43 waterside campsites in Cumbria & Lake District

Little Acre Holiday Park, Crooklands, Milnthorpe, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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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.

2024 Runner up of Best Caravan Park North West England
The Hive Pod Village at Ghyll Head, Bowness-on-Windermere, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria

4.73 /5

15 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.

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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!

2024 Runner up of Best Caravan Park North West England
High Hall Campsite, Carlisle, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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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.

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Carlisle, Cumbria

4.45 /5

51 reviews

90%

would recommend

Peaceful camping and glamping in the Eden Valley. Wild swimming, stunning views and hot tubs too! Dog friendly.

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Caldbeck, Wigton, Cumbria

4.95 /5

35 reviews

97%

would recommend

A riverside dog-friendly site directly on the Cumbrian Way footpath in the Northern Lake District.

2024 Camping & Glamping Award Runner up
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Cherry Trees Farm, Hesket Newmarket, Wigton, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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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.

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Torver, Coniston, Cumbria

4.86 /5

79 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.

Rydal Hall Campsite, Ambleside, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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Ambleside, Cumbria

4.84 /5

87 reviews

94%

would recommend

Idyllic and relaxed family and dog friendly site nestled in the Lake District.

Sizergh Caravan and Camping, Kendal, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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Kendal, Cumbria

4.77 /5

54 reviews

94%

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Idyllic farm campsite nestled between the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales with an onsite farm shop and cafe.

Eden Valley Glamping, Armathwaite, Carlisle, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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Armathwaite, Carlisle, Cumbria

4.94 /5

25 reviews

100%

would recommend

Peaceful, family and couple friendly glamping pods with ensuites and campfires. Onsite sauna and pizza oven!

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Cragg Farm Camping Pods, Cockermouth, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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Cockermouth, Cumbria

4.99 /5

41 reviews

98%

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Three luxury glamping pods set on a working family farm, just a five minute drive from Cockermouth.

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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!

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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!

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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.

Inside Out Camping @ Seatoller Farm, Keswick, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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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.

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Ulverston, Cumbria

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.

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Sedbergh, Cumbria

4.35 /5

56 reviews

82%

would recommend

A family-friendly farm site with views of Yorkshire Dales and onsite activities. Close to the Dales Way.

Metal Bridge Pods, Carlisle, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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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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Mains Farm Campsite, Penrith, CumbriaPlaceholder image

Penrith, Cumbria

A family run, quiet touring park, set in the countryside well away from main roads, beside the North Pennines AONB.

Castlerigg Hall Caravan and Camping Park, Keswick, CumbriaPlaceholder image

Keswick, Cumbria

Award winning holiday park in the heart of the Lake District close to Keswick. Ideal for walking and exploring.

Park Cliffe Camping and Caravan Estate, Windermere, CumbriaPlaceholder image

Windermere, Cumbria

An award winning caravan, camping and glamping park near Windermere in the heart of the Lake District.

Ullswater Holiday Park, Penrith, CumbriaPlaceholder image

Penrith, Cumbria

A family owned park, walking distance from Ullswater and its famous steamers. Family friendly with camping cabins.

Waterside Farm Campsite, Pooley Bridge, Penrith, CumbriaPlaceholder image

Pooley Bridge, Penrith, Cumbria

A peaceful lakeside campsite on the shore of Ullswater right inside the stunning Lake District National Park.

The Old Post Office Campsite, Holmrook, CumbriaPlaceholder image

Holmrook, Cumbria

Riverside camping and touring in the western Lakes, for family and dog friendly stays. Fishing available.

Waters Edge Caravan Park, Milnthorpe, Kendal, CumbriaPlaceholder image

Milnthorpe, Kendal, Cumbria

Touring and camping set on the edge of the beautiful Lake District, a few miles from Kendal. Bar on site.

Lowther Holiday Park, Eamont Bridge, Penrith, CumbriaPlaceholder image

Eamont Bridge, Penrith, Cumbria

Woodland, river fronted 5 star, family holiday park with lodges, caravans, tent and touring pitches and two pods.

Waterfoot Park, Pooley Bridge, Penrith, CumbriaPlaceholder image

Pooley Bridge, Penrith, Cumbria

Dog friendly self-catering holidays just a stone's throw from England's most beautiful lake, Ullswater.

Fisherground Campsite, Holmrook, CumbriaPlaceholder image

Holmrook, Cumbria

Family friendly camping in the heart of Eskdale. Ideal base for walkers.

Park Foot Holiday Park, Pooley Bridge, Penrith, CumbriaPlaceholder image

Pooley Bridge, Penrith, Cumbria

Dog friendly touring caravan and camping pitches in the Lake District, close to Ullswater and the Eden Valley.

Wild in Style, Eden Valley, Penrith, CumbriaPlaceholder image

Eden Valley, Penrith, Cumbria

Go glamping with a bedroom in the woods and Lake District views to die for.

Side Farm Campsite, Ullswater, Penrith, CumbriaPlaceholder image

Ullswater, Penrith, Cumbria

A dog friendly, scenic site between Ullswater and Place Fell. Peaceful, with access to boating and canoeing.

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.

Setmabanning Caravan Park, Keswick, CumbriaPlaceholder image

Keswick, Cumbria

Family run camping and touring in the Lakes, with superb views of Blencathra and easy access to Keswick.

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.

Woodclose Park, Kirkby Lonsdale, CumbriaPlaceholder image

Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria

Dog-friendly glamping and touring holidays near Kirkby Lonsdale in the beautiful valley of the River Lune.

Hill of Oaks Park, Windermere, CumbriaPlaceholder image

Windermere, Cumbria

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

Wild Wool Barn, Ennerdale, Cleator, CumbriaPlaceholder image

Ennerdale, Cleator, Cumbria

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

Garrigill Village Hall Campsite and Bunkroom, Alston, CumbriaPlaceholder image

Alston, Cumbria

Riverside campsite, welcoming large groups and located directly on the Pennine Way and C2C cycle route.

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.

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!

Lowside Farm, Troutbeck, Penrith, CumbriaPlaceholder image

Troutbeck, Penrith, Cumbria

Glamping pods at the foot of Blencathra and onsite camping barn for large groups. Pet friendly options available.

St Johns-in-the-Vale Camping Barn, Keswick, CumbriaPlaceholder image

Keswick, Cumbria

A solid, cosy camping barn in the depths of the Lake District close to beautiful Keswick and Thirlmere.

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