Buckden Camping, North Yorkshire, England

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

Last booked 2 days ago

Standard tent pitch (Includes first car)

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.

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

July 2024

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September 2024

Last booked 15 hours ago

Large tent pitch (Includes first car)

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.

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

July 2024

August 2024

September 2024

Last booked 2 days ago

Small hiker tent pitch without car

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

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Standard pitch price based on 2 adults.

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	Hikers with tents only
	Grass pitch

Pet Friendly

July 2024

August 2024

September 2024

Last booked 16 hours ago

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.

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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

July 2024

August 2024

September 2024

Last booked 15 hours ago

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.

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

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	2 Adults, 3 Children or 3 Adults', 2 Children
	Camping mattress
	Kettle

	Table
	Fridge & freezer (Camping kitchen)
	Decking

July 2024

August 2024

September 2024

Last booked 15 hours ago

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).

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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.

Features

	2 Adults & 2 Children or 3 Adults & 1 Child
	Camping mattress
	Kettle

	Table
	Fridge & freezer (Camping kitchen)
	Decking

July 2024

August 2024

September 2024

Last booked 1 day ago

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)

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Features

	Camping mattress
	Kettle

	Table
	Fridge & freezer (Camping kitchen)

July 2024

August 2024

September 2024

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Check-in

27/7/2024

Check-out

28/7/2024

Guests

2 Guests

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Electric

Awning

104 Reviews

All reviews featured on Campstead.com have been submitted by genuine customers who have stayed at the park.

Great weekend

McLeen, Heather - 13/07/2024

	5

Brilliant site, so quiet, great location. Really good facilities which were spotlessly clean. Really helpful warden, really friendly site

Quiet and peaceful location in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales.

Moffat, Janet - 12/07/2024

	5

Had a lovely stay in one of the pods. Staff were great, facilities were clean, lots of walking trails nearby, great meals at the Buckden Hotel across the road. Dales bus stop nearby so u can visit other villages easily if u don't want to drive.

Peace and tranquility

Kirby, Georgina Paula - 11/07/2024

	4

First time at Buckden and the tranquility is superb.Small site with spotless toilets and fantastic hosts. I even got to bottle feed a calf which made my day. Lovely pub straight over the road with delicious meals and a selection of gins and draught beer.My only downside was not having my car next to the pitch as you have to leave it at the entrance and wheelbarrow your gear to your pitch. Not sure how my friend would manage with a disability as she normally comes with us.Overall, a fabulous little site full of peace and quiet

Perfect spot with stunning scenery

Hoyle, Victoria - 03/07/2024

	5

Another wonderful stay at this campsite. Beautiful surroundings every way you look. Great facilities, especially the fridges, kettle and microwave. The plots are carefully separated so that you never feel too close to anyone else. Will keep returning to this site.

Great location

Combe, Robert - 01/07/2024

	5

My wife and I booked a pod and our friends had a tent. Although only there for 2 nights we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The pod was clean and tidy as were all the facilities. It was a perfect spot for exploring the lovely countryside around the site.

Little gem

Howarth, Graham - 01/07/2024

	5

Excellent stay again. Lovely peaceful campsite with amazing views and good facilities. 👍

I always love coming to heber farm it is a very relaxing and homely place to be. Looking forward to our next trip soon

Heighway, Robin - 28/06/2024

	5

Great to be back at heber farm again,I always feel very relaxed as soon as I arrive.the wildflower meadow is looking amazing.We had a fabulous stay in a pod ,I enjoyed a great hike up buckden pike and two excellent meals at the buck inn and the hare and hounds at starbotton. Thanks again gill and family for a very enjoyable stay. We look forward to next time.Regards robin and dix

Gill has created a little piece of camping heaven, the surroundings help, but her attention to detail and not "over filling" the site is brilliant. She's always helpful and kind, really couldn't ask for more. I only wouldn't recommend as i'm selfish :-)

Oldroyd, Mark - 28/06/2024

	5

Perfect little spot, the perfect simplicity of the site is it's endearing feature, from the wheel barrows and lack of cars to the spacious pitches, it's just a delightful spot. We've stayed several times now and even though we like going to new places, this is just a gem.Well done Gill, and please don't change much, you've done such a wonderful job.

Midges are a nuisance

Hussain, Sajad - 28/06/2024

	3

no solutions provided for midges apart from some lotion, it is enough to put us off.

Camping heaven

Gray, Sean - 27/06/2024

	5

We've visited this camp site several times now. This review won't be very constructive because I can't fault it at all. The owners are so friendly and helpful. The surrounding area is amazing for walks. The scenery is first class. The pub over the road is brilliant. Great food. We'll certainly be back.

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104 Reviews

Great weekend

McLeen, Heather - 13/07/2024

Quiet and peaceful location in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales.

Moffat, Janet - 12/07/2024

Peace and tranquility

Kirby, Georgina Paula - 11/07/2024

Perfect spot with stunning scenery

Hoyle, Victoria - 03/07/2024

Great location

Combe, Robert - 01/07/2024

Little gem

Howarth, Graham - 01/07/2024

I always love coming to heber farm it is a very relaxing and homely place to be. Looking forward to our next trip soon

Heighway, Robin - 28/06/2024

Gill has created a little piece of camping heaven, the surroundings help, but her attention to detail and not "over filling" the site is brilliant. She's always helpful and kind, really couldn't ask for more. I only wouldn't recommend as i'm selfish :-)

Oldroyd, Mark - 28/06/2024

Midges are a nuisance

Hussain, Sajad - 28/06/2024

Camping heaven

Gray, Sean - 27/06/2024

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