
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George
May 2026
7 m campervan
With pets
Margaret's land was very quiet and calming, it is quite close to the M62 but don't let that scare you, the tall thick conifers surrounding the land block all the noise. Margaret was lovely, she couldn't be more helpful. We will return, we only booked one night as we wanted to try the electrical hook up on our new van, but would have happily stayed longer had we not had other plans.
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Steven
May 2026
Weekend Trip to Trawden Forest Glamping
My wife and I loved our short stay in the Frodo pod. Totally immaculate and everything you need there to hand, we particularly enjoyed watching and listening to the birds as we sat by the firepit. The bed was very comfortable too! We're already planning on returning later in the year!
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Clarice
April 2026
Tent
Wonderful location, wonderful hosts. Would happily stay again!
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Andrew
April 2026
Group trip
Nice quiet spot off the beaten track for a weekend with friends. The hot tub is great, stays warm for a long time once it’s going. Owners were very friendly and helpful too.
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Chris
April 2026
Tent
We loved camping in the woods. The pitch was big enough for two 2 man tents and the firepit and was sheltered from the wind. It was a short pleasant walk to the car park and toilet and the wheelbarrow was a big help in getting gear to the pitch. The toilets were nice and clean and the host gave a very informative and useful induction on arrival.
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Jonny
April 2026
With kids
Very friendly welcome and everyone was very thoughtful and accommodating to our needs. The tent was really comfortable and we had lots of wood and coal to keep warm. We had our meal in the pub and the food was delicious. Breakfast the next morning was even better. Would Deffinately stay again and looking forward to booking our next trip.
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Sarah
February 2026
With kids
Pear Tree Hut was perfect for a night away as a family. Even though it was cold outside, it was lovely and warm. The hut is full of cosy little touches too! We would definitely stay again.
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Kevin
February 2026
5 m Class B
Checked in at the shop, lovely friendly lady and very helpful, stayed on a handstand ing pitch as the field wasn’t open. Amenities where very clean and very warm, can’t fault it, I/we will be back.
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Where to go
Knaresborough Castle and Museum
A relic of medieval times, Knaresborough Castle stands high on a cliff, overlooking River Nidd. Wander through the remains and dungeons of this historic fortress and then delve deep into the town's history at the adjacent museum. Capture panoramic views from the observation platform and let the children revel in the castle's play area. Nearby campsites just a short drive away offer caravan pitches equipped with amenities such as electric hookups, washrooms, and play areas as well as lodges equipped with kitchens and private patios.
Yorkshire Dales National Park
The Yorkshire Dales, a sprawling national park of valleys, hills, and quaint villages, is a camper's paradise. Hike along scenic trails like the Ingleton Waterfalls Trail, or take on the challenge of the Three Peaks. Campers can explore underground wonders like White Scar Cave or engage in cycling, horseback riding, and rock climbing above the surface. After a day of adventure, settle into one of the many campsites near the park, offering tent and caravan pitches with electric hookups, showers, and children play areas. Private cottage rentals are also available in the villages, or go off-the-grid with wild camping on private lands with landowner permission.
River Nidd
Flowing gracefully through Knaresborough, River Nidd provides water adventures for campers in the area. Enjoy picnics by the riverside, embark on canoeing trips, or try fishing for brown trout and grayling. Along the river banks are unique attractions, including the fascinating Mother Shipton's Cave, for campers to explore on dry land. Stay on a sprawling farm campsite near the river, and opt for tent or caravan pitches to enjoy amenities like electric hookups, toilets, and washrooms.
When to go
Knaresborough experiences mild summers with temperatures between 15–25°C, perfect for outdoor activities. Winters are cooler, averaging 2–8°C, with potential frost and occasional snow. Spring and autumn present mild conditions, ideal for exploring the hiking trails in Yorkshire Dales.
