Small campsites in Cumbria & Lake District
The cosy and intimate feel of a smaller site, paired with great facilities and gorgeous landscapes - these small campsites in Cumbria and the Lake District are mighty beyond their size! Relax between the fells, shimmering lakes and quaint towns of this charming county, camping with just a few friendly neighbours.
64 small campsites in Cumbria & Lake District
Inside Out Camping @ Seatoller Farm
Keswick, Cumbria
Cosy yurts set on a farm, deep in the heart of the Lake District, close to Keswick and Derwentwater.
4.69 /5
Social District
Ulverston, Cumbria
Back to basics dog friendly camping nestled on a beautiful part of Lake Windermere with fishing onsite.
4.42 /5
Hazel Mount Fellside
Millom, Cumbria
Near wild camping on a peaceful site with views of the Duddon Estuary, at the edge of the Lake District.
4.96 /5
Estuary View Escapes
Millom, Cumbria
Small, basic motorhome stop over with panoramic views of the Duddon Estuary. Ten minutes to the Lake District.
4.88 /5
Near Howe Certificated Location
Penrith, Cumbria
Tranquil and small campervan pitches with panoramic views of the Northern Fells and dog friendly.
4.81 /5
Orchard Hideaways
Penrith, Cumbria
Pet-friendly glamping pods in an apple tree orchard on the edge of the Lake District, ten minutes from Ullswater.
Captain's House Campervans
Bootle Station, Millom, Cumbria
A small touring site with just five pitches, set in the south of the Lake District with beautiful sea views.
5 /5
Gill Head Farm
Penrith, Cumbria
Camping and glamping on a working farm with views of Blencathra and the Northern Fells. Campfires and dogs welcome.
Thornfield Camping Cabins
Dalston, Carlisle, Cumbria
Award winning en-suite glamping with optional therapeutic jet spa hot tubs.
The Old Post Office Campsite
Holmrook, Cumbria
Riverside camping and touring in the western Lakes, for family and dog friendly stays. Fishing available.
Castle Guards Farm Retreat
Cockermouth, Cumbria
Spacious en-suite pods near the Lakes with private wood-fired hot tubs! Dog-friendly options. Sleeps up to 6.
Low Moor Caravan Park
Kirkby Thore, Penrith, Cumbria
Small, family run park with pitches for tents and caravans near the Lakes. Glamping timber tent pods for hire.
Wild in Style
Eden Valley, Penrith, Cumbria
Go glamping with a bedroom in the woods and Lake District views to die for.
Crossfell Caravan Park
Penrith, Cumbria
Flat grass site with some shade and beautiful fell views, with Lake District walking country on the doorstep.
Crown Inn
Shap, Penrith, Cumbria
Camping pods and pitches at a village pub on the outskirts of the Lake District. Dog friendly and open year round.
Bank House Farm
Penrith, Cumbria
Small, peaceful tent camping near the C2C route and in the heart of the Eden Valley, 20 mins from the Lakes.
Noble Wood Camping
Lindale, Grange-Over-Sands, Cumbria
Off grid and tranquil woodland camping site for tents and tourers with electric hook-ups and dog friendly.
Town End Cottage Caravan Site Certificated Location
Laithes, Penrith, Cumbria
An immaculately kept CL site for Caravan Club members, in the peaceful surroundings of a stunning rural location.
Camping at Banks
Brampton, Cumbria
Back to basics camping and shepherd's hut a stones throw from the Hadrian's Wall national trail path.
Thacka Lea Caravan Park
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, Cumbria
Small, family friendly camping at a rugby ground, close to the Lake District National Park and Windemere.
Little Lane Campsite
Torver, Cumbria
Pop up camping site for tents only, situated in the heart of the Lake District, close to Coniston Water.
Overwater Woodlands
Wigton, Cumbria
Secluded and off-grid woodland camping for tents in the Lake District with a communal firepit and breakfast!
Pier Cottage Caravan Park
Coniston, Cumbria
A small, family run caravan park situated by Coniston Water with swimming, boating, fishing and more. Dog friendly.
Wild Wool Barn
Ennerdale, Cleator, Cumbria
Rural, peaceful setting with views of Ennerdale Water welcoming tents. Bunkhouse onsite.
Woodhead Farm Certificated Location
Penrith, Cumbria
A small site, situated on a small working farm in the Eden Valley, near Penrith and the Lake District.
Abbots Reading Farm Octolodges
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, Cumbria
Three dog friendly luxury pods with en-suite facilities, set on a farm that's right by the Lake District.
Hudscales Farm Camping Barn
Wigton, Cumbria
Traditional barn camping at the Lakeland Fells, overlooking a charming village and bordering the Lake District.
Lowside Farm
Troutbeck, Penrith, Cumbria
Glamping pods at the foot of Blencathra and onsite camping barn for large groups. Pet friendly options available.
Metal Bridge Pods
Carlisle, Cumbria
Dog friendly pods packed with creature comforts, by a pub serving food and near a river. 15 mins from Carlisle.
Fairy Bell Wood
Kendal, Cumbria
Off-grid glamping in a Spanish yurt hidden amongst acres of idyllic woodland, overlooking the Lakeland Fells.
Gowan Bank Farm
Ings, Windermere, Cumbria
Tranquil glamping retreat in a luxury and eco friendly shepherd's hut on a working hill farm, surrounded by nature.
Alanholme Caravan and Camping
Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria
Tents and tourers welcome on a family and dog friendly site by the Pennine Way.
