Wagtail Park

View prices & book 9.6 144 reviews
Fishing lake
Fishing lake
Camping pods under the trees
Fishing
Spacious grassy pitches
Touring pitches by the lake
Aerial view of the site
Well maintained flat electric pitches
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Camping pods under the trees
Fishing
Spacious grassy pitches

  • Quiet site with fishing lake on the outskirts of York
  • North Yorkshire Moors National Park and coast within an hour's drive
  • A 15-minute drive to York's museums, minster and shops
Wag your tails for this fab spot with a fishing lake: if you’re a fan of the art of waiting patiently for a bite by the waters, Wagtail Park in North Yorkshire will be a top berth for you. Its 10 acres of landscaped parklands include an angling lake stuffed with carp and perch, bream, roach and tench, and there are two tackle shops within a 10-minute drive. The other variety of wagging tail is welcome too, with dog-walking areas set aside around the site. For a break from fishing, the city of York is 15 minutes' drive away for tours of the medieval town, visits to the Jorvik Viking Centre and National Railway Museum and the Minster, as well as practical things like shops, pubs and innumerable places to eat. Attractions on the peripheries of York are easy to reach as well, such as the Yorkshire Air Museum (10 minutes) and 18th-century Beningborough Hall (20 minutes). The coast is around an hour’s drive away, and in between it and the site lie the 1500-odd square kilometres of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park. Get a taste as well as a trip back in time on the North Yorkshire Moors steam railway from Pickering (half an hour) to Whitby. Wagtail Park is fully accessible for disabled guests, with spacious wetroom showers; underfloor heating in the washrooms is a bonus appreciated by many, especially through the chillier months.

Campground type

Caravan sites 30
RV & Motorhome sites 30
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 4
Tent sites 10
Open all year
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Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Single-sex bookings of 2 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

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Reviews

9.6

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Peaceful

98% would recommend this campground to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

Top spot! Chill campsite, ripper hosts. Great location near York, tidy facilities, and a decent fishing lake. Just a bit of a trek to local shops, and sometimes it gets a bit boggy.

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Anonymous

Max tent width 2.5m power optional grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Had such a great time here again. Loved the fishing. So close to lots of different attractions for kids.

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Anonymous

Power optional grass caravan site

Liked Un lugar precioso y muy bien conectado con la ciudad de York.
Gran extensión de parcelas. Baños muy limpios.

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Sean R.

Power optional grass caravan site

Liked Great site, well equipped and accommodating. Lovely place to stay and relax. Everywhere well kept and great outer parameter to walk the dogs. Fishing was great and fenced off from predators for added protection.

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Darren P.

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Liked Very peaceful site and helpful staff would definitely return

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Laurie C.

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Liked Nous avons aimé le cadre, la propreté w l'accueil, la tranquillité et qu'on soit accepté avec notre chien.

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Anonymous

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Liked The site is located close to York. Only a few minutes drive to Monks Cross shopping centre and the park/drive into York.

The site is very clean and tidy.

The fishing is excellent. The lake is stocked with a mix of fish Roach, Rud, Bream, Perch, Chubb, Barbal and Carp. The owner is very helpful

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Anonymous

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Liked Beautiful site well maintained and incredibly friendly owner...Very helpful. Highly recommended

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Kiara Yanice H.

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Liked Everything was amazing

Disliked The service doesn't work very well in the camping.

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Lovey site with clean facilities, level pitches and friendly staff

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Paula S.

Max tent width 2.5m power optional grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Clean, quiet, extremely well cared for and maintained. Friendly owners. Large pitches - very flat and well maintained. Toilet and shower block always spotlessly clean, cute fairy lighting around the grounds make it really pretty at night.

Disliked Nothing

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Damien B.

Max tent width 2.5m power optional grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Brilliant location very clean and very friendly ! The showers are great and the pick are very nice.

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Wagtail Park

North Lane

Huntington

York

North Yorkshire

England

YO32 9SU

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.99927°N
1.03163°W

Nearest transport

Coach
6.1 km Rail Station Stop C
6.1 km Rail Station Stop J
7.7 km Stamford Bridge The Square
Rail
6.1 km York Rail Station
8.1 km Poppleton Rail Station
16.6 km Hammerton Rail Station
Airport
43.7 km Leeds Bradford International Airport

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.

Local attractions

If you’re fired up for walking more through this fab area of moors and heaths, take another railway trail: the tracks and engines have gone from the Goathland (50 minutes' drive) to Grosmont route, leaving a footpath for scenic strolls. The wider park is laced with trails of all lengths, taking walkers to landmarks like the White Horse hill carving at Kilburn, 40 minutes away, and the crags of Roseberry Topping, dubbed the Yorkshire Matterhorn. The views and emptiness of this area are endlessly impressive; for a contrast, see what humans can do with a trip round the Baroque splendour of Castle Howard (20 minutes). You can easily spend a day exploring the lakes and fountains, woodlands and walled gardens of this mighty estate even before you set foot inside the house. Over the moors, the sea beckons with Whitby an hour away for coastal walks, seal-spotting boat cruises and fishing trips as well as a museum devoted to its number-one son Captain Cook… and of course the ruined abbey that inspired Bram Stoker to write Dracula. At a similar distance and justifiably proud of its clifftop location, Scarborough draws visitors for its castle and beach, the traditional amusements of Luna Park fairground and the marine wonders of the SEA LIFE aquarium.

Must see

York Minster 5.2 km

National Centre for Early Music 5.6 km

YorkBoat Guided River Trips 5.6 km

JORVIK Viking Centre 5.7 km

York Castle Museum 5.8 km

National Trust

Treasurer's House 5.2 km

Goddards Garden 8.1 km

Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 11.9 km

Nunnington Hall 23.2 km

Rievaulx Terrace 29.3 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

MUSEUM GARDENS, YORK 5.5 km

YORK CEMETERY 6 km

Snickets, Ginnels and Walls of York 6.2 km

ROWNTREE PARK 6.5 km

Battle of Stamford Bridge, 1066 8.6 km

Local events

  • Leeds Festival (Thursday 21 August 2025 – Thursday 21 August 2025)

    Wetherby, England 27 km

  • Harrogate Autumn Flower Show (Friday 19 September 2025 – Friday 19 September 2025)

    Ripon, England 30.6 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 Wagtail Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Wagtail Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Wagtail Park? If you’re fired up for walking more through this fab area of moors and heaths, take another railway trail: the tracks and engines have gone from the Goathland (50 minutes' drive) to … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Wagtail Park?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon

    Please let the site owner know your arrival time by calling the telephone number 30 minutes prior.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Wagtail Park? From $62.49 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.