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Campsites near Bassenthwaite Lake

Relax and watch the sailing boats at Bassenthwaite Lake while taking in the beautiful scenery as you stroll by the lake. After a picnic by the water, indulge in a tipple at the Lakes Distillery or stop there for dinner until you're ready for bed at one of these campsites near Bassenthwaite Lake.

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61 campsites near Bassenthwaite Lake

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Kestrel Lodge Campsite, Bassenthwaite, Keswick, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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Kestrel Lodge Campsite

Bassenthwaite, Keswick, Cumbria

2.6 miles from Bassenthwaite Lake

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4.78 /5

92 reviews

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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, 5 x Electric Grass Tent Pitches


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Whinfell Hall Farm Campsite

Cockermouth, Cumbria

5.3 miles from Bassenthwaite Lake

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3.94 /5

64 reviews

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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


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The Larches Caravan Park

Mealsgate, Cumbria

6.5 miles from Bassenthwaite Lake

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4.77 /5

93 reviews

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98%

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Adult only and dog friendly site, ten minutes to the Lake District's northern fells with an onsite shop.


Pitches: 15 x Fully Serviced Grass Pitches, 15 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches


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Cragg Farm Camping Pods

Cockermouth, Cumbria

7.6 miles from Bassenthwaite Lake

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4.99 /5

40 reviews

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Three luxury glamping pods set on a working family farm, just a five minute drive from Cockermouth.

2025 Camping & Glamping Award Runner up
2025 Outstanding Sites list

Pitches: Ensuite Glamping Pod, 2 x Ensuite Glamping Pods with Bunk Beds


Blaithwaite Country House Estate, Wigton, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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8.5 miles from Bassenthwaite Lake

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4.58 /5

41 reviews

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Camping, touring and glamping on a 250 acre country estate. Within ten minutes of Wigton and the Lake District.


Pitches: 32 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches, 11 x Electric Hardstanding with Grass Pitches


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Wallace Lane Farm

Caldbeck, Wigton, Cumbria

9.5 miles from Bassenthwaite Lake

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4.88 /5

203 reviews

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Camping, touring and glamping on the northern fringe of the Lake District. Some pitches even have private hot tubs!

2025 Camping & Glamping Award Winner
2025 Outstanding Sites list

Pitches: 18 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Touring Pitches, 9 x Electric Grass Tent Pitches


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Caldbeck Camping

Caldbeck, Wigton, Cumbria

Opens 3 April

9.5 miles from Bassenthwaite Lake

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4.94 /5

50 reviews

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A riverside dog-friendly camping site directly on the Cumbrian Way footpath in the Northern Lake District.

2025 Camping & Glamping Award Winner
2025 Outstanding Sites list

10 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches

x 6


Mosedale End Farm Glamping Pod, Penrith, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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9.9 miles from Bassenthwaite Lake

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4.98 /5

9 reviews

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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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Carrock Glamping Pods

Hesket Newmarket, Wigton, Cumbria

10 miles from Bassenthwaite Lake

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4.97 /5

42 reviews

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Luxury adult only ensuite pods with hot tubs. Set at the foot of Carrock Fell in the Lake District National Park.

2025 Camping & Glamping Award Winner
2025 Outstanding Sites list

Pitches: Carrock View Ensuite Glamping Pod With Hot Tub, Carrock Sunset Ensuite Glamping Pod With Hot Tub


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Thirlspot Farm Camping

Keswick, Cumbria

Opens 27 March

11 miles from Bassenthwaite Lake

Star

4.33 /5

166 reviews

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88%

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Peaceful, adult only tourer site set at the foot of Helvellyn on a small sheep farm next to a pub. Dog friendly.


Pitches: 10 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches, 2 x Non Electric Hardstanding Pitches


Inside Out Camping @ Seatoller Farm, Keswick, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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Opens 30 March

11.1 miles from Bassenthwaite Lake

Star

4.7 /5

8 reviews

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100%

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Cosy yurts set on a farm, deep in the heart of the Lake District, just 20 minutes from Keswick.


5 x Yurts (Dog Friendly)

x 5


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Cherry Trees Farm

Hesket Newmarket, Wigton, Cumbria

Opens 27 March

12.1 miles from Bassenthwaite Lake

Star

4.81 /5

67 reviews

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96%

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


2 x Camping Pods with Hot Tubs (Dog Friendly)

x 2


Troutbeck Head Experience Freedom Glamping, Troutbeck, Penrith, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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Opens 20 March

12.2 miles from Bassenthwaite Lake

Star

4.79 /5

14 reviews

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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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Harbour Side Caravan Site

Maryport, Cumbria

12.4 miles from Bassenthwaite Lake

Star

4.82 /5

97 reviews

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95%

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A small coastal caravan and campsite by Maryport Marina, with scenic views over the Solway Firth.


Pitches: 28 x Electric Hardstanding Touring Pitches, 3 x Camping Pods (Dog Friendly)


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Beckses Caravan Park

Penrith, Cumbria

Opens 27 March

14.1 miles from Bassenthwaite Lake

Star

4.76 /5

115 reviews

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97%

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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


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Hardrigg Hall Glamping

Penrith, Cumbria

14.7 miles from Bassenthwaite Lake

Star

4.95 /5

36 reviews

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97%

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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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Camping at Cardewlees

Dalston, Carlisle, Cumbria

15.6 miles from Bassenthwaite Lake

Star

4.5 /5

28 reviews

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93%

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Family friendly camping, touring and pods with unspoilt views. Within 15 minutes of the Lake District and Carlisle!


Pitches: 15 x Electric Grass Pitches, 5 x Fully Serviced All Weather Pitches


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Solway Holiday Park

Siloth-on-Solway, Wigton, Cumbria

Opens 10 April

15.9 miles from Bassenthwaite Lake

Star

4.17 /5

7 reviews

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71%

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Coastal, family holiday park with a swimming pool, restaurant, bars and entertainment. A 15 minute walk to Silloth.


Pitches: 5 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 95 x Electric Grass Pitches


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Sykeside Camping Park

Patterdale, Penrith, Cumbria

17.5 miles from Bassenthwaite Lake

Star

4.68 /5

115 reviews

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96%

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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

x 6


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Opens 27 March

17.6 miles from Bassenthwaite Lake

Star

4.75 /5

197 reviews

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95%

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Camping, touring and glamping, within a five minute walk of pubs. 15 minutes to Seascale Beach and Scafell Pike!

2025 Runner up of Best Family Campsite North West England

Pitches: 60 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches, 30 x Electric Grass Pitches


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