Fox Covert
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- Simple, well-kept North Yorkshire site under a mile from Huby
- A 20-minute drive to York or the Howardian Hills
- Dogs and kids welcome; good bus services from the village
Site type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- 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
Pitch types & availability
No dogs allowedReviews
90% would recommend this site to a friend
90% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a quiet, basic campsite with spacious pitches, praised for its cleanliness and friendly, accommodating owner, Val. Facilities are described as adequate but dated, with plans for upgrades. Nearby village amenities and public transport to York are appreciated. Some guests noted road noise and limited phone signal. Visitors frequently express a desire to return.
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Last updated 07/07/2026
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If you want a quiet back to basics then this is the place.
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Anonymous Electric grass pitch
Liked Quiet place to be in, open fields. Good space between each campers not hemmed in. Back to basic which us perfect but does have shower and toilet area. Place is kept clean and tidy. Val and her husband are great genuine people. Would go back.
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From the manager: Thankyou for the brilliant review , i hope you come back soon , Val and John xx
Will definitely go back again
Anonymous Electric grass pitch
Liked Loved it here. Would definitely come back. Val was awesome. It is basic but that's what it's all about. Toilets, showers, water and waste disposal. Plenty of space between pitches. Great public transport to york.
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From the manager: Thankyou for the fab review , so glad you enjoyed you are welcome back anytime . Val and John xx
Simple clean and the location was…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Simple clean and the location was where I wanted to be. A good basic backpacking site and equally popular judging by this my second visit with tourers and campers
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From the manager: Hi thankyou for the fantastic review im glad you enjoyed your stay again , and look forward to seeing you again . Val and John xx
The owners were so lovely and…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked The owners were so lovely and welcoming, given our choice of pitch, basic facilities but clean, well kept campsite, wouldn’t hesitate to return.
Disliked Nothing to dislike!
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From the manager: Hi thankyou for the brilliant review , you are all welcome back any time , hope you all enjoyed Whitby . Val and John xx
The site was clean and tidy…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked The site was clean and tidy and the owner was friendly on arrival.
Disliked There was nowhere to dry your hands after going to the toilet but only thing that let it down.
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From the manager: Hi Grace im glad you enjoyed , we are awaiting planning to put a new toilet block on and hopefully it will have everything in , Val and John xx
Lovely quiet campsite, facilities cleaned and…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Lovely quiet campsite, facilities cleaned and well stocked.
Disliked Struggled to find on Google when trying to find location.
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From the manager: Hi Thankyou for the fabulous review, glad you enjoyed,sorry it was hard to find ,try sand lane next time . Val and John xx
Lovely quiet site, clean, the owner…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Lovely quiet site, clean, the owner is lovely and very friendly. A back to basics site amd perfect for what we were looking for.
Disliked No washing up facilities. All ok if you bring your own washing up bowl though
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From the manager: Hi thankyou for brilliant review , we do have bowls sorry i usually tell people i have bowls if you havent one , but im glad you enjoyed , hope to see you again . Val and John xx
Everything..the most quiet beautiful site we…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Everything..the most quiet beautiful site we stayed in. Basic but had clean toilet and drinking water which is all we needed. Just off the main road but still very quiet and just surrounded by fields and horses. The nearest pub is 25 mins walk for an evening drink. We had the best stay, super happy. Val, the lady who runs it is very friendly. Gate works but the wood is warped and just needs a bit of a push to open it :)
Disliked Nothing at all
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From the manager: Thankyou for brilliant review , so glad you enjoyed and you had a peacefull time , the gate does my head in , will have it seen to . take care and hope to see you again . Val and John xxx
Good value for money
Anonymous Electric grass pitch
Liked Nice quiet location. Good sized field for kids to run around in. Basic facilities or toilets and showers all in working order.
Val the host was lovely and welcoming.
Disliked Facilities could do to be updated, but were fit for purpose.
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From the manager: Thankyou for your review , we are hoping to update when council give us planning , so glad the kids had fun . Val and John xx
Val the lady who greets you,…
Anonymous Electric grass pitch
Liked Val the lady who greets you, is really friendly and always ensures you have everything you need, she makes the campsite.
That the village Huby is only a mile’s walk away, it has a pub (serving food) and a community shop, also there are various houses selling jam, honey, kindling, eggs, etc. It’s a really cute village.
The campsite has everything you need, it would be nice if there was a pot wash, but there isn’t, so we managed.
Bus stop in Huby not far, to Easingwold, Thirsk & York.
You’re allowed a campfire, just protect the grass.
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Thankyou for the review i am so glad you enjoyed hope to see you again ,Val and John xx
Features
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 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 yearUtilities
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
Small (11-25 pitches)Nearby leisure
Fishing nearby Golf nearbyLocation
Fox Covert
Easingwold Rd
Sand Lane
Huby
York
North Yorkshire
England
YO61 1HJ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.09305°N
1.13835°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
Must see
Beningbrough Hall 5.8 mi
National Railway Museum 9.3 mi
York Minster 9.3 mi
YorkBoat Guided River Trips 9.4 mi
The Arboretum - Kew at Castle Howard 9.6 mi
National Trust
Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 5.8 mi
Treasurer's House 9.3 mi
Nunnington Hall 10.2 mi
Goddards Garden 10.7 mi
Rievaulx Terrace 11.5 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Sheriff Hutton and the Howardian Hills 5.7 mi
BENINGBOROUGH HALL 5.7 mi
NEWBURGH PRIORY 5.7 mi
SHERIFF HUTTON PARK 6 mi
GILLING CASTLE 6.2 mi
Local events
- Great Yorkshire Show (Tuesday, 14 July 2026 – Tuesday, 14 July 2026)
Harrogate, North Yorkshire 16.5 mi
- Leeds Festival (Thursday, 27 August 2026 – Thursday, 27 August 2026)
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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Fox Covert have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Fox Covert dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Fox Covert? With more than 100 residents, the York Bird of Prey Centre (five minutes’ drive) is a top spot to learn about the habits of owls, hawks, eagles and other raptors. In addition … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Fox Covert?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Fox Covert? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.