Family campsites in the Lake District

101 family campsites in the Lake District

Crossfell Caravan Park, Penrith, CumbriaCrossfell Caravan Park, Penrith, Cumbria

Crossfell Caravan Park

Penrith, Cumbria

Flat grass site with some shade and beautiful fell views, with Lake District walking country on the doorstep.

Dalebottom Farm Caravan & Camping Park, Keswick, CumbriaDalebottom Farm Caravan & Camping Park, Keswick, Cumbria

Dalebottom Farm Caravan & Camping Park

Keswick, Cumbria

Dog friendly site two miles south of Keswick, surrounded by beautiful views of Helvellyn, Blencathra and Skiddaw.

Crown Inn, Shap, Penrith, CumbriaCrown Inn, Shap, Penrith, Cumbria

Crown Inn

Shap, Penrith, Cumbria

Camping pods and pitches at a village pub on the outskirts of the Lake District. Dog friendly and open year round.

Bank House Farm, Penrith, CumbriaBank House Farm, Penrith, Cumbria

Bank House Farm

Penrith, Cumbria

Small, peaceful tent camping near the C2C route and in the heart of the Eden Valley, 20 mins from the Lakes.

Park Foot Holiday Park, Pooley Bridge, Penrith, CumbriaPark Foot Holiday Park, Pooley Bridge, Penrith, Cumbria

Park Foot Holiday Park

Pooley Bridge, Penrith, Cumbria

Dog friendly touring caravan and camping pitches in the Lake District, close to Ullswater and the Eden Valley.

Waters Edge Caravan Park, Milnthorpe, Kendal, CumbriaWaters Edge Caravan Park, Milnthorpe, Kendal, Cumbria

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.

Fisherground Campsite, Holmrook, CumbriaFisherground Campsite, Holmrook, Cumbria

Fisherground Campsite

Holmrook, Cumbria

Family friendly camping in the heart of Eskdale. Ideal base for walkers.

Side Farm Campsite, Ullswater, Penrith, CumbriaSide Farm Campsite, Ullswater, Penrith, Cumbria

Side Farm Campsite

Ullswater, Penrith, Cumbria

A dog friendly, scenic site between Ullswater and Place Fell. Peaceful, with access to boating and canoeing.

Castlerigg Farm Camping and Caravan Site, Keswick, CumbriaCastlerigg Farm Camping and Caravan Site, Keswick, Cumbria

Castlerigg Farm Camping and Caravan Site

Keswick, Cumbria

Enjoy panoramic views from this family site in a quiet, prime location on the edge of Keswick, within the Lakes.

Noble Wood Camping, Lindale, Grange-Over-Sands, CumbriaNoble Wood Camping, Lindale, Grange-Over-Sands, Cumbria

Noble Wood Camping

Lindale, Grange-Over-Sands, Cumbria

Off grid and tranquil woodland camping site for tents and tourers with electric hook-ups and dog friendly.

Setmabanning Caravan Park, Keswick, CumbriaSetmabanning Caravan Park, Keswick, Cumbria

Setmabanning Caravan Park

Keswick, Cumbria

Family run camping and touring in the Lakes, with superb views of Blencathra and easy access to Keswick.

Town End Cottage Caravan Site Certificated Location, Laithes, Penrith, CumbriaTown End Cottage Caravan Site Certificated Location, Laithes, Penrith, Cumbria

Town End Cottage Caravan Site Certificated Location

Laithes, Penrith, Cumbria

An immaculately kept CL site for Caravan Club members, in the peaceful surroundings of a stunning rural location.

Abbot Park Farm, Ulverston, CumbriaAbbot Park Farm, Ulverston, Cumbria

Abbot Park Farm

Ulverston, Cumbria

Set on a 120 acre family run farm within the stunning Lake District, this site offers camping and camping barns.

Waterfoot Park, Pooley Bridge, Penrith, CumbriaWaterfoot Park, Pooley Bridge, Penrith, Cumbria

Waterfoot Park

Pooley Bridge, Penrith, Cumbria

Dog friendly self-catering holidays just a stone's throw from England's most beautiful lake, Ullswater.

Black Beck Holiday Park, Newby Bridge, Ulverston, CumbriaBlack Beck Holiday Park, Newby Bridge, Ulverston, Cumbria

Black Beck Holiday Park

Newby Bridge, Ulverston, Cumbria

A 5 star dog friendly setting for short breaks and touring, close to Grizedale Forest in the Lake District.

Skelwith Fold Caravan Park, Ambleside, CumbriaSkelwith Fold Caravan Park, Ambleside, Cumbria

Skelwith Fold Caravan Park

Ambleside, Cumbria

Tucked beside the Lake District Natural Park, a charming glamping and camping site surrounded by wildlife.

Thacka Lea Caravan Park, Penrith, CumbriaThacka Lea Caravan Park, Penrith, Cumbria

Thacka Lea Caravan Park

Penrith, Cumbria

A superb base to explore the Lake District and Eden Valley, a small, family-run caravan site close to Ullswater.

Kendal Rugby Club, Kendal, CumbriaKendal Rugby Club, Kendal, Cumbria

Kendal Rugby Club

Kendal, Cumbria

Small, family friendly camping at a rugby ground, close to the Lake District National Park and Windemere.

New Ing Lodge, Shap, CumbriaNew Ing Lodge, Shap, Cumbria

New Ing Lodge

Shap, Cumbria

Friendly B&B and campsite on the edge of the Lake District near Ullswater, and on Wainwright's Coast to Coast.

Little Lane Campsite, Torver, CumbriaLittle Lane Campsite, Torver, Cumbria

Little Lane Campsite

Torver, Cumbria

Pop up camping site for tents only, situated in the heart of the Lake District, close to Coniston Water.

Bardsea Leisure, Ulverston, CumbriaBardsea Leisure, Ulverston, Cumbria

Bardsea Leisure

Ulverston, Cumbria

10 acre site situated on the edge of the Lake District, with touring pitches available all year round.

Overwater Woodlands, Wigton, CumbriaOverwater Woodlands, Wigton, Cumbria

Overwater Woodlands

Wigton, Cumbria

Secluded and off-grid woodland camping for tents in the Lake District with a communal firepit and breakfast!

Pier Cottage Caravan Park, Coniston, CumbriaPier Cottage Caravan Park, Coniston, Cumbria

Pier Cottage Caravan Park

Coniston, Cumbria

A small, family run caravan park situated by Coniston Water with swimming, boating, fishing and more. Dog friendly.

Wild Wool Barn, Ennerdale, Cleator, CumbriaWild Wool Barn, Ennerdale, Cleator, Cumbria

Wild Wool Barn

Ennerdale, Cleator, Cumbria

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

Lyons Manor House Park, Allonby, Maryport, CumbriaLyons Manor House Park, Allonby, Maryport, Cumbria

Lyons Manor House Park

Allonby, Maryport, Cumbria

Family and dog friendly touring, seasonal pitches and holiday homes by the Northern Lakes and Scottish Borders.

Woodhead Farm Certificated Location, Penrith, CumbriaWoodhead Farm Certificated Location, Penrith, Cumbria

Woodhead Farm Certificated Location

Penrith, Cumbria

A small site, situated on a small working farm in the Eden Valley, near Penrith and the Lake District.

Abbots Reading Farm Octolodges, Ulverston, CumbriaAbbots Reading Farm Octolodges, Ulverston, Cumbria

Abbots Reading Farm Octolodges

Ulverston, Cumbria

A small, idyllic glampsite on a working farm in the Lake Distict National Park close to Coniston and windermere.

Fellhill Pods, Welton, Carlisle, CumbriaFellhill Pods, Welton, Carlisle, Cumbria

Fellhill Pods

Welton, Carlisle, Cumbria

Three dog friendly luxury pods with en-suite facilities, set on a farm that's right by the Lake District.

Great Langdale Bunkhouse, Great Langdale, Ambleside, CumbriaGreat Langdale Bunkhouse, Great Langdale, Ambleside, Cumbria

Great Langdale Bunkhouse

Great Langdale, Ambleside, Cumbria

Simple, clean, warm and welcoming accommodation for walkers, runners and climbers in the Lake District.

Hill of Oaks Park, Windermere, CumbriaHill of Oaks Park, Windermere, Cumbria

Hill of Oaks Park

Windermere, Cumbria

Nestled on the slopes of ancient woodland, Hill of Oaks boasts exclusive lake Windermere frontage.

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FAQ

Around 9 out of every 10 family campsites in the Lakes allow pets, and you can book these here.

The Lake District National Park is a very popular destination for families, home to unmissable walks, sweeping fells and amazing activities on the water. Book campsites close to Grizedale Forest, Bowness-on-Windermere which is home to The World of Beatrix Potter and Ullswater for the Ullswater Steamers.

Pooley Bridge, Eskdale, Coniston, Kendal and Buttermere are some of the Lakes' most popular places to camp.

This national park is a huge hit with visitors thanks to its glorious scenery, attractive Cumbrian villages and fantastic walking, hiking and watersport options around Windermere and many other lakes. The Lakes offer lots of great campsites and these 10 are some of the very best.