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Campsites in the Yorkshire Dales open in May

15 campsites in the Yorkshire Dales are open in May 2027, 15 of them for the whole month. May is one of the best months to camp: long evenings, wild flowers, fewer midges in the Highlands and two bank holiday weekends (book those early, many sites set minimum stays).

What's on: May half term 29 May – 6 Jun · Bank holiday weekends 30 Apr – 2 May · Bank holiday weekends 28 May – 30 May · Bank holiday weekends 30 Apr – 2 May · Bank holiday weekends 28 May – 30 May

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Touring park · Newbiggin · Open all month · from £22

Street Head Caravan Park

Tents, caravans, motorhomes, static caravans, bunkhouses

  • Some dogs
  • Campfires

from £22/night

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Campsite · Kettlewell · Open all month · from £26

Kettlewell Camping

Tents, caravans, motorhomes

  • Dogs welcome
  • Campfires

from £26/night

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Glamping site · Bolton Abbey · Open all month · from £28

Catgill Farm

Tents, motorhomes, pods, bell tents

  • Some dogs
  • Campfires
  • Glamping

from £28/night

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Farm campsite · Ravenstonedale · Open all month · from £28

Low Greenside Farm Campsite

Tents, motorhomes, bell tents, yurts

  • Some dogs
  • Campfires
  • Glamping

from £28/night

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Holiday park · Kirkby Lonsdale · Open all month · from £36

Woodclose Park

Caravans, motorhomes, cabins, pods, cottages

  • Some dogs
  • Glamping

from £28/night

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Glamping site · Dent · Open all month · from £95

Dentdale Pods

Pods

  • Dogs welcome
  • Campfires
  • Glamping

from £85/night

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Touring park · Bolton Abbey · Open all month

Bolton Abbey Estate Club Campsite

Caravan and Motorhome Club site, open to non-members

Caravans, motorhomes

  • Dogs welcome

Prices on request

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Holiday park · Ingleton · Open all month

Falls Park

Tents, caravans, motorhomes, lodges

  • Some dogs

Prices on request

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Touring park · Hawes · Open all month

Hawes Club Campsite

Members only · join the Caravan and Motorhome Club to stay

Caravans, motorhomes, cottages

  • Dogs welcome

Prices on request

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Touring park · Threshfield · Open all month

Wharfedale Club Campsite

Caravan and Motorhome Club site, open to non-members

Caravans, motorhomes

  • Dogs welcome

Prices on request

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Questions people ask

Which campsites in the Yorkshire Dales are open in May?

15 campsites, including Old Hall Cottage Campsite, Street Head Caravan Park, Rukin's Park Lodge Campsite, Kettlewell Camping, Catgill Farm and Low Greenside Farm Campsite. 15 are open for the whole month.

What's the cheapest campsite in the Yorkshire Dales open in May?

Old Hall Cottage Campsite, from £15 a night for two adults, is the lowest price we can find in May.

Are there dog-friendly campsites in the Yorkshire Dales open in May?

Yes, 12 of the campsites open in May take dogs. Use the Dogs filter above.

Can I go glamping in the Yorkshire Dales in May?

Yes, 4 glamping sites are open in May. Use the Glamping filter above.

Which campsites open in May allow campfires?

6 of them allow fires in some form, usually in a raised fire pit.

Is May a good time to go camping in the Yorkshire Dales?

May is one of the best months to camp: long evenings, wild flowers, fewer midges in the Highlands and two bank holiday weekends (book those early, many sites set minimum stays).