Riverside Caravan Park

From GBP 32 For 1 night, 4 adults 5.5 53 reviews
Visitor image of the grass pitches (added by manager 13 Sep 2022)
Visitor image of the great pitch (added by manager 13 sep 2022)
Picnic area (added by manager 01 jun 2015)
The pitches field (added by manager 01 jun 2015)

  • Peaceful riverbank site on the edge of North York Moors National Park
  • A 15-minute drive from Scarborough and beaches, 20 minutes from Filey
  • Great spot for anglers, with river fishing on site
Casting about for a peaceful holiday? Hook yourself a spot for a stay at Riverside Caravan Park, a family-friendly site 15 minutes’ drive from the North Yorkshire seaside resort of Scarborough. Down a quiet country lane, and on the banks of the river Derwent, this is a top site for finding a bit of calm: it's the kind of place where you can listen to the river as it flows by, hear the sounds of the countryside drifting across the fields from neighbouring farms, and maybe nab a patch of riverbank for some fishing. Music fans might gravitate towards the Scarborough Fair Collection, 15 minutes away, while others might prefer visits to the town’s beach, aquarium, Italian gardens, open-air theatre or golf courses. Want to steer clear of the seaside entirely? Turn instead to North York Moors National Park, less than five minutes from base, for hiking and biking trails, scenic towns and villages, and some fab heritage railways. Guests keen on keeping getaways low-key and low-on-travel are well served here. The site’s about half a mile from the village of East Ayton, where basic supplies can be sorted in the small convenience store, hungers can be satisfied in the restaurant or chip shop, and thirsts can be quenched in the pub. East Ayton’s also where those of a more exploratory disposition should go for local buses to the coast. Back on site, there are ladies' and gents' loos, electric showers, and two taps for fresh drinking water.

Campground type

Caravan sites 32
RV & Motorhome sites 32
Tent sites 32
Open now
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • A charge of GBP1.00 ($1.92) applies for the use of the shower.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 23 Feb to

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45%

would recommend this campground to a friend

53%

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Site is really basic and heavy rain is a problem but we liked it

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 6
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 6
Wifi No rating
edward f. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass site

Liked: Quiet location. Friendly sheep! Helpful person visited on site. Nice basic campsite, no frills, and suitably cheap

Disliked: Site got easily waterlogged with recent heavy rain and we had to leave early to "escape" across the ford which is the vehicle access to the site

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Lovely peaceful site loved the silence ideal getaway…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Steve S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass site

Liked: Lovely peaceful site loved the silence ideal getaway

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We won’t be stopping there again unless improvements are made.

Overall 4/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 2
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 2
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 2
Wifi 2
Andrew S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass site

Liked: Location, price. The absolute hero of a local who towed us out when we got stuck in the mud when leaving.

Disliked: Showers/toilets were dirty. Only way off camp was through a ford or footbridge which wasn’t accessible by footpath as it was blocked. Lack of staff. Very wet and boggy after rain.

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Would never us this site again ,too expensive

Overall 2/10
Location 8
Value for money 2
Accommodation 2
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 2
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 2
Wifi No rating
Andrew T. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass site

Liked: Can not find anything good to say about this site

Disliked: Having to cross a river to enter site Without being pre warned,nobody from the campsite met us on arrival we had to find the amenities for which at best very dirty ,basic and for the size of site weren't enough . Field was full of sheep droppings, and on leaving we had to get help as like everyone on site we got stuck in the mud ,yet again we got no help from anyone from the site ,we had to pay someone to tow us off which I feel we should be re embursed, we feel.pitch up should research the sites they allow on their website

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Not suitable in wet condition

Overall 2/10
Location 10
Value for money 4
Accommodation 4
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 2
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 2
Wifi No rating
Mark S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass site

Liked: Nothing

Disliked: The site should not of been open last weekend the ground was to muddy most people getting bogged down and having to be towed out by someone who was charging £20 to pull you out .the shower block was not cleaned over the full weekend just replenished with toilet rolls .a poor lady slipped in the mud and droke her arm should of refunded all and closed the site.

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Nightmare weekend, disgusting facilities.

Overall 2/10
Location 6
Value for money 2
Accommodation 2
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 2
Child friendliness 4
Cleanliness 2
Wifi 2
Jack A. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass site

Liked: The local pubs.

Disliked: Entrance/exit is a river so you need wellies to get in and out as it’s about 6” deep, toilets and showers are absolutely disgusting, no one on site to show you anything or where to go, got stuck on the way in cause it’s all boggy local farmer was in pulling everyone which was a godsend, but cost us £20. Managed to get out luckily which we was exited for. Never ever will I stop here again or don’t recommend to anyone the site is half finished if that! For £30 a night is just a complete and utter joke.

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Poor signs to get there. On long lane no carr lane Won’t go again

Overall 6/10
Location 8
Value for money 4
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 4
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
adam c. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass site

Liked: Clean and tidy

Disliked: The toilet block Lack of reception Poor facilities Lack of signs to get there

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Great break

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Andrew C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass site

Liked: Lovely friendly atmosphere. Very welcoming owner. Great peaceful stay. Will be returning again

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It lacks a little finesse but we would return.

Overall 6/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 6
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 6
Wifi 2
Sarah P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass site

Liked: Very quiet. No litter. Relaxed feel. Family friendly. Large spaced out pitching areas. Lots of space to play rounders etc. Hot showers. Electric hook up. It is what it is. It’s the most back to basics camping we’ve done. I didn’t mind the sheep being in the same field and found it cute- but sheep poo isn’t for everyone. We had a nice stay and we’ve made some great memories! it’s certainly not as bad as some reviews make out. I don’t feel they’re fair, either that or they’re Propper wet lettuces.

Disliked: On entering the campsite it’s not the clearest which pitch is which. Pitch numbers non existent. The ground to drive on is uneven. But the pitches are flat. No outside hot water for dishwashing (though you could fill your bowl inside and bring out). Always a solution. No brush to sweep grass from showers. So they got pretty grassy- but we’re in a field it’s going to happen. No direct contact person living on site. Though Lizzie was helpful and only a phone call away and we did see her every morning and evening and she was approachable and friendly.

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Basic camping with toilet/shower/washup cheap and cheerful

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 6
Wifi 2
Martina D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass site

Liked: Peaceful rural site Back to basics Lovely little stream bordering the field 10min drive to beach Away from busy roads Please don’t let the terrible reviews from the past put you off like it nearly did me! There is a tin and breeze block barn with a washing up sink outside and inside two clean working toilets with sinks, a disabled unit with toilet sink and shower and a separate shower. The trimmings arnt quite finished, if you want the ritz, book the ritz! Lizzie was very friendly and coordinated our arrival and pitch selection by phone and hasn’t bothered us since, however if I had a problem she is just a call away. The toilet block has moths and spiders like they always do but not nearly as bad as some places Iv stayed before because the lights auto shut off when you leave. I can only guess these facilities are recent additions/upgrades, going by the absolute slating previous reviewers have given. Thanks for a lovely stay, we will return in the future

Disliked: Early morning wake up call from Dolly the sheep and pals 😆

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Features

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

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundry

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

Rallies welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump point

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Convenience store nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transport nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities

Seasonal sites

Location

Riverside Caravan Park

Carr Lane

East Ayton

Scarborough

North Yorkshire

England

YO13 9HW

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.24505°N
-0.47938°W

Nearest transport

Coach
6.2 km Railway Station Stop S
6.2 km Railway Station Stop S
6.2 km Railway Station Stop S
Rail
4.1 km Seamer Rail Station
6.2 km Scarborough Rail Station
12.7 km Filey Rail Station

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

Sticking close by to start with, anyone who simply can’t get enough of fishing can make the five-minute drive to Wykeham Lakes fishery to land trout, carp, perch and bream, while those who are happiest out in nature should pay a visit to Burton Riggs Nature Reserve (10 minutes' drive) for wanders and birdwatching. Further afield, travels to the coast come highly recommended. It’s 20 minutes from base to the coastal town of Filey, where there are beaches to sprawl or stroll on, plus a museum, an animal park and birdwatching areas. The town’s also the start of the 110-mile Cleveland Way walking trail. A 40-minute drive up the coast leads to Whitby, a coastal town that inspired major elements of Bram Stoker’s Dracula. Head this way for more sandy stretches, the spectacularly spooky Whitby Abbey and (during well-timed stays) the Whitby Goth Weekend. If Whitby Abbey inspired an interest in seeing more stunning old buildings, there are plenty nearby to choose from: it’s 35 minutes to Burton Agnes Hall and Sewerby Hall, 40 minutes to the marvellous Castle Howard (featured in Brideshead Revisited) and 50 minutes to Rievaulx Abbey.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Scarborough South Bay 6.8 km Sea Poor Poor Poor Poor
Scarborough North Bay 7.1 km Sea N/A Excellent Good Good
Cayton Bay 7.6 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Filey 13.3 km Sea N/A Good Good Good
Reighton 17.2 km Sea N/A Excellent Good Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Dalby Forest Visitor Centre 13.9 km

North Yorkshire Moors Railway 19.4 km

Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo 21.9 km

Burton Agnes Hall 23.8 km

Whitby Abbey 28.3 km

National Trust

Bridestones, Crosscliff and Blakey Topping 12.3 km

Yorkshire Coast 17.3 km

Nunnington Hall 32.6 km

Rievaulx Terrace 41.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

VALLEY GARDENS & SOUTH CLIFF GARDENS 6.3 km

PEASHOLM PARK 6.6 km

Yorkshire Wolds Way Stage 6 - Ganton to Filey 6.8 km

Scarborough - Cloughton - Scalby - Peasholme Park 7 km

EBBERSTON HALL 9.6 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.

Want to know more about camping in North Yorkshire?

  • Does Riverside Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Riverside Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Riverside Caravan Park? Sticking close by to start with, anyone who simply can’t get enough of fishing can make the five-minute drive to Wykeham Lakes fishery to land trout, carp, perch and bream, while those … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Riverside Caravan Park?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Riverside Caravan Park? From $61.72 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.