Windermere campsites
Lake Windermere is England's largest, and Windermere town is situated just under a mile from the lake's shore. It's a great base for exploring the area and the views from Orrest Head are some of the finest you'll ever witness. Choose from these Windermere campsites.
29 Windermere campsites
Camping at Graythwaite
Cunsey, Ambleside, Cumbria (3 miles)
4.19 /5
46 reviews
83%
would recommend
Peaceful family friendly site with access to Lake Windermere. Spacious pitches on a farm, onsite coffee shop too!
The Hive Pod Village at Ghyll Head
Windermere, Cumbria (3.2 miles)
4.71 /5
14 reviews
100%
would recommend
Family and dog friendly pods in the Lake District at the edge of Windemere. Five minutes to Bowness-on-Windermere.
Kentmere Farm Pods
Staveley, Kendal, Cumbria (4.5 miles)
4.94 /5
23 reviews
96%
would recommend
Glamping pods in a peaceful setting with great views, on a farm in the heart of the Lake District National Park.
Damson View Glamping
Lyth Valley, Cumbria (5.2 miles)
4.94 /5
34 reviews
100%
would recommend
Breathtaking views over the Lyth Valley and Lakeland Fells from your adult only glamping pod.
Rydal Hall Campsite
Ambleside, Cumbria (5.5 miles)
4.84 /5
87 reviews
94%
would recommend
Idyllic and relaxed family and dog friendly site nestled in the Lake District.
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The Herdwick Huts
Ambleside, Cumbria (5.5 miles)
4.7 /5
8 reviews
100%
would recommend
Shepherd's hut glamping on an exclusive site on the grounds of Rydal Hall, in the heart of the Lake District.
Social District
Ulverston, Cumbria (6.2 miles)
4.39 /5
45 reviews
82%
would recommend
Back to basics dog friendly camping nestled on a beautiful part of Lake Windermere with fishing onsite.
Coniston Experience Freedom Glamping
Coniston, Cumbria (6.5 miles)
4.68 /5
10 reviews
90%
would recommend
Family friendly and accessible glamping in the Lake District. Five minutes to Coniston and Coniston Water!
The Church House Inn
Torver, Coniston, Cumbria (7.5 miles)
4.87 /5
78 reviews
94%
would recommend
An idyllic ensuite glamping pod with a hot tub on a tranquil site within the Lakes, backed by ancient woodland.
Moss Howe Farm Campsite
Witherslack, Grange-Over-Sands, Cumbria (8.3 miles)
4.71 /5
96 reviews
91%
would recommend
Peaceful camping and glamping in the heart of the Lake District National Park near Windermere. Campfires welcome!
Black Beck Farm
Ulverston, Cumbria (8.3 miles)
4.73 /5
17 reviews
100%
would recommend
Camping, glamping and holiday homes at a farm in the Lakes, near Grizedale Forest, Lake Windermere and Coniston.
Sykeside Camping Park
Patterdale, Penrith, Cumbria (8.6 miles)
4.57 /5
42 reviews
90%
would recommend
A great base for the Lake District, offering pods and pitches for tents and tourers. Onsite pub and dog friendly.
Sizergh Caravan and Camping
Kendal, Cumbria (9.7 miles)
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.
Birchbank Camping Site
Ulverston, Cumbria (10.8 miles)
4.75 /5
166 reviews
96%
would recommend
A small campsite on a Lake District sheep farm, on the fells between Coniston Water and the Duddon Estuary.
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Gowan Bank Farm
Ings, Windermere, Cumbria (3.6 miles)
Tranquil glamping retreat in a luxury and eco friendly shepherd's hut on a working hill farm, surrounded by nature.
Skelwith Fold Caravan Park
Ambleside, Cumbria (3.9 miles)
Tucked beside the Lake District Natural Park, a charming glamping and camping site surrounded by wildlife.
Park Cliffe Camping and Caravan Estate
Windermere, Cumbria (4.4 miles)
An award winning caravan, camping and glamping park near Windermere in the heart of the Lake District.
Hill of Oaks Park
Windermere, Cumbria (5.1 miles)
Nestled on the slopes of ancient woodland, Hill of Oaks boasts exclusive lake Windermere frontage.
Pier Cottage Caravan Park
Coniston, Cumbria (5.4 miles)
A small, family run caravan park situated by Coniston Water with swimming, boating, fishing and more. Dog friendly.
Coniston Sports and Social Centre
Coniston, Cumbria (5.7 miles)
A central base in the Lake District, right by Coniston Water and handy for Windermere, with sports facilities.
Newby Bridge Country Caravan Park
Newby Bridge, Cumbria (7.9 miles)
Dog friendly self-catering accommodation and holiday homes near the southern shores of Windermere, Lake District.
Abbot Park Farm
Ulverston, Cumbria (8.1 miles)
Set on a 120 acre family run farm within the stunning Lake District, this site offers camping and camping barns.
Great Langdale Bunkhouse
Great Langdale, Ambleside, Cumbria (8.3 miles)
Simple, clean, warm and welcoming accommodation for walkers, runners and climbers in the Lake District.
Black Beck Holiday Park
Newby Bridge, Ulverston, Cumbria (8.6 miles)
A 5 star dog friendly setting for short breaks and touring, close to Grizedale Forest in the Lake District.
Abbots Reading Farm Octolodges
Ulverston, Cumbria (8.7 miles)
A small, idyllic glampsite on a working farm in the Lake Distict National Park close to Coniston and windermere.
Kendal Rugby Club
Kendal, Cumbria (9 miles)
Small, family friendly camping at a rugby ground, close to the Lake District National Park and Windemere.
Noble Wood Camping
Lindale, Grange-Over-Sands, Cumbria (10.4 miles)
Off grid and tranquil adult-only woodland camping site for tents and tourers, with electric hook-ups. Dog friendly.
Side Farm Campsite
Ullswater, Penrith, Cumbria (11.3 miles)
A dog friendly, scenic site between Ullswater and Place Fell. Peaceful, with access to boating and canoeing.
Gillside
Penrith, Cumbria (11.7 miles)
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 in Windermere
10.5 miles long, Lake Windermere is England's largest lake (mere being an old English word for a body of water) and the Lake District's most commercialised. The busy little town of Windermere is situated just under a mile from the lake itself and, along with Bowness-on-Windermere on the lakeshore, is a superb base for exploring the immediate vicinity and wider Lakes region.
Visitors will also appreciate the attractive architecturem, while the short climb up Orrest Head at the top of the town offers some of the best 360-degree views you'll ever witness, over the lake and across to surrounding towns.
A boat trip on the lake is a must for first time visitors, before getting some exercise on the many walking and cycling trails. The Windermere's Western Shore route at 5.5 miles is a highlight and explores the lake's quieter side, but there is something for everyone.
Mountain biking, water sports, abseiling, ghyll scrambling, rock climbing, paragliding and many other sports are also well catered for.
Open water swimming too has become popular, though there are quieter lakes less busy with boat traffic. The Great North Swim takes place on the lake every year in June, with thousands of swimmers taking part. It should be noted that the lake waters can be very cold and hypothermia is a real risk. Wear a wetsuit and enter the water slowly to give your body time to get used to it.
The whole family will enjoy visiting the World of Beatrix Potter at Bowness-on-Windermere, to see the wonderful Beatrix Potter stories brought to life and relive the classic tales. Across the lake at Near Sawrey, National Trust members can explore Hilltop House, Beatrix Potter's charming 17th century farmhouse home.
Just north of Windermere town at Ecclerigg, Brokehole will be very popular with children too, with plenty of activities on offer. The adventurous among you will enjoy having a go on the Treetop Nets.
Other interesting attractions in the area include the Windermere Steamboat Museum, Rydal Water and Holebird Gardens.