Draughton Heights Campsite
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- Spacious site in the Yorkshire Dales, a 10-minute drive from Skipton
- Bolton Abbey Steam Railway 10 minutes’ drive; Ilkley 15 minutes
- Dogs welcome; habitat lakes for wildlife; nearby walking trails
Campground type
30
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).
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
Languages spoken
English
Campsite types & availability
Primitive grass tent or campervan campsite
4 people maximum 
9.9/10
469 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 6m depth (36.1m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30 (£30)
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1 bedroom camping pod
4 people maximum 9.9/10
54 reviews 
No dogs allowed 
Wifi at the unit/site 1 bedroomArrival daysFrom £220 (£220)
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Reviews
100% would recommend this campground to a friend
99% would stay here again
What customers say
Stunning views, super-friendly hosts! Immaculate modern facilities, spacious pods. Enjoy wild swimming and hiking right from the site. Generous pitches, relaxed vibe. Can be breezy due to elevation, but highly recommended with many wanting to return.
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Primitive grass tent or campervan campsite
Liked I stayed at Draughton Heights towards the end of October and absolutely loved it. The location is stunning — set high up in the hills with amazing views, especially at sunset. Because it’s so elevated, it can get quite windy, and it was definitely cold at night, so pack plenty of warm layers if you’re camping late in the season!
The site felt very safe and well maintained. You can park right next to your pitch, which is really convenient, and the facilities are excellent — spotless toilets and showers, plus a small kitchenette area with a communal kettle, fridge, freezer, and washing machine. Everything was clean, modern, and well looked after.
The campsite is tucked away off a quiet country road, and the track leading up is unsurfaced, pebbly, and a bit rocky, so just take it steady on the drive in. There are also two lovely lakes on site, perfect for a swim in the summer months, and plenty of open space to relax and enjoy the views.
It’s worth noting the site is unlit (apart from the toilet block), so bring a good torch if you’re heading out after dark.
Overall, a beautiful, peaceful spot with incredible views and great facilities — I’d definitely stay here again.
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Well-run, peaceful site with a sauna and swimming ponds
Primitive grass tent or campervan campsite
Liked Lovely hillside location complete with swimming ponds, beautiful views, friendly owners, spotless facilities and a sauna - what’s not to like?! They also allow fires and don’t force you to buy their wood which is a nice change.
Disliked Nothing - it’s fab - just worth just noting that it’s about an hour’s walk or 10 min drive to the local shop/pub.
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Loved everything about this site
Primitive grass tent or campervan campsite
Liked Site was amazing - toilets and showers were excellent, kitchen area has all the appliances you’d need. Amazing views, the lakes on site are lovely; wasn’t brave enough to go in though!
Owners were lovely too - thank you for having us!
Disliked n/a
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We honestly loved this campsite, we…
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Liked We honestly loved this campsite, we both went “woah” when we went into the really warm and clean bathrooms and showers, there were really good, surprising facilities like a warm room to wash up and play equipment. It’s also not often you can book a sauna on a campsite. They were so friendly and helpful and it’s really beautiful.
Disliked It’s super beautiful but a pretty windy location
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From the manager: Thankyou for your comments. Really glad you d your stay.😊
Brilliant siite, epic views and so spacious it felt like wild camping!
Primitive grass tent or campervan campsite
Liked Epic views, camp fires, friendly owners, swimming lake and sauna!
Disliked Nothing
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Absolutely loved my stay! The campsite…
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Liked Absolutely loved my stay! The campsite is really well kept with spectacular views. The facilities are great and well looked after/clean. Richard is super helpful. Will definitely stay again!
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Top Site; stunning views, exceptional facilities and spacious pitches
Primitive grass tent or campervan campsite
Liked What a wonderful site this is. The owners are putting such care and thought into creating a wonderful site. We were two friends in camper vans and parked up next to each other by one of the three man made lakes. Despite the rain and gales (storm Amy), we had a wonderful visit. The facilities are top notch with hot showers, a washing up station and plenty of bins for recycling. With no electric hook ups this is designed for off grid camping. The road onto the site is a steep hill so not suitable for caravans or large motor homes. We were shown around one of the three beautiful en-suite pods complete with king sized bed, living area and kitchen and power showers. If we hadn't been in the vans this would have been a great option. Outside there are table and chairs and fire pits. We've eyed them up for a future visit.
For wild swimmers out there, the lakes are accessible at your own risk. My mate went in and said it was very brisk!! There's a separately run sauna that can be booked ahead of your visit.
Once the clouds cleared, the views were spectacular. The site is just off the Dales Way and you can walk into Skipton in around an hour, where there are plenty of lovely independent shops and of course a good supply of pubs. Alternatively Skipton is just a 10 min drive away. There's also a steam railway close by, and Bolton Abbey. Walking routes a plenty.
The site is only in it's second year and is already a wonderful place to visit. We'll definitely be back. Highly recommended.
Thank you Lesley and Richard for your warm welcome and looking out for us in the storm x
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From the manager: Thankyou for your comments. You did brilliant braving the storm. It was wild😁. Will see you again soon.😊
Gorgeous location, great to have a…
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Liked Gorgeous location, great to have a kettle in the kitchen, loved having a sauna and a dip!
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Great site and friendly owner with very clean facilities.
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Liked The place was beautiful. Loved being able to dip in the water. Loved the views
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Amazing place to stay. I will strongly recommend to anyone!
Primitive grass tent or campervan campsite
Liked I absolutely loved my stay in this campsite. The place is amazing and so well maintained. Beautiful and quiet place to saty.The amenities are very clean. The toilets and showers are the best I have seen in a campsite, and believe me, I have been in many many campsites in the country and abroad over the years! The owner was very kind and helpful. Beautiful views and beautiful walks around. 10/10 Well recommended!
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires 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 Wild swimmingAmenities on park
Baby-changing facilities 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
Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Medium (26-50 sites)Nearby leisure
Mountain biking nearbyLocation
Draughton Heights Campsite
Dales Highway
Heights Lane
Draughton
Skipton
North Yorkshire
England
BD23 6DU
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
53.95653°N
1.94733°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
East Riddlesden Hall (NT) 6.2 mi
Bronte Parsonage Museum 8.7 mi
National Media Museum 13.8 mi
RHS Garden Harlow Carr 15.3 mi
Halifax Ski & Snowboard Centre 15.6 mi
National Trust
East Riddlesden Hall 6.3 mi
Malham Tarn Estate 13.6 mi
Brimham Rocks 13.6 mi
Hardcastle Crags 13.8 mi
Gawthorpe Hall 17.8 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Embsay - Upper Barden Reservoir - Embsay Moor 2.3 mi
A Lower Wharfedale Ramble from Bolton Abbey 2.3 mi
Embsay and Rylstone Cross 2.3 mi
Barden Moor above Bolton Abbey 2.5 mi
Bolton Abbey - Draughton 2.7 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 Draughton Heights Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Draughton Heights Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Draughton Heights Campsite? Take a ride on the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway. Bolton Abbey station (10 minutes’ drive) is a recreated 1800s building with a vintage café where you can sample delicious homemade … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Draughton Heights Campsite?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: noon On-park accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Draughton Heights Campsite? From $40.09 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.