Raker Lakes Caravan Park

View prices & book 9.2 59 reviews
Highbank Lake
Highbank lake
Flagged grass pitches
Kingfisher lake
Heron pond
Hardstanding and grass pitches
Hardstanding and grass pitches
Shower room
Shower room
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Flagged grass pitches
Kingfisher lake
Heron pond

  • Level pitches at an adults-only site 20 minutes’ drive from York
  • Wheldrake 15 minutes’ walk; Yorkshire Air Museum five minutes’ drive
  • Five fishing lakes, including a specimen lake, among 28 lush acres
Some might say that the best way to explore 'God’s own country' is to walk its dales and moors, taking in Yorkshire’s spectacular rural landscapes from a hiking trail. If that all sounds a little too energetic, you might prefer to experience the splendours of this region from the setting of Raker Lakes Caravan Park. This adults-only caravan site occupies 28 lush acres of meticulously landscaped countryside to the south-east of York (20 minutes’ drive). The vibe here is very much one of quiet contemplation, with the main on-site activity being fishing. Raker Lakes has five bodies of water, including Kingfisher Lake, a specimen lake where you can catch carp weighing upwards of 20 pounds. If breaking records isn't important to you, Highbank Lake or intimate Heron Pond, both fringed by dense vegetation and both stocked with carp and perch, might be more up your street. Level hardstanding and grass pitches with electric hook-up are shaded by leafy trees and sheltered by tall hedges, and have access to modern toilets and shower facilities. The nearest shop is just under a mile away, in the village of Wheldrake (a short car drive or a 15-minute walk), which also has a traditional pub serving food and a café. Anglers travelling with fishing-averse partners might have to relent and agree to the occasional walk. Consider heading to Wheldrake Ings Nature Reserve (five minutes), a nesting ground for waders, or to Allerthorpe Common Nature Reserve (10 minutes), which is home to woodpeckers and roe deer.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 8
Motorhome pitches 8
Open now
Opens 27 March
Please note

Admission

  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.

Extras

  • Facilities/activities including fishing are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.

General

  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Occupancy

  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Safety

  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Vehicles

  • 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 Fri 27 Mar to

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Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 59 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

97% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a well-maintained, clean, and peaceful site ideal for fishing, with spacious pitches and beautiful surroundings. Visitors consistently praise the friendly and helpful owners, as well as the spotless toilet and shower facilities. While most found the site quiet, some noted daytime noise from a nearby road due to motorbikes, though this typically subsided in the evenings. Limited shower/toilet facilities were mentioned by a few, but overall reviews are highly positive, with many expressing a desire to return.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 04/08/2026

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Second stay all good

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 Lee H. 11 reviews

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Clean relaxing and excellent fishing

Disliked Nothing

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Lovely little site, perfect for us…

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Lovely little site, perfect for us to iron out set up etc as it was only our 3 trip out as newbies to caravaning. Very friendly. A walk around the fishing lakes was nice and a short drive from a few nice to visit places. Would definitely recommend.

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We would return to this site.

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Adults only and no dogs.
Nice clean facilities and the site is well kept.

Disliked Very near the road and occasionally it was noisy.
Limited facilities, one unisex toilet and one unisex toilet and shower.
As long as you chose your time wisely to use the shower it wasn't too much of an issue.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The lakes are beautiful to walk…

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Claire R. 1 review

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked The lakes are beautiful to walk around. I only stayed 1 night but the environment is lovely, the facilities are clean and well maintained. I would stay again. There is some traffic noise, but as I am coming from London it didn't phase me a at all! I'm a solo female traveller, I felt safe onsite.

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Quite modest but very clean facilities. 😁

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked The peace and quiet and the open space…… Only one other motorhome there that night.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A great place to stay and enjoy the fishing.

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Mark C. 7 reviews

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked I stayed here just for the fishing lakes. They did not disappoint. Managed to fish two lakes which were well stocked with a variety of species, large and small.
Toilets and showers were lovely and clean.
The grounds are remarkable with lots of mature trees and shrubs which host local wildlife.
I loved it.

Disliked Throughout the day the traffic noise. At night hardly a thing to be heard.

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Great site, ideal location, friendly arrival…

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Paulo F. 1 review

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Great site, ideal location, friendly arrival briefing.
Decided to stay on a further time as site is just perfect for us !
Would highly recommend..
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Disliked Nothing.

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everything - calm and peaceful…

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked everything - calm and peaceful

Recommend to friends Visit again

Easy to find. Quiet. Clean facilities.…

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 Craig P. 1 review

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Easy to find. Quiet. Clean facilities. Clean grounds.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean and tidy.

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Robert F. 9 reviews

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Clean and tidy.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

No dogs allowed

Adults only

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 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

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Level site, no steep slopes

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby

Location

Raker Lakes Caravan Park

Greengales Lane

Wheldrake

York

North Yorkshire

England

YO19 6BW

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.90827°N
0.95987°W

Nearest transport

Coach
6 mi Stamford Bridge The Square
6 mi The Square
6.4 mi Rail Station Stop J
Rail
6.4 mi York Rail Station
9 mi Poppleton Rail Station
9.5 mi Wressle Rail Station
Airport
28.7 mi Leeds Bradford International Airport
29.3 mi Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport
29.6 mi Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield 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

On a former RAF site in Elvington, the Yorkshire Air Museum and Allied Air Forces Memorial (five minutes’ drive) displays military aircraft, including a Spitfire and a Messerschmitt, plus reconstructions and replicas of other planes. There's also a vintage-style cinema showing archive newsreels from the war years. Among the museums in York (20 minutes) are the National Railway Museum and the JORVIK Viking Centre, which illustrates life in York in the 10th century. After a stroll past the half-timbered houses lining the Shambles, head to York Minster and climb up the tower for far-reaching views of the city. For a different kind of water-y action from fishing, head to Allerthorpe Lakeland Park (20 minutes), where you can hire paddleboards and canoes, or rediscover your inner child as you bounce and slide on the inflatable adventure course.

Must see

Air Museum 1.1 mi

National Centre for Early Music 5.7 mi

York Racecourse 5.8 mi

York Castle Museum 5.8 mi

Clifford's Tower 5.9 mi

National Trust

Treasurer's House 6.2 mi

Goddards Garden 6.3 mi

Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 12.8 mi

Nunnington Hall 20.5 mi

Rievaulx Terrace 24.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

YORK CEMETERY 5.3 mi

ROWNTREE PARK 5.6 mi

MOREBY HALL 5.7 mi

Battle of Stamford Bridge, 1066 5.9 mi

Snickets, Ginnels and Walls of York 6.3 mi

Local events

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

    Wetherby, West Yorkshire 17.4 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 Raker Lakes Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Raker Lakes Caravan Park dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Raker Lakes Caravan Park? On a former RAF site in Elvington, the Yorkshire Air Museum and Allied Air Forces Memorial (five minutes’ drive) displays military aircraft, including a Spitfire and a Messerschmitt, plus reconstructions and replicas … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Raker Lakes Caravan Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Raker Lakes Caravan Park? From £26 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.