Wharfe Camp

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Views of the countryside
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  • Quiet, adults-only site amid stunning scenery in the Yorkshire Dales
  • A five-minute walk to Kettlewell on the Dales Way for hiking
  • Great Whernside fell and Kilnsey Crag within 15 minutes’ drive
As a smaller, adults-only site in the Yorkshire Dales National Park that welcomes couples and solo travellers but not groups, Wharfe Camp encourages a peaceful, quiet atmosphere where you'll be surrounded by the sounds of the countryside. As well as only accepting a small number of people, it has views of the green north Yorkshire countryside and is a five-minute walk from Kettlewell with its three pubs, bistro, garage, launderette and well-stocked village shop. The rural settlement (known for its annual Scarecrow Festival) is on the Dales Way, so there are lots of scenic walks in the local area. The River Wharfe is also metres from the site for kayakers and Kilnsey Crag is less than 10 minutes’ drive away for the climbers. Cavers are also sorted as the subterranean systems in Wharfedale are about the same distance from the site. If you are sticking to strolls, the circular route around the glacial lake at Malham Tarn starts from 45 minutes away or you can wander up to the waterfalls at Gordale Scar to gaze up at the overhanging limestone cliffs, stopping by Malham Cove to take snaps of the odd rock formations (35 minutes from the site) along the way. On site, the back of the family barn has been extended to include new toilets, a hot shower in a wetroom and washing-up facilities. Recycling’s also encouraged. Please note this is place that's all about the peace and quiet, so no radios, televisions, musical instruments or musical kit are permited. Guests are asked to close car door and boots gently. Group bookings aren't permitted either (this includes groups making individual bookings and meeting up on site).

Campground type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
RV & Motorhome sites 1
Tent sites 5
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Group bookings of 2 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • A charge of GBP0.00 ($0.00) applies for the use of the shower.
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • Units longer than 5 metres are not allowed.
  • Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
  • This is a quiet campground/park: no music is allowed.
  • Bookings must not consist of more than 1 different households.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • No gas barbecues allowed.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.
  • The showers require a 20p or £1 coin to operate which is returned after use.

Languages spoken

English

Site types & availability

Accommodation

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Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 7 Pitchup.com customers

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100% would recommend this campground to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

Small, quiet Kettlewell campsite with private pitches & amazing views, perfect for hikers. Guests loved the friendly host, clean facilities & cute chooks. Easy access to local pubs/eats. A few more hooks by the sinks would be handy.

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Arrival date (latest first)

A brilliant site, run by a great guy

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Brian B.

Power optional grass tent site

Liked Excellent site, clean facilities, bathroom cleaned, always had toilet tissue, soap, hot water.
Lovely quiet site, well maintained pitches.
Sean who runs the site, greets you, offers you local information, is very attentive and friendly.
We are returning customers and will definitely be returning and recommending this site to friends.

Disliked None

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect site with super friendly hens!!

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Laura W.

Dales camping pod

Liked This site is absolutely perfect, we stayed in a pod which was really cosy and comfortable, the facilities were spotless really good warm spacious shower, lovely owner came to say hi and give us relevant information then left us to enjoy our time away, really peaceful adults only and no dogs! 5 minute walk to kettlewell with its good selection of pubs and eateries. All in all a wonderful stay, we will be back 🐓

Recommend to friends Visit again

Highly recommended site with clean facilities in a great location!

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Olivia M.

Power optional grass tent site

Liked Lovely, quiet campsite with only 6 camping pitches. It was lovely to have your own proper space enclosed by the trees. Toilets, shower and washing up area were always spotless. Selection of great pubs just a few minutes walk away! The owner was there to great us and super helpful too.

Disliked Having to watch out for the chickens when cooking ha ha!

Recommend to friends Visit again

I stayed two nights in Pod2. The Host (Sean) was friendly and…

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Anonymous

Dales camping pod

Liked I stayed two nights in Pod2. The Host (Sean) was friendly and keen to help in any way. Site was picturesque and very quiet.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would highly recommend if your looking for somewhere really quiet.

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Stevie C.

Power optional grass tent site

Liked Small site, nice host and the free roaming chickens were so lovely! Kettlewell for a small place had a decent amount of pubs / eateries if your not wanting to cook.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Superb small quiet site, with private pitches & stunning scenery

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Anonymous

Power optional grass tent site

Liked Wide pitches, extremely private with hedging and in a fantastic position in Kettlewell, overlooking stunning scenery. Great welcoming host Sean, and exceptionally clean facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site in a beautiful area. Very quiet with private pitches. Facilities…

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Barbara K.

Power optional concrete slab campervan site

Liked Lovely site in a beautiful area. Very quiet with private pitches. Facilities kept very clean. Owner friendly and helpful but also left us to enjoy ourselves.
A great part of the country for walking.

Disliked A very minor point but a hook or two near the sinks to hang up washbags etc would be useful.

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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 Watersports

Amenities 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 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

Themes

Luxury Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Wharfe Camp

Kettlewell

Skipton

North Yorkshire

England

BD23 5HX

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.14996°N
2.05196°W

Nearest transport

Coach
21.4 km Bus Station Stand 8
32.8 km Bus Station
33.5 km Bus Station
Rail
16.3 km Horton-in-Ribblesdale Rail Station
17.6 km Settle Rail Station
19.1 km Giggleswick Rail Station
Airport
40.5 km Leeds Bradford International 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

Climber or caver? Kilnsey Crag is less than 10 minutes’ drive from the site if you are here to scale some walls, and the underground systems in Wharfedale are about the same distance away for subterranean capers… And, try out fly fishing at Kilnsey Park (10 minutes) too. If you are sticking to strolls, the circular route around the glacial lake at Malham Tarn starts about 45 minutes’ drive away, and a wander up to the waterfalls at Gordale Scar to gaze up at overhanging limestone cliffs, stopping by Malham Cove to take snaps of the odd rock formations, is possible about 35 minutes from the site. For more forays into the countryside, Great Whernside and its fell walks take 10 minutes to reach. Along with the hills, the market towns are also worth visiting in North Yorkshire, like pretty Grassington (15 minutes' drive), where the new All Creatures Great and Small is being filmed, and Skipton, for its castle (25 minutes). Another ancient building to swing by is the 12th-century Augustinian monastery Bolton Priory 40 minutes’ drive away.

Must see

Jervaulx Abbey 24.2 km

Fountains Abbey 31 km

East Riddlesden Hall (NT) 32.6 km

Richmond Castle 34.6 km

Easby Abbey (EH) 35.5 km

National Trust

Malham Tarn Estate 9.6 km

Braithwaite Hall 20.4 km

Brimham Rocks 25 km

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden 31 km

East Riddlesden Hall 32.6 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Kettlewell - Buckden Pike - Buckden - Kettlewell 0.4 km

Kettlewell - Starbotton - Great Whernside 0.4 km

Kettlewell and Starbotton 0.4 km

Kettlewell and Lovers' Lane 0.5 km

Arncliffe - Kettlewell - Arncliffe 3.6 km

Local events

  • Harrogate Autumn Flower Show (Friday 19 September 2025 – Friday 19 September 2025)

    Ripon, England 41.2 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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Wharfe Camp have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Wharfe Camp dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Wharfe Camp? Climber or caver? Kilnsey Crag is less than 10 minutes’ drive from the site if you are here to scale some walls, and the underground systems in Wharfedale are about the same … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Wharfe Camp?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Wharfe Camp? From $61.60 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.