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Buckden Camping

4.8 (86 reviews)

Just off the Dales Way, against a backdrop of steep, untamed hillside and within sight of the River Wharfe in its infancy as it winds down through picturesque limestone scenery. Dotted by ancient stone barns and drystone walls, this simple site is a perfect place to pitch up and revel in the glory of Wharfedale. A Certified Caravan & Camping Club site.

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At the heart of picturesque Upper Wharfedale, not far from the source of the river, our working farm in the village of Buckden is owned by the National Trust and has been tenanted by us, Garry and Gillian Schofield, since 1994.

We provide camping at two locations around the farmhouse hub facilities; a Certified Location Caravan & Camping Club site with hard standing for five units accessed through the Yorkshire Dales National Park Car Park, meadowland tent pitches close to the river Wharfe and Dales Way footpath behind the farmhouse, and four comfortable, heated family Camping Pods.

With stunning walks to take your breath away, we promise you fresh air and fun. Waterfalls, limestone wonders, secluded ghylls are on hand along with a host of tourist attractions to visit within easy driving distance, so there is always plenty to see and do.

Just off the Dales Way, against a backdrop of steep, untamed hillside and within sight of the River Wharfe in its infancy as it winds down through picturesque limestone scenery dotted by ancient stone barns and drystone walls, this simple site is a perfect place to pitch up and revel in the glory of Wharfedale.

Our separate heated shower pod and pot wash area comes with a power shower and 2 w/c’s. There is further w/c, shower and pot wash facility available in the farm yard along side our camping kitchen which provides a fridge, freezer and kettle for your use.

Introducing our heated camping pods - No more flapping guy ropes and crawling under wet canvas, this is glamping! Each pod sleeps up to 5 people, for the ultimate in easy camping. Spacious and secure, the pods are insulated wooden huts which provide warm and cosy accommodation whatever the weather. The roofing material is designed to eliminate noise and enhanced by natural sheep wool insulation, it ensures the pod is warm in cold weather and cool when it gets hot!

Just bring what you’d normally bring for camping – except the tent! Cook outside* and enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner on the decking while you admire the fabulous view and enjoy the glory of the dale around you.

Our two acre site with a gentle slope offers five pitches suitable for Camper Vans and we can also take two caravans, all with electric hook-ups.

In a stunning setting at the bottom of a picturesque ghyll walk, this simple site is a haven for anyone wanting to escape the hurly burly of town or suburb life and get close to nature. The surrounding hills are breath-taking and this spot is your springboard to exploring a world that is truly unspoilt by the passage of time. (You do need to be a Camping & Caravan Club member to camp on this part of the site, but you can always join through us when you arrive for your stay)

Availability

Standard tent pitch (Includes first car)

  • Max 1 pet
  • Caravans
  • Motorhomes
  • Campervans
  • Tents
  • Folding caravans
  • Trailer tents
  • RVs
  • Fifth wheels

Camping pitches are suitable for tents to a max of 5.9m. Your tent and any additions need to fit within your allocated pitch space.

Standard pitch price based on 2 adults and 1 car. An additional car can be added to your booking at £5 per night.

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Large tent pitch (Includes first car)

  • Max 1 pet
  • Caravans
  • Motorhomes
  • Campervans
  • Tents
  • Folding caravans
  • Trailer tents
  • RVs
  • Fifth wheels

Camping pitches are suitable for tents 6m and over to a max of 8m. Your tent and any additions need to fit within your allocated pitch space.

Large pitch price based on 2 adults and 1 car. An additional car can be added to your booking at £5 per night.

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Small hiker tent pitch without car

  • Max 1 pet
  • Caravans
  • Motorhomes
  • Campervans
  • Tents
  • Folding caravans
  • Trailer tents
  • RVs
  • Fifth wheels

Hiker pitches are suitable for tents. Your tent and any additions need to fit within your allocated pitch space.

Standard pitch price based on 2 adults.

Features

Hikers with tents only
Grass pitch
Pet Friendly
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Galloway pod (Includes first car)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 bedroom
  • Max 1 pet

Sleeps 2 Adults and 3 Children or 3 Adults and 1 Child. Camping mattresses, kettle and fridge are included.

Freezer available for your use in our Camping Kitchen.

Maximum 1 dog.

No more flapping guy ropes and crawling under wet canvas, this is glamping! Just bring what you’d normally bring for camping – except the tent. Cook outside* and enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner on the decking while you admire the fabulous view and enjoy the glory of the dale around you.

Features

2 Adults & 3 children or 3 Adults & 1 Child
Camping pod
Camping mattress
Kettle
Fridge
Decking
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Whitepark pod (Includes first car)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 bedroom

Sleeps 2 adults and 3 children, or 3 adults and 2 children. This pod is pet free.

Camping mattresses, kettle, and table included. Fridge and freezer are available for your use in our Camping Kitchen.

No more flapping guy ropes and crawling under wet canvas, this is glamping! Just bring what you’d normally bring for camping – except the tent. Cook outside* and enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner on the decking while you admire the fabulous view and enjoy the glory of the dale around you.

Features

2 Adults, 3 Children or 3 Adults', 2 Children
Camping mattress
Kettle
Table
Fridge & freezer (Camping kitchen)
Decking
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Highland pod (Includes first car)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 bedroom
  • Max 1 pet

Sleeps 2 Adults and 2 Children, or 3 Adults and 1 Child. (You could always bring a camp bed to squeeze a third little one on).

Sleeps 2 Adults and 2 Children, or 3 Adults and 1 Child. (You could always bring a camp bed to squeeze a third little one on) Camping mattresses, kettle, and table included. Fridge and freezer are available for your use in our Camping Kitchen.

No more flapping guy ropes and crawling under wet canvas, this is glamping! Just bring what you’d normally bring for camping – except the tent. Cook outside* and enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner on the decking while you admire the fabulous view and enjoy the glory of the dale around you.

Features

2 Adults & 2 Children or 3 Adults & 1 Child
Camping mattress
Kettle
Table
Fridge & freezer (Camping kitchen)
Decking
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Swaledale pod (Includes first car)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 bedroom
  • Max 1 pet

Sleeps 2 Adults and 2 Children, or 3 Adults and 1 Child. (You could always bring a camp bed to squeeze a third little one on)

Sleeps 2 Adults and 2 Children, or 3 Adults and 1 Child. (You could always bring a camp bed to squeeze a third little one on) Camping mattresses, kettle, and table included. Fridge and freezer are available for your use in our Camping Kitchen.

No more flapping guy ropes and crawling under wet canvas, this is glamping! Just bring what you’d normally bring for camping – except the tent. Cook outside* and enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner on the decking while you admire the fabulous view and enjoy the glory of the dale around you.

Features

Camping mattress
Kettle
Table
Fridge & freezer (Camping kitchen)
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86 Reviews

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Perfect Site for a Dales Way Hiker

Waldron, Paul - 07/10/2026

5

My friend and I stayed her on our Dales Way hike and could not have been more pleased.After a long day we had a great pitch on a quiet site. A hot shower, clean functioning toilet facilities and best of all a kitchen with power sockets, kettles and everything you needed to get a meal or a drink out of the elements. Perfect.

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Fabulous site

Agar, Amanda - 30/09/2026

5

Fabulous site, clean and well maintained. Superb site for a walking holiday, more walks than you can do straight from the campsite.

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Peaceful

Phillips, Paul - 26/09/2026

5

Great location, good facilities. Local pub excellent.

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One night in our campervan

Whitehouse, Andrew - 26/09/2026

5

Friendly, family run campsite. We stayed for only one night (in our campervan) but we very much enjoyed it. Facilities are great and the location is lovely. We will be returning.Andy

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Comfortable cabin in perfect Dales spot

Parkinson, Juliet - 25/09/2026

5

This is a tranquil site with both cabins (pods) and camping. Two showers and three toilets for the site, well maintained and clean. It's on a working farm. They also allow caravans on a field the other side of the village.We've stayed here several times and enjoyed it every time. There is a pub in the village but also a great pub about a mile up the Dales Way at Hubberholme, and another about 2 or so miles the other way at Starbotton so plenty of choice. Most of the pods allow dogs but there is a dog free one for those (like us) that are allergic. Gill is very friendly and accommodating, she moved our booking when were unable to travel due to illness.Highly recommended.

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Perfect site

Dixson, Phillipa - 25/09/2026

5

I love this site as everything is geared towards the guest having a lovely relaxing experience. So many thoughtful touches. Facilities are spotless and everything works. There are reasons why I come back again and again!

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Perfect one man and dog getaway

Blackmore, Jenny - 23/09/2026

5

Very easy to access. Well set up, clean and comfortable. Beautiful walks from the campsite. Ideal for dog walking break

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Lovely campsite & with superb views.

Davey, Steven - 20/09/2026

5

Had a lovely 3 night stay at Buckden, facilities were very good & clean, including a very nice hot shower. Location is superb with lovely views. Our car never moved from when we arrived as some very good walks from campsite & nice pub (Buck Inn) over the road. Used kitchen facilities one evening, which were basic but ok. The other 2 nights ate at Buck Inn, large portions & good food & reasonably priced. Walked to Kettlewell & around village, cafes were closed but had a drink at Racehorses hotel. Lovely village. Also visited the Fox & Hounds in Starbotton, was quite busy but lovely atmosphere. Will definitely be back to stay again at Bucken Campsite

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Fabulous Dales

Little, Robert - 19/09/2026

5

If you want small and friendly this is the place for you. It has all you need for a peaceful stay showers are hot and clean . If you need electric just hook up. I've camped and stay in a Pod both fab and not crowded . Can't recommend the site enough.

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Had a lovely few days staying in one of the camping pods. They are clean and warm and plenty of space for 2 and our dog. The site is in a great location in the centre of the village within a few minute walk if the Buck Inn which serves delicious food.

Cliffe, Jackie - 17/09/2026

5

Had a lovely few days staying in one of the camping pods. They are clean and warm and plenty of space for 2 and our dog. The site is in a great location in the centre of the village within a few minute walk if the Buck Inn which serves delicious food.Facilities are good and very clean.Would highly recommend a stay.

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Summary

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