Campgrounds for backpackers in North East England

Holly Park Farm

• Peaceful family-run park on the edge of the North York Moors
• Under 10 minutes' drive from Helmsley
• Around 45 minutes' drive from York and the coast

Whitby Showground

• Pop-up site on the headland above the popular seaside town of Whitby
• A short walk to Whitby's beach, boat trips, museums and steam railway
• Catering units, bar and evening entertainment from Friday to Sunday

Hilltop Hangout

• Pop-up site for short stays in Northumberland National Park
• Cragside 20 minutes' drive; Alnmouth 35 minutes
• Secure bike storage on request; polite dogs (on leads) welcome

Seamer Campsite

• Small, family-run site on the edge of the North York Moors
• A 15-minute drive from beaches at Scarborough and Filey
• A few minutes' walk from village shops and pubs; dogs welcome

Camp Out Back2Basic

• Back 2 Basic Camping
• Tents, Nights under the stars
• And some good old fashioned talking til the sun sets

The Paddock

• The Paddock Glamping & Camping
• Affordable Outdoor camping Experience 30 mins from the centre of York
• a choice of camping, glamping and camper van hard standing pitches

Hadrian's Meadow

• Scenic wild camping meadow right next to Hadrian's Wall Path
• A 10-minute drive to Hexham; half an hour to Newcastle
• Close to Northern Saints Trail and St Oswald's Way for walkers

Deighton Lodge

Meadow Farm

• Perfectly situated in the Vale of Durham
• Rural location with beautiful views
• Ten minutes from Tindale Crescent

Fenham-le-Moor Campsite

• Seaside pitches on a farm opposite the holy island of Lindisfarne
• A 20-minute drive from Bamburgh and Seahouses
• In an excellent location for birdwatching and spotting seals

Meadow Farm Park

• Spacious pitches in the County Durham countryside
• Bishop Auckland 10 minutes' drive; half an hour from Durham
• Dogs, barbecues and campfires allowed

Fourways Fishery

• Well-maintained serviced pitches near the village of Epworth
• A 20-minute drive to Yorkshire Wildlife Park; 40 mins to Clumber Park
• Access to three fishing lakes, including a 2.2-acre specimen lake

Barff Hill Farm

• Pop-up site with views of Yorkshire Wolds countryside
• A 40-minute drive to Bridlington, and 20 minutes to Beverley Minster
• Well-maintained grass pitches; pubs, fishing and historic sites nearby

Blue Dolphin Holiday Park

Brunton Airfield Campsite

• Wildlife haven on a Northumberland pop-up farm site near the coast
• A 15-minute drive to Craster and 10 minutes to several beaches
• Pop-up site with firepits and barbecues to hire; pubs nearby

Orchard Camping

Usha Gap Campsite