Camping in North York Moors National Park

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From the North Sea cliffs on the park’s east coast to the heather-laden fells inland, the North York Moors are best known for their rich diversity of landscape. Ancient woodlands, man-made structures, and winding rivers add to the region’s outdoor charms, while stargazers may catch a glimpse of the Milky Way, Andromeda, or even the Northern Lights in the park’s famously dark night sky. The park’s vast network of cycling trails and footpaths open up all sorts of avenues for adventure, and a variety of camping and glamping options provide plenty of places to rest weary heads.

98% (252) 1,158 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds in North York Moors National Park

Castle Howard Lakeside Holiday Park

1. Castle Howard Lakeside Holiday Park

94%
(35)
England · 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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Scarborough Bay Sea View Camping

2. Scarborough Bay Sea View Camping

89%
(14)
England · 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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Wold Farm Caravan and Camping Site

3. Wold Farm Caravan and Camping Site

100%
(11)
Filey, England · 4 units
A cliff-top, Yorkshire paradise for bird lovers
Electrical hookup
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Masons Campsite

4. Masons Campsite

Skipton Bd23 6 Dd, England · 10 units
On the banks of a river, with open views over the Yorkshire Dales and lots of space for games, with a pair of great pubs nearby
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Dobella Lane Farm Certificated Site

5. Dobella Lane Farm Certificated Site

93%
(14)
Dobella La Goole, England · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A small dog-friendly campsite in the Vale of York that's open all year
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Electrical hookup
Potable water
Butt Farm, Beverley

6. Butt Farm, Beverley

100%
(190)
East Yorkshire, England · 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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Electrical hookup
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Quarry Hill Campsite

7. Quarry Hill Campsite

100%
(2)
Folkton, England · 25 units
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)
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High Farm Holiday Park Ltd

8. High Farm Holiday Park Ltd

100%
(1)
Toft Hill, England · 36 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
How about a camping break with spectacular Durham Dales views? High Farm Holiday Park might well be the spot for you, a scenic, family- and dog-friendly glamping/ touring site. Restoring and recycling vintage items is a passion of ours and may examples of this can be found throughout the site including our showstopping /repurposed Railway Wagons – each one found around the local area and completely refurbished into cute and cosy mini lodges decked out with stylish wooden interiors. Set in the County Durham countryside on a family-run former dairy farm, the site also features developing woodland and wetlands with loads of amazing wildlife, and mown walkways for you to explore your surroundings. An on-site café, shop and board game library are also all available for your use. Open all year, the site is close to the market town of Bishop Auckland (10 minutes’ drive), with its wide range of shops, restaurants and pubs, as well as the woodland walks and art trails in Hamsterley Forest.
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Bickley Rigg Farm Glamping Wagons

9. Bickley Rigg Farm Glamping Wagons

100%
(28)
Scarborough, England · 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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Hill Top Huts

10. Hill Top Huts

97%
(121)
Middleton In Teesdale, England · 12 units
Scenic, simple glamping pods set beside a welcoming Pennines pub
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Showers
Wifi
Scow Hall Farm

11. Scow Hall Farm

100%
(6)
Ilkley, England · 15 units
A summer-only farm campsite in Yorkshire’s pretty Washburn Valley
Showers
Potable water
Little Wold Away Glamping

12. Little Wold Away Glamping

100%
(9)
Everthorpe, England · 3 units
Luxury pod glamping in the grounds of a nursery garden in the Yorkshire Wolds
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Campfires
Hot Tub
Viking Garth Hideaways

13. Viking Garth Hideaways

100%
(1)
England · 4 units
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.
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Aldwark Bridge Glamping

14. Aldwark Bridge Glamping

England · 3 units
A unique and cosy pop-up glamping site Located on the banks of the River Ure next to a quaint and historical wooden toll bridge, Aldwark Bridge Glamping offers a unique and personal camping experience. Nestled between York and Harrogate, the site boasts a fantastic pit stop on the Coast to Coast cycling route, free landing access to the River Ure to enjoy kayaking and stand up paddle boarding and a beautiful river side walk to the local pub. Matt and Joanna invite you to glamp in style here at our cosy garden site with luxury shower room, extensive outdoor kitchen and welcoming communal fire pit seating area.
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Ravensdale Glamping Retreats

15. Ravensdale Glamping Retreats

100%
(4)
England · 4 units
Discover a unique short getaway with just two or three days to spare! Enjoy your own private hot tub, a BBQ, and a spacious patio—all included! Our glamping pods offer the perfect retreat for couples seeking a romantic weekend or families wanting to enjoy the great outdoors. Nestled on a charming old dairy farm and overlooking a tranquil pond, our beautifully designed, luxurious, and fully-equipped pods provide an ideal base for exploring the picturesque surroundings. A brand-new pod was added Summer 2025 bringing the total pods to just four! Located near the historic city of York, Castle Howard, and plenty of pubs, restaurants, and shopping destinations, there's something for everyone. Celebrate special occasions in style with our exclusive packages. Ravensdale Glamping Retreats is the perfect spot to create lasting memories with loved ones. Plus, our dog-friendly pods mean your furry friends can join in the adventure too!
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Humble Bee Farm

16. Humble Bee Farm

100%
(15)
North Yorkshire, England · 20 units
Camping or ‘wigwaming’ on a pretty and very child-friendly farm among the Yorkshire Wolds
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Coast and Camplight Whitby Glamping

17. Coast and Camplight Whitby Glamping

100%
(2)
England · 1 unit
Our camps are spread out across our site, each one secluded from the others with nothing to see but the meadows, woods, views and at night the starry skies. The site is truly wild, with ancient woodland to one side with a beck running through it, and fields which we are rewilding full of wildflowers, bees and butterflies. The wildlife runs riot, with deer, owls, badgers, bats and all kinds of wild birds regular visitors. To preserve our wilderness and peace no cars are allowed on site; our visitors walk down the fields to their camps, leaving the real world with their cars at the gate (if you have mobility problems please contact us directly). Our camps are completely off-grid making it perfect for those looking for a digital detox and to get away from the stresses and strains of modern life. We try hard to be gentle on this beautiful place we call home, and the site is designed to be low impact on the environment with it’s own spring water, composting toilets and willow banks. All lighting is solar or via rechargeable batteries and eco-friendly washing products are provided. All the camps have a luxurious feeling despite feeling completely cut off from the outside world, with proper beds with comfy mattresses and their own hot showers; luxury bedding and fluffy towels are provided. Each camp has been handbuilt entirely by us from scratch from things that are recycled, found, car booted, made, upcycled, saved or rescued. Some things are on their third or even fourth life on the farm. Look out for the details, expect the unexpected, this is not glamping by numbers. Nothing says glamping to us like a real fire at the end of the day, toasting marshmallows, sharing stories and putting the day to rest. Each camp has a firepit for you to do just this. There is very little mobile reception in many places on the farm and we wholeheartedly recommend you take this as an opportunity to leave your phone with the rest of the modern world behind for your stay and remember what it is to live a little bit wild.
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Roe Deer Meadow

18. Roe Deer Meadow

98%
(57)
Scarborough, England · 2 units
A small and super-friendly rural campsite close to Yorkshire’s east coast
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Off-Grid Glamping at Lahtle Wood

19. Off-Grid Glamping at Lahtle Wood

England · 15 units
Lahtle Wood is an eco friendly off-grid Glamping site in North Yorkshire, catering for all age groups with the addition of delightful wood-fired hot tubs for our romantic 2 person pods. There is no electricity inside the pods but there is running water for our toilets and hot showers for your comfort. We offer 15 Glamping units accommodating families and groups of all ages for 2, 4, and 6 people. Each pod has its own private area and facilities placed in the corners of 4 separate grassy glades hidden amongst the trees. The aim is for guests to unwind in the great outdoors, away from their electronic devices, discover how to light a fire to heat the shower boiler, cook on a camp fire grill and snuggle up around a log fire pit. We are a dog-friendly site, but we do ask that dogs are kept on a lead and owners take responsibility and use the bins provided. Please be mindful of children playing within the wood and grassland. Situated 10 miles from the old market town of Malton, 13 miles from the coastal town of Scarborough and only 29 miles from the city of York, we are perfectly located for you to explore close by local activities such as the North Yorkshire Water Park, Dalby Forest and Go Ape, Flamingo Land, the Sealife Centre, Eden Camp and Castle Howard, to name but a few. For the fit and active, take a stroll along the Wolds Way trail with delightful views across this beautiful County and rest half way round at our lovely local pub, The Dawnay Arms for lunch/dinner on route, only a miles walk from our site. All of this makes Lahtle Wood the perfect place to bring your family or that special someone for a relaxing getaway in the stunning Yorkshire Wolds near the North York moors. Come and see what glamping has to offer you.
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Wold Meadow

20. Wold Meadow

98%
(27)
Driffield, England · 5 units
Relaxing adult-only, dog-friendly glamping stays with private bathrooms and a view of the Yorkshire Wolds.
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North York Moors National Park camping guide

Where to go

When to go

Spring has officially sprung in the North York Moors when the curlew arrive to commence their breeding season, and this is also a good time to see lapwings, puffins, and golden plover. In autumn, wildlife watchers should turn their attention from the skies to the sea to spot minke whales, white-beaked dolphins, and harbour porpoises. Winter visitors may have slimmer pickings when it comes to campsites, but the annual Stargazing and Dark Skies Festival makes up for it. It can be easier to snag a spot during the low season of November through to April, though be aware that not all sites operate year-round.

Know before you go

  • There are six Easy Access routes signposted on park maps, ideal for wheelchair users and stroller pushers.
  • National Park Centres can be found in Danby and Sutton Bank.
  • Tourist Information Points are widespread across the park, including in the towns of Whitby, Pickering, and Scarborough.
  • The park manages 10 Pay and Display car parks in larger villages or near major attractions.
  • As with all of the UK’s outdoor attractions, the Countryside Code applies.
  • Campsites on the North York Moors get booked up quickly, especially during school holidays, and walk-ins aren’t always accepted. The coastline is a main draw, so head inland if you’re after last-minute accommodation.

Frequently Asked Questions

In spring, the North York Moors National Park is a good time to see the curlew arrive to commence their breeding season, as well as lapwings, puffins, and golden plover. You can also explore different options for camping near North York Moors National Park on Hipcamp.

From the North Sea cliffs on the park’s east coast to the heather-laden fells inland, the North York Moors are best known for their rich diversity of landscape. Ancient woodlands, man-made structures, and winding rivers add to the region’s outdoor charms, while stargazers may catch a glimpse of the Milky Way, Andromeda, or even the Northern Lights in the park’s famously dark night sky. The park’s vast network of cycling trails and footpaths open up all sorts of avenues for adventure. You can also explore different options for camping near North York Moors National Park on Hipcamp.

There are six Easy Access routes signposted on park maps, ideal for wheelchair users and stroller pushers in North York Moors National Park. National Park Centres can be found in Danby and Sutton Bank. Tourist Information Points are widespread across the park, including in the towns of Whitby, Pickering, and Scarborough. The park manages 10 Pay and Display car parks in larger villages or near major attractions. As with all of the UK’s outdoor attractions, the Countryside Code applies. You can also explore different options for camping near North York Moors National Park on Hipcamp.

Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field
Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

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