Draughton Heights Campsite

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Stone waterfall leading to a lake
The dales high way, an old roman road
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  • Spacious site in the Yorkshire Dales, a 10-minute drive from Skipton
  • Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway 10 mins’ drive; Ilkley 15 minutes
  • Dogs welcome; habitat lakes for wildlife; nearby walking trails
On the southern fringes of Yorkshire Dales National Park, Draughton Heights Campsite is a peaceful spot a 10-minute drive (or a one-hour stroll along an old Roman road) from the market town of Skipton. It attracts hiking enthusiasts, who have an embarrassment of riches when it comes to choosing walking trails; however, it's also popular with families. Whether you’re here as a rambler or (especially) with kids, you should appreciate the well-maintained amenities block, a solid structure of Yorkshire stone with separate male and female toilets, showers and baby-changing facilities. Just take note that due to the elevated position, the site can be windy. There is a small additional fee for canine guests, and they must be kept on a lead while on site so as not to spook the sheep in the nearby fields; however, you don’t have far to go to find dog-friendly walks around here. Try walking along the River Wharfe to Bolton Abbey, for example, or climb up Beamsley Beacon, from where you can take in expansive views of the surrounding moors. Three habitat lakes on site ensure a pretty constant stream of animal visitors, from deer to owls and other birds. Open lakes are on site if people want to enter at their own risk; life buoys are for emergency use only. You’re welcome to fire up a barbecue, but as a family site, quiet hours are from 10pm each night. In Skipton, a market takes place four times a week (including Saturday), and there are shops in Addingham and Silsden (10 minutes’ drive for either) for more supplies.

Site type

Tent pitches 30
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Open all year
Opens
Please note

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Dogs

  • 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).

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

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100% would recommend this site to a friend

99% would stay here again

What customers say

Draughton Heights offers a beautiful, peaceful camping experience with stunning views and a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Guests consistently praise the immaculate and modern facilities, including showers, toilets, and a communal kitchen with useful extras. The option for wild swimming in the on-site lakes and the availability of a sauna are popular highlights. The spacious, well-maintained grounds allow campers to choose their preferred pitch, contributing to a relaxed and enjoyable stay. The owners are frequently mentioned for their helpfulness and attentiveness. The campsite is well-located for exploring local attractions, with walks to Skipton readily accessible. While some guests note the exposed, potentially windy location, this is often outweighed by the spectacular views and overall positive experience. Draughton Heights is highly recommended for its beautiful setting, excellent facilities, and warm hospitality, with many visitors expressing a desire to return.

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Would highly recommend Draughton Heights

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Anonymous

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Liked Nothing to dislike here! Campsite very clean as were the toilets/showers. It also wasn’t crowded giving us plenty of space to select our pitch without encroaching on other campers.

Loved the fact the oweners/staff came round several times to check everything was okay!

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From the manager: Thankyou for your comments.😊

Beautiful setting…

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Sophie N. 1 review

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Liked Beautiful setting

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thankyou.😊

Fantastic

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 Ruth M. 1 review

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Liked Beautiful scenery. Wild swimming lake, clean toilet block and well equiped kitchen. Perfect

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thankyou for your comments.😊

Gorgeous location on a peaceful site.

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Anonymous

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Liked Lovely stay at Draughton Heights. Very laid-back site with gorgeous views and beautiful swimming lake. Friendly owner who took time out to come and say hello and check all was okay. Great walk to Skipton.

Disliked Only 2 showers at Reception and there was often a queue. When there is a lake for swimming, showers are even more popular so it would be good to see another toilet/shower block on another location on the site. We camped near the toilet block but it would be a trek for other people further away.

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From the manager: We do have at the moment 4 showers, but we have planning permission for more. Its just finding the right time to start workThankyou for your comments.😊

This is our second time this…

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Rebecca G. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked This is our second time this season visiting this campsite. We absolutely love it, it is clean, the team are friendly and the views are amazing. It is a hidden gem of a site!

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From the manager: Thankyou . See you again.😁

Amazing weekend at a wonderful campsite

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Nicola G. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked Incredible views.
Quiet campsite with plenty of space.
Great facilities and even a coffee van on site

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thankyou for your comments.😊

I will definitely be coming back

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Anonymous

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Liked I loved the views and the quiet watching people in the pond swimming. The toilets and showers were immaculate.

Disliked We had one day of torrential rain couldn’t do much then

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From the manager: Yes sorry about the rain. Glad you did enjoy your stay.

Superb site

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Vicky S. 3 reviews

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Liked Super site, blown away by the set up and amenities. Dogs were happy as were we. 100% will be back

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Returning visit, stunning spot with lots…

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Nicola C. 2 reviews

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Liked Returning visit, stunning spot with lots of extra touches.

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From the manager: Thankyou for visiting again in 1 week. See you again next week.😜

Beautiful views and a fantastic sense of community spirit.

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 Lee D. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked A lovely, spacious campsite with beautiful views and a real sense of community spirit.

The toilet and shower facilities were modern, clean and well looked after, but what really stood out for us was all the little touches around the site. There were shared supplies available such as tea, coffee and hot chocolate, with an honesty box if you needed to use anything, which we thought was a brilliant idea.

There were also family field games available for everyone to use, and the whole place had a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. It genuinely felt as though the site had been created around bringing people together and encouraging everyone to share and enjoy the space.

We really enjoyed our stay and would happily return.

Disliked Nothing – we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

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From the manager: Thankyou so much for your comments. Really lovely to read. Glad you enjoyed your stay with us. Hope to see you again.😁

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 Wild swimming

Amenities on site

Baby-changing facilities 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

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Location

Draughton Heights Campsite

Dales Highway

Heights Lane

Draughton

Skipton

North Yorkshire

England

BD23 6DU

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.95653°N
1.94733°W

Route directions

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Nearest transport

Coach
2.9 mi Bus Station Stand 8
6.4 mi Bus Station
8.6 mi Midland Hotel
Rail
3.2 mi Skipton Rail Station
3.8 mi Cononley Rail Station
3.9 mi Steeton & Silsden Rail Station
Airport
13.2 mi Leeds Bradford International 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

Take a ride on the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway. Bolton Abbey station (10 minutes’ drive) is a recreated 1800s building with a vintage café where you can sample delicious homemade cakes. There is a lively calendar of events at the railway, including afternoon teas, murder mysteries and steam-driving experiences. An Augustinian priory established in the 12th century, Bolton Abbey (15 minutes) now sits in ruins on the River Wharfe, where a series of stepping stones allow you to cross the way workers at the priory used to cross. There is also a bridge for when it’s deemed unsafe to use the stones. The spa town of Ilkley (15 minutes) is overlooked by a vast area of wild moorland, just to the south, which includes features like the Cow and Calf Rocks and the Twelve Apostles Stone Circle. In town, there’s a playground in the Riverside Gardens and a child-friendly nature trail through the Darwin Gardens.

Food and drink

  • Billy Bobs 1.9 mi
  • Skipton Balti 2.8 mi
  • PizzaExpress 2.8 mi
  • Ovino Lounge 2.8 mi
  • Le Caveau Restaurant 2.9 mi
  • Efendy 2.9 mi
  • Alexander's 2.9 mi
  • Nosh Brasserie and Bar 2.9 mi
  • Tea Cottage 2.9 mi
  • Mastabs 2.9 mi

Parks and play

  • SELFA 3.7 mi
  • Glusburn Park 4.2 mi
  • Dan's Den SoftPlay 5.5 mi
  • Cliffe Castle play area 5.7 mi

Public transport

  • Draughton West View 0.7 mi
  • Draughton West View 0.7 mi
  • Wharfedale Road Addingham 1.5 mi
  • Skipton Road Chelker Reservoir 1.5 mi
  • Skipton Road Wharfedale Road 1.7 mi
  • Skipton Road Highfield Farm 1.7 mi
  • Silsden Road Silsden 1.7 mi
  • Bolton Road Uppersley Road 1.7 mi
  • Bolton Road Uppersley Lane 1.7 mi
  • Silsden Road Addingham 1.8 mi

Groceries

  • M&S Foodhall 2.8 mi
  • Spar 2.8 mi
  • The Co-operative Food 2.8 mi
  • Aldi 2.9 mi
  • Co-op Food 2.9 mi
  • Tesco 3 mi
  • Morrisons 3.1 mi
  • Aldi 3.3 mi
  • Co-op Food 4.2 mi
  • The Co-operative Food 4.2 mi

Family days out

  • SELFA 3.7 mi
  • Glusburn Park 4.2 mi
  • Dan's Den SoftPlay 5.5 mi
  • Cliffe Castle play area 5.7 mi

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Must see

East Riddlesden Hall (NT) 6.2 mi

Bronte Parsonage Museum 8.7 mi

National Media Museum 13.8 mi

RHS Garden Harlow Carr 15.3 mi

Halifax Ski & Snowboard Centre 15.6 mi

National Trust

East Riddlesden Hall 6.3 mi

Malham Tarn Estate 13.6 mi

Brimham Rocks 13.6 mi

Hardcastle Crags 13.8 mi

Gawthorpe Hall 17.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Embsay - Upper Barden Reservoir - Embsay Moor 2.3 mi

A Lower Wharfedale Ramble from Bolton Abbey 2.3 mi

Embsay and Rylstone Cross 2.3 mi

Barden Moor above Bolton Abbey 2.5 mi

Bolton Abbey - Draughton 2.7 mi

Local events

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

    Wetherby, West Yorkshire 23.8 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 Draughton Heights Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Draughton Heights Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Draughton Heights Campsite? Take a ride on the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway. Bolton Abbey station (10 minutes’ drive) is a recreated 1800s building with a vintage café where you can sample delicious homemade … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Draughton Heights Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Draughton Heights Campsite? From £30 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.