Crows Nest Caravan Park

View prices & book 8.5 650 reviews
Children's play area with camping field and upper touring caravan area in the background.
Children's play area with camping field and upper touring caravan area in the background.
Camping field at crows nest with sea views.
Sea view from the pitch
Swimming pool
Heated indoor pool with waterslides
Swimming pool and slides
Aerial image of the upper touring caravan area and camping field
Dogs can be let off their leads in the dog park
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Camping field at crows nest with sea views.
Sea view from the pitch
Swimming pool

  • Dog-friendly park five miles from Scarborough and 2.5 from Filey
  • Award-winning amenities block, family bathroom and launderette
  • Indoor heated pool, lounge bar, family bar, play area and supermarket
Feel free as a bird at award-winning Crows Nest Caravan Park between Scarborough and Filey – this well-maintained place is roomy, green and has sea views overlooking gorgeous Gristhorpe Bay and Scarborough Castle. Crows Nest is five miles from Scarborough and two and a half miles from Filey, but if you’re taking a break from the seaside/ exploring the North Yorkshire coast there’s loads to do on site too: a lounge bar with entertainment in peak season to suit all ages and tastes, a family bar with pool tables, a games room, a play area for little fledglings and a heated indoor pool with poolside assistants during high season. The award-winning amenities block a short walk from the tent field has free hot showers, wash basins, hairdryers and socket/shaver points, and there are also family bathrooms and a disabled-access shower room. Elsewhere on site there’s a washing-up area, launderette, chemical disposal point and well-stocked supermarket. And, as you can’t come to the coast and not have fish and chips, there’s also a chippy takeaway open in high season (but they do have more fish and chips in Scarborough too). Bringing the family friend? Crows Nest Caravan Park is dog-friendly and dogs are allowed in the conservatory area of the lounge bar; there's also a dog park on site.

Campground type

Tent sites 150
Camper sites 50
Mobile homes for rent 35
RV sites 50
Open now
Opens March 1

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • 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).
  • All units: access to the swimming pool is not included in the rate and is charged £3.00 ($4.03) per person per session.
  • The grocery shop is open between 03/29 and 09/28.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The indoor swimming pool is open between 03/29 and 09/28.
  • Maximum touring caravan length allowed is 26ft. Group bookings of 4 or more people (excluding couples) where over 50% of the guests are same sex are not permitted via Pitchup.com. Only children aged 14 or younger may sleep in pup tents. Trailer tents, folding campers (or similar) must book a grass pitch.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sun, Mar 1 to

This campground is a member of Crows Nest Holidays group.

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Accommodation

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0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

8.5

Overall rating from 650 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Value for money
 9
Accommodation
 9
Facilities / Activities
 8
Customer service
 9
Child friendliness
 9
Cleanliness
 9
Wifi
 7
Spectacular scenery

86% would recommend this campground to a friend

84% would stay here again

What customers say

This well-kept, friendly campsite boasts stunning ocean views and direct access to coastal trails. Sites are spacious, and facilities like restrooms and showers are consistently praised for cleanliness. On-site amenities such as the shop, fish and chips, and pool are family favorites. Despite occasional busyness and noise, guests rave about the location, staff, and value.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 6/9/2026

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 Sally t. 4 reviews

Lower area FHU gravel travel trailer campsite (super)

Liked Nothing

Disliked All the flies
No amenities open

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely view - showers and toilet…

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8 out of 10
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MERIEL ANN B. 2 reviews

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Lovely view - showers and toilet clean

Disliked Exposed site and not very level

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fabulous view & very quiet site…

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7 out of 10
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 MERIEL ANN B. 2 reviews

Deluxe 3 bedroom mobile home (pet friendly)

Liked Fabulous view & very quiet site

Disliked Caravan was not really up to a deluxe standard for the money. No direct access to the beach.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Well run site, clean, tidy, good…

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Brian C. 2 reviews

Lower area FHU gravel travel trailer campsite (super)

Liked Well run site, clean, tidy, good sized pitches, great onsite services, etc.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your fantastic 10/10 review.

We’re really pleased to hear you found the site well run, clean and tidy, with good sized pitches and great on site services.

It’s lovely to see that you would recommend us and visit again, and we hope to welcome you back for another stay soon.

Nice chilled site…

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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 charlie w. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Nice chilled site

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review.

We’re really pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay and found the site nice and chilled. It’s great to see you would recommend us and visit again.

We hope to welcome you back soon.

Lovely little site for our doggies…

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
 9
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Wifi
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 Keira C. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Lovely little site for our doggies they loved having a run around and the walks nearby are lovely

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your lovely 10/10 review.

We’re really pleased to hear you and your dogs enjoyed your stay, and that they loved having space to run around. The nearby walks are a big part of what makes the site so popular with dog owners, so it’s great to know you made the most of them.

We hope to welcome you all back again soon.

Service pitch and price…

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7 out of 10
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 Paul R. 8 reviews

Lower area FHU gravel travel trailer campsite (super)

Liked Service pitch and price

Disliked Toilet block needed updating but clean and tidy

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: We’re really pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay and found the site clean and tidy. It’s great to know your dogs enjoyed it too, and we’re always happy to welcome guests travelling with their four legged friends.

Thank you also for your comments regarding the toilet block. We’re pleased you found it clean, and we do appreciate the feedback as we continue to look at future improvements around the park.

We hope to welcome you back again soon.

Great stay would recommend

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Garry B. 5 reviews

Lower area FHU gravel travel trailer campsite (super)

Liked Great pitch

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your great 10/10 review.

We’re really pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay and were happy with your pitch.

It’s lovely to see you would recommend us and visit again, and we hope to welcome you back soon.

Overall 5/10 not bad could be better and more secure and accessible

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5 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Alex U. 2 reviews

Upper area FHU gravel travel trailer campsite (super)

Liked I’d give this site a 5/10 site was easy to get onto although the road leading up to the touring site pitches could become difficult if all the cars that park outside the static vans were parked the site is on an uphill gradient with the sea views only for the tent pitches. The onsite shops was stocked well with limited choice. Lots of toilets and showers which were clean and water ran hot not that we used the pool but it looked ok and the mini arcade was fun. The walks along the cliff edge was fantastic but the beach not accessible unless you find somewhere to scramble down but if you do manage to it’s great

Disliked The pitches were not level and the gravel very compacted and no fencing or bushes between pitches. Staff not that welcoming almost like they didn’t want to be there. Bar only open Fri Sat and Sun and chip shop only open Fri Sat. No gate to the fence stopping people coming onto the site or kids going off to play with could be dangerous with the steep cliffs. We had a dog on lead but that was not happening across the site. Not trying to portray a bad image just be realistic overall the site is ok and we did enjoy being there just think there’s plenty of room for improvement which would make it a top place to stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review. We’re pleased to hear you found the site easy to access, the facilities clean, the shop well stocked, and that you enjoyed the pool, arcade and cliff top walks.

We do show our touring pitches as they are in the photos, without bushes, fencing or screening between each pitch. The park is set on a coastal hillside, so some areas are naturally sloping.

We are located on a 300ft cliff top. It is not a sheer cliff, but we do not advertise direct beach access from the park. The beach can be reached from other nearby access points, and many guests choose us for the coastal walks and sea views rather than direct beach access.

Opening times for the bar and chip shop vary depending on the time of year and how busy the park is, which is why they are not open every day outside peak periods.

We appreciate your comments and are glad that overall you enjoyed your stay. Your feedback has been noted.

Great place for young kids.…

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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 Suzanne B. 3 reviews

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Great place for young kids.

Disliked No dislikes

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your fantastic 10/10 review.

We’re really pleased to hear you found the site a great place for young children and that you had no dislikes from your stay.

It’s lovely to see you would recommend us and visit again, and we hope to welcome you back soon.

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 Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome 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

Hikers’ paradise Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities 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 Public transportation nearby

Type

Very large (over 200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Gray water hook-up for caravans Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Crows Nest Caravan Park

Gristhorpe

Filey

Scarborough

North Yorkshire

England

YO14 9PS

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.23155°N
0.33553°W

Nearest transport

Bus
1.4 mi Haven Holiday Park
1.4 mi Haven Holiday Park
2.3 mi Bus Station
Rail
2.3 mi Filey Rail Station
3.4 mi Seamer Rail Station
4.1 mi Hunmanby Rail Station

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

Leave the car behind: buses running between Scarborough and Bridlington pick up from the end of the Crows Nest Caravan Park drive and discount day tickets are available to keep more money for seaside rock. The kids will probably clamour first for Scarborough: there are the North Bay and South Bay beaches to bounce around as well as the traditional seaside fairground and donkey rides. But Scarborough’s also a hotspot for culture vultures, with the Scarborough Open Air Theatre, Scarborough Art Gallery and Rotunda Museum alongside regular festivals and events throughout the year. Fab Filey is even closer: this Edwardian town has a five-mile stretch of sand and is backed by the peninsula and cliffs of Filey Brigg – this is the place to birdwatch and wildlife spot, with rockpools along the beach and many species of birds and beasts to see all year round. The 110-mile Cleveland Way starts here for hiking your way around Yorkshire’s history and heritage: Scarborough Castle, Whitby Abbey and Dracula tales, Mount Grace Priory and Rievaulx Abbey are all along the route. Away from the seaside and vampires, puff between Whitby and Pickering on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, veer between villages in the North York Moors National Park or get citified around York and Hull, all within easy driving distance of Crows Nest.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Cayton Bay 1.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Filey 2.6 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Scarborough South Bay 4.2 mi Sea PoorPoorPoorPoor
Scarborough North Bay 5.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Reighton 5.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Burton Agnes Hall 12.3 mi

Dalby Forest Visitor Centre 14.5 mi

North Yorkshire Moors Railway 17.9 mi

Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo 19.2 mi

Whitby Abbey 20.9 mi

National Trust

Yorkshire Coast 13.3 mi

Bridestones, Crosscliff and Blakey Topping 13.3 mi

Nunnington Hall 25.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Cleveland Way, Stage 1 - Filey to Scarborough 2.3 mi

VALLEY GARDENS & SOUTH CLIFF GARDENS 3.7 mi

PEASHOLM PARK 5 mi

Scarborough - Cloughton - Scalby - Peasholme Park 5.1 mi

Bonhomme Richard 5.3 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Crows Nest Caravan Park have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Crows Nest Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Crows Nest Caravan Park? Leave the car behind: buses running between Scarborough and Bridlington pick up from the end of the Crows Nest Caravan Park drive and discount day tickets are available to keep more money … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Crows Nest Caravan Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Crows Nest Caravan Park? From $80.30 (for 2 nights, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.