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).
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 23 May to

Pitch types & availability

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98% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

A peaceful rural escape with stunning views, especially of Fountains Abbey. Campers loved the spacious, clean basic facilities and friendly owners. Great for exploring. Cold showers are mentioned, but it’s seen as excellent value and a relaxing stay. Many want to return.

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Wonderful pop up campsite in north Yorkshire overlooking Fountains Abbey. Spacious, perfect…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Wonderful pop up campsite in north Yorkshire overlooking Fountains Abbey. Spacious, perfect for those who enjoy rustic places, well situated for interesting days out, an escape from the digital world, great for children to run and play, and welcoming farmer and host.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely peaceful campsite with excellent facilities. Definitely recommend and would stay again.…

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Karen W.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Lovely peaceful campsite with excellent facilities. Definitely recommend and would stay again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect, peaceful place to camp for the evening. Would stay again

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Nice clean showers and toilets, well stocked with soap and paper.
Wonderful view of Fountains Abbey.
Fun wee rope swing.
Wonderful place to see nature. Saw Red Kites, rabbits, geese and bats.
Staff were very friendly and helpful.

Disliked No hot water for showers but plenty of fresh drinking water.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really peaceful & enjoyable stay. Would highly recommend

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked The camp was quiet & well kept, the owners were very helpful & chatty. Enjoyed our stay so much we cannot wait to return, considering there was no electricity or hot water the amenities were top notch

Disliked Nothing

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Well i have to say i booked this last minute and didn't…

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Sue R.

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Liked Well i have to say i booked this last minute and didn't know what to expect with a pop up campsite, but boy oh boy it didn't disappoint. The field is huge with 2 male and 2 female toilets that were very clean. The showers (cold) were excellent too as the weather was scorching, so refreshing. There was also a s/steel sink for washing up and a tap for drinking water..... everything you needed for a basic campsite, but it was perfect for our needs. I will certainly be going back. The owner made an effort to meet everybody and he was so friendly. The whole weekend was perfect.

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Lovely clam site with a view

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Melanie A.

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Liked I loved the view, the space, clean toilets and water access, happy families around on a well visited Saturday, still calm at night, My dog was happy too. Close to some beautiful places to visit

Disliked same price as a site I visited with electricity included

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Lovely Campsite

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Abby W.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Lovely, peaceful campsite with clean and well-maintained facilities. It was quiet and relaxing — exactly what we were looking for. We had a great trip and would definitely come back. Thank you.

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Not going there again.

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Marie-Louise C.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked The view.

Disliked The toilets and washing facilities were poor. One shower with no hot water. Can you list a shower if it’s cold water?

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From the manager: Sorry you didn't enjoy your stay. However it clearly states in the description that the site has no hot water therefore the showers and washing up area are cold water.

Little gem

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass motorhome site

Liked Excellent location , close to Fountains abbey , plus loads of footpaths for quiet walks . Toilet and shower kept clean and checked throughout the day . Fire pits available with logs as well for decent price . Owner checking in on everyone to see if all ok and no issues . Nice to watch the sunset over the fields .

Disliked Slightly bumpy on entry , exit , had to
reconnect waste tap on van .

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Wonderful pop up site, clean facilities and friendly owner.

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Peaceful site in a beautiful location. Excellent for visiting Fountains Abbey.

Disliked Nothing

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Features

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 site/unit 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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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? No 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. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Abbey Falls Campsite? From $55.79 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.