Yorkshire Dales camping: five gorgeous campsites

Looking for a back-to-nature escape in the Yorkshire Dales National Park? Here are five fabulous campsites to stay at

By Mark Sutcliffe

Published: Friday, 22 September 2023 at 15:05 PM

“There is no better country in England,” wrote British novelist J.B. Priestley; and he’s right. For sheer variety, few places in England can compete with the contrasting landscapes and ever-changing vistas of the Yorkshire Dales. Visiting this much-loved corner of the British countryside is special no matter how you do it. But camping – or glamping – is surely one of the best ways to feel a true sense of connection to the countryside.

There are many great camping and glamping sites in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, each offering their own range of shelters – from cabins, bell tents and pods to your more basic tent-pitching sites. Here are a few of our favourites.

There are lots of campsites in the Yorkshire Dales set up for walkers and bikers/Credit: Getty

Yorkshire Dales camping and glamping sites

Orcaber Farm, Austwick

This extensive camping and glamping site lies within easy reach of Settle, Malham, Ingleton and the limestone country of the Yorkshire Three Peaks. It offers modern facilities and direct access to country walks.  caravancampingyorkshiredales.co.uk 07800 624994

Camp from £14 at Orcaber Farm Camping and Caravan Site

Peaks and Pods, Settle

This sustainable glamping site on a family farm, where the environment takes priority, has earned a Green Tourism Gold Award. The well-appointed glamping pods have a covered communal cooking space to hang out in the evenings. peaksandpods.co.uk 07724 940709