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
Campground type
40
3
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).
- If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, May 23 to
Campsite types & availability
Reviews
97% would recommend this campground to a friend
94% would stay here again
What customers say
A peaceful, well-loved site near Fountains Abbey. Praise for spotlessly clean, functional facilities & friendly owners. Spacious pitches offer privacy. Some found it pricey for basic amenities, but most loved the value & would return.
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Fantastic location for Fountains Abbey with very clean facilities
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Fantastic location for Fountains Abbey, very clean facilities. albeit basic, but perfect for an overnight stay car camp! Owner very friendly and attentive.
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Very quiet even though a number of campers there. Great location for Fountains…
Primitive grass RV campsite
Liked Very quiet even though a number of campers there.
Great location for Fountains Abbey and surrounding area.
Great views.
Disliked A bit pricey for the very basic facilities.
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A quiet site, that is mainly flat. The services are basic…
Primitive grass RV campsite
Liked A quiet site, that is mainly flat. The services are basic but very functional; the men’s had two toilets, one of which had a shower. A sink for washing up and a drinking water tap. Rubbish and recycling bins.
No hot water but that’s the joy of semi wild camping.
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Surroundings quiet…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Surroundings quiet
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Site well presented & clean Owners…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Site well presented & clean
Owners
Disliked Some people on the site did not seem know about camping conventions/etiquette on a 'quiet site' as it was advertised.
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Wonderful pop up campsite in north Yorkshire overlooking Fountains Abbey. Spacious, perfect…
Primitive grass tent campsite
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.
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Lovely peaceful campsite with excellent facilities. Definitely recommend and would stay again.…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Lovely peaceful campsite with excellent facilities. Definitely recommend and would stay again.
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nothing…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked nothing
Disliked We had reserved a camping spot at 'Abbey Falls Campsite' . Upon arrival, the campsite turned out to be an empty field. There was a small shed with a toilet and shower, but only cold water. There was no one else at the campsite. No manager, no guests. There was a note saying someone would come by at 7:30 pm to check. We didn't feel safe setting up our tent, leaving our belongings, and visiting the city of Ripon. There was no supervision, and everyone has access to this field.
Therefore, we decided not to camp here. We informed the contact person (manager) by phone.
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From the manager: We are sorry that you didn't feel safe staying at the camp site.
As advertised it is a pop up camp site with basic facilities.
As it was mid week it was quiet and unfortunately no other bookings at the time of your stay.
We would advise anyone who stays on our site not to leave valuables in their tent when they go out.
As stated site checks are done morning and evening and it is a self check in camp site, no set pitches just pitch where you like.
I would advise people to read the site description before booking.
We have refunded you for your stay even though it is against our policy to refund on the day of booking
Perfect, peaceful place to camp for the evening. Would stay again
Primitive grass tent campsite
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.
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Really peaceful & enjoyable stay. Would highly recommend
Primitive grass tent campsite
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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Features
Pop-up campground
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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Forest Gastronomic delight Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campgroundLocation
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
Nearest transport
Bus
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Fountains Abbey 0.9 mi
RHS Garden Harlow Carr 8.6 mi
Jervaulx Abbey 12.7 mi
Harewood House 14.9 mi
Beningbrough Hall 16.4 mi
National Trust
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden 0.9 mi
Brimham Rocks 4.4 mi
Braithwaite Hall 14.4 mi
Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 16.4 mi
East Riddlesden Hall 20 mi
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 mi
STUDLEY ROYAL 1.2 mi
RIPLEY CASTLE 4.4 mi
Brimham Rocks - Glasshouses - Guise Cliff - Dacre Banks 4.4 mi
Ripley - Nidderdale Way - Low Kettle Spring - Bedlam - Ripley 4.7 mi
Local events
- Harrogate Autumn Flower Show (Friday, September 19, 2025 – Friday, September 19, 2025)
Ripon, England 9.9 mi
- Leeds Festival (Thursday, August 21, 2025 – Thursday, August 21, 2025)
Wetherby, England 18.3 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.
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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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? Yes 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?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 10:30 a.m. – Anytime Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Abbey Falls Campsite? From $33.28 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.