Family campsites in the Lake District

100 family campsites in the Lake District

Lakes Yurts, Blindbothel, Cockermouth, CumbriaLakes Yurts, Blindbothel, Cockermouth, Cumbria

Lakes Yurts

Blindbothel, Cockermouth, Cumbria

Chic yurts with private facilities, set on a Lake District family farm, close to great walking country.

Lowside Farm, Troutbeck, Penrith, CumbriaLowside Farm, Troutbeck, Penrith, Cumbria

Lowside Farm

Troutbeck, Penrith, Cumbria

Glamping pods at the foot of Blencathra and onsite camping barn for large groups. Pet friendly options available.

Newby Bridge Country Caravan Park, Newby Bridge, CumbriaNewby Bridge Country Caravan Park, Newby Bridge, Cumbria

Newby Bridge Country Caravan Park

Newby Bridge, Cumbria

Dog friendly self-catering accommodation and holiday homes near the southern shores of Windermere, Lake District.

Wellington Farm Glamping Breaks, Cockermouth, CumbriaWellington Farm Glamping Breaks, Cockermouth, Cumbria

Wellington Farm Glamping Breaks

Cockermouth, Cumbria

Luxury pods with hot tubs based in the western Lake District with beautiful panoramic views of the fells.

Blakebeck Camping Barn, Mungrisdale, CumbriaBlakebeck Camping Barn, Mungrisdale, Cumbria

Blakebeck Camping Barn

Mungrisdale, Cumbria

Camping barn on a small farm at the foot of Souther Fell, just outside Mungrisdale and on the C2C cycle route.

Kelker Well Roundhouse, Newbiggin, Carnforth, CumbriaKelker Well Roundhouse, Newbiggin, Carnforth, Cumbria

Kelker Well Roundhouse

Newbiggin, Carnforth, Cumbria

Quirky off-grid roundhouse accommodation on a farm by the Lake District for up to 4 people. Includes hot tub.

St Johns-in-the-Vale Camping Barn, Keswick, CumbriaSt Johns-in-the-Vale Camping Barn, Keswick, Cumbria

St Johns-in-the-Vale Camping Barn

Keswick, Cumbria

A solid, cosy camping barn in the depths of the Lake District close to beautiful Keswick and Thirlmere.

Swallow Barn, Cockermouth, CumbriaSwallow Barn, Cockermouth, Cumbria

Swallow Barn

Cockermouth, Cumbria

In the picturesque Loweswater valley, this barn is part of a traditional set of farm buildings dating back to 1670.

Bowness on Windermere Camping and Caravanning Club Site, Bowness-on-Windermere, CumbriaBowness on Windermere Camping and Caravanning Club Site, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria

Bowness on Windermere Camping and Caravanning Club Site

Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria

Hardstanding pitches beside the shores of Windermere, ideal for the Southern Lakes. Family and dog friendly.

Alanholme Caravan and Camping, Appleby-in-Westmorland, CumbriaAlanholme Caravan and Camping, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria

Alanholme Caravan and Camping

Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria

Tents and tourers welcome on a family and dog friendly site by the Pennine Way.

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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.