Campgrounds for backpackers in North East England

Usha Gap Campsite

Camp Katur

• Activity-packed glamping site in the North Yorkshire countryside
• A 20-minute drive from Lightwater Valley and the Yorkshire Dales
• Dog-friendly site with on-site pub and communal campfires

Holly Park Farm

• Peaceful family-run park on the edge of the North York Moors
• Under 10 minutes' drive from Helmsley
• Around 45 minutes' drive from York and the coast

Fenham-le-Moor Campsite

• Seaside pitches on a farm opposite the holy island of Lindisfarne
• A 20-minute drive from Bamburgh and Seahouses
• In an excellent location for birdwatching and spotting seals

Higher Heights Farm

• Friendly wild camping woodland site on a Yorkshire farm
• A five-minute drive to Haworth and half an hour to Skipton
• Fresh eggs and breakfast, lunch and dinner packages available on site

Swallow Barn Farm

• Wild camping site in West Yorkshire two miles from the Peak District
• A 10-minute drive from Holmfirth Vineyard; 20 minutes from Black Hill
• Pub within walking distance; firepits provided per pitch

Meadow Farm Park

• Spacious pitches in the County Durham countryside
• Bishop Auckland 10 minutes' drive; half an hour from Durham
• Dogs, barbecues and campfires allowed

Barff Hill Farm

• Pop-up site with views of Yorkshire Wolds countryside
• A 40-minute drive to Bridlington, and 20 minutes to Beverley Minster
• Well-maintained grass pitches; pubs, fishing and historic sites nearby

Whitby Showground

• Pop-up site on the headland above the popular seaside town of Whitby
• A short walk to Whitby's beach, boat trips, museums and steam railway
• Catering units, bar and evening entertainment from Friday to Sunday

Ravenscleugh Wild Swimming and Camping

• Small, secluded site on a farm by the Northumberland National Park
• Hadrian's Wall and Alnwick Castle within a 45-minute drive
• Private lake on site for swimming; bring your paddleboards or canoes

Redcar Rugby Club

• Rugby club site around five minutes’ walk from Redcar’s sandy beach
• A 20-minute walk from town and 25 minutes from Marske-by-the-Sea
• Play area, bar showing live sports, pool table and large space to play

Cote Ghyll Caravan & Camping Park

Moscar Cross Camping

• Dog-friendly wild camping site on a Peak District National Park farm
• A five-minute drive to Ladybower Reservoir; 20 minutes to Stanage Edge
• Pubs five minutes’ drive away and direct access to footpaths

The Whole Hogg Caravan Park

• Dog-friendly working farm site in Yorkshire three miles from Malton
• A 10-minute drive from the North York Moors; 40 minutes from the coast
• On-site tearoom and farm shop and a private riverbank for fishing