# Campsites near The Bowes Museum — 27 within 10 miles (2026)

> 27 campsites within 10 miles of The Bowes Museum in Barnard Castle, County Durham. The nearest is River View Leisure Park, 0.5 miles away. 23 accept dogs.

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**In short:** 27 campsites within 10 miles of The Bowes Museum in Barnard Castle, County Durham. The nearest is River View Leisure Park, 0.5 miles away. 23 accept dogs.

Updated 9 November 2026 · Distances are straight-line · Ratings from Google · [About The Bowes Museum](https://staycation.co.uk/barnard-castle/attractions/the-bowes-museum)

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[0.5 miles Barnard Castle · Dogs welcome River View Leisure Park ★ 4.5 (78) Lodging in Barnard Castle with showers, close to the Teesdale countryside and market town attractions.](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/camping/river-view-leisure-park) [1.1 miles Barnard Castle · Dogs welcome Teesdale Barnard Castle Caravan and Motorhome Club Site ★ 4.7 (566) Caravan and motorhome site in Barnard Castle with level pitches and modern facilities including showers.](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/camping/teesdale-barnard-castle-caravan-and-motorhome-club-site) [1.9 miles Barnard Castle · Dogs welcome Pecknell Farm Caravan Park ★ 4.8 (84) Pecknell Farm Caravan Park in Lartington, near Barnard Castle, accepts caravans and motorhomes with shower facilities and countryside access to the Tees Valley.](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/camping/pecknell-farm-caravan-park) [1.9 miles Barnard Castle · Dogs welcome Barnard Castle Camping and Caravanning Club Site ★ 4.6 (613) Camping and Caravanning Club Site in Barnard Castle with grass and gravel pitches, spotless facilities, on-site shop, and dogs welcome.](https://staycation.co.uk/barnard-castle/camping/barnard-castle-camping-and-caravanning-club-site) [2.7 miles Barnard Castle · Dogs welcome Bowfield Farm Campsite (Certificated Site) ★ 4.5 (75) Certificated campsite near Barnard Castle in Durham with shower facilities.](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/camping/bowfield-farm-campsite-certificated-site) [2.9 miles Barnard Castle · Dogs welcome Hetherick Caravan Park ★ 4.7 (111) Mobile home park near Barnard Castle with shower facilities, suited to families and couples seeking a base in the North Pennines.](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/camping/hetherick-caravan-park) [3.2 miles Barnard Castle · Dogs welcome Thorpe Farm Centre ★ 4.1 (323) Thorpe Farm Centre near Barnard Castle takes tents, caravans and motorhomes with 26 pitches, soft play facilities and welcomes dogs.](https://staycation.co.uk/barnard-castle/camping/thorpe-farm-centre-barnard-castle) [4 miles Barnard Castle · Dogs welcome Doe Park Caravan Site ★ 4.8 (221) Caravan site near Barnard Castle, Durham, with pitches for caravans and motorhomes, on-site showers, and countryside access near the Pennines.](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/camping/doe-park-caravan-site) [5.2 miles Richmond · Dogs welcome Winston Bridge Holiday Park ★ 4.7 (38) Holiday lodge park in North Yorkshire with showers, next to Winston Bridge Country Park.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/camping/winston-bridge-holiday-park) [5.9 miles Richmond · Dogs welcome Broaches Farm Campsite (Certificated Site) ★ 4.9 (8) Farm campsite near Richmond in North Yorkshire with shower facilities.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/camping/broaches-farm-campsite-certificated-site) [5.9 miles Richmond, North Yorkshire Hillcrest Park ★ 4.8 (114) Caravan and motorhome site near Richmond, North Yorkshire, with electric hook-ups and glamping options.](https://staycation.co.uk/richmond-yorkshire/camping/hillcrest-park) [6.3 miles Barnard Castle Hilltop Huts ★ 4.8 (38) Glamping pods near Barnard Castle sleep up to five with kettle, toaster and fridge, situated behind a farm-to-table pub with games room and adjacent play park.](https://staycation.co.uk/barnard-castle/camping/hilltop-huts) [6.5 miles Barnard Castle · Dogs welcome Bendholm Farm Caravan Park ★ 4.3 (50) Caravan park near Barnard Castle in Durham with shower facilities.](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/camping/bendholm-farm-caravan-park) [7.1 miles Barnard Castle · Dogs welcome The Crown At Mickleton ★ 4.6 (393) Gastropub with caravan pitches in Mickleton, near Barnard Castle, serving Sunday roasts and desserts.](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/camping/the-crown-at-mickleton) [7.3 miles Barnard Castle · Dogs welcome Newton Lodge Campsite ★ 4.9 (7) Tent and motorhome campsite in Co. Durham with electric hook-ups and shower facilities, near Mickleton.](https://staycation.co.uk/mickleton/camping/newton-lodge-campsite) [7.4 miles Richmond · Dogs welcome Fox Hall Caravan Park ★ 4.5 (27) Caravan park near Richmond, North Yorkshire, with shower facilities and easy access to the market town and surrounding countryside.](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/camping/fox-hall-caravan-park) [7.6 miles Barnard Castle · Dogs welcome Mickleton Mill Caravan Park ★ 4.8 (54) Caravan park in Middleton-in-Teesdale with showers.](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/camping/mickleton-mill-caravan-park) [8 miles Middleton-in-Teesdale · Dogs welcome Leekworth Caravan and Camping Park ★ 4.6 (300) Leekworth Caravan and Camping Park near Middleton-in-Teesdale accepts tents, caravans, motorhomes and glamping, with a fenced dog exercise area and riverside location.](https://staycation.co.uk/middleton-in-teesdale/camping/leekworth-caravan-and-camping-park) [8 miles Bishop Auckland · Dogs welcome Craggwood Holiday Home Park ★ 4.4 (112) RV park near Bishop Auckland with showers, small operation with just 12 pitches.](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/camping/craggwood-holiday-home-park) [8 miles Bishop Auckland · Dogs welcome Riverside Touring Park At Craggwood ★ 4.4 (112) RV park near Bishop Auckland with shower facilities and riverside pitches.](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/camping/riverside-touring-park-at-craggwood) [8.4 miles Bishop Auckland · Dogs welcome Stag Park Caravan Site ★ 4.8 (20) Stag Park near Bishop Auckland welcomes tents, caravans and motorhomes with spacious pitches, electric hookups and well-maintained facilities, plus dogs are welcome.](https://staycation.co.uk/bishop-auckland/camping/stag-park-caravan-site) [8.6 miles Pickering Mount Pleasant Farm Certificated Site ★ 4.9 (73) Small certificated campsite and adjacent shepherd's hut on a working farm close to Dalby Forest.](https://staycation.co.uk/pickering/camping/mount-pleasant-farm-certificated-site) [9.3 miles Bishop Auckland · Dogs welcome Meadow Farm Camping & Caravan Park ★ 4.1 (60) Campsite near Bishop Auckland, Durham, with showers and nearby equestrian facilities.](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/camping/meadow-farm-camping-caravan-park) [9.4 miles Bishop Auckland · Dogs welcome High Farm Holiday Park ★ 4.8 (157) High Farm Holiday Park near Bishop Auckland takes tents, caravans, motorhomes and glamping, with an on-site café, animal farm and dogs welcome.](https://staycation.co.uk/bishop-auckland/camping/high-farm-holiday-park-bishop-auckland-3) [9.4 miles Bishop Auckland Garth Hill Farm ★ 5.0 (4) Garth Hill Farm near Bishop Auckland offers non-electric grass pitches for tents and motorhomes on a working farm with Teesdale views and welcomes dogs year-round.](https://staycation.co.uk/bishop-auckland/camping/garth-hill-farm) [9.7 miles Darlington · Dogs welcome Countryview Caravan and Camping Site ★ 4.4 (345) Caravan and camping site near Darlington with tent, caravan and motorhome pitches, plus glamping and static pods.](https://staycation.co.uk/darlington/camping/countryview-caravan-and-camping-site) [9.7 miles Darlington · Dogs welcome The Countryman & Countryview Campsite ★ 4.4 (345) Campground near Darlington in Durham with shower facilities.](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/camping/the-countryman-countryview-campsite)

## Quick answers

### How many campsites are there near The Bowes Museum?

We list 27 within 10 miles of The Bowes Museum, measured in a straight line.

### Which campsites are closest to The Bowes Museum?

The nearest are River View Leisure Park (0.5 miles), Teesdale Barnard Castle Caravan and Motorhome Club Site (1.1 miles) and Pecknell Farm Caravan Park (1.9 miles).

### Are there dog-friendly campsites near The Bowes Museum?

Yes: 23 of the 27 accept dogs. They are marked on this page.

### How are the distances worked out?

They are straight-line distances between each place and The Bowes Museum, so the journey by road will be a little longer.