Thirlspot Farm Camping

Nestled between Grasmere and Keswick, Thirlspot Farm Camping is a relaxed touring site on a small sheep farm with direct access to Sticks Pass. Offering non electric grass and electric hardstanding pitches, this adult only site provides an ideal base for hiking and top attractions, including the Aira Force Waterfall (25 minutes). Take in the sweeping countryside views from your pitch, light a BBQ, and visit the pub next door. Dog friendly, too!

Why choose Thirlspot Farm Camping

About the site

Set at the foot of Helvellyn, beside the beautiful waters of Thirlmere, this site provides an ideal spot for exploring the Lake District. Four non electric grass pitches are available for campervans up to 6m. There are two non electric and ten electric hardstanding pitches suitable for caravans, campervans, roof tents, and motorhomes. With plenty of trails to explore, it's easy to immerse yourself in the surrounding nature. Take the path from the site and discover the wild infinity pool where you can swim overlooking the spectacular mountains and valleys. Enjoy the adjacent pub for a hearty evening meal, or head to Keswick and Grasemere within a ten minute drive. Dogs are welcome to join your stay, so they can join you on your hikes. BBQs are welcome if raised off the ground.

Thirlspot Farm Camping is open from 04/04 to 28/09.

There are 16 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

4 x Non Electric Grass Pitches

4 x Non Electric Grass Pitches

Max 4 people

Grass pitches without electric, suitable for campervans up to 6m.

2 x Non Electric Hardstanding Pitches

2 x Non Electric Hardstanding Pitches

Max 4 people

Hardstanding pitches suitable for caravans, campervans (including roof tents) and motorhomes (max 6m). No electric is available on these pitches.

10 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches

10 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches

Max 4 people

Hardstanding pitches with electric. Suitable for roof tents, campervans, motorhomes and caravans. Maximum length 8m.

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Noisey, boggy

Mark S

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VW-Type Campervan - Electric Hardstanding PitchesSep 2025

My wife and I, and our 2 dogs, arrived at the site late afternoon in the rain (well it is the lakes after all). Went to reception to be greeted by what felt like a very grumpy owner, got our code for the toilet block and pitch number which was number 3, we went to our very badly marked out, waterlogged and sloping pitch. Hoped to put our awning up next day as weather was supposed to be fine which it was. We decided to go and have a couple of pints in the nearby King's Head pub which I would highly recommend. Went back to the van and settled in for the night, the road noise is terrible and continued late into the night. Unfortunately the next morning we had to make the decision to come home early as one of our dogs became ill. Such a shame as the weather was glorious, I'm not even sure where we would have put the awning if we had stayed as the ground was so boggy. I told the owner we were leaving early as I thought he may want to free up the pitch for a last minute booking, asked if we were able to get a credit note for a return trip some other time, which I didn't think was an unreasonable request. He said yes as long as we used it this year, but then said they closed for the winter next weekend. Although this site is in a lovely area of the lakes, that's about it. If you're planning on staying here, you need wellies, ramps, and earplugs and good luck with the awning.

Great location for a small campsite

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David S

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Motorhome - Electric Hardstanding PitchesSep 2025

Basic campsite but had everything we needed for our two night stay. The backdrop of the site was amazing. Owner told us of a good walking route to follow which was useful. We would use again in the future.

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Lisa C

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Sprinter-Type Campervan - Non Electric Hardstanding PitchesSep 2025

We stayed for 2 nights, site is on a busy main rain but it did settle down at night. Facilities are dated. Pub next door is very good. I felt it was overpriced £25 per night non electric on a little bit of hardstanding.

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