Ouseburn Woods

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Peaceful bell tent pitch among the trees (added by manager 18 May 2024)
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Tent pitch with firepit and picnic table (added by manager 18 may 2024)
Two-person nearly wild glamping bell tent (added by manager 19 may 2024)
Nearly wild glamping tent (added by manager 19 may 2024)

  • Nearly wild camping in woodland at Little Ouseburn in North Yorkshire
  • Fountains Abbey half an hour’s drive and historic York 40 minutes
  • Peaceful and secluded off-grid pitches; foodie pub five minutes’ drive
Longing for some peace and quiet on your camping holiday? You’ll certainly get that at Ouseburn Woods, a North Yorkshire nearly wild campsite set in woodland and with very little to disturb you at all, apart from birdsong and the rustle of leaves in the trees. This little gem of a place hidden among trees and wildflower meadows is a space for getting back to nature, cooking on an open fire and chilling in the open air. It’s on the outskirts of the pretty village of Little Ouseburn, and is surrounded by countryside criss-crossed with walking and cycling trails. Please just bear in mind that this is nearly wild camping, with amenities restricted to a spotless, well-designed wooden loo. There are no showers on site, and with no electricity and car parking in a designated area away from the pitches, you’re advised to take a reliable torch to find your way around the site after dark. If you should feel like a change of scenery, there are good foodie pubs in the surrounding villages of Great Ouseburn (five minutes’ drive), Marton-cum-Grafton (10 minutes) and Arkendale (15 minutes), while the lively dining scene of Harrogate is only 35 minutes away by car.

Campground type

Tent sites 5
Rent a tent 3
Open now
Please note
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Units longer than 3 metres are not allowed.
  • Units heavier than 3000 KG are not allowed.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • There are no garbage cans onsite: all garbage will need to be taken home with you.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, May 1 to

Campsite types & availability

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Features

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

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

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

Scouts welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed

Barbecue provided

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

Themes

Forest

Peaceful

Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump station

Electric car charging point(s)

No drinkable water point

No hot water

No running water

Propane/gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Convenience store nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Public transportation nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horseback riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Ouseburn Woods

Woodland off

Back Lane

Little Ouseburn

Knaresborough

North Yorkshire

England

YO26 9TH

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.04364°N
-1.31516°W

Nearest transport

Bus
6.6 mi Bus Stn Stand A
8.6 mi Bus Station
9.7 mi Hgte Bus Stn Stand 8
Rail
3.2 mi Cattal Rail Station
3.5 mi Hammerton Rail Station
6.8 mi Knaresborough Rail Station
Airport
18.5 mi 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

History abounds in this gorgeous corner of North Yorkshire. Visit York (40 minutes’ drive) to climb the tower of the Gothic-era minster or walk around the largely medieval city walls. Take a self-guided tour of the peaceful ruins of Fountains Abbey (half an hour), and see great art displays in National Trust-owned Beningbrough Hall (20 minutes). If kids are with you and you need an antidote to all the culture, head for the adrenaline rides at Lightwater Valley Family Adventure Park (half an hour), watch raptor flying displays at York Bird of Prey Centre (20 minutes) or visit the zoo at Flamingo Land Resort (50 minutes), which also has a good line in hard-core thrill rides. When you’d prefer to explore the area on foot, there are easy strolls alongside the River Ure from Boroughbridge (10 minutes), and wildflower meadows as well as a rich birdlife at Staveley Nature Reserve (15 minutes). Keen anglers have the choice of three fisheries within 15 minutes’ drive, and you can play golf at Ripon (20 minutes).

Must see

Beningbrough Hall 4.5 mi

National Railway Museum 10.5 mi

YorkBoat Guided River Trips 10.9 mi

York Minster 11 mi

York Dungeon 11.2 mi

National Trust

Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 4.5 mi

Treasurer's House 11 mi

Goddards Garden 11.2 mi

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden 11.9 mi

Brimham Rocks 15.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

ALLERTON PARK 2.8 mi

Battle of Myton, 1319 4 mi

BENINGBOROUGH HALL 4.5 mi

Boroughbridge - River Ure - Myton-on-Swale - Milby 4.8 mi

Battle of Boroughbridge, 1322 4.8 mi

Local events

  • Great Yorkshire Show (Tuesday, July 9, 2024 – Tuesday, July 9, 2024)

    Harrogate, England 8.6 mi

  • Harrogate Autumn Flower Show (Friday, September 13, 2024 – Friday, September 13, 2024)

    Ripon, England 8.9 mi

  • York Early Music Festival (Saturday, July 6, 2024 – Saturday, July 6, 2024)

    York, England 11.1 mi

  • Leeds Festival (Wednesday, August 21, 2024 – Wednesday, August 21, 2024)

    Wetherby, England 12.3 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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Want to know more about camping in North Yorkshire?

  • Does Ouseburn Woods have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Ouseburn Woods dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Ouseburn Woods? History abounds in this gorgeous corner of North Yorkshire. Visit York (40 minutes’ drive) to climb the tower of the Gothic-era minster or walk around the largely medieval city walls. Take a … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Ouseburn Woods?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Ouseburn Woods? From $31.74 (for 1 night, 3 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.