The Dales Camping and Caravanning
Thornton Steward, Yorkshire
Please note that this is a pop-up campsite, open for a limited number of days each year.
The Dales Camping and Caravanning is a family-friendly site in Wensleydale, nestled on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales. Both campers and tourers are welcome and there are a mix of grass and hardstanding pitches available, some with electric. Surrounded by picturesque countryside, this is a lovely base for exploring nearby trails and hikes.
Family-friendly site with great facilities including a children's playground and shop
Situated in Wensleydale, perfect for exploring the breathtaking Yorkshire Dales
Peaceful and rural setting by a reservoir, surrounded by countryside and trails
About The Dales Camping and Caravanning
Situated on the edge of the stunning Yorkshire Dales, relax in peace as you pitch your tent or park your motorhome at this rural setting. This truly is an idyllic spot for some much needed quiet time. There are both grass and hardstanding pitches for campers and tourers to choose from. Some of these have electric hook-up and are all surrounded by lovely countryside. Idyllically located on the edge of a stunning reservoir, a great place for reflecting by the waters' edge. Dogs are welcome and as there are lots of nearby walks, this is a great place to holiday with your four-legged pals. Fire pits are allowed and can be provided, but please raise them off the grass.
Open from 21 January to 31 December
There are shower and toilet facilities onsite as well as a kids playground. There is a small shop in the reception building that stocks, toasting marshmallows, wine, lagers, lighters, tent pegs and plastic cutlery.
Leyburn is a five mile drive away and here you'll find a co-op for more basic supplies. Just a ten minute walk away is pub The Queens Head, a great spot for an evening meal.
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets on site
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
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilet
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
WiFi
There are 45 accommodation options on-site
10 x Woodland: Non Electric Grass
The woodland pitches are non electric grass. Tents, campervans and caravans only.
10 x Ha-Ha: Non Electric Grass
The ha-ha pitches are non electric grass. Tents, campervans and caravans only.
14 x Open Green: Non Electric Grass
Max 4 people
The open green pitches are non electric grass. Tents, campervans and caravans only.
3 x Orchard: Premium Non Electric Grass
Max 4 people
The orchard pitches are larger non electric grass. Tents only.
Family Field Plot 1: Premium Electric Grass
Max 4 people
The family pitches are premium sized on grass, with a 10 amp electric hook up. Tents only.
Family Field Plot 2: Premium Electric Grass
Max 4 people
The family pitches are premium sized on grass, with a 10 amp electric hook up. Tents only.
Family Field Plot 3: Premium Electric Grass
Max 4 people
The family pitches are premium sized on grass, with a 10 amp electric hook up. Tents only.
Family Field Plot 4: Premium Electric Grass
Max 4 people
The family pitches are premium sized on grass, with a 10 amp electric hook up. Tents only.
4 x The Old Court: Non Electric Hardstanding
Max 4 people
The old court pitches are non electric on hardstanding. Tents, campervans and caravans only.
Site tariff
Interested in staying at The Dales Camping and Caravanning?
Call 01677 450874 to book.
Unfortunately The Dales Camping and Caravanning doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.
Site rules and policies
Check-in is from 2pm.
Check-out is by 12pm.
Things to do on site and in the Thornton Steward area
Just a short walk away pass the reservoir is Jervaulx Abbey, with beautiful ruins and an onsite café.
A 20 minute drive away is the fun-filled Lightwater Valley Theme Park, a great day out for the whole family with rollercoasters, water rides and more!
Other nearby attractions:
- Wensleydale Creamery Visitor Centre
- Richmond Castle
- Forbidden Corner
- Wensleydale Steam Train
- Bolton Castle
- Inspired Chocolate Factory
- Tennant's Auctioneers and Garden Rooms
- Swinton Estate, Spa and Deer Park
Interested in staying at The Dales Camping and Caravanning?
Call 01677 450874 to book.
Unfortunately The Dales Camping and Caravanning doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.