If you're planning an exciting adventure through the beautiful landscapes of Yorkshire, you're in for a treat. There are so many inspiring places to explore across Yorkshire, its diverse regions like North Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, and the Yorkshire Dales offer a plethora of motorhome-friendly campsites that are perfect for creating unforgettable memories. Whether you're seeking tranquil countryside retreats, coastal getaways, or vibrant city experiences, we've got you covered.
By the end of this blog you’ll have a list of different campsites from across Yorkshire that will ensure your road trip is comfortable, convenient, and filled with the warmth of Yorkshire hospitality. So, buckle up, grab your map, and let's delve into the wonders of motorhome camping in Yorkshire!
Best Motorhome Sites in North Yorkshire
Kicking off our list of motorhome-friendly campsites in Yorkshire, we start in North Yorkshire. Home to not one, but two national parks there is plenty in this part of Yorkshire to keep you busy. North Yorkshire is also home to the spa town of Harrogate and plenty of pretty villages.
Black Bull Caravan Park
The Black Bull Caravan Park is a beautiful, small touring site located at the gateway to the North York Moors. Both caravans and motorhomes are well-catered for here, with hardstanding pitches across the site, a grassy area for each pitch and hedging between each pitch to provide a little privacy. There is a choice between a serviced super pitch and a standard pitch - which both allow awnings for no additional cost, although it must be erected on the gravel hardstand. The park is dog and child friendly, with a designated dog walk, a children's playground, a games room and baby baths available.
Price: ranging from £24-30 per night
Address: Malton Road, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 8EA
Website: blackbullcaravanpark.com
Hillside Caravan Park
Ideally located close to the North York Moor National Park, the Hillside Caravan Park is a welcome base for exploring the area. This small, family-run holiday park covers 9 acres with space for 50 hardstanding pitches suitable for motorhomes, they also offer a number of grass electric hook-up pitches. Pitches are spaced out offering plenty of space and privacy, super pitches include a TV aerial connection and grey water drainage. There’s a tractor-themed play area on site to keep little ones entertained and it is a dog-friendly site.
Price: ranging from £28-51 per night
Address: Moor Road, Knayton, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 4BR
Website: hillsidecaravanpark.co.uk
Hillside Caravan ParkBest Motorhome Sites in York
The cathedral city of York is steeped in history that dates back over 2,000 years. There is plenty to see here, from the city walls, which are beautifully preserved, to the Jorvik Viking Centre, which offers a glimpse into the Viking history of York. With so much to see it is worth planning a few days exploring the city, below we have picked out two of the best motorhome sites close to the city centre.
Flaxton Meadows
Just 8 miles outside of York’s centre is the beautiful Flaxton Meadows site. This is an eco campsite and generates its own electricity - the perfect campsite for the eco-conscious. Motorhome pitches are hardstanding and well-spaced out, providing plenty of space and privacy. The electricity at your pitch is generated onsite using a natural resource system, there is also a large shower and toilet block featuring underfloor heating. The site is dog and family-friendly. Whilst there is no children’s play park, there is plenty to keep everyone entertained with ducks and a peacock roaming the site and an onsite bar, ‘Champers for campers’.
Price: ranging from £28.50-£35 per night
Address: Flaxton, York, YO60 7QZ
Website: flaxtonmeadows.co.uk
York Caravan Park
York Caravan Park is situated just two miles from York Minster. You can catch a bus from the caravan park gate and be in the city centre in 10 minutes - a perfect location for exploring this vibrant city. It’s an adult-only site that prides itself on its luxury facilities, offering 55 hardstanding pitches suitable for motorhomes. Each pitch is generously spaced out with hedging on three sides to provide additional privacy. The shower blocks are truly one-of-kind, with 8 individual shower rooms, each with its own shower, toilet, sink and changing area. There’s a dedicated dog walking area and a large lake, suitable for fishing.
Price: ranging from £37-47 per night
Address: Stockton Lane, York, YO32 9UB
Website: yorkcaravanpark.com
Best Motorhome Site in Yorkshire Dales
The Yorkshire Dales attracts walkers from all over the country, with good reason. This national park covers thousands of square miles of countryside as well as monastery ruins and plenty of waterfalls.
Langcliffe Park
On the outskirts of the Yorkshire Dales lies Langcliffe Park, a peaceful campsite that is just a 15 minute walk away from Settle. Here there are over 30 hardstanding pitches available for motorhomes (and caravans), with two types of pitch to choose from: standard electric, which includes electric hook up, and deluxe, which includes electric hook up as well as water and waster points. The park prides itself on being a peaceful base from which to explore the Yorkshire Dales, so you will not find a bar or restaurant here - however, you are just a short walk from the nearby town of Settle, if you prefer a livelier evening. There is a shower block on site, as well as a children's play area and a dedicated dog walking area.
Price: starting from £30 per night
Address: Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 9LX
Website: langcliffe.com
Best Motorhome Site in West Yorkshire
West Yorkshire is home to some wonderful sites, whether you’re looking to explore Huddersfield or some of the smaller villages in the area. We’ve got a unique, off the beaten track campsite for you, located just outside of Huddersfield.
Valley View Caravan & Camping Site
The Valley View site covers a half acre and offers five grassy pitches suitable for motorhomes. Located just three miles outside of Huddersfield it’s a great base for exploring West Yorkshire. There are unbeatable views here across the Colne Valley and the rest of West Yorkshire, providing all the entertainment you’ll need. The site is small and basic, with toilet and washing up facilities but that is it - perfect if you prefer a quiet and simple site with knockout views.
Price: £15 per night
Address: Longwood Edge Road, Longwood, Huddersfield, HD3 4ZX
Website: valleyviewcaravanandcamping.co.uk
Best Motorhome Site in East Yorkshire
There is something for everyone in East Yorkshire, whether you like the coast or the countryside. If you’re a keen birdwatcher or nature enthusiast then you must check out Spurn Point, a peninsula that stretches out into the North Sea. Add Hull Old Town to your East Yorkshire list too, where you can discover the historic buildings in the town or visit the maritime museum to find out about Hull’s seafaring heritage. We’ve listed two great motorhome-friendly sites in the area to act as a base for your stay here.
Wold Farm Campsite
Located in Flamborough the Wold Farm Campsite offers the best of both the Yorkshire coast and countryside. The site is spacious, with grass pitches suitable for motorhomes to park up, with electric hook-up, drinking water, and chemical and grey waste disposal points. The nearby village of Flamborough is where you can find local pubs, shops and a fish and chip shop. From the campsite there is a private footpath to Bempton Cliffs where you can see puffins nesting on the cliffs, as well as access the nearby RSPB nature reserve.
Price: ranging from £25-36 per night
Address: Bempton Lane Flamborough, Bridlington, East Yorkshire, YO15 1AT
Website: woldfarmcampsite.com
Wold Farm CampsiteButt Farm
Butt Farm welcomes motorhomes, caravans and campers alike to their working family farm, located just outside of Beverly in East Yorkshire. The site is set within 180 acres of farmland with adorable pygmy goats onsite. There are 30 pitches available - 11 of which are hardstanding, which includes electric hook up and water, and allows for an awning and one dog at no extra charge. Onsite there are modern washrooms, as well as a larger shower area for families, dishwashing facilities and BBQ’s available to hire. There are plenty of walking routes from the site, including the Beverly 20, and takeaways and pubs within 2 miles of Butt Farm.
Price: ranging from £29-32 per night
Address: Victoria Road, Beverley, East Yorkshire, HU17 8PJ
Website: buttfarm.co.uk
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