The Riverfront

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Café-bar and all-weather pods
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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
The name says it all here – The Riverfront is indeed in a wonderful location right on the banks of the River Ouse, on the edge of the North Yorkshire village of Bishopthorpe. This is a fabulous setting for many reasons – the lush greenery and river views take top billing, of course, but there’s also the fact that the centre of York is only about three miles away. Drive up to the city in about 10 minutes, cycle it in 20 minutes or (if you're here between April and September) catch a riverbus for a particularly scenic journey to the centre. There are other ways to enjoy that river scenery too – you can hire motor boats or kayaks on site or take walks along the riverside path. And if that all sounds like too much effort, just find a quiet spot on site and settle down with your book or connect to the wifi to send lovely pics to your pals back home. Facilities at this site have been very nicely thought out – there's a playground for the kids and a beauty salon where frazzled grownups can treat themselves to a bit of pampering. Food is easily sorted as well, with a café-bar selling breakfasts, coffees, snacks and sandwiches on site. Bosun, the main restaurant (open Thursday to Sunday), also has a full menu featuring local seasonal ingredients, steak specials, seafood dishes, Sunday lunches and kids’ options. Even the bathrooms are worth an honourable mention here too – these smart modern facilities have been stylishly decorated and kitted out with accessible facilities as well as handy extras like hairdryers.

Campground type

Camper sites 25
RV sites 25
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 6
Open now
Opens March 1
Please note
  • 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

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10
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10
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9
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
8
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
8

100% would recommend this campground to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

This immaculate riverside site boasts a beautiful setting near York. Guests rave about the new, boutique-hotel-style amenities, especially the exceptional showers. Pitches are tidy & clean with easy online check-in. Mostly peaceful, though some had WiFi issues & noted limited dishwashing areas. Cafe bar & ferry hours vary.

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Excellent site and location

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Angela M.

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite (medium, no awning)

Liked 5* Park
Lovely and tranquil
Loved the River Taxi that took us into York
We will definitely be back.

Disliked None

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely review Angela! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the tranquil atmosphere of the park and had fun taking the River Taxi into York — it's one of our favourite features too.

It means a lot to know you had such a positive experience and that you plan to return. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another relaxing stay.

Really beautiful brand new facilities! Such a treat - felt more like…

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Bryony H.

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite (small)

Liked Really beautiful brand new facilities! Such a treat - felt more like a boutique hotel than a touring site.
Fantastic location on the riverside, very pretty walks right on site. Incredibly easy access from the A64.

Disliked Awkward pitch to get on/off with a caravan and staff were not contactable on arrival but all OK in the end.

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful feedback Bryony!

We’re delighted you enjoyed our brand-new facilities — it’s wonderful to hear they felt more like a boutique hotel than a touring site. Our riverside location really is something special, and we’re glad you had the chance to enjoy the scenic walks and found access from the A64 so convenient.

We appreciate your note about the pitch access and staff availability on arrival. We're always working to improve the guest experience, and your comments help us do just that. We're pleased everything worked out in the end and hope your stay was relaxing and memorable.

Looking forward to welcoming you back to The Riverfront York soon!

We loved the booking in sent prior to getting there the pitch…

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Karen L.

Powered grass and gravel RV campsite (XXL, no awning)

Liked We loved the booking in sent prior to getting there the pitch was lovely and a great clean modern site .
We loved the toilet area very tastefully decorated &
modern
We got the riverboat in to York but feel a later time to come. Ack would be better

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely feedback Karen!

We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the booking process, our clean and modern facilities, and the beautiful riverside location. It’s great to know the toilet area décor and overall site design made a positive impression — we’ve worked hard to create a space that feels both comfortable and stylish.

We appreciate your suggestion about the riverboat return times and will certainly pass that feedback on to our partners that operate the riverboat service.

It’s wonderful to hear there was nothing to dislike — we hope to welcome you back to The Riverfront York again soon for another memorable stay!

Clean facilities and a beautiful setting.

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8 out of 10
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Melody L.

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite (large, no awning)

Liked Lovely setting and close by to the centre of York.

Disliked Disappointed that the boat ferry into York was not running on the days we were there.

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From the manager: Thank you for your kind feedback Melody. We're so pleased you enjoyed the peaceful setting and our convenient location near the centre of York.

We’re sorry the River Taxi wasn’t operating during your stay. It’s run by a trusted partner and provided as a service to both our guests and the local community. While we don’t control the schedule, it does operate more frequently during school holidays.

We hope this didn’t detract too much from your visit, and we’d love to welcome you back again soon.

Great site one of the best I’ve stayed and I’ve stayed at a lot

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10 out of 10
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Child friendliness
6
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Wifi
6
Anonymous

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite (medium, no awning)

Liked Showers/toilets, quiet, tidy site, easy to visit York

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you for your kind feedback!

We’re so pleased you enjoyed the quiet, tidy site, our modern shower and toilet facilities, and found it easy to visit York — the riverside location really does make exploring the area a breeze.

It’s great to hear there was nothing to dislike — we hope to welcome you back to The Riverfront York again soon for another peaceful and enjoyable stay

Very clean, shower was spot on I like the way you check…

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Anonymous

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

From the manager: Thank you for your kind words!

We’re so pleased you found the site very clean and enjoyed the spot-on showers — it’s great to hear our facilities made a positive impression. We're also glad the online check-in helped make your arrival smooth and hassle-free.

It’s wonderful to know there was nothing to dislike — we hope to welcome you back to The Riverfront York again soon for another relaxing and enjoyable stay!

Fantastic location on the river . Excellent facilities, clean and very well…

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Stuart W.

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 .

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely feedback Stuart!

We’re delighted you enjoyed our fantastic riverside location, as well as the excellent, clean, and well-maintained facilities. Being so close to York City Centre is one of the things our guests love most, and we’re glad it added to your experience.

It’s wonderful to hear there was nothing to dislike — we truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back to The Riverfront York again soon!

Great place.

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Anonymous

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

From the manager: Thank you for your lovely feedback!

We’re so pleased you enjoyed the quiet atmosphere, well-organised pitches, and our newly renovated, clean facilities. It’s great to hear you found the site beautifully done and appreciated the easy bus access to York — we love how convenient the location is for exploring the city.

We appreciate your comment about the washing-up facilities and understand that one sink may feel limited during busy times. Your feedback is valuable and will help us as we continue to improve the site for all our guests.

We hope to welcome you back to The Riverfront York again soon!

We had a fantastic stay at the Riverfront- we will definitely be back!

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Anonymous

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.

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely feedback!

We’re delighted you enjoyed the facilities, including the coffee shop, boat hire, and restaurant — it’s wonderful to hear they added to your experience. We're especially glad you liked the all-weather pods, which are a unique touch we’re proud to offer.

It’s great to know there was nothing to dislike — we truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back to The Riverfront York soon!

lovely location, close to York town centre,…

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Karen S.

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite (medium, no awning)

Liked lovely location, close to York town centre,

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your kind feedback Karen!

We’re so pleased you enjoyed our lovely location and found it convenient being close to York city centre. It’s great to hear you had a positive experience during your stay.

We’re also delighted that you felt there was nothing to dislike!

We look forward to welcoming you back to The Riverfront York soon.


Features

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 swimming

Amenities 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 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

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

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

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 mud

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

The Riverfront

Ferry Lane

Bishopthorpe

York

North Yorkshire

England

YO23 2SB

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.9213°N
1.08862°W

Nearest transport

Bus
2.5 mi Rail Station Stop J
2.6 mi Rail Station Stop C
7.4 mi Bus Station Stand 1
Rail
2.5 mi York Rail Station
4.5 mi Poppleton Rail Station
6.9 mi Ulleskelf Rail Station
Airport
23.6 mi Leeds Bradford International 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: - York Racecourse: five minutes' drive - York city centre (for the minster, city walls, Jorvik Viking Centre and Shambles): 10 minutes - Designer Outlet York: 10 minutes - Askham Bryan Wildlife & Conservation Park: 10 minutes - York Maze: 15 minutes - Yorkshire Air Museum and Allied Air Forces Memorial: 15 minutes - The Web Adventure Park: 20 minutes - Stillingfleet Lodge Gardens: 20 minutes - Selby Abbey: 25 minutes - Leeds city centre: 35 minutes.

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? Yes 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.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Riverfront? From $47.08 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.