Stay the night at one of our 10 recommended Yorkshire Dales campsites 
Family camping holidays should be fun for everyone, presenting opportunities to get at one with nature. So if you’re thinking of visiting the Yorkshire Dales why not stop at one of these popular, family-friendly campsites?
- How Stean Gorge
How Stean Gorge is one of the most popular and family-friendly venues in the Yorkshire Dales. With space for 26 pitches it may not be the largest campsite in the region, but it certainly has plenty of appeal. Campers can easily walk into the Dales and surrounding towns or they can stay on-site and visit the café, shop and activity centre for plenty of entertainment and things to keep the kids occupied.More Information: http://www.howstean.co.uk/camping/
- Dalesbridge
Located close to the Forest of Bowland, Settle and Ingleton in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, Dalesbridge campsite is a family-friendly venue open all year round with room for over 100 tents and vehicles. It’s only a short walk into the blissful Dales but if you’re looking for things to do on-site then you can either book as a family or as a group on the well-drained fields. You also have the option of utilising the underfloor-heated toilet and shower units should the weather take a turn while you’re out exploring!More Information: http://www.dalesbridge.co.uk/accommodation/camping.htm
- Riverside Meadows
The award-winning Riverside Meadows campsite has everything a camper could possibly n need for an enjoyable stay in the Dales – and then some. It doesn’t just have stunning views and space for plenty of tents without feeling packed in; it even offers a bar for residents along with games rooms to keep the kids occupied and hot running water to allow you to get a good wash in the morning or evening. If you simply can’t be disconnected from the outside world there is even Wi-Fi available.More Information: http://www.flowerofmay.com/yorkshire-holiday-parks/riverside-meadows-holiday-park/campsite-yorkshire-dales/
- Masons Campsite
Voted as one of the top 100 campsites in the UK by the Guardian, Masons Campsite is one of the most picturesque sites in the North Yorkshire Dales. Situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty there is plenty to see and do both on-site and locally, with places of interest including the famous Bolton Abbey within a short walk. With local rivers and pubs there is plenty to explore nearby so even those not after a long walk or cycle through the region will still find plenty to go in search of.More Information: http://www.masonscampsite.co.uk/camping-sites-north-yorkshire.html
- Wood Nook
Offering on-site showers and a playground for children, Wood Nook campsite is another family-friendly location close to the bustling market town of Skipton but just far enough into the Yorkshire countryside to provide plenty of peace and quiet to relax and be at one with nature. Nearby you have popular spots including Malham and Bolton Abbey, while the site itself offers free Wi-Fi, washing facilities and a well-stocked shop for all your essentials.More Information: http://www.woodnook.net/campsite/
- Knight Stainforth Hall
Knight Stainforth Hall is open between March and October each year with space for between 75 and 100 tents. On-site facilities include as many as 75 electrical hook-up points, children’s playground and Wi-Fi for residents who just can’t switch off! There are also on-site toilets, showers and laundry facilities for residents to wash their walking or cycling gear after a day in the Dales. The site itself is located just off the A65 at Stainforth on the western edge of the Yorkshire Dales, meaning it’s best to head east in search of more of beautiful Yorkshire.More Information: http://www.knightstainforth.co.uk/index.php/touring-camping/information.html
- Catgill Campsite
Described by The Sunday Times as a “delightful family run campsite”, Catgill campsite is family-friendly and located within a short distance of some of the most popular locations in the Yorkshire Dales. Great for cyclists, walkers and those just looking for somewhere peaceful to spend a few days, Catgill campsite is on the Chatsworth Estate and even features an on-site shop filled with camping essentials, just in case you run out!More Information: http://www.catgillcampsite.co.uk/
- Usha Gap
The Swaledale valley is one of the most beautiful and tranquil parts of the Yorkshire Dales with rolling fields for miles around. Situated within the valley is the wonderful Usha Gap campsite, a family-run venue between the villages of Muker and Thwaite. The campsite itself is set on a working farm meaning that children will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the animals, while many of the key features that attract walkers and cyclists to the region are just a stone’s throw away.More Information: http://www.ushagap.co.uk/
- Silloth House Campsite
Silloth House Campsite is a small, picturesque location in the Yorkshire Dales with plenty of space to entertain yourselves. With space for up to 8 tents this pet-friendly location even has an on-site stream to paddle or swim in, and its own shower, toilet and washing up facilities so that you can freshen up each day. Within a short walk or bike ride there are some of the most popular attractions in the Yorkshire Dales such as Ingleborough caves, Malham Tarn and the town of Skipton.More Information: http://www.silloth-house.co.uk/amenities.shtml
- Kettlewell Camping
The famous Dales Way is just ten metres from Kettlewell campsite making it one of the most popular and perfectly situated sites in the Yorkshire Dales. A relatively new campsite, it even offers under-floor heating the in the toilet and shower blocks so that residents can warm up after a chilly night under the stars or if you may have been caught out by the elements. Skipton, Ilkley and Grassington are all just a walk or cycle away, while Kettlewell village is a quaint and rural venue with shop, pub and a playground for the kids.More Information: http://www.kettlewellcamping.co.uk/about/
