The best romantic campsites near Settle, North Yorkshire

Right on the western edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park in North Yorkshire, the small market town of Settle is a handy base for exploring the national park, as well as other nearby nature spots and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs). It’s also an easy place for campers without their own car to check out, as it’s on a railway line and served by two stations—Settle and Giggleswick. There are a few campsites and caravan parks around the town, and many more options in the surrounding countryside.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Settle

Right on the western edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park in North Yorkshire, the small market town of Settle is a handy base for exploring the national park, as well as other nearby nature spots and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs). It’s also an easy place for campers without their own car to check out, as it’s on a railway line and served by two stations—Settle and Giggleswick. There are a few campsites and caravan parks around the town, and many more options in the surrounding countryside.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Settle

1. Ewe Love Camping Pods

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79km from Settle · 3 units · Glamping

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

2. Bickley Rigg Farm Glamping Wagons

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112km from Settle · 4 units · Glamping

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.

3. White Peak Camping

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96km from Settle · 18 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Camping on a Peak District farm near the Monsal Trail

4. Over-the-Moon Luxury Shepherds Hut

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134km from Settle · 1 unit · Glamping

A shepherd’s hut on a smallholding in rural north Wales

5. Greenoak Hideout

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104km from Settle · 2 units · Glamping

A small, yurt glamping site with treasure hunts and alpacas in the Yorkshire countryside

6. Otter Moss Accommodation

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95km from Settle · 4 units · Glamping

Otter Moss Accommodation offers a variety of upscale camping options suitable for couples, families, and groups. Nestled within a picturesque 12-acre former farm, the majority of the site surrounds a spacious meadow. Additionally, the site boasts a charming small lake featuring three islands and a rowing boat for leisurely water activities. Situated at the northern edge of the stunning Eden Valley, guests can enjoy sweeping views of the Cumbrian Fells, with visibility extending to the Solway Firth and the Lake District on clear days. The Lake District is a convenient 40-minute drive away, while various sections of Hadrian's Wall are even closer, reachable within a 15-minute drive. Carlisle and the M6 motorway to Scotland are both just 20 minutes away, with the picturesque market town of Brampton also within a 15-minute drive and offering its own attractions. Local pubs are plentiful in the area, with a diverse selection available within a five-mile radius. Accommodation units at Otter Moss come equipped with heating, kitchen utensils, and stoves, ensuring guests' comfort and convenience. Each unit also includes firepits or barbecues, as well as bedding and towels for a hassle-free stay.

7. Chilled Out Adult Only Glamping

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98km from Settle · 8 units · Glamping

Lakeside glamping on the edge of Delemere Forest and a 10-minute train ride from Chester

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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David

1 week ago

3 nights at Over-the-Moon Luxury Shepherds Hut

Beautiful location, great for walking. Hut was immaculate, cosy & had everything we needed. Great communication prior to our arrival. Highly recommend

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antje

November 2025

4 m Class B

Weekend Trip to White Peak Camping

⸻ White Peak Camping is such a beautiful and peaceful spot — absolutely loved our stay. The campsite is perfectly situated with easy access to stunning walks all around. The toilets were decent and clean, and the little phone-charging points are such a thoughtful touch if you need them. We also really appreciated the free fire pits, which made the evenings super cosy. The owner, Janice, was great and very communicative, and her son Matt even came to check on us to make sure we didn’t get stuck with our van after the storm the night before. Really lovely people. One thing to note is that they place strong emphasis on keeping noise down — no loud music at all — which we actually loved, because it made the whole place incredibly quiet, calm, and relaxing. Highly recommend White Peak Camping if you’re looking for a beautiful, peaceful countryside escape. Thanks, Antje and Jay

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Luke

November 2025

4 m Class B

Weekend Trip to White Peak Camping

Really good location, short walk to a nice pub near a river. A quiet campsite with beautiful views!

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Graeme

November 2025

5 m Class B

With pets

Weekend Trip to White Peak Camping

We said we'd be back again and we were. Still great! Lovely location, great views, clean loos. Great if you just want the basics. Thanks again!

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Tim

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Bickley Rigg Farm Glamping Wagons

Staying in 'Oxo'. Amazing cozy little hut full of amazing personal touches and a lovely warm welcome from the owner and some lovely little luxurys on a welcome tray. The site has a little dog run, a little shop for beers, wine and eggs, washing facilities and fire.pits. Brilliant stay.

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Oliver

October 2025

6 m Class B

With pets

Weekend Trip to White Peak Camping

I went in October so it was really nice and quiet. Toilets were clean and it had a phone charging station. Good instructions for arriving

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Heather

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Greenoak Hideout

We had such a lovely stay at Greenoak. The hosts were so friendly and approachable and there were lots of lovely small touches that made the yurts feel homely and comfortable. The log burners and electric blankets meant that we were warm over night and had a really comfortable sleep. We are looking forward to going in the Summer to be able to enjoy more daylight hours. The boys (4 and 7) loved all of the friendly animals and the play equipment on the land, as well as the hot tub! We will definitely book again and would recommend to our friends and family! Thank you for a lovely stay and we look forward to visiting again next year!

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Rachel

October 2025

Tent

With kids

1 night at White Peak Camping

I literally never write reviews for anything even when I triple promise I will but this place is just that awesome. It's got all the essentials so makes it comfortable (even on a stormy Oct night first time camping alone with my daughter!) But not too much that you feel like you're cheating- the whole point for me was for it to feel challenging, hey you survived that dear daughter you can do anything (without her dying from exposure). The toilets were nicer and cleaner than all weatherspoons loos, 2 charging ports for phones and a sink, lots of bins for rubbish and a gorgeous site with beautiful views (& a cute little swing). The views of the peak district were just stunning on the way down too. Janice was amazing - she walked down to us in the pouring rain (after a full day's work) to check we had everything! We'll definitely be back again, possibly when it's a bit warmer

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Charna

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Over-the-Moon Luxury Shepherds Hut

This is the second time I have been to Over The Moon and it was just as gorgeous as the first. Peaceful escape from the city, and Ruth is a lovely host 🙂 thankyou again for having us, I'm sure we will be back for a third visit ❤️

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martyn

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to White Peak Camping

Brilliant base camp site, stayed here for the third time. Plenty of walks near by lovely views. Toilets always kept clean. Will definitely be back again.

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MICHELLE

October 2025

5 m car

With pets

Weekend Trip to White Peak Camping

A lovely rural quiet place to stay. Fantastic views and lovely walks right on the doorstep. Beautiful rural quiet spot with fabulous views. Great value for money. Would 100% definitely recommend. A nice touch was the picnic benches and a tree swing. The toilets were extremely clean and fully flushable with running water and hand soap/handtowel. 5* from me!

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Duncan

October 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at White Peak Camping

Great spot, I was the only camper. Hiked 10km with my dog, put my tent up, cooked evening meal on my trangia on one of the wooden tables that are there, could have walked say 10 minutes to the pub but couldn’t be arsed, so just sat quietly with the dog enjoying the peace and quiet! Toilets are clean and there’s a cold water sink for washing up which is also v clean. Met the farmer on the way in, very pleasant chap. Great place! Hiked back to my car this morning. Lovely break from work!

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Gary

October 2025

Tent

1 night at White Peak Camping

Smashing location and a great base for walking to and around Millers Dale. I will return in the future.

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Mick

October 2025

4 m Class B

1 night at White Peak Camping

Simple back to basics site, toilet and wash facilities good and clean. Great location to wind down from daily stress and a beautiful open sky

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Andrea

October 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Bickley Rigg Farm Glamping Wagons

Outstanding natural setting, quirky old school accommodation, facilities and host. Not for those who can’t live without modern conveniences. Loved it!

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Isobel

October 2025

Tent

3 nights at White Peak Camping

So beautiful, so wonderful! Loved it and would recommend.

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Jonathan

October 2025

Tent

1 night at White Peak Camping

I visited solo (motorbike camping) mid-week and I was the only one here! I chose this site as I wanted a basic, quiet site to stopover for a night. It provided just that, so clean and quiet and such a pleasant stay. Granted it is next to a working farm so there were a few cows chattering through the night but all adds to the charm. Clean toilets (x3) and wash up block, no shower or hot water but not an issue for this stay. Free fire pit and wood was available for purchase although I did have my own this time. Overall a great, back to basics and quiet location located in a lovely part of the world ☺️

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Jonny

October 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Bickley Rigg Farm Glamping Wagons

We had a really lovely stay in OXO. There were countless considerate details that really elevated our stay, such as a lovely warm welcome note and delicious local treats left for us. Bruce is a great host and we had a really memorable stay.

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Kate

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to White Peak Camping

A quiet space, for the most part, and a lovely one! (There are motorcycles that pass occasionally on a nearby road but these were not too noisy). Clean, well lighted loos were so welcome to us tent-campers!

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Leanne

September 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Greenoak Hideout

The setting was just perfect for our family of five (including two dogs and a 4 year old). The Yurt was comfortable, clean and very cosy. The private shower and toilet facilities were great, as was the hot tub. We had a trip to the local nature reserve during our stay, however think our daughter and the dogs were just as happy in the grounds with lots to explore, very friendly animals and lots of activities including trampoline and climbing walls. Thank you.

Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

The best romantic campsites near Settle guide

Where to go

Yorkshire Dales National Park

Settle is just outside the boundaries of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, but is an ideal base for exploring the hiking trails, cycle routes, and natural attractions of the park. The nearby village of Malham is especially worth visiting, as many of the national park’s most beautiful attractions can be visited on foot from here: Janet’s Foss Waterfall, Malham Cove, Malham Tarn, and Gordale Scar among them.

Forest of Bowland AONB

Settle is sandwiched between the Yorkshire Dales and the Yorkshire section of the Forest of Bowland AONB, which crosses over into Lancashire. This landscape of moorland, peat bogs, and pockets of ancient woodlands is another lovely area of picturesque landscapes, walking and cycling trails. It’s easy to visit on a day trip from Settle, or camp in a tent or caravan at a campsite in the AONB (wild camping is not generally permitted).

Nidderdale AONB

East of Settle, Nidderdale AONB is a continuation of the beautiful landscape of moorlands, valleys, flower-covered woodlands, and rolling farmland of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Campers staying in or near Settle can visit on day trips for birdwatching, wildlife-spotting, and walking adventures. There are also more camping options around the AONB, especially glamping sites located on family-run farmland.

Lake District National Park

Cumbria’s Lake District National Park is easy to visit from Settle as a major road runs directly there. This beautiful, Romantic park is worth more than a day trip, though: it’s England’s largest national park and also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the trails on foot or by bicycle, and the lakes and coastline by boat or kayak. Sleep in a tent or caravan, or go upmarket at a glamping site, cottage, log cabin, or other unique accommodation.

When to go

Settle is in North Yorkshire, which experiences a generally cool climate, with wind and rain common, especially in the hilly dales nearby. Tent and caravan camping will be most comfortable in the summer. If you’re visiting outside of summer, dress appropriately to enjoy the outdoor attractions and consider opting for a glampsite or cottage in a nearby town or village rather than camping in a tent. The nearby Lake District National Park is especially attractive in the winter, though cold.