Raker Lakes Caravan Park
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- 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; tree-shaded pitches
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 you feel less than energetic, however, you might prefer to experience the splendours of this region from the peaceful setting of Raker Lakes Caravan Park.
This adults-only (and pleasantly peaceful) 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 is not 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. Besides its lakes, the site comes with 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 hike. 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
8
8 Open now
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.- Facilities/activities including fishing are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
- Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
- Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Tents are not accepted at this park.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Tue, 1 Apr to
Adults only
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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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowedUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 pitches)Accessibility
Accessible parking at pitch Level site, no steep slopesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearbyLocation
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
Coach6 mi Stamford Bridge The Square
6 mi The Square
6.4 mi Rail Station Stop J
Rail6.4 mi York Rail Station
9 mi Poppleton Rail Station
9.5 mi Wressle Rail Station
Ferry
Airport28.7 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 is 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 21 August 2025 – Thursday 21 August 2025)
Wetherby, West Yorkshire 17.4 mi
- Harrogate Autumn Flower Show (Friday 19 September 2025 – Friday 19 September 2025)
Ripon, North Yorkshire 22.3 mi
- Great Yorkshire Show (Tuesday 8 July 2025 – Tuesday 8 July 2025)
Harrogate, North Yorkshire 22.6 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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- 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?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Raker Lakes Caravan Park? From £25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.