Woodland camping near Ruswarp, North Yorkshire

Ruswarp’s forest campsites put you right among tall trees and winding trails. With over 30 woodland options, you can bed down under leafy canopies and wake to the chatter of birds. Average prices hover around £110 per night, but some spots dip as low as £85. Top picks include The Darling Woods of May (6 reviews), Dale Farm Holidays (5 reviews), and Freespirit Glamping (3 reviews). Campfires are allowed, showers are on hand, and you’ll find plenty of pet-friendly sites. Fishing spots run along the river, while hiking trails criss-cross the woods. Bring swimmers—there’s wild swimming if you’re brave enough. Rubbish bins and other facilities are standard, so you can focus on exploring the forest without hassle.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Ruswarp’s forest campsites put you right among tall trees and winding trails. With over 30 woodland options, you can bed down under leafy canopies and wake to the chatter of birds. Average prices hover around £110 per night, but some spots dip as low as £85. Top picks include The Darling Woods of May (6 reviews), Dale Farm Holidays (5 reviews), and Freespirit Glamping (3 reviews). Campfires are allowed, showers are on hand, and you’ll find plenty of pet-friendly sites. Fishing spots run along the river, while hiking trails criss-cross the woods. Bring swimmers—there’s wild swimming if you’re brave enough. Rubbish bins and other facilities are standard, so you can focus on exploring the forest without hassle.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Secret Wood Glamping

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(19)

145km from Ruswarp · 10 units · Tents, Glamping · Derbyshire S18 7 Wf, England

A private woodland and stream all to yourself, with one spacious bell tent and a hot tub beneath the stars

2. Kip & Nook

100%

(8)

65km from Ruswarp · 6 units · Motorhomes · Darlington, England

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

3. Woodsworth Exploring

98%

(67)

110km from Ruswarp · 12 units · Tents · Ilkley, West Yorkshire, North East England

Nearly wild woodland camping in West Yorkshire’s Bronte country

4. The Darling Woods of May

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(6)

60km from Ruswarp · 7 units · Glamping · England

Set in over 12 acres of open meadows and wild woodland, The Darling Woods of May is a small working alpaca farm, located on the edge of the Yorkshire Wolds. Just a 5 minute drive from Pocklington in the East Riding of Yorkshire and just 20 minutes from the beautiful city of York. The Darling Woods offers secluded, luxury, woodland retreats with wood fired hot tubs.

5. Breaks Fold Farm Glamping & Camping

98%

(61)

90km from Ruswarp · 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.

6. Peaks and Pods

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(25)

121km from Ruswarp · 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

7. Trawden Forest Glamping

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(13)

120km from Ruswarp · 3 units · Glamping · Trawden, England

Grown-up pod glamping on a woodland site in Lancashire

8. Lincolnshire Lanes

93%

(15)

124km from Ruswarp · 31 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Market Rasen, England

Old-fashioned family fun on a child-friendly campsite in rural Lincolnshire

9. Little Wold Away Glamping

100%

(7)

77km from Ruswarp · 3 units · Glamping · East Riding of Yorkshire, North East England

Luxury pod glamping in the grounds of a nursery garden in the Yorkshire Wolds

10. Humble Bee Farm

100%

(15)

35km from Ruswarp · 23 units · Glamping · North Yorkshire, North East England

Camping or ‘wigwaming’ on a pretty and very child-friendly farm among the Yorkshire Wolds

11. Copy House Hideaway

100%

(67)

116km from Ruswarp · 2 units · Glamping · Lancashire, North West England

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

12. The Black Swan

100%

(26)

116km from Ruswarp · 3 units · Glamping · Kirkby Stephen, England

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.

13. The Damson Shepherd's Hut

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(60)

146km from Ruswarp · 1 unit · Glamping · Cumbria, North West England

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

14. Enholmes Meadow

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(6)

96km from Ruswarp · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes · England

Set in the 42 acre estate of Enholmes Hall, Enholmes Meadow provides a limited number of large camping pitches for tents or tent boxes and small campers. Site is close to nature and allows you to relax and watch the wild life and wide open dark skys. On site clean toilets and showers and a rec room/ bar to re-charge.

15. Fairy Bell Wood

100%

(10)

131km from Ruswarp · 1 unit · Glamping · Lambrigg, England

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

16. Doxford Farm Camping

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(4)

133km from Ruswarp · 7 units · Glamping · Northumberland, England

Rustic-chic glamping pods near the sandy beaches of the Northumberland Coast

17. Woodland Chase Glamping

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(1)

117km from Ruswarp · 2 units · Glamping · Felton, England

Romantic, two-person cabins with hot tubs in Northumberland

18. Freespirit Glamping

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(5)

41km from Ruswarp · 5 units · Glamping · Pickering, England

We are located at Cliff Stud Retreat, a 220 acre former stud farm, just outside Helmsley on the foot of the North Yorkshire Moors. We are a top-rated luxury glamping site and we can't wait to welcome you! With amazing views and off a very quiet country lane that leads directly into the Moors, you'll be able to arrive, kick off your shoes and start relaxing, enjoying a beer and roasting marshmellows over the BBQ, whilst watching the sun go down. Our ethos is all about family, fun and living simply among nature. Our off-grid glamping site has just five, well spaced, luxury bell tents, each with their own allocated private compost toilet and shower. your own garden area with firepit, BBQ and seating area.

19. Viking Garth Hideaways

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(1)

46km from Ruswarp · 5 units · Glamping · England

Channel your inner Viking and run rampant along the north-east coast at this family-run site in East Yorkshire. Set in pleasing green surroundings, the fab accommodation at Viking Garth Hideaways is close to both established seaside spots like Bridlington or Scarborough and the wilder cliffs and coves of the Flamborough Headland Heritage Coast. Pods are spread over tree-lined grounds, with plenty of picnic tables about where you can admire the view or tuck into an alfresco meal (or both…). Campfires are also welcome in the designated areas – wood and charcoal can be picked up in Bridlington (10 minutes' drive), along with other holiday essentials. Finished off in natural wood, Viking Garth Hideaways' all-weather accommodation is easy on the eye both inside and out. This eco-conscious spot has also kitted out all of its pods with double glazing and insulation (heating is on hand for those cooler nights). The smart interiors are mightily functional too, coming with a microwave, fridge, crockery, cutlery, a TV, and a DVD player. If and when you manage to pull yourself away from these snug surrounds, start your explorations with jaunts to seaside villages like Bempton (five minutes' drive), which has a village pub, a railway station, and other handy amenities. Want a day off from driving? A local bus stops a few minutes' walk away from the site entrance.

20. Hollow Gill Huts

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(3)

120km from Ruswarp · 3 units · Glamping · Settle, England

Shepherd's huts with views across the Yorkshire Dales near Settle

Camper favorites near Ruswarp

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

The Damson Shepherd's Hut

98%

(60)

146km from Ruswarp · 1 unit · Glamping · Cumbria, North West England

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

Enholmes Meadow

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(6)

96km from Ruswarp · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes · England

Set in the 42 acre estate of Enholmes Hall, Enholmes Meadow provides a limited number of large camping pitches for tents or tent boxes and small campers. Site is close to nature and allows you to relax and watch the wild life and wide open dark skys. On site clean toilets and showers and a rec room/ bar to re-charge.

Fairy Bell Wood

100%

(10)

131km from Ruswarp · 1 unit · Glamping · Lambrigg, England

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

Doxford Farm Camping

100%

(4)

133km from Ruswarp · 7 units · Glamping · Northumberland, England

Rustic-chic glamping pods near the sandy beaches of the Northumberland Coast

Woodland Chase Glamping

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(1)

117km from Ruswarp · 2 units · Glamping · Felton, England

Romantic, two-person cabins with hot tubs in Northumberland

Freespirit Glamping

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(5)

41km from Ruswarp · 5 units · Glamping · Pickering, England

We are located at Cliff Stud Retreat, a 220 acre former stud farm, just outside Helmsley on the foot of the North Yorkshire Moors. We are a top-rated luxury glamping site and we can't wait to welcome you! With amazing views and off a very quiet country lane that leads directly into the Moors, you'll be able to arrive, kick off your shoes and start relaxing, enjoying a beer and roasting marshmellows over the BBQ, whilst watching the sun go down. Our ethos is all about family, fun and living simply among nature. Our off-grid glamping site has just five, well spaced, luxury bell tents, each with their own allocated private compost toilet and shower. your own garden area with firepit, BBQ and seating area.

Viking Garth Hideaways

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(1)

46km from Ruswarp · 5 units · Glamping · England

Channel your inner Viking and run rampant along the north-east coast at this family-run site in East Yorkshire. Set in pleasing green surroundings, the fab accommodation at Viking Garth Hideaways is close to both established seaside spots like Bridlington or Scarborough and the wilder cliffs and coves of the Flamborough Headland Heritage Coast. Pods are spread over tree-lined grounds, with plenty of picnic tables about where you can admire the view or tuck into an alfresco meal (or both…). Campfires are also welcome in the designated areas – wood and charcoal can be picked up in Bridlington (10 minutes' drive), along with other holiday essentials. Finished off in natural wood, Viking Garth Hideaways' all-weather accommodation is easy on the eye both inside and out. This eco-conscious spot has also kitted out all of its pods with double glazing and insulation (heating is on hand for those cooler nights). The smart interiors are mightily functional too, coming with a microwave, fridge, crockery, cutlery, a TV, and a DVD player. If and when you manage to pull yourself away from these snug surrounds, start your explorations with jaunts to seaside villages like Bempton (five minutes' drive), which has a village pub, a railway station, and other handy amenities. Want a day off from driving? A local bus stops a few minutes' walk away from the site entrance.

Hollow Gill Huts

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(3)

120km from Ruswarp · 3 units · Glamping · Settle, England

Shepherd's huts with views across the Yorkshire Dales near Settle

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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Yunus

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Woodsworth Exploring

Great experince of almost woodland camping. Well organised and very helpful staff. Very handy for local attrcations. Thanks had a wonderful short stay.

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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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Isabelle

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Woodsworth Exploring

Such a lovely spot. Very idyllic and private. Pitches were a decent distance from each other which was really nice - it was nice knowing other people were around but having your own private space. Dog friendly, which was brilliant - camped for the first time with our boy. He didn't like the owls! We will be back!

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Melissa

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Woodsworth Exploring

We had a wonderful time at Woodsworth Exploring - our kids loved camping in a woodland, and it is well-looked after and beautiful. You do have to walk in with your gear, but they provide wheelbarrows for you to use. Emma was very responsive and helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and hope to come back sometime soon!

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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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George

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Woodsworth Exploring

Beautiful woodland to camp in, the plots are well spaced and so really feels like you have the woodland to yourself. Would highly recommend and would go again!

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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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Hazel

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Enholmes Meadow

Tranquil, beautiful site, good facilities, friendly owner and a haven for wildlife.

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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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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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Kitty

July 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Freespirit Glamping

Andy was really helpful, the site was perfect for what we wanted. Peaceful, time with the family and to go back to basic living. We will definitely go again had an amazing time. Close enough to the coast if you want to coast and lots to do around the area.

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Jessica

July 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at Woodsworth Exploring

Beautiful! What a lovely stay we had, from the peaceful pitch under the trees to the clean spacious toilet block, not to mention our little camping friend the robin that came within 2 feet of us begging for some crumbs. We saw alot of different birds, a squirrel, rabbit and didn't see but heard an owl. The pitch was secluded with not another camper in sight, the only time we ran into other lovely campers was on the way to and from the toilets. Cannot recommend this place more if you are looking for peaceful surroundings, a wild camping experience or just getting back to nature. Last but not least the hosts are knowledgeable, friendly and are doing a great job of keeping the wood as nature intended with minimal trace campers have ever been. I will look forward to my next visit!

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Steve

July 2025

6 nights at Freespirit Glamping

A wonderful experience of nature Just getting away from the big city and enjoying some quality time away from distraction. Truly a wonderful place

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Shan

July 2025

2 nights at Trawden Forest Glamping

We stayed in the Frodo pod for 2 nights, it was really a wonderful experience! The bed is soft and comfortable, and the shower is strong and nice. We love the bird house just a few meters away from our pod, we were able to see a lot of birds and squirrels during the morning, we also saw a dear! We had a fire pit night in the forest which is really cool and chill. There is a lovely welcome card with our name on it in the pod as well. We highly recommend Trawden Forest Glamping, Mark and Angie are really friendly and supportive!

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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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Jodie

June 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Enholmes Meadow

Camping spot is quiet and area is lovely owner is really nice too comes to check on you and asks you if need anything

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Brionie

June 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Woodsworth Exploring

Had a perfect camp in the beautiful woods which are carefully tended and protected by Duncan and Emma. Pitches are well spaced out so you feel like you have your own little private spot of nature.