Abbey Falls Campsite

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  • Pop-up campsite overlooking Fountains Abbey in North Yorkshire
  • Ripon 10 minutes’ drive, Brimham Rocks 15 and Harrogate 20 minutes
  • Off-grid grass pitches; playground and family pub five minutes’ drive
When you’re after the simple life in spectacular North Yorkshire surroundings, Abbey Falls Campsite comes up trumps. This no-frills pop-up campsite for tents and tourers is set right on the edge of gorgeous Nidderdale National Landscape countryside, and if that’s not quite enough, the pitches all overlook the fairytale ruins of Fountains Abbey, a gem of a place destroyed by King Henry VIII in 1539. As this is pretty much wild camping (albeit wild camping with gorgeous views), facilities are limited to male and female toilets, cold showers and a washing-up area – there is no hot water and no electricity on the site. There are dairy cows grazing in adjacent fields, a choice of walks along the River Skell directly from the pitches and a family-friendly pub in the village of Sawley (five minutes’ drive), where there’s also a kids’ park with a playing field. The historic city of Ripon (10 minutes) offers up an impressive cathedral, a brace of museums and lots of pubs and restaurants; elegant Harrogate (20 minutes) is also a popular dining and shopping hub.

Site type

Tent sites 40
Motorhome sites 3
Open now
Opens 23 May
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 23 May to

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Reviews

9.3

Overall rating from 89 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

98% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

A popular, peaceful spot near Fountains Abbey. Facilities are basic but spotless. Friendly, helpful owners. Spacious pitches offer privacy. Some found it a bit dear for basic facilities, but most loved it and would return.

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Great place

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass motorhome site

Liked Excellent stay at Abbey Falls, nice location, good clean basic facilities, rentable fire pits and logs for purchase

Disliked Nothing

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very nice will be back soon

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paul s.

Unpowered grass motorhome site

Liked Very peaceful site ,A field with basic toilets and a view of the Abbey . 4 mile walk to Ripon and 2 mile walk to the local pub

Disliked cold showers

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Nice quiet site, next door to…

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Ryan S.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Nice quiet site, next door to fountains abbey.
Fire pit available for hire.
Cold water shower only.

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Basic but perfect for one night

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Colin M.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Lovely quiet site in a beautiful setting.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site, with amazing views, not…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass motorhome site

Liked Lovely site, with amazing views, not far from Fountains Abbey.
Toilets clean and well kept.
Very peaceful, quiet site.
Would definitely book again.

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Excellent couldn’t fault it. Enough space…

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Michelle G.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Excellent couldn’t fault it. Enough space between campers . Kids playing having fun. Wasn’t a noisy camp site good to relax . Toilet / shower block clean cold showers. Toilet block at the top .We boiled kettle to use for showering grandsons due to sensitivity issues and sat him on a blow up chair to shower be hind the car and screens made it fun. Will definitely be paying another visit. Lovely walks and places to visit . Owner friendly.

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Fab basic site

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass motorhome site

Liked Easy to find. Clean toilets (did not use shower but looked clean too). Soap in toilets. Bricks & fire pits available. Wasn’t too fancy just a field, toilet, running cold water, sink & bins what more do you need! Owner & his mother paid us a visit to check we were okay daily which is nice - friendly to chat to.

Disliked Nothing - wouldn’t mind paying extra for warm water in the showers but really happy with everything as it was

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Quiet site, clean facilities, close to…

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Melanie A.

Unpowered grass motorhome site

Liked Quiet site, clean facilities, close to NT property. No allocated pitches, you choose your spot.

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Everything!! Gem of a place. Very…

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Victoria B.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Everything!! Gem of a place. Very peaceful. Amenities are basic but spotless. Highly recommend. Will definitely return.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly, helpful staff (Dianne).

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass motorhome site

Liked Peace and quiet and dark sky. On the doorstep for Fountains Abbey

Disliked Not much of the field is level, but not a problem if the site isn’t busy.
No facility to employ chemical toilet.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campground

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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Bush Gastronomic delight Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Location

Abbey Falls Campsite

Fountains Lane

Fountains

Ripon

North Yorkshire

England

HG4 3EA

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.10592°N
1.58653°W

Route directions

What3words: Renovated.fallback.complain.

Nearest transport

Coach
5.5 km Bus Station Stand 1
12.8 km Hgte Bus Stn Stand 8
13.5 km Bus Stn Stand A
Rail
12.9 km Harrogate Rail Station
13.1 km Starbeck Rail Station
13.2 km Knaresborough Rail Station
Airport
26.8 km Leeds Bradford International Airport
46.2 km Durham Tees Valley 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

Local attractions and activities include: - National Trust - Fountains Abbey: walking distance - National Trust - Studley Royal (water gardens and deer): five minutes’ drive - Ripon (museums and racecourse): 10 minutes - Ripley Castle (walks and shops): 15 minutes - National Trust - Brimham Rocks (geological formations): 15 minutes - Harrogate (spa, shops and restaurants): 20 minutes - Lightwater Valley Family Adventure Park: 20 minutes - Druid’s Temple (19th-century folly): half an hour.

Must see

Fountains Abbey 1.5 km

RHS Garden Harlow Carr 13.8 km

Jervaulx Abbey 20.4 km

Harewood House 24 km

Beningbrough Hall 26.3 km

National Trust

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden 1.5 km

Brimham Rocks 7.1 km

Braithwaite Hall 23.1 km

Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 26.3 km

East Riddlesden Hall 32.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Studley Royal Park and the ruins of Fountains Abbey 1.6 km

STUDLEY ROYAL 1.9 km

RIPLEY CASTLE 7.1 km

Brimham Rocks - Glasshouses - Guise Cliff - Dacre Banks 7.1 km

Ripley - Nidderdale Way - Low Kettle Spring - Bedlam - Ripley 7.5 km

Local events

  • Harrogate Autumn Flower Show (Friday, 19 September 2025 – Friday, 19 September 2025)

    Ripon, England 16 km

  • Leeds Festival (Thursday, 21 August 2025 – Thursday, 21 August 2025)

    Wetherby, England 29.5 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 Abbey Falls Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Abbey Falls Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Abbey Falls Campsite? Local attractions and activities include: - National Trust - Fountains Abbey: walking distance - National Trust - Studley Royal (water gardens and deer): five minutes’ drive - Ripon (museums and racecourse): 10 … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Abbey Falls Campsite?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  10:30 a.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Abbey Falls Campsite? From $57.80 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.