Crakemoor Campsite

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  • Peaceful site on a farm a 15-minute drive from Malham, North Yorkshire
  • Scaleber Force Waterfall 15 minutes’ drive; Skipton half an hour
  • Within Yorkshire Dales National Park; dogs welcome; resident animals
Crakemoor Campsite sits on the southern fringes of Yorkshire Dales National Park, sandwiched between two National Landscapes (Nidderdale to the east and Forest of Bowland to the south west). And you know what that sweet location means: epic walks. Your dog (who is welcome here) will thank you for it – or at least be wagging their tail in approval. This family-friendly site sits on a working farm that’s absolutely peaceful – and also pretty remote: it’s a 15-minute drive to the village of Malham, which has a couple of traditional pubs (serving food), plus a visitors’ centre with friendly staff who will help you find your way around the Yorkshire Dales. This is wild camping at its best, with pitches on vast grassy fields (where you can make friends with the resident animals, which include sheep and cattle) and the spectacular scenery of North Yorkshire all around you. Basic facilities are available (there are portable toilets and showers, for example); however, please note that there is no drinkable water on site. Barbecues are allowed, and you can source provisions in the village or head to the market town of Settle (20 minutes’ drive) for a wider choice of supermarkets, eateries and drinking venues, plus a bike-hire place.

Campground type

Tent sites 50
Open now
Opens 21 August
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • The campground/park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 21 Aug to

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Reviews

9.2

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Spectacular sceneryPeacefulRemote location

93% would recommend this campground to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

Stunning views, peaceful & remote getaway. Friendly owners, clean facilities & picking your own spot are big wins. Track's bumpy & wind turbine can be loud. Limited washing-up & no bins noted by some. Great value, idyllic spot.

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Anonymous

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Liked Beautiful location, shower and toilets are available

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Marianna V.

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Liked We came across this site by chance as our usual one was fully booked. The location is beautiful—the views are marvellous and it’s a great place to switch off from the everyday hustle and bustle. It’s also very convenient, with Malham Cove and other main attractions only about a 20-minute drive away.
The site itself is clean and well looked after, and the hosts are welcoming and quick to respond, which we really appreciated.

Disliked That said, there are a few drawbacks: there’s only one shower and two toilets for the whole campsite, which meant we often had to queue, especially with around 30 tents on site. It would also be helpful to have rubbish bins available, as we couldn’t find any during our stay. In addition, the grass was very dense and high, which made it less comfortable for pitching tents.
Overall, it’s a lovely site with lots of charm, but with a few improvements it could be much better.

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Lovely campsite. , would go again

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Stephen J.

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Liked Lovely view, flat camping area, with no hidden rocks to bend pegs

Disliked Could have done with a couple of extra toilets, but the site was very busy

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Beautiful views with a lovely owner!

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Imogen T.

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Liked Beautiful campsite with stunning views. Good atmosphere with lots of families and couples. The lady who owns the site stopped by regularly to ensure all was well which was so reassuring. We had a great time.

Disliked I would advise light sleepers to bring some ear plugs as several planes flew directly over, they didn't wake my husband though so could just be me!

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Budget friendly campsite with stunning views

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Grace A.

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Liked Large campsite with gorgeous views! Lady that checked us in was very friendly and made us feel welcome. Facilities were always clean.

Disliked Only one shower and two toilets for quite a large campsite, so there were queues. However, we would love to come back midweek.

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Anonymous

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Liked View was amazing, quiet

Disliked Could do with another shower when busy

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Stuart B.

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Liked Second time camping here, my son's first time camping (8 years old).
Had a great time, amazing views and nice hosts who are nice and helpful. Even gave information on events in the local village.
We'll be back again.

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Lovely spot, amazing views. Loos and facilities better than expected.

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Katherine C.

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Liked The view!

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Rachel C.

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Liked Large field, could pitch where you wanted. Beautiful views and very remote and quiet... the driveway was around 2 miles long!

Disliked Only one shower.... we thought it may cause issues but few people chose to use it so it wasn't a problem.

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Annalise S.

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Liked Loved this campsite, brilliant facilities to wash your pots and pans, have a shower and nice clean toilets too. Even has hand wash, dish soap and toilet roll.
The views from the campsite are beautiful and it’s so nice to see the sheep and cows on your way in. The lady who owns the campsite was very friendly and welcoming. Would definitely stay again.

Disliked No bins

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Features

Pop-up campground

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 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

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping 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

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby

Location

Crakemoor Campsite

Crakemoor Farm

Calton

North Yorkshire

England

BD23 4BB

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.03902°N
2.21694°W

Nearest transport

Coach
15.7 km Bus Station Stand 8
20.5 km Bus Station
22.6 km Broadway
Rail
3.2 km Hellifield Rail Station
3.5 km Long Preston Rail Station
5.2 km Settle Rail Station
Ferry
45.6 km Heysham Ferry Terminal
Airport
41.2 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

Armed with leaflets and maps from Malham’s visitors’ centre, you can head into the Yorkshire Dales and explore sites like Scaleber Force Waterfall (15 minutes’ drive), which tumbles down over several moss-covered limestone steps; Janet’s Foss (20 minutes), a waterfall with a natural pool that’s a popular spot among wild swimmers; and Gordale Scar (20 minutes), a dramatic rocky ravine. Skipton (half an hour) has an exceptionally well-preserved medieval castle with a formidable entrance flanked by imposing towers. Take a boat trip cruising along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, constructed in the 18th century to facilitate movement of raw materials during the Industrial Revolution. The Ingleborough Estate Nature Trail (half an hour) takes you through splendid woodland to a limestone landscape that includes the Ingleborough Cave. Bring an extra cardigan if you decide to explore these subterranean passages (it’s chilly underground). Alternatively, climb the 700-odd metres to the summit of Ingleborough.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Morecambe North 42.2 km Estuary GoodN/AGoodGood
Morecambe South 43.2 km Sea N/AN/AGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Gawthorpe Hall 26.8 km

East Riddlesden Hall (NT) 28.5 km

Bronte Parsonage Museum 28.7 km

Beacon Fell Country Park 33.9 km

Oswaldtwistle Mills 34.3 km

National Trust

Malham Tarn Estate 7.5 km

Gawthorpe Hall 26.9 km

East Riddlesden Hall 28.6 km

Hardcastle Crags 33.2 km

Brimham Rocks 34.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Langber Lane 3.2 km

Hanlith Moor and Weets Top 3.7 km

Airton - Kirkby Malham - Accraplatts - Malham - Airton 4.5 km

An Airton - Kirkby Malham Circular 4.5 km

Airton - Calton - Weets Top - Malham - Airton 4.6 km

Local events

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

    Ripon, England 47.6 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Crakemoor Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Crakemoor Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Crakemoor Campsite? Armed with leaflets and maps from Malham’s visitors’ centre, you can head into the Yorkshire Dales and explore sites like Scaleber Force Waterfall (15 minutes’ drive), which tumbles down over several moss-covered … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Crakemoor Campsite?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2:30 p.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Crakemoor Campsite? From $45.63 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.