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
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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
7 
6.7/10
Reviews
59% would recommend this site to a friend
56% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a laid-back, no-frills campsite ideal for those seeking peace and quiet, with a picturesque location near East Ayton village and a short drive to Scarborough. Guests appreciate the friendly atmosphere, the presence of miniature ponies and goats, and the generally clean, though basic, toilet and shower facilities. While some reviews note unfinished areas and occasional issues with blocked toilets, manager replies indicate ongoing improvements. The site's natural setting and proximity to local attractions are highly praised.
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A nice site in a great location and lovely little town.
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Electric grass pitch
Liked Location near a small town with lovely pubs and a restaurant. Nice little site next to a river. Peaceful and quiet. Clean toilets.
Would return.
Disliked A bit cramped the first night as it was really busy and hard to find a pitch as one wasn’t allocated.
The shower block was cold so didn’t use the showers but the shower cubicles were modern and clean.
Could do with a small bridge over the Ford for walkers.
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Nice little site, I would definitely stay here again
Electric grass pitch
Liked Peaceful and quiet rural campsite. No fixed pitches but plenty of room. It's a grass area so try not to drive like Lewis Hamilton and you won't get stuck. There's 2 showers and 2 toilets, we stayed at Easter and the site was reasonably busy but never had a problem using the facilities. It's simple and basic but has electric, water and waste disposal. A great base to stay if your exploring the coastline
Disliked You have to cross a shallow ford as you enter the site, not a problem in the car but I'm not sure you could walk to the pub without waterproof footwear.
If it's important to you the washing up facility isn't great. There's no hot water.
To be fair, the site is a bit of a work in progress. You can see the owners are making improvements
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Flat pitches, clean toilets and showers
Electric grass pitch
Liked The location was perfect, peaceful and quiet, very relaxing
15 mins from Scarborough Town centre
Beautiful sunrise and sunset
Disliked Being surrounded by caravans and vans, hardly any tents.
i never book a campsite that doesn't allow campfires so was very disappointed to read on the profile they weren't allowed when I thought id previously read they were when I booked it.
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nice place nice people and very near to scarborough
Electric grass pitch
Liked nice quiet site and friendly people.
Disliked lots of us got stuck in soggy mud our cars and caravans so could do with some hard stands.
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Wonderful location in the beautiful village…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Wonderful location in the beautiful village of East Ayton, perfect for scenic walks. The camping field is very picturesque, bordered on two sides by the river and a line of trees, providing shelter. It's a short drive in to Scarborough, 40 minutes from Whitby. There's a nice pub, two very reputable fish and chip offerings, a garage with a mini market, cricket club, and picturesque church, all around 15 minutes walk away. We loved the miniature ponies and the mesmerising goats in the adjacent field. They love it if you bring them carrots and are very friendly. This is laid back, no frills camping and I have to say, after spending time at campsites where you always feel you're being watched and that have so many rules, this site is a breath of fresh air. The owner is clearly undertaking a string of improvements to the site. Toilets and showers are basic and are cleaned daily to a good standard. Electric is good, we had no problems whatsoever. You'll need a torch to cross the field at night. It's very quiet at night, and conducive to a good night's sleep. If you like back to basics camping this is for you. If you like it rowdy, go elsewhere as this is loved by and perfect for young families. We've been several times now and everyone has been respectful campers and friendly.
Lizzie is wonderful and works very hard. It's like going back in time. I'm missing it already.
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- the animals - clean site -…
Electric grass pitch
Liked - the animals
- clean site
- everyone friendly
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Quiet location…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Quiet location
Disliked Toilet & shower block still needs a lot of work doing to it, no hot water for washing up facility
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Everything - especially the donkeys and…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Everything - especially the donkeys and poneys my children loved feeding them everyday. Lizzie was really nice and friendly about every day and would bring carrots up for the kids to feed the aminals
Great location walked into the little village a few times lovely pub the Dennison for a few drinks and evening meal
Caught the bus from the village into Scarborough for the day
Really relaxed site friendly and how proper camping should be in my opinion
Disliked Nothing
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Our second stay here, we loved…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Our second stay here, we loved our first visit so returned 2 years later for a second. The site is alot more inviting now with drive its and appearance. It's in the perfect spot for a peaceful getaway but close to several beaches, dalby forest and the moors. The owner is lovely. The animals are an added bonus I'm certain we will be back again!
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Fantastic weekend Facilities clean but basic
Electric grass pitch
Liked Great location
In fantastic village
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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
Local events
- Whitby Goth Weekend (Friday, 1 May 2026 – Friday, 1 May 2026)
Whitby, North Yorkshire 17.9 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.