Abbey Falls Campsite

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  • Pop-up campsite overlooking Fountains Abbey in North Yorkshire
  • 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 campsite 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 wild camping with gorgeous views), facilities are limited to male and female toilets, cold showers and a 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 and a family-friendly pub in the village of Sawley (five minutes’ drive), where there’s also a kids’ park with a playing field. The historic city of Ripon (10 minutes) offers up an impressive cathedral, a brace of museums and lots of pubs and restaurants; elegant Harrogate (20 minutes) is also a popular dining and shopping hub.

Site type

Tent pitches 40
Motorhome pitches 3
Open now
Opens 23 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).
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 23 May to

Pitch types & availability

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100% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

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Lovely Campsite

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Abby W.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Lovely, peaceful campsite with clean and well-maintained facilities. It was quiet and relaxing — exactly what we were looking for. We had a great trip and would definitely come back. Thank you.

Little gem

Overall 9/10

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Excellent location , close to Fountains abbey , plus loads of footpaths for quiet walks . Toilet and shower kept clean and checked throughout the day . Fire pits available with logs as well for decent price . Owner checking in on everyone to see if all ok and no issues . Nice to watch the sunset over the fields .

Disliked Slightly bumpy on entry , exit , had to
reconnect waste tap on van .

Wonderful pop up site, clean facilities and friendly owner.

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Peaceful site in a beautiful location. Excellent for visiting Fountains Abbey.

Disliked Nothing

Excellent wild camping with loos

Overall 9/10

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Jo A.

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Peaceful spot overlooking the Fountains Abbey. Lots of space to spread out and the dog had a wonderful time. Very clean toilets but I didn't try the shower. The best phone signal of the whole trip. Definitely recommend for those who like off grid camping.

Very basic, which is just what we wanted…

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vicki t.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Very basic, which is just what we wanted

Quiet, toilet/showers, lots of great walks nearby…

Overall 9/10

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Quiet, toilet/showers, lots of great walks nearby

It was a fantastic time away even if it rained near constant

Overall 8/10

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Chloe W.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked The field was spacious with plenty of room for people to camp away from other campers while staying near the toilet block.
The toilets did what they needed to do and access to water was always available. The fire pits came in handy mid way through a very rainy stay.

Disliked The only downside was that though it says cold water showers i didn't fully comprehend how cold until I stood under it. I had brain freeze before the conditioner went in haha. Although I can imagine it's lovely on a hot day

Very clean toilets and amazing views of the abbey. Super quiet on…

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Very clean toilets and amazing views of the abbey. Super quiet on a night and host checked in! Also had service the whole time.

Great spot overlooking the abbey, quiet, lots of space. Facilities clean.…

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Guy B.

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Great spot overlooking the abbey, quiet, lots of space. Facilities clean.

Great views. Well maintained field, grass cut and not rutted. Close to…

Overall 8/10

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Peter S.

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Great views. Well maintained field, grass cut and not rutted. Close to Fountains Abbey and the Parkrun.

Disliked A little costly for a field with a toilet and cold shower.


Features

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 Car parking by pitch/unit 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

What3words: Renovated.fallback.complain.

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

Local attractions and activities include: - National Trust - Fountains Abbey: walking distance - National Trust - Studley Royal (water gardens and deer): five minutes’ drive - Ripon (museums and racecourse): 10 minutes - Ripley Castle (walks and shops): 15 minutes - National Trust - Brimham Rocks (geological formations): 15 minutes - Harrogate (spa, shops and restaurants): 20 minutes - Lightwater Valley Family Adventure Park: 20 minutes - Druid’s Temple (19th-century folly): half an hour.

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

  • Harrogate Autumn Flower Show (Friday 19 September 2025 – Friday 19 September 2025)

    Ripon, North Yorkshire 9.9 mi

  • Leeds Festival (Thursday 21 August 2025 – Thursday 21 August 2025)

    Wetherby, West Yorkshire 18.3 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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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? Local attractions and activities include: - National Trust - Fountains Abbey: walking distance - National Trust - Studley Royal (water gardens and deer): five minutes’ drive - Ripon (museums and racecourse): 10 … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Abbey Falls Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  10:30 a.m. –  Anytime
    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.