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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110 campsites in the Lake District

The Pods by the Stream at Flakebridge Farm, Tebay, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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Ensuite glamping pods with hot tubs and fire pits included. In the Dales, 25 minutes to the Lake District!


Pitches: Texel Retreat Ensuite Glamping Pod with Hot Tub, Swaledale Hideaway Ensuite Glamping Pod with Hot Tub


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Adult only ensuite glamping pod with a bathtub. Set on the edge of the Lake District, 20 minutes from Keswick!


Mosedale Ensuite Glamping Pod

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Captain's House Campervans

Bootle Station, Millom, Cumbria

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4.94 /5

23 reviews

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A small touring site with just four pitches, set in the south of the Lake District with beautiful sea views.


4 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches

x 4

9.5m x 5m


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Estuary View Escapes

Millom, Cumbria

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Small, basic motorhome stop over with panoramic views of the Duddon Estuary. Ten minutes to the Lake District.


5 x Non Electric Hardstanding Pitches

x 6

10m x 6m


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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!


2 x Ensuite Glamping Pods (Dog Friendly)

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Low Hollows

Keswick, Cumbria

Opens 18 April

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4.49 /5

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Off-grid campsite at the foot of Blencathra in the Lake District. Family and dog friendly, ten minutes to Keswick!

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Hazel Mount Fellside

Millom, Cumbria

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Near wild camping on a peaceful site with views of the Duddon Estuary, at the edge of the Lake District.

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Near Howe Certificated Location

Penrith, Cumbria

Opens 28 March

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4.77 /5

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Tranquil and small campervan pitches with panoramic views of the Northern Fells and dog friendly.

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Orchard Hideaways

Penrith, Cumbria

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Pet-friendly glamping pods in an apple tree orchard on the edge of the Lake District, ten minutes from Ullswater.

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Wild Wool Barn

Ennerdale, Cleator, Cumbria

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Rural, peaceful setting with views of Ennerdale Water welcoming tents. Bunkhouse onsite.

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Park Cliffe Camping and Caravan Estate, Windermere, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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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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Gill Head Farm

Penrith, Cumbria

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

Hollows Farm and Borrowdale Glamping, Keswick, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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Camping and glamping in a picturesque location perfect for exploring the North Lakes, set 15 minutes from Keswick.

Castlerigg Hall Caravan and Camping Park, Keswick, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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Award winning holiday park in the heart of the Lake District close to Keswick. Ideal for walking and exploring.

Burns Farm Caravan, Campsite and Glamping, Keswick, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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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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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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Crake Trees

Penrith, Cumbria

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