Cow Close Caravan and Camping

View prices & book 9.4 8 reviews
Pitches
New
River ure
Dogs welcome
Large hardstanding pitches

  • 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
The town of Leyburn is often styled as the ‘gateway to the Yorkshire Dales’ – and it’s a fitting description, as it’s just a little way from the national park’s eastern border. Tucked away down a country lane about a mile from the town sits Cow Close Caravan and Camping, a small and friendly site that makes an excellent base for some time spent exploring the local scenery and all the attractions of North Yorkshire. This is a very attractive spot, looking out over quiet green farmland in all directions and with lots of wildlife around – you’ll often spot deer, hares and pheasants while on site. And it’s a well-located spot too, with a footpath leading to Leyburn for a good range of independent shops, cafés, pubs and restaurants. This area is prime territory for walkers, who can choose from all manner of trails, including gentle strolls along Leyburn Shawl or more extensive moorland walks up and around Penhill. Cyclists are well served too, with routes ranging from easy pedals to the Tour de France-worthy challenges of Buttertubs Pass. Beyond all that, you’ll also be able to visit castles, waterfalls and museums, and sample the famed cheeses of the Wensleydale Creamery. Back on site, you’ll be staying on spacious marked-out pitches (some of which have a gentle slope) and will have access to a large modern amenities block with toilets and hot showers, plus handy extras like large mirrors and plugs for hairdryers. There’s also a washing-up area and a chemical disposal point, and barbecues are available to hire. If you need help or local advice, just ask – there’s always someone around to lend a hand.

Campground type

Tent sites 36
RV sites 36
Camper sites 36
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 4
Open now
Opens March 1
Please note
  • 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

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Wifi
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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.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 6/3/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

Fab site and fab location we will be back !

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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…

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Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely well kept quiet site in a beautiful location.

Disliked Nothing at all

Recommend to friends Visit again

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.

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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

Recommend to friends Visit again

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!…

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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.

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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…

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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

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Jo R. 3 reviews

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Great site .

Disliked Nothing . Everything top notch

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review. We are glad you enjoyed our site and would welcome you back again any time.


Features

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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Level campground, no steep slopes Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby 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 nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Seasonal sites

Location

Cow Close Caravan and Camping

Barden Moor

Leyburn

North Yorkshire

England

DL8 5JJ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.32108°N
1.81755°W

Route directions

Access from the A684 is not suitable as it is not possible to turn into the site with a caravan or large motorhome.

Nearest transport

Bus
8.5 mi High Green
8.5 mi The Angel
17.5 mi Bus Station Stand 1
Rail
15.2 mi Northallerton Rail Station
17.6 mi Darlington Rail Station
18.3 mi North Road Rail Station
Ferry
29.9 mi Transporter Bridge South Side
30 mi Transporter Bridge North Side
Airport
20.3 mi 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

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: half an hour - Hardraw Force waterfall: 35 minutes - Lightwater Valley Family Adventure Park: 35 minutes - Bowes Museum: 40 minutes - How Stean Gorge (activities including caving and gorge walking): 45 minutes.

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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • 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.