Camping in Huntington

Huntington is a York suburb rather than a camping destination, so anyone looking to pitch a tent or take a touring caravan will need to look slightly further out into the wider Vale of York and the fringes of the Howardian Hills, both a short drive away. As with the rest of England, wild camping without the landowner's permission is not legal here, so a proper campsite or a farm pitch arranged in advance is the way to go.

The flat, low-lying land around Huntington and the old Forest of Galtres is good, easy walking and cycling country rather than dramatic scenery, and campsites in this part of North Yorkshire tend to be small, family-run touring and camping fields rather than large holiday parks. Further north towards the North York Moors and the Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the countryside becomes considerably more scenic, with sites set among wooded valleys and open moorland within a manageable drive of York.

Spring through early autumn is the best window for camping here, with the summer months predictably the busiest and most popular for both tents and touring caravans; the flat Vale of York can also be prone to wet ground after heavy rain, so late spring and early summer often offer the most reliable underfoot conditions. Glamping options, including shepherd's huts and pods, have grown more common across North Yorkshire in recent years and offer a comfortable alternative for anyone wanting the countryside setting without the full camping kit, with York's attractions never more than a short drive away.