Crooklands

The Dales spread out around you here — that particular North Yorkshire quiet where the loudest thing is often a curlew calling across the fields. Crooklands sits in proper walking country, the kind of spot where you pitch up, pull on your boots, and disappear into the landscape for the day.

This one suits campers who like their sites straightforward and their scenery big — tent campers, caravanners, and campervans all find space here. You're in the right region if you're after classic Dales stone villages, market towns within striking distance, and those long ridge walks where the views just keep unfolding. It's the sort of place that appeals to people who don't need entertainment laid on, just good ground underfoot and hills on the horizon.

Facilities keep things simple — toilets and showers onsite, nothing fancy but everything you actually need. Campfires are worth checking when you arrive, as policies can vary. The vibe leans peaceful rather than bustling, which is exactly what most people come to North Yorkshire for in the first place.