Wagtail Park

View prices & book 9.7 135 reviews
Fishing lake
Fishing lake
Camping pods under the trees
Fishing
Spacious grassy pitches
Touring pitches by the lake
Aerial view of the site
Well maintained flat electric pitches
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Camping pods under the trees
Fishing
Spacious grassy pitches

  • Quiet site with fishing lake on the outskirts of York
  • North Yorkshire Moors National Park and coast within an hour's drive
  • A 15-minute drive to York's museums, minster and shops
Wag your tails for this fab spot with a fishing lake: if you’re a fan of the art of waiting patiently for a bite by the waters, Wagtail Park in North Yorkshire will be a top berth for you. Its 10 acres of landscaped parklands include an angling lake stuffed with carp and perch, bream, roach and tench, and there are two tackle shops within a 10-minute drive. The other variety of wagging tail is welcome too, with dog-walking areas set aside around the site. For a break from fishing, the city of York is 15 minutes' drive away for tours of the medieval town, visits to the Jorvik Viking Centre and National Railway Museum and the Minster, as well as practical things like shops, pubs and innumerable places to eat. Attractions on the peripheries of York are easy to reach as well, such as the Yorkshire Air Museum (10 minutes) and 18th-century Beningborough Hall (20 minutes). The coast is around an hour’s drive away, and in between it and the site lie the 1500-odd square kilometres of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park. Get a taste as well as a trip back in time on the North Yorkshire Moors steam railway from Pickering (half an hour) to Whitby. Wagtail Park is fully accessible for disabled guests, with spacious wetroom showers; underfloor heating in the washrooms is a bonus appreciated by many, especially through the chillier months.

Site type

Travel trailer sites 30
RV sites 30
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 4
Tent sites 10
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Single-sex bookings of 2 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette 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.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Strictly no arrivals after 7pm.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 135 Pitchup.com customers

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Cleanliness
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Peaceful

98% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

This tidy, peaceful site's close to York (park & ride). Reviews rave about spotless facilities, friendly owners, great vibe & fishing lake. Minor waste disposal tweaks & no Wi-Fi noted. Many want to return!

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Lovely site and Peter was a…

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Rob H.

Power optional grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely site and Peter was a great host. Very attentive and knowledgable and really showed that he genuinely cared about our stay. Thank you.

Disliked Nothing

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Lovely site well placed for shopping…

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Darren C.

Power optional grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely site well placed for shopping and visiting York. Great fishing lake and nice quiet site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great sight close to York and Outlets etc Very friendly staff

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Paul B.

Power optional grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Spacious pitch showers and toilets sound
Really peaceful but most of all very friendly will be returning

Disliked Nothing at all

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, great location, clean facilities

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Anonymous

Camping pod (no pets)

Liked The pod was perfect for my needs, the owner was very communicative and helpful, the location is very close to Vanguard, Monks Cross, and the Monks Cross Park and Ride (so getting into York was a breeze) and the facilities were clean and tidy. A lovely site and somewhere I'd definitely recommend, and go back to.

Note, there is no WiFi.

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Lovely site really clean. Partner…

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Katherine S.

Power optional grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely site really clean. Partner enjoyed the fishing while I enjoyed the peace and quiet.
Very friendly. Will l definitely return

Disliked Nothing to dislike wish we had booked longer

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with clean facilities, friendly staff and level pitches

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Dawn T.

Power optional grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Well organised, spotless showers, very helpful owner in lovely countryside, just outside York city centre

Recommend to friends Visit again

Remember to call an hour before you arrive!!!

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Andrew H.

Power optional grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Clean, well looked after, made it welcoming with xmas decorations.

Disliked Too far out of York for us and not near a walkable pub!

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Excellent clean, friendly site

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Grant W.

Power optional grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Close to city centre, very well run

Disliked none

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It was a lovely site, Peter…

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Carrolyne S.

Power optional grass travel trailer campsite

Liked It was a lovely site, Peter the owner was very helpful sorting out any issues that arose. Peter was a fountain of knowledge for places to visit and things to see. We felt very welcome with our dogs

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

A fab location and a well maintained site.

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Ju D.

Power optional grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Peter was super friendly and the site was extremely clean. It was very festive with a singing santa outside of the toilet block, and the dogs enjoyed the walk around the fishing lake.
Good location with easy access to York park and ride.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

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

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Wagtail Park

North Lane

Huntington

York

North Yorkshire

England

YO32 9SU

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.99927°N
1.03163°W

Nearest transport

Coach
6.1 km Rail Station Stop C
6.1 km Rail Station Stop J
7.7 km Stamford Bridge The Square
Rail
6.1 km York Rail Station
8.1 km Poppleton Rail Station
16.6 km Hammerton Rail Station
Airport
43.7 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

If you’re fired up for walking more through this fab area of moors and heaths, take another railway trail: the tracks and engines have gone from the Goathland (50 minutes' drive) to Grosmont route, leaving a footpath for scenic strolls. The wider park is laced with trails of all lengths, taking walkers to landmarks like the White Horse hill carving at Kilburn, 40 minutes away, and the crags of Roseberry Topping, dubbed the Yorkshire Matterhorn. The views and emptiness of this area are endlessly impressive; for a contrast, see what humans can do with a trip round the Baroque splendour of Castle Howard (20 minutes). You can easily spend a day exploring the lakes and fountains, woodlands and walled gardens of this mighty estate even before you set foot inside the house. Over the moors, the sea beckons with Whitby an hour away for coastal walks, seal-spotting boat cruises and fishing trips as well as a museum devoted to its number-one son Captain Cook… and of course the ruined abbey that inspired Bram Stoker to write Dracula. At a similar distance and justifiably proud of its clifftop location, Scarborough draws visitors for its castle and beach, the traditional amusements of Luna Park fairground and the marine wonders of the SEA LIFE aquarium.

Must see

York Minster 5.2 km

National Centre for Early Music 5.6 km

YorkBoat Guided River Trips 5.6 km

JORVIK Viking Centre 5.7 km

York Castle Museum 5.8 km

National Trust

Treasurer's House 5.2 km

Goddards Garden 8.1 km

Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 11.9 km

Nunnington Hall 23.2 km

Rievaulx Terrace 29.3 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

MUSEUM GARDENS, YORK 5.5 km

YORK CEMETERY 6 km

Snickets, Ginnels and Walls of York 6.2 km

ROWNTREE PARK 6.5 km

Battle of Stamford Bridge, 1066 8.6 km

Local events

  • Leeds Festival (Thursday, August 27, 2026 – Thursday, August 27, 2026)

    Wetherby, England 27 km

  • Great Yorkshire Show (Tuesday, July 14, 2026 – Tuesday, July 14, 2026)

    Harrogate, England 30.6 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 Wagtail Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Wagtail Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Wagtail Park? If you’re fired up for walking more through this fab area of moors and heaths, take another railway trail: the tracks and engines have gone from the Goathland (50 minutes' drive) to … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Wagtail Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon

    Please let the site owner know your arrival time by calling the telephone number 30 minutes prior.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Wagtail Park? From $55.30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.