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Howgill Lodge Caravan And Camping Park
Barden
Skipton
North Yorkshire (Browse area)
BD23 6DJ
Tel: 01756 720655
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Pitches: 40
Open: 01/03/2026 to 31/10/2026
01/03/2027 to 31/10/2027
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 Small Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 Holiday Homes for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 Hardstanding Pitches |
 No Fully Serviced Pitches |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 No Rallies |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
 Motorbikers Welcome |
| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 Baby Changing Facilities |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 Gas Exchange |
 Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 Freezer / Fridge |
 No Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 Shop On Site |
 Bar <5 miles |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <5 miles |
| Activities |
 No Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing <5 miles |
 Wild Swimming <1 mile |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 No Horse Riding |
 No Cycle Hire |
 No Golf |
 No Tennis |
 No Beach |
 No Watersports |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 Campfires Allowed |
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 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <5 miles |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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Date of Visit: July 2020  |
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| Nights stayed: 7 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: Fendtcaravan77 |
1 review from this member |
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 Great site a bit like a french site very laid back,
Got new owners hope they don't spoil or change it.
The cravan arms in appletreewick is lovely to walk to and eat.
Also to walk up simons seat. 
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| Date of Visit: May 2019 |
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| Nights stayed: 2 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: Orangecampervan |
2 reviews from this member |
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Beautiful site, tiered so everyone can take full advantage of the views. We had a large pitch with our own picnic table.
Plenty of toilets & showers - kept very clean.
Lots of great cycling in this area.
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| Date of Visit: August 2018 |
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| Reviewer: Gott |
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A well kept, tranquil site in a super location. Yes the road to get to it is truly countrified but if you look at a map then expect it to be. The drive is worth it.
Very friendly reception, small shop which stocks the basics which is more than a lot of other sites do. WCs clean, tidy and well stocked each time we visited and ample of them dotted throughout the site.
Being terraced pitches everyone had a good view and what a lovely view it is. Great location for walking in. We’ll certainly go back again.
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| Date of Visit: August 2018 |
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| Reviewer: Maxdot1 |
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Stayed at this site with our kids. Tourers beware, this site is a challenge to reach. The lane is narrow with not many passing spots. There is a very tight bridge over the river to negotiate.
Once you’ve held your breath on the scary lanes and reach the site, you may then have a very steep hill to your pitch. If you manage to make it on to the site and on to your pitch it’s in a beautiful spot. The grounds are well maintained.
The toilet/ shower facilities are outdated though and not always clean. The shop is very basic. The little ones loved the chickens which roam freely through the site but will get an ear bashing from the owner if they pick them up (although there no signs anywhere to warn not to)
Its well placed to see Bolton Abbey, Pately Bridge, Appletreewick, Skipton etc. I have to say that although the area is lovely, the Campsite didn’t blow me away!
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| Date of Visit: August 2016 |
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| Reviewer: Dub68 |
6 reviews from this member |
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Very friendly family run site, stayed bank holiday weekend so was full. Two adults and border collie dog. Was guided to our pitch by the owner. ( we had pitch number 10) The pitch we had was lovely, great views and plenty of room with a picnic table on each pitch was an added bonus.
The toilets were very clean and the showers were hot and clean whatever time of the day you went. The shop was well stocked and they have a freezer you can use if you wish to.
They have a dog area on site which is so handy. Beautiful river walks close by which was perfect for our furry friend and finished the walk with a lovely pub meal in the craven park pub. Food was delicious and well priced.
It was perfect for a day trip to Bolton Abbey, which we could of walked but chose to drive down in the campervan and enjoy the walk round the grounds. Will definitely be returning to this site next year.
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| Date of Visit: August 2016 |
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| Reviewer: Terryoxley |
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This was my second visit to this wonderful campsite situated in a superb place with amazing views over the adjacent countryside.
Nothing was too much trouble for the owners of the site, all facilities were in good condition, shower pressure was good, will be visiting again.
The wifi connection is limited to a small area near the entrance and a better wifi distribution would be my only suggestion to improve the steps facilities.
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| Date of Visit: May 2016 |
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| Reviewer: Robbie1944 |
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Stayed at this site originally for 3 nights but added 1 more found it superb very friendly owners site was spotless, facilities were very modern and very clean.
Views were superb and lots of walks and you can sit on your picnic table and watch red kites soar over your head what could be better.
Will be visiting again very soon
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| Date of Visit: April 2015 |
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| Reviewer: Dan Mac |
4 reviews from this member |
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Stayed here last weekend of Easter holidays. Great location with lots of good walking nearby. We grabbed a local walking map (£1. 25) from the well stocked site shop and then did a great walk up to Simon's Seat.
Really good facilities, slightly pricey for this early in season but will be great value in peak season as it's flat rate all season. £21 per night for tent, car and 2 people.
Had a nice afternoon in Grassington and then did Skipton for a meal out that night.
Will definitely visit again when it's a bit warmer and try some of the other walks.
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| Date of Visit: September 2014 |
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| Reviewer: Peter howard |
12 reviews from this member |
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Really nice site with good views across the valley. Toilet block very clean and never had to wait. Would prefer not to have a mixed shower block but they to where kept in immaculate order with great showers.
Lovely when you can just leave them turned on not having to press a button every 20 seconds!Walked to Appletreewick along the river which is a pleasant 20 minutes stroll and visited the Craven Arms.
Drove to Grassington which luckily for us had a 1940's weekend on which was great fun. Would recommend anyone to give this site a try, we will certainly be back next year.
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| Date of Visit: July 2014 |
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| Reviewer: Coyoteman |
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We arrived Sunday afternoon. Very friendly people who were all ready there. Husband and wife who run the establishment were very friendly indeed a very warm welcome. We have a young daughter and she loved it making friends with the other children.
Plenty to see and do. Loved the walking in the surrounding areas. Will be going again. All in all very pleasant site, well maintained, toilets and showers very clean.
Would recommend this site to other people.
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| Date of Visit: July 2014 |
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| Reviewer: ScarletStar |
6 reviews from this member |
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Just returned from a pleasant week here. The site wasn't full at any point, although there were plenty of comings and goings from weekenders and those touring.
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Lovely views across the dale
Well maintained facilities including a large washing up area and plenty of toilets and sinks at the top - very nicely done. Also showers and laundry area, although we were closer to the bottom block, so showered there.
Good selection of tourist information leaflets, so you can work out where best to explore. This is really necessary as certainly there was very little mobile phone reception. This to my mind was a good thing as it really makes you relax!
Excellent showers - not necessarily the smartest you will come across, but hot water at all times of day even when busy and with the added benefit of just having an on/off tap rather than those push the button contraptions.
Well kept pitches and very quiet, apart from the last night (Fri) when the holiday masses arrived and we realised how much we had enjoyed the peace and tranquility!
Chickens - lovely to have around, but as you can imagine can become a little irritating, especially when you have a two year old who got scared of them after they took a sandwich out of her hand!
Little shop for essentials was handy especially as there isn't anywhere close by.
Fridges and freezers for use - I've been refused to freeze blocks in some sites so this was a welcome sight.
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Relatively minor really
There are a number of bins dotted around the site, with two main rubbish areas at the top and bottom. Either everyone was drinking like a fish or the owners had forgotten to do the bin run during the week, which wasn't a big deal but looked a bit untidy.
When it was very wet on the morning we were leaving I'm afraid the facilities got in a bit of a state, which was understandable due to weather and also the influx of the school holiday rush. More the behaviour of people not mopping/sweeping up after themselves - it was fine the rest of the week we were there.
Only one sink in the bottom shower block - really for hand washing and brushing teeth, but having to interrupt someone who is shaving to wash your hands after using the toilet seemed a bit silly. Again it's not a big thing and there isn't any room for another sink - just needs people to be a bit considerate.
Other notes
As others have mentioned it is a bit tricky getting in and out, so those in larger campers or towing might not feel brave enough. Roads are quite tight and there are a few Speedy Gonzalez around. Not an issue for us with our tent, but worth noting.
Plenty of relatively local things to do. Husband took the walk up to Simons seat. We went for a walk up to Malham Cove on a good day and on a not so great day went further afield to Aysgarth and Hawes. Also trips out to Skipton and Fountains Abbey. Can recommend the Red Lion in Burnsall for food.
So all in all a good solid site with good facilities which is worth a visit.
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| Date of Visit: July 2014 |
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| Reviewer: Magic48 |
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Just returned from a four night stay over the Tour de France weekend. Despite the site being full it remained peaceful and the spotless loos / showers / dishwashing areas were more than adequate.
The views are glorious and well worth the journey.
A very friendly welcome and a useful small shop makes this a perfect site. Already planning to return.
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| Date of Visit: May 2014 |
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| Reviewer: Johnfryup |
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Visited Howgill Lodge with 2 other families, comprising of 5 adults and 5 girls 11, 7, 7, 6 and 4.
Excellent welcome on site by the friendly owners. Beautiful site with terraced views over the valley. Large pitches, immaculately kept site with spotless facilities. Very handily placed for local sights and had a lovely walk down to The Craven Arms where we had a very nice meal.
Being in The Dales it rained, naturally, but we still managed 5 excellent days fun with our girls who could wander about the site freely. Small shop selling essentials on site which is a bonus.
Would return in a heartbeat, John, Trish and Olivia
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| Date of Visit: April 2014 |
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| Reviewer: Millet |
31 reviews from this member |
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Firstly, I must comment on the road to the campsite. I believe this has been mentioned previously, the road is not for the faint hearted, with tight corners and narrow roads. That said, the view upon reaching the site is worth it.
On reaching the site, you are greeted by the owners, who require the money before pitching, slightly off putting, but as they are running a business, I guess this can be forgiven.
You are then taken to your pitch by the owner, who is very helpful and will help you pitch if required.
Site is well laid out on a terrace system, with the main toilet and shower block to the entrance of the site, extra shower and toilets are lower down the sloped road, with further toilets near the tent area.
Plenty of water points, bins and recycling dotted around the site.
Small site shop, which had essentials.
Laundry facilities with a washing line - really nice touch.
Spotlessly clean.
Hens running around, which are great to watch, with fresh eggs available from the shop.
Lovely location of a quite walking weekend.
£25 a night for four people.
I would visit this site again.
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| Date of Visit: September 2013 |
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| Reviewer: Timjsearle |
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Stayed 10 nights here. Absolutely perfect setting and good roomy pitches. Hens and ducks wander freely. Free range eggs for sale at better than supermarket prices and shop has a few other treats/supplies including bacon and bread. What else is needed. Terraced pitches some with ehu and TV. Showers and loos adequate and very clean. We were there early Sept 2013 and site was fairly quiet. Really in the dales. Only warning it is on side of hill so nearly all pitches need an up or downhill short walk to facilities. Great selection of pubs nearby serving decent grub. Will certainly return.
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