Abbey Falls Campsite

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  • North Yorkshire pop-up site with stunning Fountains Abbey views
  • Ripon 10 minutes’ drive, Brimham Rocks 15 and Harrogate 20 minutes
  • Off-grid grass pitches; playground and family pub five minutes’ drive
When you’re after the simple life in spectacular North Yorkshire surroundings, Abbey Falls Campsite comes up trumps. This no-frills pop-up site for tents and tourers is set right on the edge of gorgeous Nidderdale National Landscape countryside, and if that’s not quite enough, the pitches all overlook the fairytale ruins of Fountains Abbey, a gem of a place destroyed by King Henry VIII in 1539. As this is pretty much wild camping (albeit it wild camping with gorgeous views), facilities are limited to male and female toilets, cold showers and a basic washing-up area – there is no hot water and no electricity on the site. There are dairy cows grazing in adjacent fields, a choice of walks along the River Skell directly from the pitches – good for exercising any canine companions – and a family-friendly pub in the village of Sawley (five minutes’ drive), where there’s also a small park with a playing field. Historic Ripon (10 minutes) offers up an impressive cathedral, a brace of museums and lots of pubs and restaurants; Harrogate (20 minutes) is also a popular dining and shopping hub.

Site type

Tent pitches 40
Motorhome pitches 3
Open now
Opens 22 May
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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).

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri 22 May to

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.1

Overall rating from 139 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

96% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

This pop-up campsite offers a peaceful, basic camping experience with exceptional views of Fountains Abbey. Guests praise the friendly owners, cleanliness of facilities, and ample space for children. While showers are cold and facilities are simple, many found them perfectly adequate and a great value for the location, which is ideal for exploring local attractions. Fire pits are available for hire.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Very peaceful, loads of space. Clean…

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Darren H. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Very peaceful, loads of space. Clean toilets and showers.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The field to play in! Very…

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Elizabeth F. 1 review

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked The field to play in! Very friendly owner!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Easy to find , showers and…

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Tom S. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Easy to find , showers and toilets lovely and clean

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great quiet friendly site…

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Steve R. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Great quiet friendly site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loved our stay

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Ellie L. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Could pick where to pitch up, great facilities lovely environment and check in throughout our stay overall very helpful!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Still worth a visit.. a beautiful place in the country

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James Y. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Location, constant upkeep and cleaning of toilets…

Disliked Rough straw too long and field not suitable for tents IMHO

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Great site, well located. We stayed…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Great site, well located. We stayed in the overflow field which was very quiet.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The field was really big meaning…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked The field was really big meaning you could easily pick a good area to set up. Toilets and showers were good. Location was excellent.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect spot to explore the Abbey

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 nicola b. 19 reviews

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Amazing location next to Fountains Abbey, a National Trust site. Entrance into the Abbey is £18.50 for an adult - the grounds are extensive and there are parts of the grounds you can access for free. Large field so lots of space and dog friendly. It would have been super peaceful unfortunately some guests wanted to play loud music. It was quiet later though and the owners came round to ask them to turn it down which was appreciated. Welcoming owners and a perfect spot to explore the Abbey.

Disliked Cold showers - but it does state that on the listing! Noisy neighbours.

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Spacious, beautiful setting, quiet and relaxing,…

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Sean W. 5 reviews

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Spacious, beautiful setting, quiet and relaxing, well maintained toilet and shower block, friendly staff. No distractions, children made friends and played until the sun set…

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campsite

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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest Gastronomic delight Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsite

Location

Abbey Falls Campsite

Fountains Lane

Fountains

Ripon

North Yorkshire

England

HG4 3EA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.10592°N
1.58653°W

Route directions

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Nearest transport

Coach
3.4 mi Bus Station Stand 1
8 mi Hgte Bus Stn Stand 8
8.4 mi Bus Stn Stand A
Rail
8 mi Harrogate Rail Station
8.2 mi Starbeck Rail Station
8.2 mi Knaresborough Rail Station
Airport
16.7 mi Leeds Bradford International Airport
28.7 mi Durham Tees Valley Airport

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.

Local attractions

Chances are your first port of call will be the monastic ruins and Jacobean manor house at National Trust-owned Fountains Abbey (15 minutes’ walk to the visitor centre). You can also wander the adjacent Georgian-era Studley Royal Water Garden, with its sculpture trail and fountains, and if you’re keen to explore further on foot, Studley Royal Deer Park (40 minutes) is home to red and fallow deer herds (keep dogs on a lead, please). For a scramble over bizarre rock formations, head for National Trust - Brimham Rocks (15 minutes’ drive). You can also let the kids (and dogs) run off energy in the woodland around the mini-Stonehenge at Druid’s Temple (half an hour) – it’s actually an early-19th-century folly with views over Leighton Reservoir nearby. And when the kids need a rest from history, take them for a day on the rollercoasters at Lightwater Valley Family Adventure Park (20 minutes). Ripon Cathedral (10 minutes) is open for guided tours and holds frequent live concerts. Stately Harrogate (20 minutes) has upscale shops and restaurants as well as the Turkish Baths, where you can soak in thermal waters and book spa treatments.

Must see

Fountains Abbey 0.9 mi

RHS Garden Harlow Carr 8.6 mi

Jervaulx Abbey 12.7 mi

Harewood House 14.9 mi

Beningbrough Hall 16.4 mi

National Trust

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden 0.9 mi

Brimham Rocks 4.4 mi

Braithwaite Hall 14.4 mi

Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 16.4 mi

East Riddlesden Hall 20 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Studley Royal Park and the ruins of Fountains Abbey 1 mi

STUDLEY ROYAL 1.2 mi

RIPLEY CASTLE 4.4 mi

Brimham Rocks - Glasshouses - Guise Cliff - Dacre Banks 4.4 mi

Ripley - Nidderdale Way - Low Kettle Spring - Bedlam - Ripley 4.7 mi

Local events

  • Great Yorkshire Show (Tuesday, 14 July 2026 – Tuesday, 14 July 2026)

    Harrogate, North Yorkshire 9.2 mi

  • Leeds Festival (Thursday, 27 August 2026 – Thursday, 27 August 2026)

    Wetherby, West Yorkshire 18.3 mi

  • Kettlewell Scarecrow Festival (Saturday, 8 August 2026 – Saturday, 8 August 2026)

    Skipton, North Yorkshire 19 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 Abbey Falls Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Abbey Falls Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Abbey Falls Campsite? Chances are your first port of call will be the monastic ruins and Jacobean manor house at National Trust-owned Fountains Abbey (15 minutes’ walk to the visitor centre). You can also wander … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Abbey Falls Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  10:30 a.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Abbey Falls Campsite? From £25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.