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.
50 Keswick campsites
Low Hollows
Keswick, Cumbria
64 reviews
92%
would recommend
Off-grid campsite at the foot of Blencathra in the Lake District. Family and dog friendly, ten minutes to Keswick!
50 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Thirlspot Farm Camping
Keswick, Cumbria
166 reviews
88%
would recommend
Peaceful, adult only tourer site set at the foot of Helvellyn on a small sheep farm next to a pub. Dog friendly.
Pitches: 4 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 2 x Non Electric Hardstanding Pitches
Kestrel Lodge Campsite
Bassenthwaite, Keswick, Cumbria
89 reviews
99%
would recommend
Peaceful, small and quiet campsite in the Lake District, just below Skiddaw. Only 15 minutes to Keswick.
Pitches: 2 x Electric Hardstanding Campervan/Roof Tent Pitches, Small Landpod
Inside Out Camping @ Seatoller Farm
Keswick, Cumbria
11 reviews
91%
would recommend
Cosy yurts set on a farm, deep in the heart of the Lake District, just 20 minutes from Keswick.
6 x Yurts
Troutbeck Head Experience Freedom Glamping
Troutbeck, Penrith, Cumbria
14 reviews
100%
would recommend
Modern glamping in Penrith with scenic views across the Lake District peaks. Ten minutes to Ullswater and a pub!
Pitches: 5 x Ensuite Glamping Cabins, 2 x Ensuite Glamping Pods
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Near Howe Certificated Location
Penrith, Cumbria
35 reviews
97%
would recommend
Tranquil and small campervan pitches with panoramic views of the Northern Fells and dog friendly.
5 x Non Electric Grass Campervan Pitches
Whinfell Hall Farm Campsite
Cockermouth, Cumbria
63 reviews
76%
would recommend
Back to basics, family friendly camping and touring site close to Cockermouth, by Cumbria's western lakes.
Pitches: 4 x Electric Grass Touring Pitches, 16 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches
Mosedale End Farm Glamping Pod
Penrith, Cumbria
9 reviews
100%
would recommend
This enchanting, dreamy Glamping Pod experience promises relaxation, romance, and unforgettable memories.
Mosedale Ensuite Glamping Pod
Carrock Glamping Pods
Hesket Newmarket, Wigton, Cumbria
42 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.
Pitches: Carrock View Ensuite Glamping Pod With Hot Tub, Carrock Sunset Ensuite Glamping Pod With Hot Tub
Beckses Caravan Park
Penrith, Cumbria
113 reviews
96%
would recommend
Small, family run park offering a quiet base within the Lake District, ten minutes from Ullswater. Dogs welcome!
Pitches: 27 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches, 2 x Camping Pods
Caldbeck Camping
Caldbeck, Wigton, Cumbria
50 reviews
98%
would recommend
A riverside dog-friendly site directly on the Cumbrian Way footpath in the Northern Lake District.
Pitches: 10 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches, Bell Tent
Cragg Farm Camping Pods
Cockermouth, Cumbria
40 reviews
98%
would recommend
Three luxury glamping pods set on a working family farm, just a five minute drive from Cockermouth.
Pitches: Ensuite Glamping Pod, 2 x Ensuite Glamping Pods with Bunk Beds
Sykeside Camping Park
Patterdale, Penrith, Cumbria
111 reviews
95%
would recommend
Lake District camping park with an onsite pub and shop. Within 20 minutes of Lake Windermere and Ullswater!
90 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches
Wild Wool Barn
Ennerdale, Cleator, Cumbria
10 reviews
70%
would recommend
Rural, peaceful setting with views of Ennerdale Water welcoming tents. Bunkhouse onsite.
Pitches: 3 x Backpacker Grass Pitches, 4 x Non Electric Small Grass Pitches
The Larches Caravan Park
Mealsgate, Cumbria
92 reviews
98%
would recommend
Adult only and dog friendly site, ten minutes to the Lake District's northern fells with an onsite shop.
Pitches: 15 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches, 15 x Fully Serviced Grass Pitches
Cherry Trees Farm
Hesket Newmarket, Wigton, Cumbria
67 reviews
96%
would recommend
Nestled on the edge of the Lake District National Park, family friendly camping and pods with hot tubs.
Pitches: 10 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 2 x Camping Pods with Hot Tubs (Dog Friendly)
The Herdwick Huts
Ambleside, Cumbria
10 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.
Pitches: 4 x Shepherd's Huts (Dog Friendly), Shepherd's Hut
Rydal Hall Campsite
Ambleside, Cumbria
82 reviews
96%
would recommend
Relaxed family and dog friendly site nestled in the Lake District, five minutes to Windermere. Onsite tea shop too!
32 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches
7m x 7m
Wallace Lane Farm
Caldbeck, Wigton, Cumbria
195 reviews
98%
would recommend
Camping, touring and glamping on the northern fringe of the Lake District. Some pitches even have private hot tubs!
Pitches: 6 x Fully Serviced Pitches With Hot Tub, 12 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Touring Pitches
Hardrigg Hall Glamping
Penrith, Cumbria
35 reviews
97%
would recommend
Family friendly, ensuite glamping pods with panoramic countryside views. Ten minutes from the Lake District.
Pitches: Ensuite Glamping Pod (Optional Hot Tub), Ensuite Glamping Pod
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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.