The Riverfront
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- Fabulous location on the banks of the River Ouse in Bishopthorpe
- A 10-minute drive to York city centre, with summer riverbus available
- Restaurant, café-bar, playground, beauty salon and kayak hire on site
Site type
25
6
25
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Facilities/activities including all boat hire and beauty salon are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
- Entertainment and activities are available between 01/03 and 31/10.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- Bookings must not consist of more than 3 different households.
- No gas barbecues allowed.
- No charcoal barbecues allowed.
- No electric barbecues allowed.
- If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Sat, 1 Mar to
Pitch types & availability
Electric grass and gravel motorhome pitch (no awning, XL)
6 people maximum 
Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 4.0m width x 10.0m depth (13.1ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 40.0m² (430.6ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £35 1 night, 2 adults
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Electric grass and gravel motorhome pitch (no awning, XXL)
6 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 4.0m width x 11.0m depth (13.1ft width x 36.1ft depth) Calculated area: 44.0m² (473.6ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £35 1 night, 2 adults
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Electric grass and gravel touring pitch (large, no awning)
6 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 4.0m width x 9.0m depth (13.1ft width x 29.5ft depth) Calculated area: 36.0m² (387.5ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £35 1 night, 2 adults
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Electric grass and gravel touring pitch (medium)
6 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 4.0m width x 8.0m depth (13.1ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 32.0m² (344.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £35 1 night, 2 adults
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Electric grass and gravel touring pitch (medium, no awning)
6 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 4.0m width x 8.0m depth (13.1ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 32.0m² (344.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £35 1 night, 2 adults
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Electric grass and gravel touring pitch (no awning, small)
6 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 4.0m width x 7.0m depth (13.1ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 28.0m² (301.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £35 1 night, 2 adults
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Electric grass and gravel touring pitch (small)
6 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 4.0m width x 7.0m depth (13.1ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 28.0m² (301.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £35 1 night, 2 adults
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Chestnut cabin (two person)
2 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Arrival daysFrom £80 1 night, 2 adults
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Shepherd's hut
2 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Arrival daysFrom £90 1 night, 2 adults
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Rosebud cabin (bunk beds, four person)
4 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Arrival daysFrom £95 1 night, 2 adults
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The Ark 3 bedroom lodge (hot tub)
7 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch 3 bedroomsArrival daysFrom £390 2 nights, 2 adults plus taxes or fees £25
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Reviews
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would stay here again
Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Great site, well maintained
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Electric grass and gravel touring pitch (no awning, small)
Liked: The site is in a lovely location next to the river. Immaculately kept and bathrooms were very modern and clean, with great showers.
There is a snack bar, but only open till 4pm.
There isn't a shop on site here, so bring all you need. There is a few shops in the village and a couple of pubs and a fish and chip shop.
Disliked: One night there was a loud noise, which went on for hours and was very annoying. Apparently, it's from the water treatment works. There was also a smell of sewage for a very short while.
The restaurant and bar wasn't open Monday to Thursday, which was a shame and the ferry boat only goes through school holidays and w/e.
There was no personal contact as there was no reception. You drive in and get on with your holiday.
We also had issues trying to book for 3nts. A few others campers had the same issue, so we all had to move around the site and do separate bookings. Not a prob for camper vans but more difficult for caravans, especially if you have awnings.
The laundry and wash up kitchen are tucked away accessible only by big steps, although there is a long ramp to bathrooms.
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to share such a comprehensive review Steve. We're really pleased to hear you enjoyed the beautiful riverside location, the immaculate upkeep of the site, and the modern, clean bathroom facilities—especially the showers!
We appreciate your constructive feedback as well. We're sorry to hear about the noise issues - that's certainly not the experience we want for our guests, and we’ll continue to monitor this closely and liaise with the relevant parties.
We also thank you for your comments regarding the opening hours of the restaurant and also the Cafe Bar, which does have longer hours through the main summer holidays. The ferry service is new this year and operates in partnership with a local cruise company based on their scheduling.
Your comments about the booking process - we are a comparatively small site and have been lucky to experience very high demand which means that we are needing to ask our customers to be flexible when booking in order to accommodate their requests to stay based on the available pitches. Your comments on the site layout, and accessibility of facilities are very helpful. We’re always looking for ways to improve, and feedback like yours helps us identify where we can look to make things easier and more comfortable for everyone where possible.
Thank you again for your honest and helpful review. We hope to welcome you back in the future for an even better stay.
Great place to stay, very quiet and amazing showers
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Electric grass and gravel touring pitch (no awning, small)
Liked: Clean, Quiet and Amazing Shower Block
Disliked: Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you for your kind words Mark! We're so glad you appreciated the cleanliness, the peaceful atmosphere, and especially the shower block—it’s great to hear it made a positive impression. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
The accommodation was situated on a small riverside campsite that was very…
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Shepherd's hut
Liked: The accommodation was situated on a small riverside campsite that was very well kept and peaceful. The Hut itself was clean, well equipped, cosy and comfy.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely review David! We're so pleased to hear you enjoyed the peaceful riverside setting and found the caravan park well kept. It's great to know the Cafe Bar met your expectations—clean, cosy, comfy, and well equipped is exactly what we aim for. We hope to welcome you back again soon for another relaxing stay!
Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Hot tub Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports Wild swimmingAmenities on site
Baby-changing facilities Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Medium (26-50 pitches)Accessibility
Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm) Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mudNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Tourer storage facilities Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
The Riverfront
Ferry Lane
Bishopthorpe
York
North Yorkshire
England
YO23 2SB
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.9213°N
-1.08862°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Must see
York Racecourse 1.3 mi
Clifford's Tower 2.4 mi
York Castle Museum 2.4 mi
York Dungeon 2.4 mi
National Centre for Early Music 2.5 mi
National Trust
Goddards Garden 1.4 mi
Treasurer's House 2.9 mi
Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 8.4 mi
Nunnington Hall 20.1 mi
Nostell Priory and Parkland 22.3 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
ROWNTREE PARK 1.9 mi
YORK CEMETERY 2.1 mi
Snickets, Ginnels and Walls of York 2.4 mi
MUSEUM GARDENS, YORK 2.8 mi
MOREBY HALL 2.8 mi
Local events
- Leeds Festival (Thursday 21 August 2025 – Thursday 21 August 2025)
Wetherby, West Yorkshire 12.4 mi
- Harrogate Autumn Flower Show (Friday 19 September 2025 – Friday 19 September 2025)
Ripon, North Yorkshire 17 mi
- Great Yorkshire Show (Tuesday 8 July 2025 – Tuesday 8 July 2025)
Harrogate, North Yorkshire 17.3 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does The Riverfront have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Riverfront dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Riverfront? Attractions and activities nearby include: - York Racecourse: five minutes' drive - York city centre (for the minster, city walls, Jorvik Viking Centre and Shambles): 10 minutes - Designer Outlet York: 10 … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Riverfront?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Riverfront? From £35 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.