# Campsites near Wharfedale — Camping, Caravan Parks & Glamping > The best campsites in Wharfedale — tent pitches, glamping pods, caravan parks and dog-friendly sites. Compare facilities and prices. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/wharfedale/camping (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. 8 campsites, glamping sites and caravan parks Photo © Mark Hickman, Google Maps [Guide](https://staycation.co.uk/wharfedale) [🏨 Hotels](https://staycation.co.uk/wharfedale/hotels) [🏡 Cottages](https://staycation.co.uk/wharfedale/cottages) [⛺ Camping](https://staycation.co.uk/wharfedale/camping) [🎟️ Attractions](https://staycation.co.uk/wharfedale/attractions) [🍽️ Restaurants](https://staycation.co.uk/wharfedale/restaurants) Wharfedale's combination of riverside meadows, limestone scenery and dramatic fells makes it a popular spot for camping, though as with the rest of England, wild camping without the landowner's permission remains illegal here, so it is worth sticking to established sites. Established campsites and caravan parks are dotted along the valley, from family-friendly fields near Kettlewell and Buckden in Upper Wharfedale to sites closer to Grassington and the Bolton Abbey estate further south, many offering direct river access, dales views and easy walks from the pitch. Ground can be uneven and thin over the limestone in places, so a good tent and pegs suited to rocky or shallow soil are worth packing, along with layers for changeable Dales weather even in high summer. The best camping season generally runs from late spring through early autumn, when the hay meadows are at their most colourful, days are longest for exploring the fells around Great Whernside and Buckden Pike, and river levels in the Wharfe are usually low enough for a paddle in the shallows well away from the dangerous currents at the Strid. Spring brings newborn lambs to the surrounding pastures and wildflowers to the meadows, while a well-timed early-autumn trip can offer quieter sites and the first colours in Strid Wood and around Grassington, though pitches can still be busy during the Grassington Festival in summer and the Kilnsey Show at the end of August. For those who prefer a roof over their heads without giving up the outdoor feel, glamping options across Wharfedale range from wooden pods and shepherd's huts to safari tents, often set on working farms with views over the dale. These sites suit visitors keen to base themselves near Kilnsey Crag for climbing, Kettlewell and Buckden for high-level walking, or Bolton Abbey for gentler riverside strolls, while still enjoying warm beds, proper bathrooms and, on many sites, a farm shop or on-site cafe close by. Updated 9 November 2026 · Ratings from Google; [how we list](https://staycation.co.uk/about#how-we-list) We list **1** campsite in Wharfedale. [✨ Glamping 🐾 Dogs West Yorkshire · 1.4 mi away Clarion Lodge Campsite Clarion Lodge Campsite near Ilkley welcomes tents, caravans, motorhomes and glamping pods with optional hook-ups on grass and hardstanding, plus dogs year-round. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans⚡ Hook-up](https://staycation.co.uk/ilkley/camping/clarion-lodge-campsite) [West Yorkshire · 2.4 mi away Moor Valley Caravan Park Caravan park near Leeds with showers and an on-site pub, suited to those seeking a quiet base. 🚐 Caravans](https://staycation.co.uk/west-yorkshire/camping/moor-valley-caravan-park) [🐾 Dogs from £20 West Yorkshire · 3.1 mi away Esholt Caravan Park Village-set touring park on the Leeds and Bradford border, nine miles from Leeds ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans⚡ Hook-up](https://staycation.co.uk/leeds/camping/esholt-caravan-park) [from £27 West Yorkshire · 3.2 mi away Esholt Sports and Leisure Club Tent, caravan and motorhome campsite near Bradford with electric hook-ups and showers. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans⚡ Hook-up](https://staycation.co.uk/bradford/camping/esholt-sports-and-leisure-club) [West Yorkshire · 3.2 mi away Esholt Sports & Leisure Ltd Sports club campsite in West Yorkshire with shower facilities, next to Esholt Holiday Caravan Park. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans](https://staycation.co.uk/west-yorkshire/camping/esholt-sports-leisure-ltd) [✨ Glamping 🛖 Lodges West Yorkshire · 3.6 mi away Dobrudden Caravan Park Caravan park on Baildon Moor near Shipley with shower facilities and a cafe next door. 🚐 Caravans](https://staycation.co.uk/west-yorkshire/camping/dobrudden-caravan-park) [🛖 Lodges West Yorkshire · 3.9 mi away Crook Farm Caravan Park Caravan park in Baildon with showers and pitches for caravans and motorhomes.](https://staycation.co.uk/west-yorkshire/camping/crook-farm-caravan-park) [West Yorkshire · 5 mi away Pool Bank Farm RV park on the edge of Pool in Wharfedale near Otley, with shower facilities. 🚐 Caravans](https://staycation.co.uk/west-yorkshire/camping/pool-bank-farm) ### Prefer a roof and a hot shower? Browse our handpicked hotels and B&Bs in Wharfedale. [Hotels in Wharfedale →](https://staycation.co.uk/wharfedale/hotels) ### Campsites within 20 miles Including nearby destinations, closest first. [St Helena's Caravan Park 5 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/leeds/camping/st-helenas-caravan-park) [Brown Bank Caravan Park 6.8 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/west-yorkshire/camping/brown-bank-caravan-park) [Beamsley Mill Caravan Park 7.1 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/camping/beamsley-mill-caravan-park) [Cringles Caravan Park 7.4 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/west-yorkshire/camping/cringles-caravan-park) [Tip Top Campsite 7.7 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/silsden/camping/tip-top-campsite) [Breaks Fold Farm Campsite 7.8 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/camping/breaks-fold-farm-campsite) [Ashgrove Farm Certificated Location 7.8 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/west-yorkshire/camping/ashgrove-farm-certificated-location) [Windmill Retreats 8.1 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/harrogate/camping/windmill-retreats) [Cardale Estate 8.4 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/camping/cardale-estate) [Catgill Farm 8.4 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/skipton/camping/catgill-farm) ### 🏨 Rather not camp? 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