Campsites in the Lake District
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Campsites in the Lake District

Whether you're heading to Keswick or seeking the peace of the fells at Langdale, Patterdale or Wasdale, our selection of campsites in the Lake District will help you find the perfect place to stay. A boat trip on Lake Windermere (England's largest) is a must for first-time visitors, and there's plenty to explore around Ullswater, Derwentwater, Coniston Water and Bassenthwaite too. Discover these top locations for camping in the Lake District!

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109 campsites in the Lake District

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Pods in the Sticks

Kendal, Cumbria

Ensuite glamping pods with fire pits. Between the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales, 15 minutes to Kendal!


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Gill Head Farm

Penrith, Cumbria

Camping and glamping on a working farm with views of Blencathra and the Northern Fells. Campfires and dogs welcome.

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Camping and glamping in a picturesque location perfect for exploring the North Lakes, set 15 minutes from Keswick.

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Award winning holiday park in the heart of the Lake District close to Keswick. Ideal for walking and exploring.

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Peaceful campsite with tent and touring pitches, along with luxury glamping, situated in the Lake District.

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The Quiet Site

Ullswater, Cumbria

An award winning, 5 star park overlooking Ullswater in the heart of the Lakes, for camping, glamping and touring.

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Lake District camping, touring and glamping site with views of Lake Windermere. Onsite bar, shop and games room!

2025 Winner of Best Family Campsite North West England
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Gillside

Penrith, Cumbria

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

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Ullswater Holiday Park

Penrith, Cumbria

A family owned park, walking distance from Ullswater and its famous steamers. Family friendly with camping cabins.

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Waterside Farm Campsite

Pooley Bridge, Penrith, Cumbria

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

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Low Moor Caravan Park

Kirkby Thore, Penrith, Cumbria

Small family run site in the Eden Valley near Penrith. Pitches for caravans, touring pitches, tents and pods.

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Hollins Farm

Silverdale, Carnforth, Lancashire

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

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Crake Trees Manor

Penrith, Cumbria

Camping and glamping pods in the wildflower meadows on an organic farm. In Yorkshire Dales, 15 minutes from Lakes.

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Noble Wood Camping

Lindale, Grange-Over-Sands, Cumbria

Off grid and tranquil adult-only woodland camping site for tents and tourers, with electric hook-ups. Dog friendly.

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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.

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Riverside camping and touring in the western Lakes, for family and dog friendly stays. Fishing available.

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Cherry Trees Farm

Hesket Newmarket, Wigton, Cumbria

Nestled on the edge of the Lake District National Park, family friendly camping and pods with hot tubs.

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Once Upon a Fell

New Biggin, Kirkby Lonsdale, Lancashire

Tranquil camping and bell tent glamping on a private family farm set between the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales.

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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.

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Holgates Bay View Holiday Park

Bolton-Le-Sands, Carnforth, Lancashire

Family-friendly coastal holiday park with onsite shop, bar and restaurant, just 30 minutes from the Lake District

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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.