The Riverfront York
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- Excellent location on the banks of the River Ouse in Bishopthorpe
- A 10-minute drive to York city centre, with summer riverbus available
- Restaurant, café-bar, playground, beauty salon and kayak hire on site
Site type
25
25
6
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- 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) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
- Facilities/activities including all boat hire and beauty salon are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
- Entertainment and activities are available between 01/03 and 31/10.
- The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Bookings must not consist of more than 3 different households.
- No electric barbecues allowed.
- No gas barbecues allowed.
- No charcoal barbecues allowed.
- 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 Thu 1 Jan to
Pitch types & availability
6 
Electric grass and gravel motorhome pitch (no awning, XL)
6 people maximum 
Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 4m width × 10m depth (40m²)
Arrival daysFrom £38.50
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Electric grass and gravel motorhome pitch (no awning, XXL)
6 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 4m width × 11m depth (44m²)
Arrival daysFrom £38.50
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Electric grass and gravel touring pitch (large, no awning)
6 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 4m width × 9m depth (36m²)
Arrival daysFrom £38.50
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Electric grass and gravel touring pitch (medium)
6 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 4m width × 8m depth (32m²)
Arrival daysFrom £38.50
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Electric grass and gravel touring pitch (medium, no awning)
6 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 4m width × 8m depth (32m²)
Arrival daysFrom £38.50
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Electric grass and gravel touring pitch (no awning, small)
6 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 4m width × 7m depth (28m²)
Arrival daysFrom £38.50
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Electric grass and gravel touring pitch (small)
6 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 4m width × 7m depth (28m²)
Arrival daysFrom £38.50
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OfferChestnut cabin (two person)
2 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Arrival daysFrom £190
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OfferShepherd's hut
2 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Arrival daysFrom £190
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OfferRosebud cabin (bunk beds, four person)
4 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Arrival daysFrom £210
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OfferThe Ark 3 bedroom lodge (hot tub, no pets)
7 people maximum 
No dogs allowed Wifi at the unit/pitch 3 bedroomsArrival daysFrom £420 plus taxes or fees £25
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Reviews
98% would recommend this site to a friend
96% would stay here again
What customers say
A beautiful, clean and peaceful riverside site, highly praised for its modern, immaculate shower and toilet facilities. Excellent for visiting York, with easy bus access and riverside walks. Some guests found pitches short and noted limited food availability in the evenings or early week. The booking system for boat hire experienced issues, and occasional noise from maintenance work was noted. The site is recommended for its location and quality facilities.
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Last updated 23/06/2026
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Shower block. Very clean…
Electric grass and gravel touring pitch (no awning, small)
Liked Shower block. Very clean
Disliked Noise from the restaurant. Pitches close together. Disappointed with amount of rural walking from this spot. No shop on site
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Lovely location next to the river Facilities…
Electric grass and gravel touring pitch (medium, no awning)
Liked Lovely location next to the river
Facilities were good
Nice walk along the river to Acaster and found a pub called the ship inn , well worth a look
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Little gem
Electric grass and gravel touring pitch (small)
Liked What a little gem this site is. We have just returned home after 4 nights in our tourer and we loved it. The site is really well kept and the shower/toilet facilities are fab. The showers are waterfall style, lovely and hot as well as spacious. The site has a lovely little cafe/bar where you can grab a bite to eat or drink and sit along the many picnic tables or private domes you can hire. We also took advantage of the storage facility for my husbands bike which was also included. There is a local co op and a few pubs in the village which is around a 5-10 minute walk. We got the bus straight into York from just outside the site also. You can also walk into York along the riverside which is about 3 miles. We will definitely be returning to this site. Thankyou for a lovely stay.
Disliked Nothing, everything was great.
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Wonderful site, feels luxurious and special
Electric grass and gravel touring pitch (medium, no awning)
Liked Superb facilities. We didn’t use the shower block but it was beautifully decorated. Like a 5-star hotel! Unfortunately the Bosuns only opens certain days and although there for five nights, we were out of luck. We did get a coffee and cake from the café which we enjoyed in one of the pods overlooking the river. We hired a boat for a morning and had a wonderful tootle down the River Ouse. Really wonderful place, like a spa hotel but for caravaners!
Disliked Pitches, though super neat, were a little short. Our van stuck out a few feet, as did many others.
The booking system for the boats was on the fritz and showed that all afternoons were full, so we booked a morning only to then discover that nobody was booked in the afternoon. We did highlight this with our boat host who promised to look into it.
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Quiet clean site in a beautiful…
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Anonymous Electric grass and gravel touring pitch (medium, no awning)
Liked Quiet clean site in a beautiful location
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Clean, peaceful…
Electric grass and gravel touring pitch (medium, no awning)
Liked Clean, peaceful
Disliked Nothing to dislike
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Lovely site with bus stop nearby for getting into York .
Electric grass and gravel touring pitch (medium, no awning)
Liked Beautiful site by the river.
Immaculate toilet block.
Convenient for catching the bus into York.
Disliked Nothing
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Highly recommend this site, great location close to York.
Electric grass and gravel touring pitch (medium, no awning)
Liked Location, cleanliness, peacefulness.
Lovely village nearby with a co-op, pubs and a social club. Close to York with bus stop at the top of the lane.
Disliked Nothing
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Amazing short stay at The riverfront.
Electric grass and gravel touring pitch (no awning, small)
Liked Beautiful location and amazing facilities.
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Spoilt by the noise
Anonymous Electric grass and gravel touring pitch (medium, no awning)
Liked The site was great, the location was fantastic, the facilities were very good, York was within walking distance and only 15 minutes bus ride away
Disliked There were workmen cutting trees throughout the afternoon and morning of our stay. I did highlight this to staff but I was told it was planned. If it was planned why wasn’t this fact highlighted on the website before we booked. The peace and tranquility of a great location was spoilt as we listened to the constant drone of Chainsaws during the working days
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Hot tub Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports Wild swimmingAmenities on site
Baby-changing facilities Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table 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
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
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)Accessibility
Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm) Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mudNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Tourer storage facilities Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
The Riverfront York
Ferry Lane
Bishopthorpe
York
North Yorkshire
England
YO23 2SB
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.9213°N
1.08862°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
York Racecourse 1.3 mi
Clifford's Tower 2.4 mi
York Castle Museum 2.4 mi
York Dungeon 2.4 mi
National Centre for Early Music 2.5 mi
National Trust
Goddards Garden 1.4 mi
Treasurer's House 2.9 mi
Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 8.4 mi
Nunnington Hall 20.1 mi
Nostell Priory and Parkland 22.3 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
ROWNTREE PARK 1.9 mi
YORK CEMETERY 2.1 mi
Snickets, Ginnels and Walls of York 2.4 mi
MUSEUM GARDENS, YORK 2.8 mi
MOREBY HALL 2.8 mi
Local events
- Leeds Festival (Thursday, 27 August 2026 – Thursday, 27 August 2026)
Wetherby, West Yorkshire 12.4 mi
- Great Yorkshire Show (Tuesday, 14 July 2026 – Tuesday, 14 July 2026)
Harrogate, North Yorkshire 17.3 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.
Offers
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Frequently asked questions
- Does The Riverfront York have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Riverfront York dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Riverfront York? When in York (10 minutes’ drive), head straight to the Minster for a tour of its spectacular stained-glass windows and bird’s-eye views of the city from the top of the Central Tower. … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Riverfront York?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Riverfront York? From £38.50 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.