Howgill Lodge
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- Rural dog-friendly site on the Duke of Devonshire’s estate
- In the Yorkshire Dales, a short walk from Simon's Seat and the river
- Alpacas on site and within walking distance of two pubs and a café
Campground type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together 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.
- The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- A cable measuring at least 15 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Tue, Dec 24 2024 to
This campground is a member of Howgill Lodge group.
Campsite types & availability
Primitive grass tent campsite (medium)
6 people maximum 
9.3/10
3 reviews 
Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 6m depth (36m²)
Arrival daysFrom £28 (£28)
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Primitive grass tent campsite (small)
8 people maximum 9.6/10
14 reviews Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 3m width × 3m depth (9m²)
Arrival daysFrom £28 (£28)
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Primitive grass tent campsite (large)
8 people maximum 9.7/10
22 reviews Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 4m depth (28m²)
Arrival daysFrom £34 (£34)
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Primitive grass tent campsite (XL)
8 people maximum 10/10
8 reviews Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 7.5m depth (52.5m²)
Arrival daysFrom £34 (£34)
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Powered grass tent campsite (medium)
6 people maximum 9.6/10
48 reviews Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 3m width × 6m depth (18m²)
Arrival daysFrom £38 (£38)
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Powered gravel RV campsite (medium)
8 people maximum 9.4/10
75 reviews Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Gravel
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 6.5m depth (32.5m²)
Arrival daysFrom £38 (£38)
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Powered gravel RV campsite (small)
8 people maximum 9.7/10
20 reviews Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Gravel
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 6.3m depth (31.5m²)
Arrival daysFrom £38 (£38)
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Powered gravel travel trailer campsite
8 people maximum 9.4/10
71 reviews Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Gravel
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 6m depth (30m²)
Arrival daysFrom £38 (£38)
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Powered grass tent campsite (large)
6 people maximum 9.4/10
40 reviews Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 6m depth (36m²)
Arrival daysFrom £42 (£42)
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Timber 2 bedroom lodge (hot tub, deluxe)
6 people maximum 10/10
5 reviews 
No dogs allowed Wifi at the unit/site 2 bedroomsArrival daysFrom £175 (£175)
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Reviews
98% would recommend this campground to a friend
93% would stay here again
What customers say
This well-maintained campsite offers stunning Yorkshire Dales views and a peaceful atmosphere. Visitors praise the immaculate, modern facilities, friendly staff, and spacious pitches. Ideal for walkers with direct access to routes. Popular cafe and alpacas are highlights. Some note challenging access for larger vehicles.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
Lovely site, perfect for tents and…
Powered gravel RV campsite (medium)
Liked Lovely site, perfect for tents and campervans. Tiered as its on a hillside but pitches are flat
Disliked A little tight for our motorhome.
Not many toilets considering size of site and most people being in tents.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Beautiful place. Loads of great walks from camp and onsite coffee.
Powered grass tent campsite (medium)
Liked Lovely views, great wildlife and good amenities. Pitches are well enough spaced that you’re not on top of each other. Loved having access to a bench by the pitch, made life easier.
Disliked Partial dislike- our pitch was at the bottom, so next to a wall. Great for a wind block, but did impede the view a little.
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One of the best sites we have stayed at
Powered gravel travel trailer campsite
Liked Beautiful quiet location with excellent, clean facilities. Friendly and welcoming staff
Recommend to friends Visit again
Excellent site. Clean and modern. Friendly staff. Terraced pitches.
Powered gravel travel trailer campsite
Liked This was my second stay here and it was just as I remember. Facilities are modern and spotless. Morning coffee and pastries were very welcome. Very peaceful during the day, quiet at night. Staff are very friendly and helpful. The midges were out in force due to the weather but firepits were available to hire so this helped.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Stunning location
Powered grass tent campsite (medium)
Liked Absolutely stunning location with beautiful local walk to the pub (this walk is 40 mins not 30 like they said and you need to be fit to do it) highly recommend it if you can.
Nice pubs you can drive to, near the cave experience was fun.
Clean shower and toilet.
Skipton was nice but again not as close as they say it is.
Good for families.
Really liked the wildlife around it and you get sun all day.
Despite listing the negatives some of these are not in their control and I would still recommend the site but I would only book a bigger pitch and shorter stay that was out of Season time if I was return.
Disliked Pitches not level making sleeping in a bed really uncomfortable and hurt our backs.
Not enough toilets and showers during peak times leading cues in morning especially for the toilet and that led to a lack of privacy and an unpleasant experience in the women's loo with it smelling at times.
Pitches are small and not cheap, a medium pitch is a small at best.
Mosquito bites were a massive problem, we spoke to a lot of people who were also eaten alive.
A lot of children but that's to be expected with summer holidays but be aware of that.
Because of the pictures were small we were very close to the dirt track, everyone that drives past it lifted up the dirt and covered our whole tent making it very dusty.
Lovely site but needs some small improvements unfortunately some of these are out of their control.
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Everything! What a beautiful location the…
Powered grass tent campsite (large)
Liked Everything! What a beautiful location the site is in. Clean facilities, even though peak season never had to wait for a shower or loo, they were always immaculate. Reception had essentials for sale (nearest shop 8 mile away). The staff were all amazing, very helpful and friendly. Wash up areas, communal fridge freezers, whole site spotlessly clean. Tasty drinks and croissants available on a morning too.
The Brownie barn near by is highly recommended, we sampled breakfasts, brownies, unreal pizzas, plenty of prosecco and lager.
Area:
Plenty of walks, dog friendly ones down the snicket on the road in, the walks up over toward Simons seat and Valley of desolation didn't allow dogs. The campsite has a secure dog area which ours loved.
We walked along the river to Grassington (3 hour plus walk for us and 2 dogs), easy to navigate. Stopped of in Burnsall which was lovely.
Another walk just from the site took us into Bolton Abbey estate, along the river passed Barden tower and into Strid wood which was amazing. Pubs in Appletreewick (25 min walk) were very nice and busy, friendly atmosphere.
Trollers Gill and onto Grimwith reservoir was a fab walk, the campsite has loads of info on walks, maps and routes are really well sign posted too.
Tips: Hire a firepit, we were amongst the trees (pitch 19)and surrounded by bugs which were biters.
Book in at the local pubs if you are wanting food (busy August).
We camp a few times every year and have been to many places, this is one we can't wait to visit again.
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Clean, well run site with great facilities and view.
Powered gravel RV campsite (small)
Liked Beautiful views and excellent clean facilities. Staff all very friendly and helpful and a well stocked little shop. Liked the field for dogs to run in.
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Fabulous!
Powered grass tent campsite (medium)
Liked Great facilities, views are amazing, lovely coffee and croissants in the morning at reception. Great toilet facilities and showers. Friendly staff. Very peaceful. Will return next year.
Disliked Nothing
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Fantastic, peaceful site
Powered grass tent campsite (medium)
Liked Such a peaceful, friendly site with stunning views. Spotless bathrooms and warm showers, with a lovely little shop and fantastic staff.
Disliked Nothing!
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Great location, with plenty of walks…
Powered gravel travel trailer campsite
Liked Great location, with plenty of walks straight from the site. Facilities were lovely and clean, staff were amazingly friendly. This is one of our favourite sites, and will be back!
Disliked Nothing
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Hot tub Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Medium (26-50 sites)Accessibility
Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mudNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Motorhome service pointLocation
Howgill Lodge
Barden
Skipton
North Yorkshire
England
BD23 6DJ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.02956°N
1.90333°W
Nearest transport
Bus
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
East Riddlesden Hall (NT) 10.7 mi
RHS Garden Harlow Carr 13.8 mi
Bronte Parsonage Museum 13.9 mi
Fountains Abbey 14.5 mi
National Media Museum 17.5 mi
National Trust
Brimham Rocks 9.5 mi
East Riddlesden Hall 10.8 mi
Malham Tarn Estate 12.1 mi
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden 14.5 mi
Braithwaite Hall 16.8 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Trollers Gill from Parcevall Hall 1.1 mi
PARCEVALL HALL 1.2 mi
Bolton Priory and The Strid from Barden Bridge 1.4 mi
Burnsall and Thorpe Circular 2.3 mi
Bolton Park - Valley of Desolation - Simon's Seat - Bolton Park 2.3 mi
Local events
- Harrogate Autumn Flower Show (Friday, September 19, 2025 – Friday, September 19, 2025)
Ripon, England 17 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 Howgill Lodge have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Howgill Lodge dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Howgill Lodge? If one morning you feel inspired to go strolling, there’s no need to pack up the car. The path to Simon's Seat (half an hour’s walk to the top) is barely a … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Howgill Lodge?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: noon On-park accommodation Arrive: 3:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Howgill Lodge? From $37.81 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.