Abbey Falls Campsite

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Tent pitches
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Spacious pitches

  • Pop-up campsite overlooking Fountains Abbey in North Yorkshire
  • Ripon 10 minutes’ drive, Brimham Rocks 15 and Harrogate 20 minutes
  • Off-grid grass pitches; playground and family pub five minutes’ drive
When you’re after the simple life in spectacular North Yorkshire surroundings, Abbey Falls Campsite comes up trumps. This no-frills pop-up campsite for tents and tourers is set right on the edge of gorgeous Nidderdale National Landscape countryside, and if that’s not quite enough, the pitches all overlook the fairytale ruins of Fountains Abbey, a gem of a place destroyed by King Henry VIII in 1539. As this is pretty much wild camping (albeit wild camping with gorgeous views), facilities are limited to male and female toilets, cold showers and a washing-up area – there is no hot water and no electricity on the site. There are dairy cows grazing in adjacent fields, a choice of walks along the River Skell directly from the pitches and a family-friendly pub in the village of Sawley (five minutes’ drive), where there’s also a kids’ park with a playing field. The historic city of Ripon (10 minutes) offers up an impressive cathedral, a brace of museums and lots of pubs and restaurants; elegant Harrogate (20 minutes) is also a popular dining and shopping hub.

Site type

Tent sites 40
RV sites 3
Open now
Opens May 23
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, May 23 to

Pitch types & availability

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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97% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

A lovely, quiet spot near Fountains Abbey. Facilities are basic but clean & well-kept. Owners are friendly & helpful. Spacious site, great for kids/dogs. Some found it pricey for basic amenities with no hot water, but most thought it was great value & would return.

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An amazing spot for camping! Plenty of space, stunning views of…

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Rafi C.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked An amazing spot for camping!
Plenty of space, stunning views of Fountains Abbey, and a peaceful atmosphere. Perfect for a relaxing getaway in nature.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful site overlooking Fountains Abbey

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Anonymous

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Location
Peaceful site
Fire pits available to hire
Very relaxed atmosphere

Disliked Nothing about the site at all

Recommend to friends Visit again

We booked this site last minute, aware that it was a site…

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Samantha C.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked We booked this site last minute, aware that it was a site with only toilets and cold running shower available which was fine. The site was a great open space, there were about 30 tents/campers at the time and there was plenty of room between us all. This is a great site for people with kids as it’s an open field and plenty of safe space. The site is very quiet and we had no issues with any noise when we stayed. Very close to fountains abbey so ideal to even leave car on site. We would definitely stay here again.

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Beautiful spot near to Fountains Abbey. Quiet, lots of space, friendly owner.…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Beautiful spot near to Fountains Abbey. Quiet, lots of space, friendly owner. Toilets clean.

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Beautiful site, basic facilities but lovely and clean.

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Jessica L.

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Just perfect, so peaceful, no frills, no fuss.
Friendly staff member introduced themselves on our arrival day.
Excellent location so close the national trust sites.
Hopefully be booking again!

Disliked Nothing

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De vrijheid en ruimte en ongedwongenheid…

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Anton W.

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked De vrijheid en ruimte en ongedwongenheid

Disliked Koud water douche

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Hele mooie plek, uitzicht op Abdij . Genoeg ruimte. Schoon sanitair.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Uitzicht op abdij
Ruimte

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Great view and access in amazing part of Yorkshire, plenty of space…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Great view and access in amazing part of Yorkshire, plenty of space to find somewhere flat and not overly crowded. Toilets and showers clean and functional, not having hot water isn't a major issue.

Disliked Probably a bit over priced for the facilities available

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic location for Fountains Abbey with very clean facilities

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Neil S.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Fantastic location for Fountains Abbey, very clean facilities. albeit basic, but perfect for an overnight stay car camp! Owner very friendly and attentive.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very quiet even though a number of campers there. Great location for Fountains…

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Kirsty F.

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Very quiet even though a number of campers there.
Great location for Fountains Abbey and surrounding area.
Great views.

Disliked A bit pricey for the very basic facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Forest Gastronomic delight Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

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

Location

Abbey Falls Campsite

Fountains Lane

Fountains

Ripon

North Yorkshire

England

HG4 3EA

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.10592°N
1.58653°W

Route directions

What3words: Renovated.fallback.complain.

Nearest transport

Coach
5.5 km Bus Station Stand 1
12.8 km Hgte Bus Stn Stand 8
13.5 km Bus Stn Stand A
Rail
12.9 km Harrogate Rail Station
13.1 km Starbeck Rail Station
13.2 km Knaresborough Rail Station
Airport
26.8 km Leeds Bradford International Airport
46.2 km Durham Tees Valley 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

Local attractions and activities include: - National Trust - Fountains Abbey: walking distance - National Trust - Studley Royal (water gardens and deer): five minutes’ drive - Ripon (museums and racecourse): 10 minutes - Ripley Castle (walks and shops): 15 minutes - National Trust - Brimham Rocks (geological formations): 15 minutes - Harrogate (spa, shops and restaurants): 20 minutes - Lightwater Valley Family Adventure Park: 20 minutes - Druid’s Temple (19th-century folly): half an hour.

Must see

Fountains Abbey 1.5 km

RHS Garden Harlow Carr 13.8 km

Jervaulx Abbey 20.4 km

Harewood House 24 km

Beningbrough Hall 26.3 km

National Trust

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden 1.5 km

Brimham Rocks 7.1 km

Braithwaite Hall 23.1 km

Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 26.3 km

East Riddlesden Hall 32.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Studley Royal Park and the ruins of Fountains Abbey 1.6 km

STUDLEY ROYAL 1.9 km

RIPLEY CASTLE 7.1 km

Brimham Rocks - Glasshouses - Guise Cliff - Dacre Banks 7.1 km

Ripley - Nidderdale Way - Low Kettle Spring - Bedlam - Ripley 7.5 km

Local events

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

    Ripon, England 16 km

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

    Wetherby, England 29.5 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 sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Abbey Falls Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Abbey Falls Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Abbey Falls Campsite? Local attractions and activities include: - National Trust - Fountains Abbey: walking distance - National Trust - Studley Royal (water gardens and deer): five minutes’ drive - Ripon (museums and racecourse): 10 … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Abbey Falls Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  10:30 a.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Abbey Falls Campsite? From $46.51 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.