# Campsites near Knayton — Camping, Caravan Parks & Glamping > The best campsites in Knayton — tent pitches, glamping pods, caravan parks and dog-friendly sites. Compare facilities and prices. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/knayton/camping (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. 17 campsites, glamping sites and caravan parks [Guide](https://staycation.co.uk/knayton) [🏨 Hotels](https://staycation.co.uk/knayton/hotels) [🏡 Cottages](https://staycation.co.uk/knayton/cottages) [⛺ Camping](https://staycation.co.uk/knayton/camping) [🎟️ Attractions](https://staycation.co.uk/knayton/attractions) [🍽️ Restaurants](https://staycation.co.uk/knayton/restaurants) Knayton sits on flat, fertile land in the Vale of Mowbray, with the wooded slopes of the Hambleton Hills rising close by to the east and the North York Moors National Park a short drive beyond. As in the rest of England, wild camping here is not legal without the landowner's permission, so anyone wanting to camp near Knayton should book a recognised site or ask permission directly from a farmer or landowner rather than pitching on open land. The gentle, low-lying countryside around the village suits easy, low-effort camping trips rather than remote wilderness pitches, while the Hambleton Hills and the moors beyond offer more rugged terrain for those wanting a proper hillside camp within a short drive. Sites in this part of North Yorkshire tend to be small, family-run touring and camping grounds set on working farms, often within reach of Thirsk, Northallerton or the moors villages, and many welcome tents alongside caravans and motorhomes. Facilities vary from simple fields with basic hook-ups to sites with shower blocks, laundry and a small shop, so it is worth checking what is included before booking, particularly for tent pitches outside peak season when some smaller sites reduce facilities or close altogether. Late spring through early autumn is the most reliable window for camping near Knayton, when the ground is drier and the days are long enough to make the most of the surrounding countryside, from gentle rides along the old Hambleton drove road to longer walks up onto the moors. Midsummer weekends are the busiest, especially close to Thirsk and the more popular moors villages, so booking ahead is sensible in July and August. Outside those months the flat vale can be exposed to wind and rain rolling in off the Pennines, so a well-pitched, sheltered spot matters more than the view. For anyone who would rather skip the tent, glamping has become increasingly common across this part of North Yorkshire, with shepherd's huts, safari tents and small camping pods appearing on farms around Thirsk and the wider Hambleton area. These give a similar sense of being out in open countryside, close to the same walking and cycling routes, without needing to carry or pitch full camping kit, and they extend the comfortable camping season well into autumn and early spring. [North Yorkshire · 0.6 mi away Water Hall Farm (Certificated Location) RV park near Thirsk in North Yorkshire with shower facilities.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/camping/water-hall-farm-certificated-location) [✨ Glamping 🛖 Lodges 🐾 Dogs from £25 North Yorkshire · 1.5 mi away Hillside Caravan Park Award-winning touring park and glamping pods near Knayton, outside Thirsk ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans⚡ Hook-up](https://staycation.co.uk/thirsk/camping/hillside-caravan-park) [North Yorkshire · 2.7 mi away The Crosby Village Inn (Certificated Location) Certificated camping location at a pub in North Yorkshire serving American-style food and Sunday lunch. 🚐 Caravans](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/camping/the-crosby-village-inn-certificated-location) [⛺Campsite North Yorkshire · 2.9 mi away Landmoth Hall Certificated Location Certificated farm campsite near Northallerton with shower facilities, set in North Yorkshire countryside.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/camping/landmoth-hall-certificated-location) [✨ Glamping 🛖 Lodges from £350 North Yorkshire · 2.9 mi away Mowbray Glamping Glamping site near Thirsk with luxury pods featuring private hot tubs, underfloor heating and ensuites, close to North York Moors National Park. ⛺ Tents⚡ Hook-up](https://staycation.co.uk/thirsk/camping/mowbray-glamping) [🛖 Lodges North Yorkshire · 3.4 mi away Otterington Park Lodging site in North Yorkshire with showers. 🚐 Caravans](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/camping/otterington-park) [✨Glamping ✨ Glamping 🛖 Lodges from £360 North Yorkshire · 3.6 mi away Briar Bank Glamping Glamping pods on a North Yorkshire farm near Northallerton, each with private hot tub and equipped kitchen, set at the foot of the Hambleton Hills with countryside views. ⛺ Tents](https://staycation.co.uk/northallerton/camping/briar-bank-glamping) [North Yorkshire · 3.7 mi away The Oaks Lakes Park Campsite near Thirsk with tent, caravan and motorhome pitches, all with electric hook-ups. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans⚡ Hook-up](https://staycation.co.uk/thirsk/camping/the-oaks-lakes-park) [🐾 Dogs from £20 North Yorkshire · 3.7 mi away Thirsk Racecourse Club Campsite Touring pitches on the racecourse, a five-minute walk from Thirsk ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans⚡ Hook-up](https://staycation.co.uk/thirsk/camping/thirsk-racecourse-club-campsite) [North Yorkshire · 3.7 mi away Thirsk Racecourse Caravan and Motorhome Club Site Caravan and motorhome site in Thirsk with pitches on the racecourse grounds, a few minutes' walk from the town centre. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/camping/thirsk-racecourse-caravan-and-motorhome-club-site) [✨Glamping ✨ Glamping 🛖 Lodges from £20 North Yorkshire · 4 mi away Fox Covert Fox Covert near York takes tents, caravans, motorhomes and glamping in rural countryside a mile from Huby village, with basic facilities and dog-friendly space. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans⚡ Hook-up](https://staycation.co.uk/york/camping/fox-covert) [✨ Glamping from £30 North Yorkshire · 4.4 mi away High Paradise Farm High Paradise Farm in Thirsk takes tents, motorhomes and glamping alongside Boltby Forest in the North York Moors, with a tearoom and honesty shop. ⛺ Tents](https://staycation.co.uk/thirsk/camping/high-paradise-farm) [🛖 Lodges North Yorkshire · 4.4 mi away Carlton Miniott Park Campsite near Thirsk in North Yorkshire with shower facilities. 🚐 Caravans](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/camping/carlton-miniott-park) [🛖 Lodges North Yorkshire · 4.5 mi away Brook Farm Park RV park near Thirsk in North Yorkshire with shower facilities.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/camping/brook-farm-park) [from £25 North Yorkshire · 4.5 mi away Greystone Cottage Farm Greystone Cottage Farm near Thirsk accepts tents, caravans and motorhomes on a working farm with free-range animals and welcomes dogs. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans⚡ Hook-up](https://staycation.co.uk/thirsk/camping/greystone-cottage-farm) [North Yorkshire · 4.8 mi away Clanan Grange Certificated Site Certificated campsite near Thirsk with showers, suited to touring caravans and motorhomes.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/camping/clanan-grange-certificated-site) [North Yorkshire · 5 mi away Sowerby Caravan Park RV park near Thirsk with showers, 45 pitches on a compact site.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/camping/sowerby-caravan-park) ### Prefer a roof and a hot shower? Browse our handpicked hotels and B&Bs in Knayton. [Hotels in Knayton →](https://staycation.co.uk/knayton/hotels) ### Campsites within 20 miles Including nearby destinations, closest first. [York House Holiday Park 5.1 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/camping/york-house-holiday-park) [Abbots Green Luxury Holiday Lodges 5.1 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/camping/abbots-green-luxury-holiday-lodges) [Wethercote Farm Campsite 5.7 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/thirsk/camping/wethercote-farm-campsite) [Morndyke Shepherds' Huts 5.7 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/thirsk/camping/morndyke-shepherds-huts) [Thirkleby Hall Caravan Park 5.9 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/thirsk/camping/thirkleby-hall-caravan-park) [Sentry Circle Camping 6 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/northallerton/camping/sentry-circle-camping) [North Shire 6.5 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/camping/north-shire) [Cote Ghyll Caravan and Camping Park 6.5 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/northallerton/camping/cote-ghyll-caravan-and-camping-park) [Parklands Caravan Site & Coarse Fishery 6.6 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/camping/parklands-caravan-site-coarse-fishery) [Church Farm Camping 7.1 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/thirsk/camping/church-farm-camping-thirsk) ### 🏨 Rather not camp? 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