Orcaber Caravan and Camping Site

View prices & book 9.7 838 reviews
Super pitches - hard standing, water tap and grey waste disposal
Great view from the touring pitches
Lots of space for tents large and small
Lots of space for small and large tents

  • Peaceful and family-run site next to the Forest of Bowland
  • In a walkers' paradise near the Yorkshire Three Peaks
  • A variety of pre-ordered homemade pizzas on Saturday evenings
These routes are made for walking… Orcaber Caravan and Camping Site is in the Three Peaks area of the Yorkshire Dales National Park for hikes up Whernside, Ingleborough and Pen-y-Ghent, and right next to the wanders and strides of the Forest of Bowland, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Many more walks and footpaths start directly from the site; get a map from the site information office to show you on your way. Based at the village of Austwick and five miles from the market town of Settle on the edge of the national park, Orcaber is a peaceful and family-run site, set among outstanding scenery with horses and sheep grazing in the neighbouring fields. Dogs are welcome (on leads on site at all times please) and a big field with stream is allocated as a dog walk area on site. Pitches at Orcaber are large, flat and well drained. Facilities include separate ladies' and gents' showers with plenty of hot water; toilets; a freezer with coolbox ice packs, and an info room with details of local attractions, events – and those many local walks. A variety of pre-ordered homemade pizzas are available on Saturday evenings.

Site type

Tent sites 100
RV sites 10
Travel trailer sites 50
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 11
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • A charge of £0.50 ($0.83) applies for the use of the shower.
  • The restaurant is open between 01/04 and 31/08.

Languages spoken

English

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Pitch types & availability

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98% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

Highly rated campsite! Praised for spotless facilities, generous pitches, and a stunning countryside location, perfect for exploring the Yorkshire Dales. Staff are consistently noted for their friendliness. Guests loved the on-site shop, fire pits, dog field, and weekend food. Peaceful atmosphere. High satisfaction and many plan to return!

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Fantastic site, great location, beautiful setting,…

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Rachelle S.

FHU cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Fantastic site, great location, beautiful setting, very friendly and helpful owners/staff. The site is lovely, very clean and well maintained, definitely come back!!!

Disliked Nothing, absolutely great!

Recommend to friends Visit again

What a fabulous site!

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Hannah S.

Camping pod

Liked Absolutely everything! What a site - gorgeous surroundings from the moment we looked out our pod, to the local area on the way to the shop or finding a place to hike.
We hired a pod for 2 nights and safe to say we are 100% decided on returning next year - well worth the 4 hour drive!
The facilities are very modern and absolutely spotless, we've been to many sites and never seen one this clean. The showers are great, hair dryers are provided and lovely soap and moisturiser in the toilets. The site in general is well maintained with plenty of recycling bins too which is always a massive green flag for us. There's an enclosed dog exercise field across the road too which is super handy. Sharon who we met on site is so helpful and friendly too. The shop sells an array of things although we didn't need to buy anything, it was helpful knowing it was there. Gutted we departed prior to the bacon rolls being cooked on the Sunday morning though - next time!

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site that I'd recommend time and again.

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Patricia F.

Powered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked I stayed in my small camper van on a grass electric pitch. It is the second time I have stayed at this campsite. The site is well arranged, clean, tidy and it's the second lovely welcome I have received on check-in. The clean and tidy includes the toilets, showers and washing up area. It really is the top end of sites I have stayed at in the past. The first time I stayed was with my partner and this most recent time I stayed by myself.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your lovely 10/10 review and we are so glad that you came back to see us a 2nd time. Its good to hear that you would recommend us to your family and friends and maybe even come back for many more visits yourself.

Kind Regards
Orcaber Team

a great quiet site. toilet blocks…

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Andrew M.

Camping pod

Liked a great quiet site. toilet blocks spotless.

Disliked would be good to have a final point for children like a play park. but that's maybe not the market they are aiming for. no big issue though.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review of our campsite and its pleasing to hear that you found everything spotless. Please do come back and see us again in the not too distant future.

Kind Regards
Orcaber Team

A site you must go to

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Anonymous

FHU cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Welcome at reception Young man was very helpful Large pitch fully serviced included Toilets and showers Very spacious area very clean and warm Best one I have ever seen Close to Ribblehead Viaduct and picturesque Settle Railway station a must see Then there is the views of North Yorkshire Gods country Just opposite a short walk to picnic area and water 23 years of Motorhome Orcaber is in my top three

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave us this 10/10 review of our site. We are happy to hear that you were impressed with our staff and the facilities that we have to offer our guests.
We hope to see you again soon
Kind Regards
Orcaber Team

This site ,I would recommend to…

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paul w.

FHU cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked This site ,I would recommend to anyone. It was perfect . Very clean site and easy to find. Will definitely be back.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave us this 10/10 review. "Perfect" now that is what we like to hear and we hope you come back and see us soon.
Kind Regards
Orcaber Team

Beautiful Site

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Tracey M.

FHU cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked I booked this place last minute as the one we'd chosen wasn't available. This site is amazing, one of the best I have seen. Very large pitches. Plenty of space for camper, awning without even going on the grass area. It was a shame we had to cut our trip short due to a family emergency. Attention to detail is good. Two toilet blocks and showers and porta loos. Very high standard and kept spotlessly clean. There's about 12 pot wash sinks. A dog wash. The pitches have their own water supply and Electric hookup. Massive enclosed dog field for your furry friends. Very reasonable prices as well. We will definitely be returning.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave us this lovely 10/10 review and we are sorry to hear that you ad to cut your trip short.
Our furry friends sure do enjoy the fully enclosed field that enables them to have a good run around and burn off some energy. We do hope that you come back and visit us again soon.
Kind Regards
Orcaber Team

Everything is good as long as no insects or molds in pods.

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Mei Y.

Camping pod

Liked There is heating and carpet in the pod!!

Disliked The pods have residuals of mold and webs which could cause allergies.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for submitting y our review of our site. Its good to hear that you would visit us again and also recommend us to your family and friends.
Kind Regards
Orcaber Team

10/10

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Ebony B.

Powered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Excellent facilities and very well maintained. The site was easy to access and surrounded by beautiful scenery. Staff were helpful and friendly. We had a wonderful stay and will be coming back again!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you ever so much for taking the time to leave us this lovely review and also for sharing your photos with us. We are really pleased that you enjoyed your time with us and hope to see you again soon.
Kind Regards
Orcaber Team

Lovely campsite.

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Reda K.

Camping pod

Liked Clean facilities.
Good assortment in the shop.
Short walk to the picnic area next to the river.
Well maintained pitches.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review of our site and also sharing your photos with us. It sounds like you enjoyed your time with us and we hope to see you again soon.
Kind Regards
Orcaber Team


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 Rallies welcome 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

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Gray water hook-up for RVs/trailers Motorhome service point Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Orcaber Caravan and Camping Site

Orcaber Farm

Austwick

Settle

North Yorkshire

England

LA2 8AE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

54.10179°N
2.37411°W

Nearest transport

Coach
26 km New Street
26 km New Street
27.4 km St Michaels Lane
Rail
2.4 km Clapham (N Yorks) Rail Station
6.4 km Giggleswick Rail Station
7.1 km Horton-in-Ribblesdale Rail Station
Ferry
36 km Heysham Ferry Terminal
42.5 km Fell Foot Country Park Ferry Landing
42.7 km Lakeside Windermere Ferry Landing

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

The Three Peaks of Whernside, Ingleborough and Pen-y-Ghent in close range are a topping location for walkers – if you're here to hike, see if you can complete the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge to tackle the 24 miles around all three in one day. Orcaber Caravan Camping Site is also near the famed Ingleton Waterfalls Trail for woodland-based walks among spectacular northern scenery, and within easy driving distance of the waterfalls, stalactites and tours of the spectacular White Scar Caves, the longest show cave in the UK. Also recommended by the Orcaber team are the Settle to Carlisle railway line, through 73 miles of spectacular countryside through the Yorkshire Dales and the North Pennines, and passing splendid Ribblehead viaduct. The limestone formation of Malham Cove, a famed Yorkshire Dales beauty spot, is also a popular local spot. Yet more walks, hikes and heaps more spectacular scenery are at the Lake District National Park, about an hour's drive away.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Morecambe North 31.8 km Estuary GoodN/AGoodGood
Morecambe South 32.9 km Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Fleetwood 46.5 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Lancaster Castle 28.7 km

Beacon Fell Country Park 30.9 km

Levens Hall & Gardens 31.5 km

Sizergh Castle and Garden 32.9 km

Gawthorpe Hall 33.7 km

National Trust

Malham Tarn Estate 13 km

Sizergh Castle and Garden 32.9 km

Gawthorpe Hall 33.7 km

Cartmel Priory Gatehouse 39.4 km

Braithwaite Hall 41 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Austwick - Feizor - Wharfe 1.9 km

Clapham and Ingleborough 2.1 km

Clapham - Austwick - Moughton - Sulber Nick - Clapham 2.1 km

An Exploration of Crummackdale and Clapdale from Clapham 2.2 km

Yorkshire Three Peaks Part 1: Pen-Y-Ghent 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Orcaber Caravan and Camping Site have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Orcaber Caravan and Camping Site dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Orcaber Caravan and Camping Site? The Three Peaks of Whernside, Ingleborough and Pen-y-Ghent in close range are a topping location for walkers – if you're here to hike, see if you can complete the Yorkshire Three Peaks … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Orcaber Caravan and Camping Site?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  12:30 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Orcaber Caravan and Camping Site? From $33.21 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.