Fox Covert

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One of the pubs in easingwold
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  • Simple, well-kept North Yorkshire site under a mile from Huby
  • A 20-minute drive to York or the Howardian Hills
  • Dogs and kids welcome; good bus services from the village
If you like the idea of a rural break but also value the convenience of having village facilities within a couple of minutes’ drive, find yourself a space at Fox Covert. This North Yorkshire site is in a proper countryside spot surrounded by green farmland, and it’s just a mile from the village of Huby – for when you feel the need for a shop, or want to visit a pub (with food), a Chinese takeaway or a fish and chip shop. The village is a handy hub for various things, but it’s not the only urban option around here: the market town of Easingwold is about 10 minutes’ drive away (for more pubs, shops and places to eat, plus a twice-weekly market), and it will take you about 20 minutes to get to York to visit its historic attractions. Both destinations can be reached by bus from the village. If it’s all about the rural activities for you, you’ll also be well served here: there’s fishing just up the road at Redwood Park (five minutes’ drive), and plenty of scenic walks in the Howardian Hills National Landscape (20 minutes). You can catch up with fluffy alpacas and impressive birds of prey at nearby animal parks, or seek out historic attractions – from Roman sites, to grand stately homes. Back at base, it’s a laidback setup with simple and well-maintained facilities in the form of a couple of toilets and showers, plus plenty of space for kids and dogs to run around.

Site type

Tent sites 10
Caravan sites 5
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Motorhome sites 5
Open all year
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Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

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Reviews

8.8

Overall rating from 146 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

90% would recommend this site to a friend

90% would stay here again

What customers say

A friendly, "back to basics" spot focused on peace. Val's welcoming, pitches are spacious. Basic but clean facilities, though guests desire upgrades. Rural location handy for York. Some road noise. Manager plans improvements.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 21/07/2026

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Village location Flat pitches…

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Anonymous

Powered grass site

Liked Village location
Flat pitches

Disliked Insufficient showers for size of site
Hard to find/poor signage

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Peaceful, clean site. Val was excellent;…

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 Helen C. 2 reviews

Unpowered grass site

Liked Peaceful, clean site. Val was excellent; friendly and approachable. Toilets and showers were always very clean.

Disliked Not specified male/female toilets and showers. Would prefer to be separated.

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From the manager: Hi Helen glad you all enjoyed , we are hoping to update toilets and showers when council get there fingers out , im not a fan of the toilets either , hope to see you again Val and John xx

Me and my pal camped here…

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Jermaine W. 7 reviews

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Liked Me and my pal camped here from Thursday the 23rd to Sunday 26th of July 2026, and I must say I really enjoyed it here. It was a quiet, out of the way campsite, perfect for relaxing and getting away for a couple of days. We were greeted by Val, who is a lovely woman. Really friendly and checked in with us while we were there which was a nice touch. The pitches were spacious and had plenty of room and privacy from other campers. Really clean and tidy with no rubbish anywhere. Facilities did as they were supposed to. Warm clean showers and toilets. Great location for a quick getaway, and only a 15 minute walk to the nearest pub in Huby (Mended Drum), which does fantastic meals by the way! 8 minute drive from Easingwold, which has a lovely cafe on the high street, co-op, pubs and other eateries, which was ideal for getting supplies. If you want to walk it, it’s a 1 hr 30 walk from the site. You can also get the number 40 bus from Huby to Easingwold if you don’t fancy driving and fancy a few sherberts! Huby has honesty boxes all over the Main Street, where you can pick up eggs, honey, plums, jam and other bits and pieces, which was perfect for breakfast in the mornings. All in all a great site, and would definitely recommend it. I’ll definitely be returning.

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From the manager: Thankyou Jermaine im glad you enjoyed , you are welcome back anytime, sorry about electric being off , i didnt see you before you two went so im glad you got home safe Val and John x

Nice clean site and lovely owner…

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EGS M. 1 review

Powered grass site

Liked Nice clean site and lovely owner

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi thankyou for my fab review , hope to see you again Val and John x

Good and clean facilities, we'll equipped…

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 김승대 남. 6 reviews

Powered grass site

Liked Good and clean facilities, we'll equipped high class camping site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thankyou very much for the great reveiw , i am so glad you enjoyed , hope to see you again Val and John xx

Everything, nice walks nearby, well kept…

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 Lydia P. 1 review

Powered grass site

Liked Everything, nice walks nearby, well kept and quiet site. Would definitely return

Disliked Nothing.

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Great site friendly owners and a…

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Darren L. 1 review

Powered grass site

Liked Great site friendly owners and a great walk for our dogs highly recommended and definitely be going back

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From the manager: Thankyou for the fab review , im so glad you enjoyed thats what campings about , you are welcome back anytime . Val and John xx

Cracking place nice and quiet, Val…

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 Christopher O. 1 review

Powered grass site

Liked Cracking place nice and quiet, Val second to none.we will be back.

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From the manager: Hi Christopher glad you had a good time and enjoyed our site ,you are welcome back anytime Val and John xxxx

Would recommend

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 Kelly R. 1 review

Unpowered grass site

Liked Only stayed one night , lovely quite site, they is a bus in village to York should you stay longer and pub in village and Cantonese restaurant.

Disliked Only little thing no internet, but that said we had nice weather and views were great !

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From the manager: Hi Kelly thankyou for fab review ,so glad you both enjoyed , you dont internet on hols peace and quiet s better , you are welcome back at anytime both of you , Val and John xxx

If you want a quiet back to basics then this is the place.

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Anonymous

Powered grass site

Liked Quiet place to be in, open fields. Good space between each campers not hemmed in. Back to basic which us perfect but does have shower and toilet area. Place is kept clean and tidy. Val and her husband are great genuine people. Would go back.

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From the manager: Thankyou for the brilliant review , i hope you come back soon , Val and John xx

Features

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 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

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

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby

Location

Fox Covert

Easingwold Rd

Sand Lane

Huby

York

North Yorkshire

England

YO61 1HJ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.09305°N
1.13835°W

Nearest transport

Coach
15.3 km Rail Station Stop C
15.4 km Rail Station Stop J
18.5 km Stamford Bridge The Square
Rail
13.1 km Poppleton Rail Station
14.4 km Hammerton Rail Station
15.3 km York Rail Station
Airport
42.3 km Leeds Bradford International 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

With more than 100 residents, the York Bird of Prey Centre (five minutes’ drive) is a top spot to learn about the habits of owls, hawks, eagles and other raptors. In addition to flight displays (where audience participation is encouraged), the centre runs a number of experiences that allow visitors to handle the birds, including walks and photography days. If you’re into dramatic ruins, check out those of Byland Abbey (15 minutes), built in the 12th century and closed by Henry VIII in 1538, after which it fell into decline. The scale of this religious complex is humbling, and there’s also an impressive collection of medieval floor tiles. The Minster in York (20 minutes) is a soaring edifice with remarkable stained-glass windows and far-reaching views from the Central Tower. Stroll along the narrow medieval street known as the Shambles, then head to the National Railway Museum to see vintage locomotives or to the Jorvik Viking Centre to delve into the early history of the city.

Must see

Beningbrough Hall 9.4 km

National Railway Museum 15 km

York Minster 15 km

YorkBoat Guided River Trips 15.1 km

The Arboretum - Kew at Castle Howard 15.5 km

National Trust

Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 9.4 km

Treasurer's House 15 km

Nunnington Hall 16.3 km

Goddards Garden 17.2 km

Rievaulx Terrace 18.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Sheriff Hutton and the Howardian Hills 9.1 km

BENINGBOROUGH HALL 9.1 km

NEWBURGH PRIORY 9.1 km

SHERIFF HUTTON PARK 9.7 km

GILLING CASTLE 9.9 km

Local events

  • Leeds Festival (Thursday, 27 August 2026 – Thursday, 27 August 2026)

    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 Fox Covert have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Fox Covert dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Fox Covert? With more than 100 residents, the York Bird of Prey Centre (five minutes’ drive) is a top spot to learn about the habits of owls, hawks, eagles and other raptors. In addition … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Fox Covert?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Fox Covert? From $46.11 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.