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Howgill Lodge is located close to Bolton Abbey in Wharfedale, offering hardstanding pitches for caravans and motorhomes and grass pitches for tents. The site is terraced to give spacious, level pitches with lovely views across the valley. Set in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, on the Duke of Devonshire's Chatsworth Estate, Howgill Lodge is surrounded by some of the most beautiful countryside in the UK.
Why you'll love it at Howgill Lodge
Runner up of Best Campsite North East England in our 2024 Camping and Glamping Awards
"Amazing hidden gem, fantastic location", set in the Yorkshire Dales
Close to Bolton Abbey, Grassington and within driving distance to York
Help feed the three friendly resident Alpacas!
About the site
Located in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Howgill Lodge is the ideal place for a holiday to remember. Imagine green rolling hills dotted with traditional stone barns and sheep grazing in the sunshine. Although in a completely rural setting, you'll be close to some charming areas including Bolton Abbey, Burnsall, Grassington, Pateley Bridge and Skipton and only a short journey from the buzz of York, Harrogate and Leeds. For tourers and campers, the park is terraced to give privacy and clear views right over the traditional Yorkshire countryside.The pitches are level and whether you're in a caravan or a tent, you have the option of an electric hookup. Each pitch has its own picnic table and there is plenty of space for kids to play, including a large woodland area where they can explore for hours. No camping trip is complete without toasting marshmallows around the fire pit, which are available to hire from reception. They even come with kindling and logs. For an even more comfortable holiday there are luxury timber lodges equipped with everything you need for a relaxing stay. Including a private patio with wood fired hot tub, fire pit with pizza oven and a picnic table. These lodges have been renovated by interior designer, Jo Bee, who has just won the Northern Design Awards for the hotel design category! Sleeping up to six, there are two bedrooms, a shower room, a fully fitted kitchen and a large open plan living dining area with a log burner, Smart TV and internet. Don't forget to visit the site's three adorable alpacas, Dorothy, Ethel and Audrey, who you will find grazing the field next to the campsite.
"This site out performs everything we have experienced before "
Paul L - Oct 2024
"Stunning site set in picturesque surroundings. Outstanding facilities and helpful staff"
Claire B - Sep 2024
"The toilets and showers must be the cleanest I have ever seen on a site"
Ruth H - Sep 2024
"The staff were lovely and very helpful, they went above and beyond to assist with all our needs"
Tracy W - Sep 2024
"We can't speak highly enough of Howgill. It surpassed all our expectations"
Melani K - Jul 2024
"Fire pits were a great addition and the mini shop with morning coffee and pastries"
Rebecca M - May 2024
"Cannot recommend this site enough ... The facilities are the cleanest I have seen"
Thomas B - May 2023
"This place is so pretty! The facilities were ... clean, and the pitches were lovely"
Kelly N - May 2023
Howgill Lodge is open from 01/04 to 30/10.



There are 68 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options


2 x Non Electric Grass Pitches (3m x 3m)
Max 8 people
Grass pitches without electric, measuring 3m x 3m. All pitches are level and offer magnificent views.



2 x Non Electric Grass Pitches (5m x 6m)
Max 8 people
Grass pitches without an electric hook up measuring 3m x 6m. All pitches are level and offer magnificent views.




3 x Large Non Electric Grass Pitches
Max 8 people
Grass pitches without electric, measuring 7m x 4m.

Premium Non Electric Grass Pitch (7m x 7.5m)
Max 8 people
Grass pitches without electric, measuring 7m x 7.5m. All pitches are level and offer magnificent views.


10 x Electric Grass Pitches (3m x 5m)
Max 8 people
Level, grass pitches with a 10 amp electric hook up included. Pitches measure 3m x 5m.


10 x Large Electric Grass Pitches
Max 8 people
Level, grass pitches with a 10 amp electric hook up included. Tents maximum size 7.5m.

3 x Premium Electric Grass Pitches
Max 8 people
Grass pitches measuring 3m x 5m, with electric hook up and great views!

14 x Premium Large Electric Grass Pitches
Max 8 people
Level, grass pitches with a 10 amp electric hook up included.

14 x Hardstanding Pitches
Max 8 people
Level, gravel, hardstanding pitches for tourers with 10 amp hook ups available. Every pitch has its own picnic table.

5 x Premium Hardstanding Pitches
Max 8 people
Level, gravel, hardstanding pitches for tourers with 10 amp hook ups available and great views. Every pitch has its own picnic table.
Other accommodation

4 x Luxury Timber Lodge
Max 6 people
Luxury timber lodges with two bedrooms, shower room, fully fitted kitchen and large open plan living dining area, featuring log burner, 32 inch Smart TV and WiFi. Private patio with wood fired hot tub, fire pit with pizza oven and picnic table.
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