Orcaber Caravan and Camping Site

View prices & book 9.7 831 reviews
Lots of space for tents large and small
Lots of space for tents large and small
Super pitches - hard standing, water tap and grey waste disposal
Lots of space for small and large tents
Happy guests – even when it's raining!
Great view from the touring pitches
Motorhomes most welcome
Two of the pods
Camping pod with decking patio
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Super pitches - hard standing, water tap and grey waste disposal
Lots of space for small and large tents
Happy guests – even when it's raining!

  • 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 pitches 100
Motorhome pitches 10
Touring caravan pitches 50
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 8
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • A charge of £0.50 (€0.57) applies for the use of the shower.
  • The restaurant is open between 01/04 and 31/08.

Languages spoken

English

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Accommodation

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Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 831 Pitchup.com customers

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Walkers' paradisePeacefulSpectacular scenery

98% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

Top spot! Orcaber Farm gets the thumbs up for spotless facilities, plenty of space, and a lovely setting. Staff are grand, the shop's well-stocked, and it's great for families and dogs. Fire pits and food are a hit. Mostly peaceful, but can be a bit lively during busy spells. Excellent value, folks want to come back.

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everything. very clean facilities. We were suprised…

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Robert T.

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked everything. very clean facilities.
We were suprised how Quiet the site was as it was very busy

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent big site with clean facilities

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Romany S.

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Clean facilities (50p) shower but was powerful and hot
Friendly welcome from staff
Quiet place to staff
Dog friendly field was really nice and helpful
Grass pitch that wasn't damaged

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Nice site.

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Sophie C.

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Friendly staff, clean facilities, good showers

Disliked Not the site for you if you like it quiet. Didn't bother me, and it was quiet after 11pm.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant place. Had everything you need.…

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A D.

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Brilliant place. Had everything you need. Very clean and well maintained. Great sized hard standing pitches with grass and a picnic table. Just enough rules to have a peaceful stay while still feeling the holiday vibes. Loads of things to do in a fifteen minute drive. Hubby also loved it and so did the dogs. Wonderful long fenced in dog exercise field to let off some beans. We borrowed the fire pit and bought the bag of wood, bag of kindling and fire lighters. Cost was a bit steep at £17.50 for this, that said it did twice. Maybe best to offer one bag with everything in for one fire for a tenner? That said it was lovely to have the option, very hard not to be present watching the fire crackling and tending it with kindling.

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Would recommend and very likely to return back!

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Danielle H.

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Impressive facilities - spacious, clean and modern. Campsite in general was welcoming and friendly. Nice walks nearby. We stayed a Friday night, but liked that there was an option for pizzas/burgers on Saturdays.

Disliked N/a

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with stunning views, level pitches and clean facilities

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Excellent site with stunning views.

Recommend to friends Visit again

One of our favourite sites so far: highly recommended.

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Mike W.

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Really well kept, large site with great facilities in a fantastic location. Great walks from the site and excellent dog field and river nearby… Plus bacon sandwiches available on Sunday mornings and pizzas on Saturday evenings

Disliked Nothing.

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Excellent site. One of the best I've stayed at

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Jason A.

Electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Everything. Good clean shower blocks. Plenty of wash facilities, good onsite shop. Excellent location. Would definitely be back in the future and bring the grandkids

Disliked Nothing
To take this site to the next level I would suggest another shower block at the other end of the site and maybe a playpark for the kids

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great campsite, lots of facilities and a friendly atmosphere

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked The freedom to pitch your tent where you want.
The amount of people/families and children enjoying themselves and playing on the field area

Recommend to friends Visit again

Had a fabulous time on your lovely clean and well organised site

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Anne B.

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Very welcoming receptionist, Exceptionally clean toilet and shower block, fire pit & delicious pizzas. Beautiful views from the site & fabulous sunsets

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

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

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Orcaber Caravan and Camping Site

Orcaber Farm

Austwick

Settle

North Yorkshire

England

LA2 8AE

Directions

Timezone

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

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?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12:30 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site 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 €23.10 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.