Family Camping and Campsites in Yorkshire

Family Camping and Campsites in Yorkshire.  Camping is a great way of having a few days away and keeping the costs down, plus the kids love it!  I thought I’d put a post together around some family friendly campsites with great days out nearby.  Yorkshire is such an amazing and diverse place from the coastal regions to the Wolds and the Yorkshire Dales, so I have tried to cover all the bases, as well as suggesting some nearby days out!  Check out this great list of York Campsites too.

Blue Dolphin Haven Park, Filey

We recently stayed on the Blue Dolphin site as they kids love the evening entertainment and being so close to the beach.  We took our tents from Millets and some chairs, sleeping bags and a coolbox and had a fantastic time.  Nearby you can rockpool on Filey Brigg.

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Rockpooling on Filey Brigg

Family Camping in Yorkshire

I’ve had these three great recommendations from Faith at Raising Moonbows.

Dalby Forest Camping, Near Pickering

We love Dalby Forest Camping, it is a flat great draining campsite with clean good toilet and shower block. It is at the entrance to Dalby Forest so can have nice walks into the forest, build dens and go on bike rides.  Also about 20 miles from both Whitby and Scarborough.  There are some great days out nearby like the Go Ape at Dalby, the North Yorkshire Moors Railway at Pickering and Alpamare at Scarborough.

Tree Top Adventure at Go Ape Dalby Forest
Go Ape at Dalby Forest

Rukin’s Park Lodge Campsite, Hawes

We also like Keld, it is just north of Hawes, you can camp by the river and is family orientated.  The kids can build little dams , play in the river and see the little waterfalls.  The Forbidden Corner is a fabulous day out and just half an hour from the site.

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The Forbidden Corner

Holme Valley Camping and Caravan Park

According to Faith: I am glad I booked at this site, it is well run and managed.  As a family we have agreed this will be our new weekend getaway.  The staff are very friendly and always do their up-most to help you out.   Close by days out include Cannon Hall Farm and the Yorkshire Sculpture Park.  We’ve reviewed Temple Newsam that’s about 40 minutes away.

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Temple Newsam

Also have a look at our post of family holidays in Yorkshire.