Woodland and forest campsites in the Lake District
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Woodland and forest campsites in the Lake District

What better way to escape the stress of day-to-day life than camping in the woods, surrounded by ancient trees and thriving wildlife? Enjoy days out to Lake Windemere, hiking Scafell Pike or discovering the world of Beatrix Potter. Our woodland and forest campsites in the Lake District provide an idyllic base for days of adventures!

35 woodland and forest campsites in the Lake District

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Castle Guards Farm Retreat, Cockermouth, CumbriaPlaceholder image

Cockermouth, Cumbria

Spacious ensuite pods near the Lakes with private wood-fired hot tubs! Dog-friendly options. Sleeps up to 6.

Hollins Farm, Silverdale, Carnforth, LancashirePlaceholder image

Silverdale, Carnforth, Lancashire

Set on a working farm amongst woodland and countryside. Access to nearby site with swimming complex and bowling!

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

Fell End Holiday Park, Hale, Milnthorpe, CumbriaPlaceholder image

Hale, Milnthorpe, Cumbria

A 5-star woodland retreat holiday park, located in the Arnside and Silverdale AONB in the Southern Lake District.

Blakebeck Camping Barn, Mungrisdale, CumbriaPlaceholder image

Mungrisdale, Cumbria

Camping barn on a small farm at the foot of Souther Fell, just outside Mungrisdale and on the C2C cycle route.

Fairy Bell Wood, Kendal, CumbriaPlaceholder image

Kendal, Cumbria

Off-grid glamping in a Spanish yurt hidden amongst acres of idyllic woodland, overlooking the Lakeland Fells.

Kelker Well Roundhouse, Newbiggin, Carnforth, CumbriaPlaceholder image

Newbiggin, Carnforth, Cumbria

Quirky off-grid roundhouse accommodation on a farm by the Lake District for up to 4 people. Includes hot tub.

Newby Bridge Country Caravan Park, Newby Bridge, CumbriaPlaceholder image

Newby Bridge, Cumbria

Dog friendly self-catering accommodation and holiday homes near the southern shores of Windermere, Lake District.

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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