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Campsites in the Lake District

Whether you're heading to bustling Keswick or seeking the peace of the fells at Langdale, Patterdale or Wasdale, our selection of campsites in the Lake District will help you find the perfect place to stay. A boat trip on Lake Windermere (England's largest) to explore its 18 islands is a must for first-time visitors, and there's plenty to explore around Ullswater, Derwentwater, Coniston Water and Bassenthwaite too.

110 campsites in the Lake District

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Bank House Farm, Penrith, CumbriaPlaceholder image

Penrith, Cumbria

Small, peaceful tent camping near the C2C route and in the heart of the Eden Valley, 20 mins from the Lakes.

Black Beck Holiday Park, Newby Bridge, Ulverston, CumbriaPlaceholder image

Newby Bridge, Ulverston, Cumbria

A 5 star dog friendly setting for short breaks and touring, close to Grizedale Forest in the Lake District.

Pier Cottage Caravan Park, Coniston, CumbriaPlaceholder image

Coniston, Cumbria

A small, family run caravan park situated by Coniston Water with swimming, boating, fishing and more. Dog friendly.

Town End Cottage Caravan Site Certificated Location, Laithes, Penrith, CumbriaPlaceholder image

Laithes, Penrith, Cumbria

An immaculately kept CL site for Caravan Club members, in the peaceful surroundings of a stunning rural location.

Abbot Park Farm, Ulverston, CumbriaPlaceholder image

Ulverston, Cumbria

Set on a 120 acre family run farm within the stunning Lake District, this site offers camping and camping barns.

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Hill of Oaks Park, Windermere, CumbriaPlaceholder image

Windermere, Cumbria

Nestled on the slopes of ancient woodland, Hill of Oaks boasts exclusive lake Windermere frontage.

Woodhead Farm Caravan Site & Certificated Location, Penrith, CumbriaPlaceholder image

Penrith, Cumbria

A small 12 pitch private site and a CAMC CL site, situated on a small farm near Penrith and the Lake District.

Wild Wool Barn, Ennerdale, Cleator, CumbriaPlaceholder image

Ennerdale, Cleator, Cumbria

Rural, peaceful setting with views of Ennerdale Water welcoming tents. Bunkhouse onsite.

Bardsea Leisure, Ulverston, CumbriaPlaceholder image

Ulverston, Cumbria

10 acre site situated on the edge of the Lake District, with touring pitches available all year round.

Thacka Lea Caravan Park, Penrith, CumbriaPlaceholder image

Penrith, Cumbria

A superb base to explore the Lake District and Eden Valley, a small, family-run caravan site close to Ullswater.

Kendal Rugby Club, Kendal, CumbriaPlaceholder image

Kendal, Cumbria

Small, family friendly camping at a rugby ground, close to the Lake District National Park and Windemere.

New Ing Lodge, Shap, CumbriaPlaceholder image

Shap, Cumbria

Friendly B&B and campsite on the edge of the Lake District near Ullswater, and on Wainwright's Coast to Coast.

Lyons Manor House Park, Allonby, Maryport, CumbriaPlaceholder image

Allonby, Maryport, Cumbria

Family and dog friendly touring, seasonal pitches and holiday homes by the Northern Lakes and Scottish Borders.

Crossfell Caravan Park, Penrith, CumbriaPlaceholder image

Penrith, Cumbria

Flat grass site with some shade and beautiful fell views, with Lake District walking country on the doorstep.

Overwater Woodlands, Wigton, CumbriaPlaceholder image

Wigton, Cumbria

Secluded and off-grid woodland camping for tents in the Lake District with a communal firepit and breakfast!

Abbots Reading Farm Octolodges, Ulverston, CumbriaPlaceholder image

Ulverston, Cumbria

A small, idyllic glampsite on a working farm in the Lake Distict National Park close to Coniston and windermere.

Fellhill Pods, Welton, Carlisle, CumbriaPlaceholder image

Welton, Carlisle, Cumbria

Three dog friendly luxury pods with ensuite facilities, set on a farm that's right by the Lake District.

Great Langdale Bunkhouse, Great Langdale, Ambleside, CumbriaPlaceholder image

Great Langdale, Ambleside, Cumbria

Simple, clean, warm and welcoming accommodation for walkers, runners and climbers in the Lake District.

Hudscales Farm  Camping Barn, Wigton, CumbriaPlaceholder image

Wigton, Cumbria

Traditional barn camping at the Lakeland Fells, overlooking a charming village and bordering the Lake District.

Lakes Yurts, Blindbothel, Cockermouth, CumbriaPlaceholder image

Blindbothel, Cockermouth, Cumbria

Chic yurts with private facilities, set on a Lake District family farm, close to great walking country.

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FAQ

The Lakes are overwhelmingly popular thanks to their gorgeous scenery dotted with pretty Cumbrian villages, unbeatable walks and shimmering lakes like Windermere. The national park has lots of great campsites and these 10 are some of the very best.

Pooley Bridge, Eskdale, Coniston, Kendal and Buttermere are some of the Lakes' most popular places to camp.

More than three quarters of campsites in the Lakes allow pets. Browse a list of dog friendly sites here.

A good number of Lake District campsites and holiday parks offer swimming pools. Browse a list of sites here.

The national park is a great place to find 5 star campsites in the Lakes - the best of the best are listed here.

Close to half of campsites in the Lakes are open all year round. Browse a list of sites here.

While most Lake District campsites are family friendly, a small number of campsites in the Lakes are adult only. Browse a list of adult only options.

Around 6 out of 10 campsites in the Lakes are campsites with electric hook-ups. Choose from our selection here.

More than half of sites in the Lake District are quiet sites. Browse and book here.