Oliver's Mount

View prices & book 8.8 105 reviews
The Mere lake and race paddock
The mere lake and race paddock
Motorhome pitch
Toilet block and picnic tables
Walking field
Picnic area
Motorhome pitches
Motorhome pitches
Grass tent pitches
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Motorhome pitch
Toilet block and picnic tables
Walking field

  • Grass pitches at a racing circuit a 10-minute drive from Scarborough
  • Filey Brigg 15 minutes’ drive; North Yorkshire Water Park 25 minutes
  • Dogs welcome; splendid views of the coast; nearby restaurant
Motorcycle racing and sandy beaches might sound like a fairly unusual combo, but you do get prime access to both at Oliver’s Mount. First of all, for the sporting enthusiasts among you: this green pop-up site is part of the road-racing circuit of the same name, a historic track that sees roaring action six weekends a year. It’s a top spot to catch some motorcycle races and car rallies. Having said that, away from those motorbike-focused weekends, the site is remarkably peaceful, and an excellent base from where to explore Scarborough and its seaside attractions (10 minutes’ drive) and the coast of North Yorkshire. On site are level grassy fields for your tent or motorhome, with heaps of space for children to run around and play, plus woodland walks that ought to make your dog’s tail wag with delight. Not forgetting the pretty epic views of the coastline from this elevated plateau… From a practical point of view, there are two toilet blocks, showers and a washing-up area. Water is available too, as are chemical disposal facilities. Barbecues are allowed, and the nearest shop is a five-minute drive away. But why cook when you can be cooked for? There’s a café/restaurant within walking distance (about 10 minutes), and you get spectacular views over Scarborough South Bay with your breakfasts, burgers or locally sourced fish.

Campground type

RV sites 50
Tent sites 50
Open now
Opens April 4
Please note
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (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 bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
  • Due to access restriction, the maximum campervan/motorhome height is 3.5 metres. Please note that motorsport events will be held at the venue on 16-17 August and 23-24 August, so there will be engine noise during the day. On the evening of Saturday 23rd August there will be live music onsite.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Apr 4 to

Campsite types & availability

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

8.8

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Peaceful

93% would recommend this campground to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

Spacious, peaceful site with friendly staff. Toilets/showers generally clean. Ample pitching space, some pitches with bins/picnic tables. Good for walking into Scarborough. Some noted limited showers, occasional grass cuttings. Popular with motorsport fans.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Easy to book, easy to stay, polite staff and clean facilities.

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Paul M.

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Easy check in, could leave and return late (after a night out). Toilets and showers clean and plenty of hot water. Chemical toilet disposal simple but effective.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for the great review Paul.

Nice site, straight forward check in.…

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Mark D.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Nice site, straight forward check in.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Glad you enjoyed your stay Mark.

Loved camping here, will definitely be back…

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Elle B.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Loved camping here, will definitely be back

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Really glad you enjoyed your stay Elle. Look forward to you coming back again.

Lots of space.

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Andrew P.

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Lovely site with lots of space. Really peaceful. About 30 mins walk to sea. Stayed here before and there are a few updates since last time and more coming apparently.

Disliked Only one shower (but more coming in a few weeks I’m told) and only one washing up sink.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Andrew,
Yes, we are always looking to invest in improvements. We have a 5 shower unit due any week now and will look to improve further over Winter for next season.

Very pleasant campsite, we will definitely visit again…

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Susan P.

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Very pleasant campsite, we will definitely visit again

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Really glad you enjoyed your stay Susan. Look forward to you coming back again.

Rough and ready campsite it's got everything you need.

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7 out of 10
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Anonymous

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked No hassle self check-in

Disliked Fresh cut wet grass... it gets everywhere.
Only one shower cubicle.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Sorry about the grass, it had just been cut, and then it rained!
Valid comment about the showers when the site is busy, we are looking to get more showers in for next season.

Ok but 30 mins walk into town. Big hill back up. Taxi…

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Amanda M.

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Ok but 30 mins walk into town. Big hill back up. Taxi £10.00 minimum. No hook up just a field basically. Toilets just ok nothing special

Disliked Not really a touring site. More of a pop up camping site

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: So, it's exactly as advertised - as a pop up site
It's the closest campsite to town.
We only have Non-Electric pitches, clearly stated in the pitch name
We can't be blamed for taxi prices !

Fab for those on a budget basic site but out the way and quiet.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Loads of places to pitch up, some picnic benches to use and loads of bins for your rubbish , nice and quiet on an evening, all you basics toilet shower block was clean and stocked well, outside washing up area. not too far from shops beach centre. Lovely walk to cafe.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: We're very spacious with picnic benches, bins, nice and quiet, well stocked toilets, lovely walks, close to beach and shops, even an outside washing up area, would suggest that adds up to more than 5/10. It's like watching an episode of "Come Dine With Me" ;-)

Excellent site that allows for large tents

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Mike P.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Large are to allow for the pitching of our tent. Convenient for the facilities. Plenty of other visitors making use of the area.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Glad you enjoyed it Mike. It's a lovely great big area, great for kids and dogs!

Good campsite, loads of space and really friendly people to greet you.…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Good campsite, loads of space and really friendly people to greet you. We were shown the facilities and then left to organise our own space and set up camp, good spot for a quiet little break. A walk down the hill to a little park with a big lake if you get bored but a huge uphill climb to get back!!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Really pleased you enjoyed your stay, the peace, quiet and space.

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites

Location

Oliver's Mount

Jackson's Lane

Oliver's Mount

Scarborough

North Yorkshire

England

YO11 2UG

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.25765°N
0.40481°W

Route directions

Aim for the postcode YO11 2UG, but be aware that nearby Jackson’s Lane has been closed for a number of years, so please make sure that Satnav devices do not take you that way. You need to arrive via the Mountside or Mere Lane entrances, which each have a 3.5 metre/11.6 inches height limit. The postcode will take you to Oliver’s on the Mount café. The site is still half a mile away, so the team suggest you follow the directions on What3words. What3words: scope.churn.camp. Coordinates 54.25766351164052, -0.4049603311916132.

Nearest transport

Bus
1.6 mi Railway Station Stop S
1.6 mi Railway Station Stop S
1.6 mi Railway Station Stop S
Rail
1.3 mi Seamer Rail Station
1.5 mi Scarborough Rail Station
5.6 mi Filey Rail Station

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

Scarborough’s two sandy beaches (South Bay and North Bay) are separated by a headland topped by the ruins of a medieval castle. At the back of North Bay, the Scarborough Open Air Theatre puts on live music by big international names, and there are more events at the elegant Scarborough Spa, built in the late 19th century. Residents at Filey Bird Garden and Animal Park (10 minutes’ drive) include meerkats, lemurs and alpacas, plus friendly farmyard animals that enjoy being fed (please only use the site-approved feed bags, though). From there, drive a further five minutes to Filey Brigg Cliffs, where you might spot puffins flying overhead. Keen to have a go at paddleboarding or kayaking, but nervous to do it in open water? Head to North Yorkshire Water Park (25 minutes), where you can try these (and other) watersports, or just bounce, slide and splash around the inflatable adventure course.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Scarborough South Bay 1.7 mi Sea PoorPoorPoorPoor
Cayton Bay 1.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Scarborough North Bay 2.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Filey 5.9 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Reighton 8.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Dalby Forest Visitor Centre 11.4 mi

Burton Agnes Hall 14.5 mi

North Yorkshire Moors Railway 15.1 mi

Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo 16.7 mi

Whitby Abbey 18 mi

National Trust

Bridestones, Crosscliff and Blakey Topping 10.1 mi

Yorkshire Coast 10.5 mi

Nunnington Hall 23.3 mi

Rievaulx Terrace 28.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

VALLEY GARDENS & SOUTH CLIFF GARDENS 1.1 mi

PEASHOLM PARK 2.2 mi

Scarborough - Cloughton - Scalby - Peasholme Park 2.4 mi

Cleveland Way, Stage 1 - Filey to Scarborough 5.6 mi

Cloughton - Ravenscar - Robin Hood's Bay 5.8 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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Oliver's Mount have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Oliver's Mount dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Oliver's Mount? Scarborough’s two sandy beaches (South Bay and North Bay) are separated by a headland topped by the ruins of a medieval castle. At the back of North Bay, the Scarborough Open Air … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Oliver's Mount?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Oliver's Mount? From $31.19 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.