Located between Scarborough and Filey on the Yorkshire coast, Crows Nest Caravan Park is a family-owned park with full facilities including a heated indoor swimming pool, supermarket, play area, two bars, and fabulous sea views! Live nightly entertainment is featured in the bar during the high season. Crows Nest is also dog friendly, meaning the whole family can enjoy your holiday.

Why choose Crows Nest Caravan Park

Award-winning clifftop site with an indoor swimming pool, bar and fish and chip shop!

Great location on the Yorkshire coast, near sandy beaches of Scarborough and Filey

Close to attractions such as Sea Life Centre, Scarborough Castle and Playdale Farm Park

About the site

Crows Nest Caravan Park is located on the beautiful Yorkshire coast between Scarborough and Filey, and is the ideal park to enjoy these two great seaside towns and their glorious sandy beaches. Privately owned and operated by the Palmer family, this award-winning park is the perfect base for families and couples wishing to explore one of England's finest holiday destinations. A grassy area overlooking Gristhorpe Bay, looking out towards Scarborough Castle, is set aside for tents, with a view that will amaze you every morning. The tent area has no marked out pitches, giving you the freedom to choose your pitch. Electric pitches are available. All touring caravan pitches at Crows Nest are Super Pitches, giving you a luxury all-weather pitch with your own private facilities close to hand, including 16 amp electric, direct water hook-up, grey water and chemical waste disposal, TV aerial connection and low level lighting. The site also has a range of luxury caravans available to hire for holidays and short breaks. Throughout the range, you will find modern, open plan living, ideal for a family holiday. Centrally heated, they'll ensure that you wake up to the warmth and comfort of home.

Crows Nest Caravan Park is open from 01/03 to 31/10. Stay from £30/night for 2 people (2-night minimum).

"Offered exactly what we were looking for—peace, space, and a great place to unwind"

Paulo P

"Just a lovely campsite in every respect!"

William F

"The camping area was spotless"

Dale B

"Absolutely loved this site, would recommend it to any family"

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What facilities are at Crows Nest Caravan Park?

Accessible facilities

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant / takeaway

Drinking water

Family friendly

Shop

Showers

Toilets

W.C. disposal

WiFi

Baby changing facilities

Dog exercise area

Electric hookups

Entertainment

Freezer

Games room

Gas exchange

Kids playground

Laundry

Near beach

Near pub

Swimming pool

TV room

Wash up area

Water hookups

Guests have access to toilet and shower blocks with individual wet rooms, shaver points, hair dryers, and private sink cubicles. Family rooms, an accessible shower room, laundry, ice pack freezing and washing up area are also available.

There is a heated indoor swimming pool, a shop for essentials, and a lounge bar with evening entertainment during high season. The family bar includes live Sky Sports, pool tables, traditional fish and chips, and a games room. These may not be open at all times during early and late seasons.

A children's play area and enclosed dog park are located by the upper pitches at the top of the park. Please note that the pool is only open from Easter to September and requires an additional charge.

Great for families

Enjoy the indoor heated pool or let little ones run off steam in the play area. Take trips to the beach or visit the Sea Life Centre and Playdale Farm Park!

There are 459 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

Non electric grass pitches with sea views

100 x Non Electric Grass Pitches

Max 10 people

Non-electric grass tent, roof tent, campervan or motorhome pitches, with no size limit. Camping pitches are located at the top of the park, with an amenities block and close to the children's play area and dog park.

24 x Electric Grass Pitches

Max 10 people

Grass tent pitches with 16 amp electric located at the top of the park, with an award winning amenities block and close to the children's play area and dog park. Maximum unit size 7m x 7m.

26 x All Weather Touring Super Pitches (Upper Area)

Max 6 people

Gravel all weather super pitches with 16 amp electric, water, waste and TV hook-up. Located towards the top of the park, with the award winning upper amenities block, and close to the children's play area and dog park. Max unit size 7.9m.

24 x All Weather Touring Super Pitches (Lower Area)

Max 6 people

Gravel all weather super pitches with 16 amp electric, water, waste and TV hook-up. Located towards the bottom of the park with heated amenities block. Close to the swimming pool, bars and supermarket. Maximum unit size 7.9m.

Other accommodation

265 x Non Electric Grass Pitches (Overflow Field)

Max 12 people

Non electric grass tent pitches, pitch up where you like, there are no pitch size limits. The overflow field has portable toilets and is a 2-5 minute walk from the sites Lower toilet block.

20 x Holiday Caravans

Max 8 people

A range of two bedroom caravans for hire sleeping up to six people, and three bedroom sleeping eight. All caravans are fully equipped with everything you need to make your stay comfortable.

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Kayley W

Medium Tent - Electric Grass PitchesJun 2026

We have just got back from our 5 night stay where we camped on the EHU. What a beautiful campsite with everything you need. On arrival, we were given a schedule of the opening times for all amenities on site and a map. We arrived on a Thursday and it was lovely and quiet, so gave us chance to settle on before the weekend rush. The toilet/shower blocks were fab, plenty of toilets and showers and even enclosed separate sink areas which was great for a wash and brushing teeth. They also had a family room with a shower, sink, toilet and baby changing station which is really helpful, especially when having to take the kids to the toilet together. The toilet/shower blocks were cleaned first thing in the morning and the team got them all beautifully clean and were friendly. On the weekend though, they got pretty grim, with sanitary products being left on floors and tissue everywhere. I can only assume campers were flushing things other than tissue down the toilet, as a few occasions they were blocked and backing up. I must stress this is nothing against the campsite though, just clearly campers who have little to zero respect. May be an idea to have two cleans on a weekend. The park was amazing for the kiddies and they loved spending time on there. There was a family who's kids had electric bikes and were whizzing about the park at quicker speeds than a standard bike and nearly took my 2 year old about on a few occasions. We only used the swimming pool once, but on the one time we went it was lovely and clean and plenty of locker space and changing facilities. They have a little on site arcade which the kids enjoyed.. be sure to take change for this as cash only. The onsite shop had everything you needed from camping equipment, food, swimming, toys, sweets and ice creams etc and all very reasonably priced. We only visited the bar once, we played a couple of games of pool and put some music on the jukebox which the kids enjoyed. I will say though and this is the only thing that put me off regarding the site, there were so many flies, so much so even the bar staff had a fly swatter. I took my little girl to the toilet and there were about 30 flies in the toilet, on the toilet and all over the walls. I do understand that being coastal and with the up and down weather we have had this makes a perfect breeding ground, but maybe even a wall mounted electric fly zapper would help somewhat. Another customer mentioned it to the bar member and they were told that management wouldn't pay money for it, which I think is a shame. In all though, we absolutely loved our little family get away, which was our youngest first camping experience. We have already talked about coming back again next year. Thank you Crows Nest and we will, fingers crossed, be back next year.

Great campsite, would recommend it to all

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Thomas P

Large A-class or Tag Axle Motorhome - All Weather Touring Super Pitches (Lower Area)Jun 2026

We had a very pleasant six days. The bonus was the weather. The wife loved the pool which was good, it gave me an hour of peace and quiet 😆 The campsite was well looked after by friendly staff. Just one minor question, would have been better to have a toilet brush and a mop for the shower after use. Sorry, one more suggestion, a bin near the football field so the little angels could use that instead of dropping their rubbish everywhere.

Lack of services

Julie G

VW-Type Campervan - All Weather Touring Super Pitches (Upper Area)Jun 2026

The site was clean and well kept. The pool was clean but unsupervised. The onsite bar is only open Friday, Saturday and Monday evenings, no dogs are allowed in. The fish shop opens for 4 hours per day Friday and Saturday, and the butty stand only opens 2 hours on Sunday. The shop only opens 2 hours per day through week although you can ask the reception to open for you if desperate. This is poor organization, we were in a campervan with small children and too far to walk for any entertainment or food. Overall, I would not book again due to a lack of amenities. there were plenty of campers in the same situation. The bar at least needs to be open through the week if you are taking people's money to camp or do not advertise for campers! Booked for 2 nights only managed 1 and packed up and moved on!

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Site rules

What time is check-in and check out at Crows Nest Caravan Park?

Check-in at Crows Nest Caravan Park is from noon until 6pm. Please advise the site if you are delayed. You must vacate your pitch by noon on the day of departure.

Is Crows Nest Caravan Park dog-friendly?

Yes, Crows Nest Caravan Park is dog friendly, allowing up to five per pitch. Please keep them on a lead and supervised. The dog park allows your pup to be exercised off-leash. Breeds and crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act are not permitted.

Does Crows Nest Caravan Park allow BBQs and campfires?

Yes, Crows Nest Caravan Park BBQs are allowed as long as they are raised off the ground. Please do not place hot ashes in any refuse container, as they are a fire risk. Sorry, open fires are not permitted.

Does Crows Nest Caravan Park allow groups or pitches being booked together?

No, Crows Nest Caravan Park caters for families and couples only, and does not accept group bookings.

Pitches

Does Crows Nest Caravan Park allow awnings, gazebos or pup tents?

Yes, Crows Nest Caravan Park allows awnings, gazebos, and pup tents for a nightly charge.

Can I park near my pitch at Crows Nest Caravan Park?

Yes, Crows Nest Caravan Park allows guests to park one car on the pitch. Additional vehicles must be parked in the main car park.

What amp is the electric hook up at Crows Nest Caravan Park?

All electric pitches at Crows Nest Caravan Park have a 16 amp electric hook up.

Where can I find Crows Nest Caravan Park's map?

A copy of Crows Nest Caravan Park's map can be found here.

Is there a maximum size for touring caravans at Crows Nest Caravan Park?

Yes, Crows Nest Caravan Park cannot accept caravans longer than 26ft.

Does Crows Nest Caravan Park accept continental caravans?

Please note that Crows Nest Caravan Park does not accept dropside commercial vehicles, motorcycles or scooters.

Is there a maximum size for tents at Crows Nest Caravan Park?

Yes, tents with an electric hook up at Crows Nest Caravan Park must not be longer than 7m in any direction. Tents on non electric pitches do not have a maximum size.

How many tents are allowed per pitch at Crows Nest Caravan Park?

One tent per pitch is allowed at Crows Nest Caravan Park.

Is electric included in the price of my booking at Crows Nest Caravan Park? Or is it an additional cost?

Yes, electric is included at Crows Nest Caravan Park.

Facilities

Is there WiFi at Crows Nest Caravan Park?

Yes, Crows Nest Caravan Park has free WiFi with coverage in the lounge bar, family bar, and the swimming pool reception.

Does Crows Nest Caravan Park have a shop onsite?

Yes, Crows Nest Caravan Park has a well-stocked supermarket, ideal for everyday essentials including fresh bread, milk, groceries, ice cream, toys and souvenirs. The supermarket is open from Easter until the end of September. Please note that the opening times vary depending on the time of year.

Is there a restaurant or cafe at Crows Nest Caravan Park?

Yes, Crows Nest Caravan Park has a traditional fish and chip shop, open daily during the peak season, a lounge bar offering regular early evening entertainment during high season and a family bar with a pool table and Sky Sports.

Is there a swimming pool at Crows Nest Caravan Park?

Yes, Crows Nest Caravan Park has a swimming complex open from Easter until late September. It includes a heated indoor pool and waterslides for little ones. Access is payable on site per person, per entry.

Does Crows Nest Caravan Park have electric vehicle charging?

No, Crows Nest Caravan Park does not have EV charging, but the Connected Kerb Charging Station is a ten minute drive away.

What is phone signal like at Crows Nest Caravan Park?

Phone signal at Crows Nest Caravan Park is strong, especially for those with Vodafone or EE.

When is the onsite entertainment at Crows Nest Caravan Park?

Crows Nest Caravan Park has live evening entertainment during peak season, which includes school holiday dates and bank holidays. There are also sports events shown on their big screen TV.

Getting there

Are there any local taxi service companies to Crows Nest Caravan Park?

Lazer Radio Taxis / Filey Cabs can be contacted at 01723 333333 or 01723 515515.

What is the nearest bus stop to Crows Nest Caravan Park?

Crows Nest Caravan Park has its own bus stop at the bottom of the drive. The 13 and 555 bus services run regularly between Scarborough, Filey and Bridlington from March to October.

What's nearby

What attractions are nearby Crows Nest Caravan Park?

For family days out, Crows Nest Caravan Park is just a ten minute drive from Playdale Farm Park and Filey Bird Garden and Animal Park. Head to Scarborough Cove in five minutes for a beachside day out, or explore Glen Gardens (10 minutes). Scarborough is 15 minutes away from the site, home to Scarborough Castle, South Bay Beach, Luna Park, and more!

What are the nearest public transport links to Crows Nest Caravan Park?

Crows Nest Caravan Park has its own bus stop at the bottom of the drive. The 13 and 555 bus services run regularly between Scarborough, Filey and Bridlington from March to October. The nearest train station is Filey, which is less than a ten minute drive away.

What are the nearest pubs to Crows Nest Caravan Park?

The Plough Inn is a 15 minute walk from Crows Nest Caravan Park, or Filey is a ten minute drive with plenty more options, including The Imperial and The Buccaneer.

What are the nearest beaches to Crows Nest Caravan Park?

The closest beach to Crows Nest Caravan Park is Cayton Bay. This beach is accessed via the Cleveland Way from the tent field onsite. For a flatter walk to the beach, you can use the old road which passes by Redcliffe Farm Shop. Filey Beach is also a ten minute drive away, or head to The Bay Beach in 15 minutes and Scarborough Beach in 20 minutes.

What walking routes are close to Crows Nest Caravan Park?

There are plenty of coastal walks near Crows Nest Caravan Park, with the closest beach just a ten minute drive away. Filey Brigg Country Park is also ten minutes from the site, or head to Peasholm Park in 20 minutes.

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A note from the site themselves...

Owned and operated by the Palmer family, Crows Nest Caravan Park is part of Crows Nest Holidays, operating caravan and camping parks across North Yorkshire.

We are a perfect family-friendly base for a fun-filled holiday on the Yorkshire Coast, with camping, caravans for hire and pitches for touring caravans and motorhomes. There's something for everyone here, with a pool, bar and play area.

We have so much to keep you entertained, and we can't wait to welcome you soon.

Crows Nest Caravan Park is ideal for...

Couples

Duke of Edinburgh Award

Older children (13+)

Rallies

Unaccompanied under 18's

Young children

Things to do on site and in the Filey area

Filey is a traditional Victorian English seaside town with a friendly atmosphere. A perfect place for those who want an active holiday, or for those who just prefer to relax with the restful background of fishermen mending their nets.

The five mile stretch of award winning sandy beach is protected by the rocky grandeur of Filey Brigg, a haven for a variety of birds and wildlife.

All generations of families can enjoy the nature trail along the Brigg as they explore the many rock pools in search of sea creatures. Surfing, fishing, yachting, golf, walking and bird watching are just a few of the activities which are here to be enjoyed.

To complement the town's natural heritage, there are many award winning gardens to stroll through and while away your time, especially along the elegant Crescent.

The colourful history of Filey can be viewed by paying a visit to the local museum. Delve into the past and experience recreations of rural life, covering all aspects of Filey's past and present.

Scarborough was Britain's first seaside resort, has been welcoming visitors for over 360 years and is still as popular as ever.

The safe, sandy, accredited beaches of the North and South Bays are broken by a rocky headland on which stands a reminder of the past - Scarborough's medieval castle.

The resort offers first class attractions such as the award winning Sea Life Centre, Scarborough Castle, Playdale Farm Park, Scarborough Open Air Theatre, Rotunda Museum and Scarborough Art Gallery. There are also several festivals throughout the year, including Seafest, Jazz, Bike Week, Scarborough Fayre and the Cricket Festival.

By night, you will be spoilt for choice with four fantastic theatres, each offering something different. One of the most famous is the Stephen Joseph Theatre, home of playwright Sir Alan Ayckbourn.

Music lovers can visit the Spa complex, home of the only remaining seaside orchestra, or Peasholm Park, which offers open air concerts and a variety of family entertainments.