The Dales Camping and Caravanning
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- Well-maintained family-run site next to Thornton Steward Reservoir
- On the edge of the Yorkshire Dales, 10 mins' drive from Jervaulx Abbey
- Fishing passes available; great stargazing and wildlife-spotting
Site type
3
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).
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
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Aysgarth Falls 3 bedroom safari tent (no pets)
8 people maximum 
No dogs allowed
Wifi at the unit/site
3 bedroomsDimensions: 5.4m width x 9.0m length (17.7ft width x 29.5ft length) Calculated area: 48.6m² (523.1ft²)
Arrival days No availability on our site-
Leyburn 4 bedroom safari tent (no pets)
8 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Wifi at the unit/site
4 bedroomsDimensions: 5.4m width x 9.0m length (17.7ft width x 29.5ft length) Calculated area: 48.6m² (523.1ft²)
Arrival days No availability on our site -
Wensleydale 3 bedroom safari tent (pet friendly)
8 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
3 bedroomsDimensions: 5.4m width x 9.0m length (17.7ft width x 29.5ft length) Calculated area: 48.6m² (523.1ft²)
Arrival days No availability on our site
Reviews
Voted 84% of visitors View breakdown
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would stay here again
Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Fantastic, would definitely go back
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Wensleydale 3 bedroom safari tent (pet friendly)
Liked: Fantastic safari tent, clean and cosy. Shower was amazing, beds were comfortable and bed linen was weather appropriate. We loved the stove, having it on really kept the tent warm. Fantastic weekend that we will remember despite the weather. Thank you
Disliked: Website said there was an oven, I checked before we left and there wasn’t so we packed the bbq pizza oven which we were able to use on the gas stovetop which was an instant solve to our problem.
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Excellent site, beautiful accommodation and stunning scenery.
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Wensleydale 3 bedroom safari tent (pet friendly)
Liked: Fabulous accommodation with some really quirky touches. There was even a little play space for children and a selection of treats and towels for the dogs. The host was so lovely and couldn’t have been more helpful and welcoming. The weather wasn’t great but we still had a brilliant time because the area is so beautiful with plenty to do and the safari tent was so cosy.
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Perfect little getaway on the edge of the dales
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Wensleydale 3 bedroom safari tent (pet friendly)
Liked: Loved our stay in the Wensleydale safari tent! We’re avid campers but this is our first time ‘Glamping’…what a rare treat not to have to set up and take down. Really cosy and comfy, open fire, big comfy beds for all, plenty of seating, clean and tastefully decorated! Lovely quiet site (only the three safari tents booked, camping field closed at the moment) Close to lots of local attractions. We visited fountains abbey and brimham rocks.
Disliked: Only a gas hob in the kitchen, really missed an oven/grill. Could do with a little step stool in the bathroom for the kids to reach the basin. That’s it!!
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To say it was chilly weather we had a really great short stay here
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'Open green' side hedge primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: The location, the hidden treehouse for the kids , tree swings in the woods, clean and warm showers , family bathroom with changing table, little park , bouncy castle
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Will definitely return
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'Open green' side hedge primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: The site was lovely and clean and friendly kids absolutely loved it we would definitely return
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Will be camping here again
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'Open green' side hedge primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: Location. Ease of setting up and friendly welcoming
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Great site, well maintained, good level pitches.
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The Old Court primitive cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
Liked: Peaceful place, very clean and tidy. Showers free and lovely and hot! Well maintained place.
Disliked: No WiFi or phone reception at all.
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The whole site…
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#1 powered grass tent campsite (family)
Liked: The whole site
Disliked: Nothing
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Fantastic site, great for families, good choice of pitches.
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Woodland primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: Loved the choice of woodland or field pitches, great facilities lots of space so plenty of privacy, little play park was a nice bonus! My daughter really enjoyed exploring!
Disliked: Nothing to dislike
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Family friendly. Fun. Relaxed. Clean.
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'Open green' side hedge primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: Loved the setting. Quiet farm, very relaxed atmosphere and nice walk around the reservoir. Children’s play area. Proper plumbed toilets and water facilities. Fridge and Freezer. Dark sky area. Fantastic stars on clear night.
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires 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
Baby-changing facilities
Bath available
Car parking by site/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
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
Hikers’ paradise
Lake and/or mountain
Luxury
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Wild camping
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Communal fridge
Dump station
Electric car charging point(s)
Propane/gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Nearby farmers' market
Type
Tiny (1-10 sites)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Leisure/theme park nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Tennis nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
The Dales Camping and Caravanning
Thornton Grange
No Mans Moor Lane
Thornton Steward
North Yorkshire
England
HG4 4BQ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
54.28957°N
-1.72229°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
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
Must see
Jervaulx Abbey 2.7 km
Richmond Castle 12.5 km
Easby Abbey (EH) 13.3 km
Fountains Abbey 21.1 km
The Bowes Museum 30.7 km
National Trust
Braithwaite Hall 6.3 km
Moulton Hall 15.8 km
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden 21.1 km
Brimham Rocks 23.4 km
Mount Grace Priory 28.2 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Cover Bridge - Thornton Steward - Jervaulx - Cover Bridge 3.9 km
CONSTABLE BURTON HALL 3.9 km
Middleham - River Cover - East Witton - Cover Bridge - Middleham 5.5 km
THORP PERROW 8.5 km
Masham, the River Ure and the River Burn 8.7 km
Local events
- Festival of Thrift (Saturday, September 21, 2024 – Saturday, September 21, 2024)
Stockton-on-Tees, England 31 km
- Great Yorkshire Show (Tuesday, July 9, 2024 – Tuesday, July 9, 2024)
Harrogate, England 37 km
- Harrogate Spring Flower Show (Thursday, April 25, 2024 – Thursday, April 25, 2024)
Harrogate, England 37 km
- Harrogate Autumn Flower Show (Friday, September 13, 2024 – Friday, September 13, 2024)
Ripon, England 38.2 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.
Want to know more about camping in North Yorkshire?
- Does The Dales Camping and Caravanning have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Dales Camping and Caravanning dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Dales Camping and Caravanning? History fan? You won’t be short of places of interest, whether it’s the ruins of Jervaulx Abbey (10 minutes’ drive), Middleham Castle (10 minutes) and Druid’s Temple (25 minutes) or the more … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Dales Camping and Caravanning?
On-park accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Latest arrival time on Sunday is 5pm
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