Hobground Campsite
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- Peaceful family hideaway with pitches in a sheltered paddock
- Close to Flamingo Land, Pickering and the North York Moors
- Well-maintained amenities, firepit hire and charging facilities
Site type
23
4Dogs
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
Extras
- A charge of £1.00 applies for the use of the shower.
Occupancy
- Group bookings of 2 or more units travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
Safety
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Wed 1 Apr to
Pitch types & availability
11 
Non-electric grass tent pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £23
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- 12
Non-electric grass touring pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £23
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Electric grass tent pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £28
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Electric grass touring pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £28
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Reviews
93% would recommend this site to a friend
92% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a peaceful, well-maintained campsite offering spacious pitches and friendly, helpful owners. Facilities are generally clean, though some guests noted a lack of hot water for washing up. Showers are available for a small fee. The site's remote rural setting is praised for its tranquility and proximity to local attractions, making it a popular choice for families and those seeking a relaxing break.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews.
Last updated 18/08/2026
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Owner super friendly and helpful Great pitches…
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Owner super friendly and helpful
Great pitches
Clean toilets and showers
Close to local attractions
Quiet site
Disliked Nothing to dislike
Recommend to friends Visit again
Peaceful campsite. Friendly, helpful owner.…
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Anonymous Non-electric grass touring pitch
Liked Peaceful campsite.
Friendly, helpful owner.
Disliked Having to remember to take a pound for the shower.
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Everything 😁 Great flat pitches. Extremely peaceful…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Everything 😁
Great flat pitches.
Extremely peaceful site.
Lovely friendly owner.
Really clean toilets and showers.
Will definitely recommend and would love to stay here again.
Thank you 👏🏻
Disliked Nothing!
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Quiet site. Large pitches.
Anonymous Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Warm welcome when we arrived. The pitches were quiet and of a good size. Dark skies were good loads of shooting stars. Lovely views. Owner was very chatty and approachable. Location good for visiting North Yorkshire. Toilets and showers were clean with plenty of soap and loo roll.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Andy is brilliant and really looked…
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Andy is brilliant and really looked out for us. He's straightforward and regularly available around the site.
The site is separated into sections so there's never too much noise from any one area.
Recommend to friends Visit again
This campsite is very remote and…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked This campsite is very remote and quiet. It's exactly what we wanted. Away from everything. Well maintained.
Toilets were plentiful and clean.
The shower was clean and warm (£1 for 5 minutes - very reasonable. Just dont forget to bring some change).
Friendly owner.
Really enjoyed my stay here.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great if you want a beautiful quiet campsite.
Non-electric grass touring pitch
Liked I would rate this campsite 10/10 because the advertisement for facilities is honest so we were prepared for basic amenities, they were clean, checked regularly and positioned fairly for all users. The grounds were so well maintained and felt like a real step back into nature. The mature trees provide a fantastic canvas and you get the sense of nature all around. The site is quiet, good for families, but respect for others is at the centre of the owners principles. It matters to him that everyone leaves with happy memories, and we certainly did. Dogs can also go which was good, like all sites, they must be kept on a lead but that is to be expected.
Disliked Nothing, really enjoyed the time spent at this campsite.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great secluded & quiet camping site.
Anonymous Electric grass tent pitch
Liked Great secluded camping site. We had a choice of where to pitch our tent and the owner was very helpful providing information and a power extension. Lovely quite spot where the kids were safe and could walk to the edge of the site and see the cows and sheep in the adjoining fields. Toilet and shower facilities were basic but clean – you need a £1 coin for the showers
Disliked One night was very noisy with screaming kids and barking dogs. The owner asked the loud party of people to move off the site the next day. All other days (4) where quiet and everyone else was respectful. Not the site owners fault and he delt with it as best he could.
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We will stay again!
Electric grass tent pitch
Liked Its a great place to get away from the crowds, 3 fields with 16 electrical outlets. Plenty of space between tents. Campsite is sited down a private drive about 200/300 metres away from the road. Hot showers cost £1 for five minutes. The area is full of wildlife, owls flying over at night, foxes calling and surrounding farmland. Andy is a great host with good local knowledge.
Disliked Apart from the Wood pigeons starting cooing at 430am. Can be a struggle in the morning using the showers as there are only two and it does take around 20 minutes to heat the water tank up if its been used up by the last user.
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Great wee site. Facilities were cleaned…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Great wee site. Facilities were cleaned regularly and in good condition. Owner was lovely and always happy to help.
Disliked N/A
Recommend to friends Visit again
Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Remote location Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Medium (26-50 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Tourer storage facilitiesLocation
Hobground Campsite
Barugh Lane
Normanby
Kirkbymoorside
North Yorkshire
England
YO17 6XD
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.20963°N
0.86432°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Food and drink
- Mom's Fabulous Hot Dogs 2.2 mi
- Big Pizza Pie 2.2 mi
- Zoo Bar 2.2 mi
- The Diner 2.2 mi
- Metropolis Bar & Grill 2.2 mi
- Gourmet Grill 2.2 mi
- Upper Deck 2.3 mi
- Zanzibar Food Market 2.3 mi
- Blackboard 3.8 mi
- The Queens Head 3.8 mi
Parks and play
- HMS Bouncy 2.3 mi
- Lily Bobtail™ Nature Discovery 2.3 mi
- Peter Rabbit™ Adventure 2.4 mi
- Garden Way Park 3.9 mi
- Hawthorn Lane Play Area 4.4 mi
- Hovingham Playground 5.3 mi
- Rainbow Lane Play Area 5.5 mi
- Riverside Playground 5.9 mi
- Skelf Island 6 mi
- Adventure Playground 6 mi
Public transport
- Kirby Misperton Roundabout 2.4 mi
- Friars Hill bus stop 3.6 mi
- Sinnington Fox & Hounds 3.6 mi
- Sinnington Fox & Hounds 3.6 mi
- Beansheaf Inn 3.8 mi
- Beansheaf Inn 3.8 mi
- Black Bull 3.9 mi
- Black Bull 3.9 mi
- Cresswell Arms PH 4 mi
- Manor Drive 4 mi
Groceries
- Costcutter 2.3 mi
- Lidl 4.2 mi
- Co-op Food 4.3 mi
- One Stop 4.4 mi
- Co-op Food 4.4 mi
- Co-op Food 4.7 mi
- Heron Foods 5.8 mi
- Morrisons 6 mi
- Asda 6 mi
- Lidl 6.1 mi
Family days out
- HMS Bouncy 2.3 mi
- Lily Bobtail™ Nature Discovery 2.3 mi
- Peter Rabbit™ Adventure 2.4 mi
- Garden Way Park 3.9 mi
- Hawthorn Lane Play Area 4.4 mi
- Hovingham Playground 5.3 mi
- Rainbow Lane Play Area 5.5 mi
- Riverside Playground 5.9 mi
- Skelf Island 6 mi
- Adventure Playground 6 mi
Must see
Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo 2.3 mi
North Yorkshire Moors Railway 4.3 mi
Kew at Castle Howard 6.3 mi
Castle Howard 6.4 mi
The Arboretum - Kew at Castle Howard 6.4 mi
National Trust
Nunnington Hall 4.5 mi
Rievaulx Terrace 10.5 mi
Bridestones, Crosscliff and Blakey Topping 11 mi
Treasurer's House 19.2 mi
Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 19.2 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Pickering to Levisham Station by Train - Return on Foot 4.3 mi
NUNNINGTON HALL 4.3 mi
CASTLE HOWARD 6.4 mi
The Lumps and Bumps of Castle Howard 6.8 mi
SCAMPSTON HALL 8.4 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Hobground Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Hobground Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Hobground Campsite? Hobground is centrally set for North Yorkshire activities and attractions of all flavours and for all ages, including the North York Moors Railway from nearby Pickering through the spectacular North York Moors … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Hobground Campsite?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Hobground Campsite? From £23 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.