Riverside Caravan Park
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- Peaceful riverbank site on the edge of North York Moors National Park
- A 15-minute drive from Scarborough and beaches, 20 minutes from Filey
- Great spot for anglers, with river fishing on site
Site type
32
32
32
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- A charge of £1.00 applies for the use of the shower.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Sun 1 Mar to
6 
Reviews
61% would recommend this site to a friend
59% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a peaceful, rural site praised for its quiet atmosphere and spacious, flat pitches. Guests highlight the friendly staff, especially Lizzie, and the charming resident animals. While facilities are described as basic but clean by many, some reviews mention ongoing improvements. Concerns were raised about the site's condition during wet weather, leading to muddy access and pitches. Previous negative comments appear to have been addressed, with many guests indicating they would return.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews.
Last updated 03/06/2026
Quietness of the caravan park…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Quietness of the caravan park
Disliked That the toilet waste disposal was right next to the fresh water facility and the only sink in which to wash your pots
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Lovely quiet site. Clean and tidy,…
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Anonymous Electric grass pitch
Liked Lovely quiet site. Clean and tidy, will definitely use again
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Lovely area, peaceful park, shame facilities weren’t better.
Anonymous Electric grass pitch
Liked We liked the peacefulness of the caravan park, the spacing in the middle and the animals, which the kids loved. The distance from the coast (both Filey and Scarborough) was also good. We also liked the welcome text message the day before, which gave us clear instructions and allocation of pitch.
Disliked We were a bit disappointed with the showroom / bathroom facilities - which were unfinished (one of three toilets were out of order) and were not the cleanest we have seen. We were also disappointed in the washing up facilities and clean water facilities as this area was definitely unfinished, not cared for and there was only one sink (with no hot water). It did t detract massively from the stay, but it was very basic and looked as though there was not much care put into it. For £37 per night, we expected it to be a bit better in these areas, having paid less for good facilities.
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A peaceful, relaxing location. Highly recommend.
Electric grass pitch
Liked A wonderful peaceful location. This site was just what we wanted, peace, calm and plenty of space for the kids to explore and make friends. Its not a huge site so even st capacity didnt feel crowded.
Located alongside the River Derwent you could access the river and paddle easily. (Its very shallow).
The pitches were flat and of a great size. There's two fields but no pitch is too far from facilities.
Lizzie met us on arrival and was very welcoming and accomodating throughout out our stay.
There is only one sink for dishes but I never queued even when the site was full.
The toilets and showers were clean. There are 3 showers, great power and temperature.
In a fabulous location for visiting Scarborough and Filey.
Great Fish and Chips locally.
To address some of the previous reviews they have clearly taken these on board over the lsst couple of years as I didnt find any of the negative comments to be accurate.
Disliked Honestly cant say I disliked anything.
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good place to camp, would go again
Electric grass pitch
Liked The people there are lovely,met some lovely people. Lovely views all round,
plenty of space if you have kids for them to play safely in the middle
Disliked shower room could do with mats on the floor , those that let the water run through them as you just get wet after one.
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Big pitch…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Big pitch
Disliked Ball games were being played where we were pitched up. Numerous times a ball was hit off our caravan and car. Dogs not on leads and running around the field playing fetch and running and pooping all over. Such a shame
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Lovely owner, nice location.
Anonymous Electric grass pitch
Liked Large grass areas with electric hook up at each pitch. Lovely & quiet in a secluded area, garage within walking distance for anything forgotten! Ponies, donkeys & goats were also welcoming! Open area so kids can play. Play park in village.
River running around site, nice local walks & can get bus or taxi into Scarborough.
Disliked Maintenance required on toilet door locks. Site is clearly still being worked on.
Grass had recently been cut but not collected, so a bit messy.
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Nice place. The lady who looked…
Anonymous Electric grass pitch
Liked Nice place. The lady who looked after the place was lovely and friendly. Great little spot
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Good place nice and quiet very…
Anonymous Electric grass pitch
Liked Good place nice and quiet very relaxing
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A really nice site of which we would stop again, nice location.
Electric grass pitch
Liked Lovely quiet site of which we stopped for three nights. Flat pitches and facilities were good, three showers and three toilets all of which were clean and plenty of room.
Showers were hot and no extra price for using them. Looks like site had been updated since previous reviews hence we found everything good. We tried site even after reading reviews and we were glad we didn’t get put off. Overall a lovely stay.
Disliked Not really a dislike but would have been nice if pitches were marked out so that if it did get busy no one be encroaching on your space. Maybe hot water tap would be useful for washing pots.
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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 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
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome 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 Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Medium (26-50 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilitiesLocation
Riverside Caravan Park
Carr Lane
East Ayton
Scarborough
North Yorkshire
England
YO13 9HW
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.24505°N
0.47938°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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scarborough South Bay | 4.2 mi | Sea | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Scarborough North Bay | 4.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Cayton Bay | 4.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Filey | 8.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Reighton | 10.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Dalby Forest Visitor Centre 8.6 mi
North Yorkshire Moors Railway 12.1 mi
Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo 13.6 mi
Burton Agnes Hall 14.8 mi
Whitby Abbey 17.6 mi
National Trust
Bridestones, Crosscliff and Blakey Topping 7.7 mi
Yorkshire Coast 10.8 mi
Nunnington Hall 20.2 mi
Rievaulx Terrace 25.5 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
VALLEY GARDENS & SOUTH CLIFF GARDENS 3.9 mi
PEASHOLM PARK 4.1 mi
Yorkshire Wolds Way Stage 6 - Ganton to Filey 4.3 mi
Scarborough - Cloughton - Scalby - Peasholme Park 4.4 mi
EBBERSTON HALL 6 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 Riverside Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Riverside Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Riverside Caravan Park? Sticking close by to start with, anyone who simply can’t get enough of fishing can make the five-minute drive to Wykeham Lakes fishery to land trout, carp, perch and bream, while those … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Riverside Caravan Park?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Riverside Caravan Park? From £35 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.