Cow Close Caravan and Camping
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- Well-maintained and peaceful North Yorkshire site a mile from Leyburn
- Aysgarth Falls and Wensleydale Creamery within a half-hour drive
- Dog-friendly pitches just outside the Yorkshire Dales National Park
Campground type
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Sun, Mar 1 to
Campsite types & availability
4

Primitive grass campsite
4 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 5m depth (40m²)
Arrival daysFrom £27.50 (£27.50)
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Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
6 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
Ground type: Cement/asphalt and grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)
Arrival daysFrom £32.50 (£32.50)
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Powered grass travel trailer campsite
6 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 6m depth (48m²)
Arrival daysFrom £32.50 (£32.50)
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2

1 person maximum
Primitive grass tent campsite (backpacker, solo, no cars)
1 person maximum
No dogs allowed
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 5m depth (25m²)
Arrival daysFrom £10 (£10)
1

1 person maximum
Primitive grass tent campsite (motorcyclist, solo, no cars)
1 person maximum
No dogs allowed
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 5m depth (25m²)
Arrival daysFrom £15 (£15)
Reviews
86% would recommend this campground to a friend
86% would stay here again
What customers say
Cow Close is a small, peaceful campsite perfectly located within walking distance of Leyburn. Guests rave about the clean, well-kept facilities, roomy spots, and friendly owners. Minor gripes included spotty Wi-Fi and off-leash dogs.
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Last updated 6/3/2026






Fab site and fab location we will be back !
Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Excellent location . Small peaceful site but walking distance to leyburn. Clean welk kept facilities would highly recommend .
Disliked There was nothing to dislike !
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thank you for your review, lovely to hear you enjoyed your stay at Cow Close, we all work hard to keep our site clean and running efficiently, we look forward to welcoming you back 😊
Lovely well kept quiet site in…
Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Lovely well kept quiet site in a beautiful location.
Disliked Nothing at all
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From the manager: Thank you for your review, good to hear you enjoyed your stay at Cow Close, look forward to welcoming you back 😊
An excellent site with good facilities in a central location.
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Everything about this site is excellent. We received a fantastic welcome and everything was explained well. The facilities are excellent with well spaced and maintained pitches, clean modern washing facilities with good outdoor areas for washing up. The site is in a quiet location with easy access to nearby towns and villages.
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you for your review. We are delighted that you had a good visit and enjoyed our site. We look forward to welcoming you back another time.
Small campsite with excellent facilities!…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Small campsite with excellent facilities!
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Its great to receive such a pisitive review. We are glad you enjoyed your visit. Thank you for choosing cow Close.
Location…
Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Location
Disliked Seasonal caravan owners allowing their dogs to run loose. Small pitches
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: We are disappointed that you had a negative experience whilst on our site. We work hard to ensure that our guests follow our guidelines and are proactive if this is not happening. With regard to the dog issue you mentioned, if you had made us aware of this we would have spoken to the parties concerned. We are sorry that you would not consider another visit or recommend us to others.
Lovely quiet site with spacious sized…
Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Lovely quiet site with spacious sized pitches.
Clean and warm toilet and shower facilities.
Very helpful owners. We had an issue with our exhaust and Amanda's son came and did a temporary fix for us.
Nice walk down into Leyburn, about 15/20 minutes.
Disliked The Wi-Fi wasn't brilliant, it wouldn't work our Firestick.
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: We are glad you enjoyed your visit and that we were able to help you out with your exhaust issue. Sorry about the Wifi, it is free, but regrettably a bit patchy at times.
Clean well managed spacious pitches. Friendly staff
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Great site .
Disliked Nothing . Everything top notch
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From the manager: Thank you for your review. We are glad you enjoyed our site and would welcome you back again any time.
Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Communal freezer Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearbyType
Medium (26-50 sites)Accessibility
Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Level campground, no steep slopes Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mudNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Caravan storage facilities Seasonal sitesLocation
Cow Close Caravan and Camping
Barden Moor
Leyburn
North Yorkshire
England
DL8 5JJ
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.32108°N
1.81755°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
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
Must see
Jervaulx Abbey 4.9 mi
Richmond Castle 6.4 mi
Easby Abbey (EH) 7 mi
The Bowes Museum 15.8 mi
Barnard Castle 16.7 mi
National Trust
Braithwaite Hall 3.8 mi
Moulton Hall 10 mi
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden 17 mi
Brimham Rocks 17.4 mi
Mount Grace Priory 20.6 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
CONSTABLE BURTON HALL 2.4 mi
Middleham - River Cover - East Witton - Cover Bridge - Middleham 2.6 mi
Cover Bridge - Thornton Steward - Jervaulx - Cover Bridge 3.3 mi
Applegarth - Whitcliffe Scar 6.3 mi
TEMPLE GROUNDS 6.4 mi
Local events
- Kettlewell Scarecrow Festival (Saturday, August 8, 2026 – Saturday, August 8, 2026)
Skipton, England 15.3 mi
- Great Yorkshire Show (Tuesday, July 14, 2026 – Tuesday, July 14, 2026)
Harrogate, England 26.7 mi
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 Cow Close Caravan and Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Cow Close Caravan and Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Cow Close Caravan and Camping? Attractions and activities nearby include: - The Forbidden Corner: 15 minutes' drive - Bolton Castle: 15 minutes - Aysgarth Falls: 20 minutes - Dales Countryside Museum: half an hour - Wensleydale Creamery: … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Cow Close Caravan and Camping?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Cow Close Caravan and Camping? From $13.34 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.