Campsites in Cumbria & Lake District
Famous Lake Windermere is the largest in England and a haven for boat enthusiasts but Ullswater, Derwentwater, Coniston Water and Bassenthwaite all deserve your time. Outside these, get lost in historic gardens and properties discovering Ambleside, Keswick, Kendal and Carlisle. Campsites in Cumbria and the Lake District sleep you in the most beautiful corner of England, surrounded by idyllic forests or reflective bodies of clear water.
135 campsites in Cumbria & Lake District
Caldbeck, Wigton, Cumbria
4.87 /5
158 reviews
98%
would recommend
Camping, touring and glamping on the northern fringe of the Lake District. Some pitches even have private hot tubs!
Irton, Holmrook, Cumbria
4.94 /5
58 reviews
100%
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Small, family camping and glamping site with stunning views in the Lake District. Ten minutes from beaches too.
Witherslack, Grange-Over-Sands, Cumbria
4.71 /5
96 reviews
91%
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Peaceful camping and glamping in the heart of the Lake District National Park near Windermere. Campfires welcome!
Seascale, Cumbria
4.78 /5
200 reviews
95%
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Dog friendly camping, touring and glamping on a farm close to Scafell Pike, just 15 minutes from Seascale Beach.
Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria
4.85 /5
744 reviews
98%
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Family run touring park with modern facilities by the Lancaster Canal. Easy access to the M6, the Lakes and Dales.
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Hesket Newmarket, Wigton, Cumbria
4.97 /5
37 reviews
100%
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Luxury adult only ensuite pods with hot tubs. Set at the foot of Carrock Fell in the Lake District National Park.
Penrith, Cumbria
4.94 /5
25 reviews
96%
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Family friendly, ensuite glamping pods with panoramic countryside views. Ten minutes from the Lake District.
Wigton, Cumbria
4.9 /5
38 reviews
97%
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Ensuite pods to suit a family or couple, set on the Solway Coast and right by Hadrian's Wall.
Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria
4.75 /5
16 reviews
100%
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Family and dog friendly pods in the Lake District at the edge of Windermere. Five minutes to Bowness-on-Windermere.
Haverigg, Millom, Cumbria
4.62 /5
150 reviews
91%
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Two minute walk from award winning dog friendly Haverigg beach. Family friendly camping, touring and glamping.
Mealsgate, Cumbria
4.85 /5
48 reviews
98%
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Adult only and dog friendly site, ten minutes to the Lake District's northern fells with an onsite shop.
Ravenstonedale, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria
4.93 /5
90 reviews
97%
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Peaceful, friendly site with large pitches, scenic views and campfires. Central to the Lakes and Dales.
Dalston, Carlisle, Cumbria
4.7 /5
29 reviews
97%
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Family friendly camping, touring and pods with unspoilt views. Within 15 minutes of the Lake District and Carlisle!
Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria
4.85 /5
204 reviews
98%
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Peaceful site two minutes from the M6, great for the Lakes or Dales. Just a five minute walk from a pub.
Bassenthwaite, Keswick, Cumbria
4.81 /5
36 reviews
97%
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Peaceful, small and quiet campsite in the Lake District, just below Skiddaw. Only 15 minutes to Keswick.
Ulverston, Cumbria
4.75 /5
166 reviews
96%
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A small campsite on a Lake District sheep farm, on the fells between Coniston Water and the Duddon Estuary.
Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria
4.88 /5
34 reviews
94%
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Family-friendly site on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales. Onsite facilities include a bar, campers kitchen and shop!
Penrith, Cumbria
4.73 /5
58 reviews
98%
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Small, family run park offering a quiet base within the Lake District, ten minutes from Ullswater. Dogs welcome!
Maryport, Cumbria
4.81 /5
103 reviews
93%
would recommend
A small coastal caravan and campsite by Maryport Marina, with scenic views over the Solway Firth.
Broughton-in-Furness, Cumbria
4.57 /5
77 reviews
88%
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Working family-run farm and campsite in the scenic Woodland Valley, near Coniston Water in the Lake District.
Carlisle, Cumbria
4.81 /5
16 reviews
100%
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Picturesque camping and glamping on a working farm with fishing and waterside views. Nearby to the Lake District.
Caldbeck, Wigton, Cumbria
4.95 /5
35 reviews
97%
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A riverside dog-friendly site directly on the Cumbrian Way footpath in the Northern Lake District.
Carlisle, Cumbria
4.45 /5
51 reviews
90%
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Peaceful camping and glamping in the Eden Valley. Wild swimming, stunning views and hot tubs too! Dog friendly.
Old Hutton, Kendal, Cumbria
4.65 /5
60 reviews
93%
would recommend
A small site at the gateway to the Lake District with Dales close by. Onsite archery, quad biking and axe throwing.
Ambleside, Cumbria
4.84 /5
87 reviews
94%
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Idyllic and relaxed family and dog friendly site nestled in the Lake District.
Hesket Newmarket, Wigton, Cumbria
4.81 /5
67 reviews
96%
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Nestled on the edge of the Lake District National Park, family friendly camping and pods with hot tubs.
Torver, Coniston, Cumbria
4.86 /5
80 reviews
94%
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An idyllic ensuite glamping pod with a hot tub on a tranquil site within the Lakes, backed by ancient woodland.
Lyth Valley, Cumbria
4.94 /5
34 reviews
100%
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Breathtaking views over the Lyth Valley and Lakeland Fells from your adult only glamping pod.
Staveley, Kendal, Cumbria
4.94 /5
23 reviews
96%
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Glamping pods in a peaceful setting with great views, on a farm in the heart of the Lake District National Park.
Kendal, Cumbria
4.77 /5
54 reviews
94%
would recommend
Idyllic farm campsite nestled between the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales with an onsite farm shop and cafe.
Patterdale, Penrith, Cumbria
4.58 /5
43 reviews
91%
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A great base for the Lake District, offering pods and pitches for tents and tourers. Onsite pub and dog friendly.
Raygarth, Carnforth, Cumbria
4.57 /5
33 reviews
89%
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Stunning 30-acre site, home of Kirkby Lonsdale Rugby Club between the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District.
Dent, Cumbria
4.95 /5
15 reviews
87%
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Luxury ensuite glamping pods with a hot tub, set on a working farm in the Yorkshire Dales. Dogs welcome.
Keswick, Cumbria
4.61 /5
38 reviews
95%
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Off-grid campsite at the foot of Blencathra in the Lake District. Family and dog friendly, ten minutes to Keswick!
Armathwaite, Carlisle, Cumbria
4.94 /5
25 reviews
100%
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Peaceful, family and couple friendly glamping pods with ensuites and campfires. Onsite sauna and pizza oven!
Cockermouth, Cumbria
4.99 /5
41 reviews
98%
would recommend
Three luxury glamping pods set on a working family farm, just a five minute drive from Cockermouth.
Troutbeck, Penrith, Cumbria
4.84 /5
5 reviews
100%
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Modern glamping in Penrith with scenic views across the Lake District peaks. Ten minutes to Ullswater and a pub!
Ulverston, Cumbria
4.73 /5
17 reviews
100%
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Camping, glamping and holiday homes at a farm in the Lakes, near Grizedale Forest, Lake Windermere and Coniston.
Walton, Brampton, Cumbria
4.96 /5
10 reviews
100%
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Two comfortable, cosy yurts near the famous Hadrian's Wall. Private facilities, wood fired hot tubs and firepits!
Keswick, Cumbria
4.34 /5
187 reviews
86%
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Relaxed tourer site set at the foot of Helvellyn on a small sheep farm. Dog friendly.
Coniston, Cumbria
4.68 /5
10 reviews
90%
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Family friendly and accessible glamping in the Lake District. Five minutes to Coniston and Coniston Water!
Cockermouth, Cumbria
3.86 /5
60 reviews
72%
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Back to basics, family friendly camping and touring site close to Cockermouth, by Cumbria's western lakes.
Ambleside, Cumbria
4.7 /5
8 reviews
100%
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Shepherd's hut glamping on an exclusive site on the grounds of Rydal Hall, in the heart of the Lake District.
Keswick, Cumbria
4.67 /5
14 reviews
93%
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Cosy yurts set on a farm, deep in the heart of the Lake District, close to Keswick and Derwentwater.
Ulverston, Cumbria
4.39 /5
45 reviews
82%
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Back to basics dog friendly camping nestled on a beautiful part of Lake Windermere with fishing onsite.
Kendal, Cumbria
4.88 /5
24 reviews
95%
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Dog friendly glamping pods, bell tent and luxury holiday homes in the Dales, close to Windermere and the Lakes.
Penrith, Cumbria
4.97 /5
6 reviews
100%
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Ensuite glamping pod on a working farm with views and access to the Lake District Fells. Hampers available too!
Sedbergh, Cumbria
4.35 /5
56 reviews
82%
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A family-friendly farm site with views of Yorkshire Dales and onsite activities. Close to the Dales Way.
Millom, Cumbria
4.91 /5
32 reviews
100%
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Small, basic motorhome stop over with panoramic views of the Duddon Estuary. Ten minutes to the Lake District.
Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria
4.73 /5
12 reviews
92%
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Luxury glamping pods with hot tubs in the Eden Valley. Spectacular views over the Pennines and Lake District Fells.
Penrith, Cumbria
4.86 /5
32 reviews
100%
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Tranquil and small campervan pitches with panoramic views of the Northern Fells and dog friendly.
Bootle Station, Millom, Cumbria
4.96 /5
14 reviews
100%
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A small touring site with just five pitches, set in the south of the Lake District with beautiful sea views.
Carlisle, Cumbria
4.68 /5
12 reviews
100%
would recommend
Family and dog friendly pods with an onsite pub that overlooks the River Esk. 20 minutes from Carlisle too.
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Penrith, Cumbria
A family run, quiet touring park, set in the countryside well away from main roads, beside the North Pennines AONB.
Penrith, Cumbria
Camping and glamping on a working farm with views of Blencathra and the Northern Fells. Campfires and dogs welcome.
Keswick, Cumbria
Award winning holiday park in the heart of the Lake District close to Keswick. Ideal for walking and exploring.
Windermere, Cumbria
An award winning caravan, camping and glamping park near Windermere in the heart of the Lake District.
Keswick, Cumbria
Peaceful campsite with tent and touring pitches, along with luxury glamping, situated in the Lake District.
Ullswater, Cumbria
An award winning, 5 star park overlooking Ullswater in the heart of the Lakes, for camping, glamping and touring.
Penrith, Cumbria
A dog friendly, idyllic break in the Lakes, set in Glenridding and ideal for Ullswater and walks on Helvellyn.
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Things to do when camping in Cumbria & Lake District
Cumbria, a neighbour to Scotland, sitting in the North West close to the Isle of Man, encloses the stunning Lake District National Park. The Lakes are such a gigantic attraction to visitors, it’s easy to let them dwarf the entire county. The truth is that around half of Cumbria is beyond the Lakes, including the border city of Carlisle, a host of idyllic coastal towns and Penrith’s famous caves. The best experiences in Cumbria balance both sides of the coin, lavishing attention both on the out-of-this-world beauty of the Lake District, with its 16 incredible bodies of water, and the rest of what Cumbria has to offer.
Don't Miss
- Lake Windermere
- Lakeland Motor Museum
- Derwent Water
- Loughrigg Fell
Hadrian’s Wall and the Lakes
For those taking to the Lakes, Lake Windemere, as the largest lake in England will be an ideal starting point for a boat cruise. Try also the Ullswater Steamers or an idyllic trip on the three mile long stretch of Derwentwater. Boat trips are par for the course on any of the larger Lakes, and why stay on dry land when you can access the heart of these beauties?
While browsing this area of romantic inspiration, there’s no excuse for missing Rydal Mount or Dovecote Cottage for a window in to Wordsworth’s world. Grasmere will widen your fascination at the Wordsworth Museum, the walk the Loughrigg Fell and Tarn to see where the source of his poetry. If time allows, stop in the other Lake District treasures, sprinkled like gems amongst the Lakes – charming Ambleside and Keswick.
To get a sense of what Cumbria could offer besides the Lakes, drag yourself away from this beautiful area to the urban bustle of Carlisle. In the historic quarter, you’ll find Carlisle Cathedral where prayers have been heard for the past 900 years and then feed your knowledge of the past at the Tullie Museum and Gallery.
The next Cumbrian town on your list should be Penrith, with access to the historic Whinfell Forest and the neighbouring Bronze Age stone circle affectionately named Long Meg and Her Daughters.
For Roman sightseeing your first instinct is likely Hadrian’s wall, and no wonder since it reaches as far as Bowness-on-Solway in North West Cumbria. Carlisle itself offers you the longest continuous stretch of wall still visible today via Birdsowald Roman Fort, along with turrets and other evidence of defence against the Picts.
Getting active in Cumbria
Not for nothing are the Lakes known as the Adventure Capital of the UK, the Lake District is a meeting ground for outdoor enthusiasts. There are a huge number of walking and hiking routes to be enjoyed in the park and top of the list for most hikers is conquering Scarfell Pike, the highest peak in England. Hiking and walking the area are immensely popular and the list of superb sites to reach is endless, from the Honister Pass to Helm Crag, Skiddaw and the Old Man of Coniston
If walking seems a little slow, cycling and mountain biking are everywhere in this area, with rental facilities and well-marked trails throughout.
Walkers that find themselves near Carlisle can take on sections of the wall, just a few miles from the Scottish border. Walk in the footsteps of Roman soldier and take on a new section each day to get the feel of the Wall’s true majesty.
For more Cumbrian outdoor exploits, try paragliding, quad biking with 4x4s and segwaying around the Medieval streets of Cartmel.
Castles in the area are also top picks, from Muncaster castle which draws attention with its epic owl displays, to Kendal Castle, built in the early 1200’s.
Fascinating days out
Families should make a beeline for Beatrix Potter World, to see the landscape that inspired books that so many children have read before bed. These characters come alive around Potter’s Hilltop Farm.
Next, enjoy petting over 100 species of including zebras, lemurs, meerkats, birds of prey and cute little pigs at the Lake District Wildlife Park or South Lakes Wild Animal Park.
Deep in Honister Slate Mine, not far from Buttermere, is the via ferrata, a stimulating and memorable experience based up the Iron Way idea in the Dolomites. Test your nerves in an incredible journey across the Honister Cragg, with open cliff faces against you.
Perhaps not what you would have first expected from Keswick, but the Derwent Pencil Museum is a stop worth making. Home to the world's largest colouring pencil and the world's first ever pencil, the museum remains fresh and intriguing.
A jewel beside the River Leven, just south of Windermere is the Lakeland Motor Museum, charting 100 years of motoring heritage and paying tribute to some of the most dangerous motorcycle races in the Isle of Man. Â