Wildlife haven: Camping sites & Campgrounds in North East England

Thornton Lodge Country Retreats

• Well-maintained and peaceful adults-only touring park
• A five-minute drive from Easingwold and half an hour from York
• Overlooks trout fishing lakes and has views of the Howardian Hills

The Dales Camping and Caravanning

• Well-maintained family-run site next to Thornton Steward Reservoir
• On the edge of the Yorkshire Dales, 10 mins' drive from Jervaulx Abbey
• Fishing passes available; great stargazing and wildlife-spotting

Hundred Oaks Caravan Park

Swinton Bivouac

• Luxury site with upcycled features in the Yorkshire Dales
• Three miles from the market town of Masham
• Hot tub, café, craft workshops and regular activities

Middlewood Farm Holiday Park

• Peaceful and multi award-winning family park with spectacular views
• A 10-minute walk to Robin Hoods Bay and 10 minutes' drive to Whitby
• Spotless amenities, disabled facilities, adventure play and tennis

Tin and Canvas Glamping

• Country meadow in central Pickering overlooking a steam railway stop
• A half-hour drive to Whitby; 10 minutes to the North Yorkshire Moors
• Two minutes’ walk from shops, cafés and pubs on Pickering high street

Grinton Lodge Youth Hostel

• In the grounds of a former shooting lodge in the Yorkshire Dales
• Garden, adventure playground, TV room, games room and log fire
• Fully licensed with breakfast and evening meals served daily

How Stean Gorge Campsite

• Rustic Lodges set beside a natural wonder in the Yorkshire Dales

York Naburn Lock Caravan and Camping Park

• Award-winning family-friendly riverside site on the banks of the Ouse
• A 15-minute drive to York city centre; bus and boat links from site
• Dog exercise area, fishing and small shop on site

Fox Covert Farm

• Peaceful site on a working farm in the Yorkshire Wolds
• A 35-minute drive from Bridlington; Castle Howard 40 minutes
• Pet-friendly campsite with easy access to several footpaths

York Caravan Park

Forcett Hall

• Peaceful camping location on an estate in North Yorkshire countryside
• A 30-minute drive to the Yorkshire Dales; North York Moors 50 minutes
• In the grounds of Grade 1-listed Forcett Hall, close to pubs and shops

Nun Cote Nook Farm

Badgers Retreat

Champs Field

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

Hadrian's Meadow

• Scenic wild camping meadow right next to Hadrian's Wall Path
• A 10-minute drive to Hexham; half an hour to Newcastle
• Close to Northern Saints Trail and St Oswald's Way for walkers