Cow Close Caravan and Camping
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- Well-maintained and peaceful North Yorkshire site a mile from Leyburn
- Aysgarth Falls and Wensleydale Creamery within a half-hour drive
- Dog-friendly pitches just outside the Yorkshire Dales National Park
Campground type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
- Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- The campground/park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- 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 Sun, 1 Mar to
Site types & availability
4

Unpowered grass site
4 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 8m width × 5m depth (40m²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 27.50 (GBP 27.50)
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Powered concrete and grass caravan site
6 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
Ground type: Concrete and grass
Site size: Max 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 32.50 (GBP 32.50)
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Powered grass caravan site
6 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 8m width × 6m depth (48m²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 32.50 (GBP 32.50)
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2

1 person maximum
Unpowered grass tent site (backpacker, solo, no cars)
1 person maximum
No dogs allowed
Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 5m width × 5m depth (25m²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 10 (GBP 10)
1

1 person maximum
Unpowered grass tent site (motorcyclist, solo, no cars)
1 person maximum
No dogs allowed
Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 5m width × 5m depth (25m²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 15 (GBP 15)
Reviews
80% would recommend this campground to a friend
80% would stay here again






An excellent site with good facilities in a central location.
Unpowered grass site
Liked Everything about this site is excellent. We received a fantastic welcome and everything was explained well. The facilities are excellent with well spaced and maintained pitches, clean modern washing facilities with good outdoor areas for washing up. The site is in a quiet location with easy access to nearby towns and villages.
Disliked Nothing
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thank you for your review. We are delighted that you had a good visit and enjoyed our site. We look forward to welcoming you back another time.
Small campsite with excellent facilities!…
Unpowered grass site
Liked Small campsite with excellent facilities!
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Its great to receive such a pisitive review. We are glad you enjoyed your visit. Thank you for choosing cow Close.
Location…
Powered concrete and grass caravan site
Liked Location
Disliked Seasonal caravan owners allowing their dogs to run loose. Small pitches
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: We are disappointed that you had a negative experience whilst on our site. We work hard to ensure that our guests follow our guidelines and are proactive if this is not happening. With regard to the dog issue you mentioned, if you had made us aware of this we would have spoken to the parties concerned. We are sorry that you would not consider another visit or recommend us to others.
Lovely quiet site with spacious sized…
Powered concrete and grass caravan site
Liked Lovely quiet site with spacious sized pitches.
Clean and warm toilet and shower facilities.
Very helpful owners. We had an issue with our exhaust and Amanda's son came and did a temporary fix for us.
Nice walk down into Leyburn, about 15/20 minutes.
Disliked The Wi-Fi wasn't brilliant, it wouldn't work our Firestick.
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: We are glad you enjoyed your visit and that we were able to help you out with your exhaust issue. Sorry about the Wifi, it is free, but regrettably a bit patchy at times.
Clean well managed spacious pitches. Friendly staff
Unpowered grass site
Liked Great site .
Disliked Nothing . Everything top notch
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thank you for your review. We are glad you enjoyed our site and would welcome you back again any time.
Features
Dogs 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 Laundry 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
Budget/backpacker Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Communal freezer Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearbyType
Medium (26-50 sites)Accessibility
Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Level campground, no steep slopes Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mudNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Caravan storage facilities Seasonal sitesLocation
Cow Close Caravan and Camping
Barden Moor
Leyburn
North Yorkshire
England
DL8 5JJ
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.32108°N
1.81755°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
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
Must see
Jervaulx Abbey 7.9 km
Richmond Castle 10.3 km
Easby Abbey (EH) 11.2 km
The Bowes Museum 25.4 km
Barnard Castle 26.9 km
National Trust
Braithwaite Hall 6.1 km
Moulton Hall 16 km
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden 27.3 km
Brimham Rocks 28.1 km
Mount Grace Priory 33.2 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
CONSTABLE BURTON HALL 3.9 km
Middleham - River Cover - East Witton - Cover Bridge - Middleham 4.1 km
Cover Bridge - Thornton Steward - Jervaulx - Cover Bridge 5.3 km
Applegarth - Whitcliffe Scar 10.2 km
TEMPLE GROUNDS 10.2 km
Local events
- Kettlewell Scarecrow Festival (Saturday 8 August 2026 – Saturday 8 August 2026)
Skipton, England 24.6 km
- Great Yorkshire Show (Tuesday 14 July 2026 – Tuesday 14 July 2026)
Harrogate, England 42.9 km
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 Cow Close Caravan and Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Cow Close Caravan and Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Cow Close Caravan and Camping? Attractions and activities nearby include: - The Forbidden Corner: 15 minutes' drive - Bolton Castle: 15 minutes - Aysgarth Falls: 20 minutes - Dales Countryside Museum: half an hour - Wensleydale Creamery: … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Cow Close Caravan and Camping?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Cow Close Caravan and Camping? From $18.83 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.