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
Campground type
25
25
6
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. 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 campground/park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- Bookings must not consist of more than 3 different households.
- No gas barbecues allowed.
- No charcoal barbecues allowed.
- No electric barbecues allowed.
Languages spoken
English
Site types & availability
Powered grass and gravel caravan site (large, no awning)
6 people maximum 
9.4/10
7 reviews 
Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Grass and gravel
Site size: Max 4m width × 9m depth (36m²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 35 (GBP 35)
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Powered grass and gravel caravan site (medium)
6 people maximum 9.3/10
4 reviews Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Grass and gravel
Site size: Max 4m width × 8m depth (32m²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 35 (GBP 35)
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Powered grass and gravel caravan site (medium, no awning)
6 people maximum 9.7/10
9 reviews Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Grass and gravel
Site size: Max 4m width × 8m depth (32m²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 35 (GBP 35)
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Powered grass and gravel caravan site (no awning, small)
6 people maximum 9.3/10
15 reviews Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Grass and gravel
Site size: Max 4m width × 7m depth (28m²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 35 (GBP 35)
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Powered grass and gravel caravan site (small)
6 people maximum Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Grass and gravel
Site size: Max 4m width × 7m depth (28m²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 35 (GBP 35)
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Powered grass and gravel motorhome site (XL, no awning)
6 people maximum Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Grass and gravel
Site size: Max 4m width × 10m depth (40m²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 35 (GBP 35)
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Powered grass and gravel motorhome site (XXL, no awning)
6 people maximum 9.5/10
4 reviews Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Grass and gravel
Site size: Max 4m width × 11m depth (44m²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 35 (GBP 35)
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Reviews
100% would recommend this campground to a friend
100% would stay here again
What customers say
This tidy riverside spot's a beauty, close to York. Guests rave about the flash new facilities, especially the awesome showers and loos. Pitches are neat, clean, and check-in's a breeze online. Mostly quiet, but some had dodgy WiFi & few washing-up spots. Cafe bar & ferry times vary. Cubicle fans could be better, and nearby works caused some noise.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
The most luxurious site we have ever stopped at.
Powered grass and gravel caravan site (no awning, small)
Liked Everything! Gorgeous site, immaculately clean. Peaceful and oh my word; the toilets!!! It was so lovely having a shower that didnt switch off every 8 seconds! This is definitely the most luxurious campsite we have stayed on to date.
Disliked The fact we had only booked this site for 1 night! Definitely going to plan a trip back up for a couple of nights.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Toilets and shower block were the…
Powered grass and gravel motorhome site (XXL, no awning)
Liked Toilets and shower block were the best I have ever stayed at. Very pretty location.
Nice cafe on site.
Bishopsthorp is a very pretty village, co-op close by and a couple of good pubs.
On the no 11 bus route, which is 15 mins into York City centre.
Disliked Pitches are quite small.
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Top class
Powered grass and gravel caravan site (large, no awning)
Liked Everything about the campsite. Pitches were very smart with water on tap. Lovely location with it being a 3 to 4 mile walk into York. The toilet and shower facilities are excellent. It’s a pity the Bosun’s Restaurant wasn’t open (Thursday to Sunday) but we’ll give that a go next time around. The general upkeep of the entire site is amazing and a credit to all associated with its management and organisation.
Disliked If I had to be picky it would be the height of the clothing pegs in the shower cubicle.
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Very good, clean and level site.
Powered grass and gravel caravan site (no awning, small)
Liked Small and well laid out site by the river.
Very good facilities and lots of water taps.
Cafe and seating pods by the river are great.
Chip shop in the village was very good.
Easy access to Park and Ride for York.
Disliked Bosun’s restaurant and bar only opens from Thursday to Sunday, not good for the weekday visitors.
No food at pubs in the village on a Monday and Tuesday.
Arrival was self-service from e-mail info, missed that personal touch.
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Excellent site
Powered grass and gravel caravan site (medium, no awning)
Liked We loved the Riverfront. Site very clean and tidy. Excellent location being next to the river. Facilities great,cafe serving lovely food,restaurant again serving lovely food.
Showers spotlessly clean.
Village just a short walk away.
Would definitely recommend.
Disliked Although showers very clean,lacked hanging space. Need small stool to sit on when dressing. Not everyone is able to balance when putting clothes on .
Would have been nice to have had the restaurant open during the week if only for a drink and admire the lovely view.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Will definitely be back
Powered grass and gravel caravan site (large, no awning)
Liked Loved everything. The site is beautiful and the toilets are the best and cleanest I've ever seen. Loved the coffee from the wee hut and had a great couple off pints from the restaurant sitting on the balcony watching the boats pass by. Lovely walks next time I'll bring my wee dogs.
Disliked Nothing I can think off
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Beautiful site, well maintained. Toilets and…
Powered grass and gravel caravan site (medium)
Liked Beautiful site, well maintained. Toilets and showers are immaculate, the best I have ever used. Within walking distance of York or there is a bus stop at the top of the road.would definitely stay here again
Disliked Nothing
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Very nice site. Best I’ve been…
Powered grass and gravel motorhome site (XXL, no awning)
Liked Very nice site. Best I’ve been on this year.
Disliked XXL pitch for motor home. Pitch was not very big.
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Beautiful setting, very clean and tidy. Very…
Powered grass and gravel caravan site (medium)
Liked Beautiful setting, very clean and tidy.
Very Peaceful.
Short ride via bus or taxi into York.
A few pubs & shops a short walk away.
Lots of activities on site, but we didn’t use any of the on site amenities.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Beautiful site I will definitely stay again
Powered grass and gravel caravan site (medium)
Liked The site is beautifully kept, very very clean.
I loved the washrooms, the water was really warm and it was so clean.
We took a return journey on the boat into York which was lovely.
It’s approximately an hour and 15 mins walk into York but it’s a very Pleasant walk.
Disliked Maybe a few more sinks to do the dishes, there’s only one sink.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely feedback Nickie! We’re delighted you enjoyed the beautifully kept site, warm washrooms, and the scenic walk into York — and it’s great to hear the boat trip added to your experience.
We appreciate your suggestion about the dishwashing facilities. While space is limited, we’ll certainly take your comments on board as we continue to look for ways to improve the guest experience.
We hope to welcome you back again soon!
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 Laundry 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 Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Medium (26-50 sites)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 85 cm) Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mudNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Caravan storage facilities Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
The Riverfront
Ferry Lane
Bishopthorpe
York
North Yorkshire
England
YO23 2SB
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (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 2.2 km
Clifford's Tower 3.8 km
York Castle Museum 3.8 km
York Dungeon 3.9 km
National Centre for Early Music 4 km
National Trust
Goddards Garden 2.3 km
Treasurer's House 4.6 km
Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 13.6 km
Nunnington Hall 32.4 km
Nostell Priory and Parkland 36 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
ROWNTREE PARK 3 km
YORK CEMETERY 3.5 km
Snickets, Ginnels and Walls of York 3.8 km
MUSEUM GARDENS, YORK 4.4 km
MOREBY HALL 4.5 km
Local events
- Harrogate Autumn Flower Show (Friday 19 September 2025 – Friday 19 September 2025)
Ripon, England 27.3 km
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 caravan 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 $71.38 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.