Family campsites in the Lake District
Think of a traditional camping holiday and it won't be long before you think of the Lakes' otherworldly beauty. From boating around mirror-like water to picnicking in the fells, it's paradise for little ones. Beatrix Potter's Hill Top will bring beloved characters alive and then it's down to Muncaster Castle to meet their dazzling owls or over to Grizedale Forest for orienteering. Whisk the kids off to these family campsites in the Lake District!
100 family campsites in the Lake District
Skelwith Fold Caravan Park
Ambleside, Cumbria
53 reviews
100%
would recommend
Lake District, woodland park with a playground, walking trails and more. Ten minutes from Windermere and Ambleside.
Pitches: 130 x Hardstanding Pitches (Optional Electric), 3 x Family Hideaway Ensuite Glamping Pods
Park Cliffe Windermere Camping and Caravan Park
Windermere, Cumbria
47 reviews
100%
would recommend
Lake District camping, touring and glamping site with views of Lake Windermere. Onsite bar, shop and games room!
Pitches: 37 x Non Electric Fellside Grass Pitches, 23 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Touring Pitches
Wallace Lane Farm
Caldbeck, Wigton, Cumbria
206 reviews
98%
would recommend
Camping, touring and glamping on the northern fringe of the Lake District. Some pitches even have private hot tubs!
Pitches: 9 x Electric Grass Tent Pitches, 8 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches
Harbour Lights
Haverigg, Millom, Cumbria
190 reviews
92%
would recommend
Family friendly site at the edge of the Lake District with direct beach access and an onsite ice cream parlour!
Pitches: 30 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 7 x Electric Gravel Pitches
Church Stile Farm and Holiday Park
Seascale, Cumbria
197 reviews
96%
would recommend
Camping, touring and glamping, within a five minute walk of pubs. 15 minutes to Seascale Beach and Scafell Pike!
Pitches: 60 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches, 6 x Non Electric Hardstanding Pitches
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Moss Howe Farm Campsite
Witherslack, Grange-Over-Sands, Cumbria
162 reviews
94%
would recommend
Peaceful Lake District camping and glamping site with a shop, bar, and food van! 15 minutes to Lake Windermere.
Pitches: 3 x Medium Optional Electric Grass Pitches, 5 x Large Electric Grass Pitches
Blaithwaite Country House Estate
Wigton, Cumbria
45 reviews
93%
would recommend
Camping, touring and glamping on a 250 acre country estate. Within ten minutes of Wigton and the Lake District.
Pitches: 36 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches, 21 x Electric Grass Tent Pitches
Sykeside Camping Park
Patterdale, Penrith, Cumbria
135 reviews
96%
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
Parkgate Farm Holidays
Irton, Holmrook, Cumbria
96 reviews
99%
would recommend
Small, family camping and glamping site with stunning views in the Lake District. Ten minutes from beaches too.
Pitches: 3 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, Small Electric Grass Pitch
Kestrel Lodge Campsite
Bassenthwaite, Keswick, Cumbria
125 reviews
99%
would recommend
Peaceful, small and quiet campsite in the Lake District, just below Skiddaw. Only 15 minutes to Keswick.
Pitches: 23 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches, 5 x Electric Grass Tent Pitches
Sizergh Caravan and Camping
Kendal, Cumbria
68 reviews
97%
would recommend
Idyllic farm campsite nestled between the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales with an onsite farm shop and cafe.
Pitches: 7 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Touring Pitches, 4 x Medium Grass Camping Pitches (Optional Electric)
Shepherds Views Holidays
Drigg, Holmrook, Cumbria
12 reviews
100%
would recommend
Family-run campsite in 230 acres of farmland. By the Lake District, five minutes to Seascale and the beach!
Pitches: 12 x Large Electric Grass Pitches, 12 x Electric Grass Pitches
Birchbank Camping Site
Ulverston, Cumbria
169 reviews
96%
would recommend
A small campsite on a Lake District sheep farm, on the fells between Coniston Water and the Duddon Estuary.
Pitches: 16 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 7 x Electric Grass Pitches
The Old Post Office Campsite
Holmrook, Cumbria
11 reviews
100%
would recommend
Camping and touring in the Lake District by the River Irt and a pub. Ten minutes to Wast Water and the coast!
Pitches: 9 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Super Pitches, 4 x Electric Hardstanding and Grass Campervan Pitches
Beckses Caravan Park
Penrith, Cumbria
134 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
Moss Side Farm Campsite
Broughton-in-Furness, Cumbria
74 reviews
93%
would recommend
Working family-run farm and campsite in the scenic Woodland Valley, near Coniston Water in the Lake District.
Pitches: 35 x Non Electric Grass Pitches , 5 x Rail Cabins (Dog Friendly)
Holmescales Campsite
Old Hutton, Kendal, Cumbria
70 reviews
93%
would recommend
A small site at the gateway to the Lake District with Dales close by. Onsite archery, quad biking and axe throwing.
30 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
10m x 10m
Cockin Farm Campsite
Kendal, Cumbria
8 reviews
100%
would recommend
Rural, family-run farm with camping and glamping. In the Lake District, 15 minutes from Kendal. Open year round!
Pitches: 16 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches, 7 x Non Electric Grass Campervan Pitches
Harbour Side Caravan Site
Maryport, Cumbria
98 reviews
95%
would recommend
Small coastal touring park with camping pods. By Maryport Marina, with a cafe and views over the Solway Firth.
Pitches: 28 x Electric Hardstanding Touring Pitches, 3 x Camping Pods (Dog Friendly)
Low Hollows
Keswick, Cumbria
Opens 24 July
70 reviews
91%
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
6m x 6m
