The Riverfront
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- Fabulous location on the banks of the River Ouse in Bishopthorpe
- A 10-minute drive to York city centre, with summer riverbus available
- Restaurant, café-bar, playground, beauty salon and kayak hire on site
Site type
25
25
6
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Facilities/activities including all boat hire and beauty salon are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
- Entertainment and activities are available between 01/03 and 31/10.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- Bookings must not consist of more than 3 different households.
- No gas barbecues allowed.
- No charcoal barbecues allowed.
- No electric barbecues allowed.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
Powered grass and gravel RV campsite (XL, no awning)
6 people maximum 
Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 4m width × 10m depth (40m²)
Arrival daysFrom £35 (£35)
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Powered grass and gravel RV campsite (XXL, no awning)
6 people maximum 
10/10
3 reviews Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 4m width × 11m depth (44m²)
Arrival daysFrom £35 (£35)
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Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite (large, no awning)
6 people maximum 9.2/10
5 reviews Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 4m width × 9m depth (36m²)
Arrival daysFrom £35 (£35)
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Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite (medium)
6 people maximum 9.3/10
4 reviews Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 4m width × 8m depth (32m²)
Arrival daysFrom £35 (£35)
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Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite (medium, no awning)
6 people maximum 9.8/10
8 reviews Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 4m width × 8m depth (32m²)
Arrival daysFrom £35 (£35)
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Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite (no awning, small)
6 people maximum 9.2/10
13 reviews Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 4m width × 7m depth (28m²)
Arrival daysFrom £35 (£35)
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Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite (small)
6 people maximum Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 4m width × 7m depth (28m²)
Arrival daysFrom £35 (£35)
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Reviews
100% would recommend this site to a friend
100% would stay here again
What customers say
This pristine riverside spot near York boasts brand new, boutique-style facilities with amazing showers and toilets. Pitches are neat and clean, with easy online check-in. Mostly peaceful, but WiFi can be spotty. Limited dishwashing areas. Cafe/ferry hours vary.
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Beautiful site, well maintained. Toilets and…
Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite (medium)
Liked Beautiful site, well maintained. Toilets and showers are immaculate, the best I have ever used. Within walking distance of York or there is a bus stop at the top of the road.would definitely stay here again
Disliked Nothing
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Very nice site. Best I’ve been…
Powered grass and gravel RV campsite (XXL, no awning)
Liked Very nice site. Best I’ve been on this year.
Disliked XXL pitch for motor home. Pitch was not very big.
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Beautiful setting, very clean and tidy. Very…
Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite (medium)
Liked Beautiful setting, very clean and tidy.
Very Peaceful.
Short ride via bus or taxi into York.
A few pubs & shops a short walk away.
Lots of activities on site, but we didn’t use any of the on site amenities.
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Beautiful site I will definitely stay again
Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite (medium)
Liked The site is beautifully kept, very very clean.
I loved the washrooms, the water was really warm and it was so clean.
We took a return journey on the boat into York which was lovely.
It’s approximately an hour and 15 mins walk into York but it’s a very Pleasant walk.
Disliked Maybe a few more sinks to do the dishes, there’s only one sink.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely feedback Nickie! We’re delighted you enjoyed the beautifully kept site, warm washrooms, and the scenic walk into York — and it’s great to hear the boat trip added to your experience.
We appreciate your suggestion about the dishwashing facilities. While space is limited, we’ll certainly take your comments on board as we continue to look for ways to improve the guest experience.
We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Excellent clean and friendly staff .
Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite (medium, no awning)
Liked Lovely site
Disliked Nsighbour was rude next door in caravan having a
Conversation outside and we are a middle age couple about a family member who had recently past and he asked us to talk quiter this was at 7.20 pm we were not noisy
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From the manager: Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re so pleased you enjoyed the site and its peaceful riverside location. It’s great to hear the facilities and overall atmosphere made for a pleasant stay.
We’re sorry to hear about your experience with a neighbouring guest. While we can’t control individual interactions, we do hope it didn’t detract too much from your time with us. Thank you for sharing — we always appreciate hearing from our guests.
We hope to welcome you back again soon.
Brilliant…
Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite (large, no awning)
Liked Brilliant
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From the manager: Thank you so much Tim! We’re thrilled you had a brilliant stay — it’s always great to hear when guests leave happy. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Clean toilet and showers
Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite (no awning, small)
Liked 💯
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From the manager: Thank you so much Emma! We love your 💯 — it’s great to know you had a fantastic experience. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Nice site next to the river…
Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite (small)
Liked Nice site next to the river very peaceful
Lovely cafe
Easy check in
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely feedback Tina! We’re delighted you enjoyed the peaceful riverside setting, the café, and the smooth check-in experience. It’s always wonderful to hear when guests have a relaxing and enjoyable stay.
We’re especially glad there was nothing you disliked — that’s the best compliment we could hope for! We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
Very good place, would certainy stay again
Powered grass and gravel RV campsite (XL, no awning)
Liked The surroundings, cleaningness, the opportunity of going by boat to York, the bathrooms with glass divisions, facility to book and information provided.
Disliked I liked everything. Maybe a bench/chair in the shower room would be nice. Wi-fi could be better.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind review Kerstin! We're really pleased you enjoyed the peaceful surroundings, clean facilities, and the unique boat trip into York. It’s great to hear the bathrooms and booking process made a positive impression too.
We appreciate your helpful suggestions—adding a bench in the shower room is a great idea and we are continually considering improvements, and while the Wi-Fi is generally reliable, we’ll ask our technical team to ensure it’s working at its very best.
We hope to welcome you back again soon for another relaxing stay by the river!
Excellent site clean facility.
Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite (medium)
Liked lovely site and very clean , short walk into the town .£12 for taxie to york .
Recommend to friends Visit again
Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Hot tub Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports Wild swimmingAmenities on park
Baby-changing facilities Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Medium (26-50 sites)Accessibility
Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 32 inches) Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mudNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Caravan storage facilities Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
The Riverfront
Ferry Lane
Bishopthorpe
York
North Yorkshire
England
YO23 2SB
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.9213°N
1.08862°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Must see
York Racecourse 2.2 km
Clifford's Tower 3.8 km
York Castle Museum 3.8 km
York Dungeon 3.9 km
National Centre for Early Music 4 km
National Trust
Goddards Garden 2.3 km
Treasurer's House 4.6 km
Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 13.6 km
Nunnington Hall 32.4 km
Nostell Priory and Parkland 36 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
ROWNTREE PARK 3 km
YORK CEMETERY 3.5 km
Snickets, Ginnels and Walls of York 3.8 km
MUSEUM GARDENS, YORK 4.4 km
MOREBY HALL 4.5 km
Local events
- Harrogate Autumn Flower Show (Friday, September 19, 2025 – Friday, September 19, 2025)
Ripon, England 27.3 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 The Riverfront have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Riverfront dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Riverfront? Attractions and activities nearby include: - York Racecourse: five minutes' drive - York city centre (for the minster, city walls, Jorvik Viking Centre and Shambles): 10 minutes - Designer Outlet York: 10 … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Riverfront?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Riverfront? From $65.59 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.