Set close to the small market town of Kirkbymoorside, known locally as the Gateway to the Moors, this attractive site is within parkland and based along the edge of the North York Moors. Ideally placed for pubs, cafes and more - you can catch the Moors bus and access the whole of North Yorkshire, taking in York and the county's heritage coastline. Handy for Pickering and the steam railway. Within 20 minutes of Castle Howard and Flamingo Land!

Why choose Gateway to the Moors Caravan Park Certificated Site

A small and welcoming site, based along the edge of the North York Moors

Surrounded by great walking and cycling routes from the site

Fire pits provided free on each pitch and logs/lighting packs are sold onsite

About the site

This small and welcoming site offers tall trees in its surroundings, a working farm for its neighbour and lashings of countryside all around. Lots of great walking and cycling routes in the area, including some footpaths starting very close by. Pitch up on level gravel pitches with electric available. Car parking is available at each pitch and water is close by. Each hardstanding pitch is very well kept and provides open views down the field towards the River Dove. Well-behaved pets are welcome. BBQs are also allowed, provided they are raised off the grass. Fire pits are provided and you can pick up some logs on site to keep you warm of an evening. The site is a Freedom Camping Club CS and membership of the club for guests is free.

Gateway to the Moors Caravan Park Certificated Site is open all year round. Pitches from £18/night for 2 people.

"We love staying on this little site, lovely, friendly owner and a great place for walking"

Catherine F

"Excellent site in a superb location. Jayne is the perfect host"

Peter M

"Only five pitches, all facing the open pasture with sheep and lambs in season"

David W

What facilities are at Gateway to the Moors Caravan Park Certificated Site?

Accessible facilities

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant / takeaway

Drinking water

Family friendly

Shop

Showers

Toilets

W.C. disposal

WiFi

Electric hookups

Fires allowed

Open year round

Showers and toilets are not provided on site. Limited free WiFi is available near the buildings on site, but not on the pitches and fire pits are provided (no charge) with logs available to buy. Shops are nearby in Kirkbymoorside and there's a choice of great pub food and takeaways within a short drive.

The bus stop, Duna Lodge, is less than five minute walk away from the site entrance. The White Swan is also a 25 minute walk from the site. For your everyday shopping essentials, Co-op Food is a 20 minute walk away.

There are 6 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

6 x Gravel Touring Pitches

Max 6 people

Gravel touring pitches with 16 amp electric (up to 15kwh per night). Suitable for units up to 8.5m long. There are fire pits available for use.

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Len P

Motorhome - Large Gravel Touring PitchNov 2025

Perfect pitch. Nice, flat, large gravel. View onto beautiful field with mature trees and the pleasure of the glorious leaf colours of Autumn. Very warm welcome so helpful, showing the way on map for next day walk to Hutton le Hole. Nearby Kirkbymoorside easy walk great little Gift shop, would recommend Gravel and Bean for coffee and bacon bap. Lovely site. Thank you Jayne.

Great little site

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Jill W

Motorhome - Gravel Touring PitchesNov 2025

Really enjoyed our stay in our motorhome. Lovely level gravel pitch with plenty of room. Very useful set up for waste and recycling and useful information for walks and local transport. Easy walk into Kirkbymoorside and easy access further afield by bus. Stunning views especially with the autumn colours. Jayne was very friendly and helpful. We will be back.

Lovely location!

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Daz W

Sprinter-Type Campervan - Gravel Touring PitchesNov 2025

Stayed for 1 night, 5th Nov. We tried to get in 2 weeks ago but was full! Each space is large and well gravelled. The site is very tidy and looked after, with a bin shelter for all recyclables. Jayne the owner dropped by to say hello, and is a lovely lady! Overlooking a nice field and surrounded with trees, this is a lovely location, and also a short walk into the village. We will return soon!

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Site rules

Is Gateway to the Moors Caravan Park dog friendly?

Yes, up to three dogs are welcome per pitch here provided they are kept on a lead whilst onsite and are not a breed/crossbreed listed under the Dangerous Dogs Act.

Are BBQs/campfires allowed at Gateway to the Moors Caravan Park?

BBQs are welcome onsite, provided they are kept raised off the grass - fire pits are provided free of charge at the site, and there are log bundles available to purchase to keep you warm. Open campfires are not permitted.

What time is check-in/out at Gateway to the Moors Caravan Park?

Check-in is from noon till 9pm here and you must vacate your touring pitch by 11:30am on your final day.

Does Gateway to the Moors Caravan Park Certificated Site have a quiet time or noise policy?

Yes, Gateway to the Moors Caravan Park Certificated Site does operate a quiet policy between 10pm and 8am.

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Does Gateway to the Moors Caravan Park allow awnings, gazebos and pup tents?

Yes! One of each can be brought with you for free, just make sure you add it to your booking.

A note from the site themselves...

I am happy to be able to offer an affordable base for everyone to discover and access our beautiful part of North Yorkshire.

I enjoy being able to pass on tips about walks and places to visit in our local area, if there is anything you want to ask when you are here - that is if you haven't already got a full itinerary in mind for your holiday.

Hopefully, the pack provided on each pitch will be helpful for this, as I have tried to include useful information for the questions that I would want to ask if I were visiting a new area. I welcome any suggestions for any other topics that you feel may be useful to include to help you enjoy your stay here, Jayne

Gateway to the Moors Caravan Park Certificated Site is ideal for...

Couples

Older children (13+)

Young children

Things to do on site and in the York area

The North Yorkshire Moors starts just five minutes from this base, with some of its key activity centres at Sutton Bank and Danby just a half hour's drive.

Major attractions are also within easy reach, with elegant Castle Howard only 20 minutes away and Flamingo Land an easy 15 minute drive. York is about a 40 minute drive.

For seaside fans, Scarborough, Whitby, and Filey are between 40-50 minutes away.

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