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113 campsites in the Lake District

Harebeck Holidays at Thornbank Farm, Seascale, CumbriaHarebeck Holidays at Thornbank Farm, Seascale, Cumbria

Harebeck Holidays at Thornbank Farm

Seascale, Cumbria

Peaceful touring and glamping farm site on the edge of the Lake District. Just five minutes from Seascale Beach.

Gillside, Penrith, CumbriaGillside, Penrith, Cumbria

Gillside

Penrith, Cumbria

A dog friendly, idyllic break in the Lakes, set in Glenridding and ideal for Ullswater and walks on Helvellyn.

Waterside Farm Campsite, Pooley Bridge, Penrith, CumbriaWaterside Farm Campsite, Pooley Bridge, Penrith, Cumbria

Waterside Farm Campsite

Pooley Bridge, Penrith, Cumbria

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

Syke Farm Campsite, Buttermere, CumbriaSyke Farm Campsite, Buttermere, Cumbria

Syke Farm Campsite

Buttermere, Cumbria

Family friendly tent camping to get back to basics and yurt glamping set in the heart of the Lake District.

Kendal Camping and Caravanning Club Site, Shap Road, Kendal, CumbriaKendal Camping and Caravanning Club Site, Shap Road, Kendal, Cumbria

Kendal Camping and Caravanning Club Site

Shap Road, Kendal, Cumbria

With the walking country of the Lake District on its doorstep, this club site is easily reached from the M6.

Castle Guards Farm Retreat, Cockermouth, CumbriaCastle Guards Farm Retreat, Cockermouth, Cumbria

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, CumbriaLow Moor Caravan Park, Kirkby Thore, Penrith, Cumbria

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.

High Haume Farm Glamping, Dalton-in-Furness, CumbriaHigh Haume Farm Glamping, Dalton-in-Furness, Cumbria

High Haume Farm Glamping

Dalton-in-Furness, Cumbria

En-suite glamping pods which are set close to the Lake District and 10 minutes from the Cumbrian coastline.

Pasturewood Holidays, Dalston, Carlisle, CumbriaPasturewood Holidays, Dalston, Carlisle, Cumbria

Pasturewood Holidays

Dalston, Carlisle, Cumbria

Luxury en-suite glamping pods, surrounded by natural beauty just 20 minutes drive from the Lake District.

Crossfell Caravan Park, Penrith, CumbriaCrossfell Caravan Park, Penrith, Cumbria

Crossfell Caravan Park

Penrith, Cumbria

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

Dalebottom Farm Caravan & Camping Park, Keswick, CumbriaDalebottom Farm Caravan & Camping Park, Keswick, Cumbria

Dalebottom Farm Caravan & Camping Park

Keswick, Cumbria

Dog friendly site two miles south of Keswick, surrounded by beautiful views of Helvellyn, Blencathra and Skiddaw.

Crown Inn, Shap, Penrith, CumbriaCrown Inn, Shap, Penrith, Cumbria

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, CumbriaBank House Farm, Penrith, Cumbria

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.

Park Foot Holiday Park, Pooley Bridge, Penrith, CumbriaPark Foot Holiday Park, Pooley Bridge, Penrith, Cumbria

Park Foot Holiday Park

Pooley Bridge, Penrith, Cumbria

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

Waters Edge Caravan Park, Milnthorpe, Kendal, CumbriaWaters Edge Caravan Park, Milnthorpe, Kendal, Cumbria

Waters Edge Caravan Park

Milnthorpe, Kendal, Cumbria

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

Fisherground Campsite, Holmrook, CumbriaFisherground Campsite, Holmrook, Cumbria

Fisherground Campsite

Holmrook, Cumbria

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

Side Farm Campsite, Ullswater, Penrith, CumbriaSide Farm Campsite, Ullswater, Penrith, Cumbria

Side Farm Campsite

Ullswater, Penrith, Cumbria

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

Castlerigg Farm Camping and Caravan Site, Keswick, CumbriaCastlerigg Farm Camping and Caravan Site, Keswick, Cumbria

Castlerigg Farm Camping and Caravan Site

Keswick, Cumbria

Enjoy panoramic views from this family site in a quiet, prime location on the edge of Keswick, within the Lakes.

Coniston Sports and Social Centre, Coniston, CumbriaConiston Sports and Social Centre, Coniston, Cumbria

Coniston Sports and Social Centre

Coniston, Cumbria

A central base in the Lake District, right by Coniston Water and handy for Windermere, with sports facilities.

Noble Wood Camping, Lindale, Grange-Over-Sands, CumbriaNoble Wood Camping, Lindale, Grange-Over-Sands, Cumbria

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.

Setmabanning Caravan Park, Keswick, CumbriaSetmabanning Caravan Park, Keswick, Cumbria

Setmabanning Caravan Park

Keswick, Cumbria

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

Town End Cottage Caravan Site Certificated Location, Laithes, Penrith, CumbriaTown End Cottage Caravan Site Certificated Location, Laithes, Penrith, Cumbria

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.

Abbot Park Farm, Ulverston, CumbriaAbbot Park Farm, Ulverston, Cumbria

Abbot Park Farm

Ulverston, Cumbria

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

Waterfoot Park, Pooley Bridge, Penrith, CumbriaWaterfoot Park, Pooley Bridge, Penrith, Cumbria

Waterfoot Park

Pooley Bridge, Penrith, Cumbria

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

Black Beck Holiday Park, Newby Bridge, Ulverston, CumbriaBlack Beck Holiday Park, Newby Bridge, Ulverston, Cumbria

Black Beck Holiday Park

Newby Bridge, Ulverston, Cumbria

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

Skelwith Fold Caravan Park, Ambleside, CumbriaSkelwith Fold Caravan Park, Ambleside, Cumbria

Skelwith Fold Caravan Park

Ambleside, Cumbria

Tucked beside the Lake District Natural Park, a charming glamping and camping site surrounded by wildlife.

Thacka Lea Caravan Park, Penrith, CumbriaThacka Lea Caravan Park, Penrith, Cumbria

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, CumbriaKendal Rugby Club, Kendal, Cumbria

Kendal Rugby Club

Kendal, Cumbria

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

New Ing Lodge, Shap, CumbriaNew Ing Lodge, Shap, Cumbria

New Ing Lodge

Shap, Cumbria

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

Little Lane Campsite, Torver, CumbriaLittle Lane Campsite, Torver, Cumbria

Little Lane Campsite

Torver, Cumbria

Pop up camping site for tents only, situated in the heart of the Lake District, close to Coniston Water.

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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.