Kettlewell Camping
Kettlewell, Skipton, Yorkshire
Kettlewell Camping
Escape to the Yorkshire Dales and enjoy a stay at Kettlewell Camping, a scenic family friendly campsite set along the Dales Way. Surrounded by glorious views of the Upper Wharfedale Valley, campers can choose between non electric and electric grass pitches, with an exclusive use field available too. The charming village of Kettlewell is also just a five minute walk away with pubs, independent shops and a play park!
Family and dog friendly camping in the Yorkshire Dales, set along the Dales Way walking route!
Located by the River Wharfe with panoramic views of the Upper Wharfedale valley
A five minute walk to Kettlewell village with a play park, independent shops and pubs
About Kettlewell Camping
The site is nestled along the outskirts of the charming village of Kettlewell, looking out across the sweeping Upper Wharfedale Valley. Guests can also enjoy direct access to the popular Dales Way walking route, with the charming village of Kettlewell and its amenities within a five minute stroll. The site is home to a total of 40 grass pitches, suitable for tents and small campervans (under 4.9m) only. Ten of the pitches also come with the added bonus of an electric hook up. If you're planning a Duke of Edinburgh trip or simply a group getaway, the site also has an exclusive use field available. The field allows up to 30 guests with six electric hook ups, a fire pit and a picnic area. It also has access to its own facilities block with two showers, two loos, washbasins, a fridge and a kitchen sink. For evenings onsite, there are fire pits for hire or guests can bring their own, just please ensure they are over 40cm above the grass. Raised BBQs are also welcome for a spot of al fresco cooking. Canine companions can join you for your stay too, with up to two pups welcome per pitch.
Kettlewell Camping is open from 15/03 to 22/10.
The site's facilities include hot showers and toilets with underfloor heating, plus a disabled/family bathroom. There is a separate room for dishwashing and a fridge/freezer available, along with fire pit hire. A local laundry service is provided close by, open Monday to Friday and at weekends during the season.
Guests in the exclusive use field have their own private facilities including two showers, two loos, washbasins, a fridge and a kitchen sink.
Kettlewell Village is also within a five minute walk, home to Kettlewell Village Store, The King's Head, Farmhouse Ice Cream and more. Kettlewell Playground is also just a few minutes walk away.
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets
Bike hire
Café / restaurant
Communal BBQ
Disabled facilities
Drinking water
Electric hookups
Entertainment
Family friendly
Fires allowed
Fishing
Games room
Glamping
Golf
Horse riding
Hot tub
Internet access
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilets
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
There are 55 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
30 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Max 6 people
Grass pitches without electric, suitable for tents. Parking is available on your pitch.
Other accommodation
14 x Grass Backpacker Pitches
Max 6 people
Grass pitches for backpacker and hiker's tents, some with electric hook up. Please note, these pitches are car free.
10 x Electric Grass Pitches
Max 6 people
Grass pitches with electric hook ups for tents and small campervans. Cars can be parked on your pitch.
Exclusive Use Field
Max 30 people
A private field for hire which includes six electric hook ups, a fire pit, and a picnic area. Private facilities with toilets, showers, a kitchen sink and fridge.
Site tariff
Things to do on site and in the Skipton area
Being just metres from the well known Dales Way is enough to make most visitors fancy getting their boots on, but it's by no means the only pretty walk in the area. The Yorkshire Dales National Dales is packed with walking and cycling options to tempt you.
Kilnsey Park is also a ten minute drive away, perfect for outdoor activities. Enjoy everything from pony rides to wildlife spotting and fishing, with a range of lakes available.
Malham Cove (35 minutes) is also a popular local spot. The 260 foot vertical cliff is surrounded by glorious walking routes, and you may even recognise it as the camping spot from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
Other nearby attractions include:
- Linton Falls (15 minutes)
- Stump Cross Caverns (25 minutes)
- The Coldstones Cut (30 minutes)
- Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway - Bolton Abbey Station (30 minutes)
- Janet's Foss (40 minutes)
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