The Riverfront
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- Fabulous location on the banks of the River Ouse in Bishopthorpe
- A 10-minute drive to York city centre, with summer riverbus available
- Restaurant, café-bar, playground, beauty salon and kayak hire on site
Campground type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Facilities/activities including all boat hire and beauty salon are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
- Entertainment and activities are available between 03/01 and 10/31.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- Tents are not accepted at this park.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
- Bookings must not consist of more than 3 different households.
- No gas barbecues allowed.
- No charcoal barbecues allowed.
- No electric barbecues allowed.
- If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Sat, Mar 1 to
Open from Fri, Feb 27 to
Campsite types & availability
Powered grass and gravel RV campsite (XL, no awning)
6 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 4m width × 10m depth
Calculated area: 40m²
Arrival daysFrom £35 (£35)
View prices & bookPowered grass and gravel RV campsite (XXL, no awning)
6 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 4m width × 11m depth
Calculated area: 44m²
Arrival daysFrom £35 (£35)
View prices & bookPowered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite (large, no awning)
6 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 4m width × 9m depth
Calculated area: 36m²
Arrival daysFrom £35 (£35)
View prices & bookPowered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite (medium)
6 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 4m width × 8m depth
Calculated area: 32m²
Arrival daysFrom £35 (£35)
View prices & bookPowered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite (medium, no awning)
6 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 4m width × 8m depth
Calculated area: 32m²
Arrival daysFrom £35 (£35)
View prices & bookPowered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite (no awning, small)
6 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 4m width × 7m depth
Calculated area: 28m²
Arrival daysFrom £35 (£35)
View prices & bookPowered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite (small)
6 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 4m width × 7m depth
Calculated area: 28m²
Arrival daysFrom £35 (£35)
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Reviews
100% would recommend this campground to a friend
100% would stay here again
What customers say
This well-maintained, peaceful site boasts a beautiful riverside location, with excellent, immaculately clean shower and toilet facilities described as top-notch. Pitches are a good size and the overall site is smart. It’s conveniently located for walks or cycling to York, with a pub also within walking distance. Minor drawbacks include limited wash-up areas and occasional ventilation issues in washrooms. Some found the on-site cafe bar hours restrictive, and WiFi can be intermittent.
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Very clean, shower was spot on I like the way you check…
Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite (large, no awning)
Liked Very clean, shower was spot on I like the way you check in on line saves queuing
Disliked None
Recommend to friends Visit again
Fantastic location on the river . Excellent facilities, clean and very well…
Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite (no awning, small)
Liked Fantastic location on the river . Excellent facilities, clean and very well maintained .
Very close to York City Centre .
Disliked Nothing .
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great place.
Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite (no awning, small)
Liked Quiet place, well organized pitches, beautifully done. Clean facilities newly renovated. Easy to catch a buss to York.
Disliked Only one washing up sink for 25 pitches.
Recommend to friends Visit again
We had a fantastic stay at the Riverfront- we will definitely be back!
Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite (large, no awning)
Liked We loved the facilities- coffee shop/ boat hire and restaurant! It was so lovely. The glass pods were also a great touch.
Recommend to friends Visit again
lovely location, close to York town centre,…
Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite (medium, no awning)
Liked lovely location, close to York town centre,
Recommend to friends Visit again
Perfect
Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite (medium, no awning)
Liked The whole place was spotless and picturesque. There was an issue with our booking, however, the staff at the riverfront called to explain the issue in advance and had a satisfactory resolution to the problem in place already, should it be acceptable to us. Excellent customer service. We will definitely be back!
Disliked Nothing
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Absolutely fantastic.…
Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite (medium, no awning)
Liked Absolutely fantastic.
Disliked None
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind words John! We're absolutely delighted to hear you had a fantastic stay with us. It means a lot to know everything met — or even exceeded — your expectations.
We hope to welcome you back again soon for another great visit!
Everything about the place…
Powered grass and gravel RV campsite (XL, no awning)
Liked Everything about the place
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: We are thrilled that you enjoyed your visit and look forward to welcoming you back again very soon!
Beautiful location nice facilities…
Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite (no awning, small)
Liked Beautiful location nice facilities
Disliked Quality toilet/ swr block but Lack of ventilation in toilet block wc cubicles causes them to over heat and retain unwanted odours
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thank you, George, for your feedback. We're really glad you enjoyed the beautiful location and appreciated the facilities.
We appreciate you pointing out the ventilation issue in the toilet block cubicles. While the facilities are relatively new, we recognise that airflow is important for comfort and hygiene, and your comment highlights an area we can definitely improve. We'll be reviewing this with our maintenance team to explore possible solutions.
Thanks again for taking the time to share your thoughts.
Excellent site, highly recommended
Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite (no awning, small)
Liked Everything about the site. Very peaceful site with very good amenities. Washing facilities were top notch & very clean. Lovely setting
Disliked Nothing
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed everything about the site—from the peaceful atmosphere to the high standard of the amenities. It's great to know the washing facilities stood out and that the setting added to your experience.
We really appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts and hope to welcome you back again soon.
Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Hot tub Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant 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 Local produce 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
Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Medium (26-50 sites)Accessibility
Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 32 inches) Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mudNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Caravan storage facilities Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
The Riverfront
Ferry Lane
Bishopthorpe
York
North Yorkshire
England
YO23 2SB
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.9213°N
1.08862°W
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
York Racecourse 1.3 mi
Clifford's Tower 2.4 mi
York Castle Museum 2.4 mi
York Dungeon 2.4 mi
National Centre for Early Music 2.5 mi
National Trust
Goddards Garden 1.4 mi
Treasurer's House 2.9 mi
Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 8.4 mi
Nunnington Hall 20.1 mi
Nostell Priory and Parkland 22.3 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
ROWNTREE PARK 1.9 mi
YORK CEMETERY 2.1 mi
Snickets, Ginnels and Walls of York 2.4 mi
MUSEUM GARDENS, YORK 2.8 mi
MOREBY HALL 2.8 mi
Local events
- Leeds Festival (Thursday, August 21, 2025 – Thursday, August 21, 2025)
Wetherby, England 12.4 mi
- Harrogate Autumn Flower Show (Friday, September 19, 2025 – Friday, September 19, 2025)
Ripon, England 17 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 The Riverfront have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Riverfront dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near The Riverfront? Attractions and activities nearby include: - York Racecourse: five minutes' drive - York city centre (for the minster, city walls, Jorvik Viking Centre and Shambles): 10 minutes - Designer Outlet York: 10 … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Riverfront?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Riverfront? From $46.72 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.