Keswick campsites
In Keswick you'll find a pretty town beside the breathtaking Lakes, dating all the way to 553 AD. Get to the heart of the Lakes' surprising history at the Pencil Museum and Moot Hall before a boat ride on Derwentwater's reflective surface. The area that inspired Coleridge and Wordsworth can't fail to please! Keswick campsites are tucked among the beauty of the Lakes but within easy reach of Castlerigg Stone Circle and Whinlatter Forest.
48 Keswick campsites
Hollows Farm and Borrowdale Glamping
Keswick, Cumbria (3.8 miles)
4.93 /5
9 reviews
100%
would recommend
Camping and glamping in a picturesque location perfect for exploring the North Lakes, set 15 minutes from Keswick.
Low Hollows
Keswick, Cumbria (4.7 miles)
4.61 /5
38 reviews
95%
would recommend
Off-grid campsite at the foot of Blencathra in the Lake District. Family and dog friendly, ten minutes to Keswick!
Thirlspot Farm Camping
Keswick, Cumbria (4.9 miles)
4.34 /5
187 reviews
86%
would recommend
Relaxed tourer site set at the foot of Helvellyn on a small sheep farm. Dog friendly.
Kestrel Lodge Campsite
Bassenthwaite, Keswick, Cumbria (6 miles)
4.81 /5
36 reviews
97%
would recommend
Peaceful, small and quiet campsite in the Lake District, just below Skiddaw. Only 15 minutes to Keswick.
Inside Out Camping @ Seatoller Farm
Keswick, Cumbria (6.3 miles)
4.67 /5
14 reviews
93%
would recommend
Cosy yurts set on a farm, deep in the heart of the Lake District, close to Keswick and Derwentwater.
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Troutbeck Head Experience Freedom Glamping
Troutbeck, Penrith, Cumbria (7.8 miles)
4.84 /5
5 reviews
100%
would recommend
Modern glamping in Penrith with scenic views across the Lake District peaks. Ten minutes to Ullswater and a pub!
Near Howe Certificated Location
Penrith, Cumbria (7.8 miles)
4.86 /5
32 reviews
100%
would recommend
Tranquil and small campervan pitches with panoramic views of the Northern Fells and dog friendly.
Whinfell Hall Farm Campsite
Cockermouth, Cumbria (8 miles)
3.86 /5
60 reviews
72%
would recommend
Back to basics, family friendly camping and touring site close to Cockermouth, by Cumbria's western lakes.
Mosedale End Farm Glamping Pod
Penrith, Cumbria (8.1 miles)
4.97 /5
6 reviews
100%
would recommend
Ensuite glamping pod on a working farm with views and access to the Lake District Fells. Hampers available too!
Carrock Glamping Pods
Hesket Newmarket, Wigton, Cumbria (8.9 miles)
4.97 /5
36 reviews
100%
would recommend
Luxury adult only ensuite pods with hot tubs. Set at the foot of Carrock Fell in the Lake District National Park.
Beckses Caravan Park
Penrith, Cumbria (10.3 miles)
4.73 /5
58 reviews
98%
would recommend
Small, family run park offering a quiet base within the Lake District, ten minutes from Ullswater. Dogs welcome!
Caldbeck Camping
Caldbeck, Wigton, Cumbria (10.9 miles)
4.95 /5
35 reviews
97%
would recommend
A riverside dog-friendly site directly on the Cumbrian Way footpath in the Northern Lake District.
Cragg Farm Camping Pods
Cockermouth, Cumbria (11.5 miles)
4.99 /5
41 reviews
98%
would recommend
Three luxury glamping pods set on a working family farm, just a five minute drive from Cockermouth.
Sykeside Camping Park
Patterdale, Penrith, Cumbria (11.5 miles)
4.58 /5
43 reviews
91%
would recommend
A great base for the Lake District, offering pods and pitches for tents and tourers. Onsite pub and dog friendly.
Wild Wool Barn
Ennerdale, Cleator, Cumbria (11.7 miles)
4.46 /5
10 reviews
70%
would recommend
Rural, peaceful setting with views of Ennerdale Water welcoming tents. Bunkhouse onsite.
The Larches Caravan Park
Mealsgate, Cumbria (12 miles)
4.85 /5
48 reviews
98%
would recommend
Adult only and dog friendly site, ten minutes to the Lake District's northern fells with an onsite shop.
Cherry Trees Farm
Hesket Newmarket, Wigton, Cumbria (12 miles)
4.81 /5
67 reviews
96%
would recommend
Nestled on the edge of the Lake District National Park, family friendly camping and pods with hot tubs.
The Herdwick Huts
Ambleside, Cumbria (12.4 miles)
4.7 /5
8 reviews
100%
would recommend
Shepherd's hut glamping on an exclusive site on the grounds of Rydal Hall, in the heart of the Lake District.
Rydal Hall Campsite
Ambleside, Cumbria (12.5 miles)
4.84 /5
87 reviews
94%
would recommend
Idyllic and relaxed family and dog friendly site nestled in the Lake District.
Wallace Lane Farm
Caldbeck, Wigton, Cumbria (12.5 miles)
4.87 /5
155 reviews
98%
would recommend
Family and dog friendly site on the northern fringe of the Lake District. Some pitches even have private hot tubs!
Hardrigg Hall Glamping
Penrith, Cumbria (13.1 miles)
4.95 /5
23 reviews
96%
would recommend
Family friendly, ensuite glamping pods with panoramic countryside views. Ten minutes from the Lake District.
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Castlerigg Hall Caravan and Camping Park
Keswick, Cumbria (1.1 miles)
Award winning holiday park in the heart of the Lake District close to Keswick. Ideal for walking and exploring.
Castlerigg Farm Camping and Caravan Site
Keswick, Cumbria (1.2 miles)
Enjoy panoramic views from this family site in a quiet, prime location on the edge of Keswick, within the Lakes.
Dalebottom Farm Caravan & Camping Park
Keswick, Cumbria (2.1 miles)
Dog friendly site two miles south of Keswick, surrounded by beautiful views of Helvellyn, Blencathra and Skiddaw.
Burns Farm Caravan, Campsite and Glamping
Keswick, Cumbria (2.6 miles)
Peaceful campsite with tent and touring pitches, along with luxury glamping, situated in the Lake District.
Setmabanning Caravan Park
Keswick, Cumbria (3.6 miles)
Family run camping and touring in the Lakes, with superb views of Blencathra and easy access to Keswick.
St Johns-in-the-Vale Camping Barn
Keswick, Cumbria (3.8 miles)
A solid, cosy camping barn in the depths of the Lake District close to beautiful Keswick and Thirlmere.
Lowside Farm
Troutbeck, Penrith, Cumbria (6.3 miles)
Glamping pods at the foot of Blencathra and onsite camping barn for large groups. Pet friendly options available.
Blakebeck Camping Barn
Mungrisdale, Cumbria (7.1 miles)
Camping barn on a small farm at the foot of Souther Fell, just outside Mungrisdale and on the C2C cycle route.
Overwater Woodlands
Wigton, Cumbria (7.3 miles)
Secluded and off-grid woodland camping for tents in the Lake District with a communal firepit and breakfast!
Syke Farm Campsite
Buttermere, Cumbria (7.6 miles)
Family friendly tent camping to get back to basics and yurt glamping set in the heart of the Lake District.
Gill Head Farm
Penrith, Cumbria (7.8 miles)
Camping and glamping on a working farm with views of Blencathra and the Northern Fells. Campfires and dogs welcome.
Gillside
Penrith, Cumbria (8.5 miles)
A dog friendly, idyllic break in the Lakes, set in Glenridding and ideal for Ullswater and walks on Helvellyn.
Hudscales Farm Camping Barn
Wigton, Cumbria (9.7 miles)
Traditional barn camping at the Lakeland Fells, overlooking a charming village and bordering the Lake District.
Side Farm Campsite
Ullswater, Penrith, Cumbria (9.8 miles)
A dog friendly, scenic site between Ullswater and Place Fell. Peaceful, with access to boating and canoeing.
Lakes Yurts
Blindbothel, Cockermouth, Cumbria (10 miles)
Chic yurts with private facilities, set on a Lake District family farm, close to great walking country.
Swallow Barn
Cockermouth, Cumbria (10.1 miles)
In the picturesque Loweswater valley, this barn is part of a traditional set of farm buildings dating back to 1670.
Great Langdale Bunkhouse
Great Langdale, Ambleside, Cumbria (10.7 miles)
Simple, clean, warm and welcoming accommodation for walkers, runners and climbers in the Lake District.
The Quiet Site
Ullswater, Cumbria (10.8 miles)
An award winning, 5 star park overlooking Ullswater in the heart of the Lakes, for camping, glamping and touring.
Ullswater Holiday Park
Penrith, Cumbria (11.2 miles)
A family owned park, walking distance from Ullswater and its famous steamers. Family friendly with camping cabins.
Castle Guards Farm Retreat
Cockermouth, Cumbria (11.3 miles)
Spacious ensuite pods near the Lakes with private wood-fired hot tubs! Dog-friendly options. Sleeps up to 6.
Wellington Farm Glamping Breaks
Cockermouth, Cumbria (11.3 miles)
Luxury pods with hot tubs based in the western Lake District with beautiful panoramic views of the fells.
Fellhill Pods
Welton, Carlisle, Cumbria (12.1 miles)
Three dog friendly luxury pods with ensuite facilities, set on a farm that's right by the Lake District.
Waterside Farm Campsite
Pooley Bridge, Penrith, Cumbria (13 miles)
A peaceful lakeside campsite on the shore of Ullswater right inside the stunning Lake District National Park.
Waterfoot Park
Pooley Bridge, Penrith, Cumbria (13.1 miles)
Dog friendly self-catering holidays just a stone's throw from England's most beautiful lake, Ullswater.
Park Foot Holiday Park
Pooley Bridge, Penrith, Cumbria (13.5 miles)
Dog friendly touring caravan and camping pitches in the Lake District, close to Ullswater and the Eden Valley.
Skelwith Fold Caravan Park
Ambleside, Cumbria (14.1 miles)
Tucked beside the Lake District Natural Park, a charming glamping and camping site surrounded by wildlife.
Town End Cottage Caravan Site Certificated Location
Laithes, Penrith, Cumbria (14.5 miles)
An immaculately kept CL site for Caravan Club members, in the peaceful surroundings of a stunning rural location.
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Things to do in Keswick
Keswick is a market town cradled within a Cumbrian valley, appealing to diverse tastes thanks to its beautiful surroundings and contrasting attractions.
Chief of all the sights of interest in Keswick is the opportunity to explore nearby Derwentwater, a stunning body of water that will enchant walkers who are eager to stroll around its shores, as well as people who are keen to take to the water on a fun cruise or get enticed by watersports such as kayaking and windsurfing.
Ideally placed beside the River Greta, meanwhile, the Keswick Adventure Centre targets anyone with a secret taste for adventure, with ghyll scrambling, rock climbing, mountain biking, canyoning and raft building all at your disposal.
In addition, the King Kong Climbing Centre will have climbing enthusiasts in their element, with facilities to suit climbers of all ages.
Culture vultures will also be delighted with a visit to Keswick thanks to the superb Theatre by the Lake which can truly present something unique to visitors. On the shores of Derwentwater, you can watch the magic of a show nestled in the western fells.
Fancy an attraction that will boggle the brain of kids and adults alike? Then step inside the Puzzling Place and be prepared to be amazed at the fantastic illusions on offer here.
The Pencil Museum is another attraction that will appeal to visitors of all ages - and keep an eye out for the longest coloured pencil in the world! The Keswick Museum and Threlkeld Quarry and Mining Museum are well worth exploring too.
Afterwards, take in the classic lines of Moot Hall and recharge your batteries in a heart-warming Cumbrian pub.
The area surrounding Keswick is a nature lover's dream, full of intrigue that will get you exploring. Nearby Castlerigg Stone Circle holds a mystery that will tease at your brain and Whinlatter Forest Park deserves a good ramble as the only true mountain forest in England.
Honister Slate Mine is further away but well worth the trip thanks to its excellent underground mine tours and outdoor Via Ferrata experiences.