Award-Winning North Yorkshire Campsites for Summer

If you are planning a family trip out of York this August, a few top-rated campsites across North Yorkshire have recently picked up national recognition. With twelve regional spots named among the UK's best in recent industry lists, there are plenty of choices nearby whether you want to pitch a tent, park up a touring caravan, or book a glamping pod with a private hot tub.

Just a short drive from York near Thirsk, Hillside Caravan Park in Knayton sits right at the foot of the North York Moors. It operates as a 5-star AA family-run site with views across the Hambleton Hills. The park provides 8 electric grass pitches, 50 hardstanding super pitches, and 12 Mega Pods—some of which are dog-friendly and feature underfloor heating and en-suite facilities. On-site facilities include a heated amenity block, a play area for children, an EV charging point, and a dog washing station. Another close option is Ravensdale Glamping Retreats, situated near Castle Howard on the site of a former dairy farm. Recognized as an award winner in both 2025 and 2026, it offers four self-contained glamping pods equipped with private jacuzzis, gas BBQs, and fire pits.

Further west toward Skipton and the Yorkshire Dales, Howgill Lodge near Bolton Abbey was named Best Campsite in North East England at the 2025 Camping & Glamping Awards and features on the 2026 Outstanding Sites list. It combines terraced hardstanding and grass pitches with luxury timber lodges and glamping units. Children can take part in daily feedings with the resident alpacas, and facilities include hot showers, a dog walking field, a bike cleaning area, and a food and drink bar open during summer mornings. Nearby, Catgill Farm also sits close to Bolton Abbey with high visitor ratings, while Sleningford Water Mill provides riverside camping near Ripon.

For those looking for specific family activities attached to their stay, William's Den in North Cave runs its summer camping season through to 6 September 2026. Set within the Yorkshire Wolds, options range from 80 standard pitch-your-own spaces to Stay & Play bell tents that include unlimited access to their indoor and outdoor adventure play areas, starting from £88 per person based on a family of four staying for two nights. Over in Pickering, Black Bull Caravan Park offers static caravans and touring pitches alongside mini-golf, a sports field, and a games room, while Yorkshire Burrows in Sinnington features underground glamping pods built into a working farm on the edge of the moors.