The Oaks Lakes Caravan Park

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Oaks caravan park
Summer afternoon fishing the oaks
Oaks 2020

  • Peaceful fishing site with 10 match and pleasure lakes
  • Leading coarse fishery with over 400 pegs and national competition
  • North York Moors and Harrogate within a half-hour drive
Game, set and… match. If you're a serious angling aficionado, The Oaks Lakes Caravan Park at Sessay in North Yorkshire is just the ticket: it's adjacent to a whopping 10 match and pleasure lakes making up one of the best-known coarse fisheries in the north. Fish to cast off for at The Oaks Lake include carp, tench, bream, roach, rudd, gudgeon, perch, barbel, ide, crucian, carb, golden tench and golden orfe – and the park also has a specimen fishing lake with grass carp to 25lbs, ghost carp to 26lbs and common mirrors to 28lbs. Site guests can buy reduced fishing day tickets at the side of the lake on the day they're angling to get started. The Oaks doesn't have fishing equipment for hire, but if you want to add to your kit, a fully-stocked on site tackle shop is there to cater to your needs – next door to a café serving hot and cold food. And if you're not a serious angling aficionado (either a beginner or a non-fishing type)? There's plenty here for you too: the site is in pole position for all sorts of off-site exploring, as it has easy access to the A1 and A19 and is handily placed for the gorgeous North York Moors, lots of country estates and the north's main towns and cities including York, Leeds and Harrogate. Pitches are set in a four-acre field with easy access to the fishing lakes. A toilet block with separate ladies', gents' and disabled-friendly facilities is next to the field, along with a screened chemical disposal point; the site also has a free hot shower. Finally, as it's a peaceful park set up for fishing, The Oaks doesn't allow rowdy guests and accepts adults only.

Campground type

Caravan sites 25
RV & Motorhome sites 25
Tent sites 25
Open now
Opens 7 April
Please note
  • 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.
  • Reception is unmanned after 6 p.m.. Please inform the campground while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Mon, 7 Apr to

Reviews

9

Overall rating from 110 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

89% would recommend this campground to a friend

87% would stay here again

What customers say

Cracking campsite, super peaceful & adults-only. Cleanest loos, ample flat sites, and lush fishing lakes. Chill vibes, tidy grounds, great staff, and a top-notch cafe. Some say showers can be cool & facilities a bit old, with no recycling, but overall it's a ripper.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Clean but limited facilities

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6 out of 10
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Anonymous

Powered concrete and grass site

Liked The bathrooms were very clean and the lakes were pretty and scenic. The campsite was quiet and peaceful.

Disliked The facilities for women were very limited, there were only 2 showers and toilets for women. The water in the shower was lukewarm or ran in bursts of hot then cold. It would have been nice to see someone at check in/out. The pitches are long but if you are in a tent pitched next to a caravan there wasn't much space or privacy at the sides.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent , so peaceful a Diamond of a little site

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Tina S.

Powered concrete and grass site

Liked What a lovely little site. So clean moden toilets and showers. Great place for the fisherman and women. So peaceful

Disliked Nothig

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely place Unfortunately we had to leave for personal reasons But we…

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Rosie W.

Powered concrete and grass site

Liked Lovely place
Unfortunately we had to leave for personal reasons
But we have stayed before and it’s a great place

Disliked Nil

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very clean toilets and showers Very clean site +++

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Sarah T.

Powered concrete and grass site

Liked Very quiet peaceful site , beautiful surroundings loads of fishing ponds onsite
Not far from thirsk
Definitely going back

Disliked Couldn’t find anything to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Small site, quiet (other than the trains running nearby)…

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Anonymous

Powered concrete and grass site

Liked Small site, quiet (other than the trains running nearby)

Disliked Shower ran cold. Facilities a little tired.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review, We did receive a call regarding no hot water one day so we immediately went to the shower block as we found this unusual!
The showers are gas with INSTANT HOT WATER so we are unable to run out, on inspection all was fine - we came to the conclusion that some guests may not realise that they are PUSH MIXER TAPS so they need to be TURNED left or right to ADJUST the TEMPERATURE. We will be adding signs to make this clearer to guests unfortunately we were unable to let you know this as you left no name on the telephone. The Oaks Lakes Caravan Park

The ease of booking was great. Easy communication with owners. Facilities excellent…

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Matthew C.

Powered concrete and grass site

Liked The ease of booking was great. Easy communication with owners. Facilities excellent and a beautiful place.
We needed a place to stop on our way home and this was absolutely ideal.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely quiet site with great facilities

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Rich J.

Powered concrete and grass site

Liked Very clean and quiet campsite with great facilities and a great cafe on site! If the weather is too hot to fish (as it was this weekend) it’s £11 in an Uber to Thirsk!

Disliked Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Flat level pitch showers nicely maintained and of course the proximity to…

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Anonymous

Powered concrete and grass site

Liked Flat level pitch showers nicely maintained and of course the proximity to the fishing lakes

Recommend to friends Visit again

Best camping equipment

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10 out of 10
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Anonymous

Powered concrete and grass site

Liked Amazing place loved it all.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great quiet well kept site

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8 out of 10
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Anonymous

Powered concrete and grass site

Liked Quiet

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 Car parking by site/unit 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

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Site close to accessible bathrooms Step-free or level access Well-lit path

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities

Location

The Oaks Lakes Caravan Park

Sessay

Thirsk

Thirsk

North Yorkshire

England

YO7 3BJ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.17894°N
1.30591°W

Nearest transport

Coach
6.4 km Market Place
14.9 km Bus Station Stand 1
21.7 km Bus Stn Stand A
Rail
7 km Thirsk Rail Station
19.3 km Northallerton Rail Station
20.2 km Cattal Rail Station
Ferry
45.3 km Transporter Bridge South Side
45.5 km Transporter Bridge North Side
Airport
37.9 km Durham Tees Valley Airport
41.6 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

Even if you're not one of the fisherfolk, you'll find lots to do all year round from The Oaks Lakes Caravan Park, whether you want to stride off into the moors and surrounding countryside or go urban among local towns and cities. The walks, bike rides and tours of the North York Moors National Park a short distance away are rather legendary, as is nearby Brontë country around Haworth, the Vale of York and York city with minster and Jorvik Viking Centre. Spa town Harrogate is a short drive away. To the east, hit the superb Yorkshire coastline and famed seaside spots like Scarborough, Filey and Whitby for family days out, wildlife watching and getting close to the Dracula legend at Whitby's clifftop abbey. An abundance of stately homes, castles, abbeys and historic houses is also in the area, such as Castle Howard, Helmsley Castle, Beningbrough Hall, Newby Hall, Duncombe Park and the abbeys of Byland, Rievaulx and Fountains. All are within 30 minutes' drive of Sessay.

Must see

Rievaulx Abbey 15.1 km

Rievaulx Terrace & Temples (NT) 15.4 km

Duncombe Park 16.4 km

Beningbrough Hall 18.7 km

Fountains Abbey 19 km

National Trust

Rievaulx Terrace 15.4 km

Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 18.7 km

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden 19 km

Nunnington Hall 21.7 km

Mount Grace Priory 22.3 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Coxwold and Byland Abbey 7.7 km

Sutton Bank - Hambleton - Cold Kirby - Helmsley 9.1 km

Battle of Myton, 1319 9.2 km

Battle of Boroughbridge, 1322 10.4 km

NEWBURGH PRIORY 10.5 km

Local events

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

    Ripon, England 26.2 km

  • Leeds Festival (Thursday 21 August 2025 – Thursday 21 August 2025)

    Wetherby, England 34.7 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 The Oaks Lakes Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Oaks Lakes Caravan Park dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near The Oaks Lakes Caravan Park? Even if you're not one of the fisherfolk, you'll find lots to do all year round from The Oaks Lakes Caravan Park, whether you want to stride off into the moors and … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Oaks Lakes Caravan Park?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Oaks Lakes Caravan Park? From $49.12 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.