Sykeside Camping Park is ideally located for exploring the Lake District, within 20 minutes of Windermere, Aira Force Waterfall and Ullswater. Offering a traditional camping getaway, there are spacious, unmarked non electric grass pitches for tents only. There's a charming onsite pub serving breakfast baps, tasty meals and cold pints, plus a handy shop for food and camping essentials. Dogs are welcome, and there is even a dedicated walking area!
Why choose Sykeside Camping Park
Set in the heart of the Lake District, within 20 minutes of Windermere and Ullswater
Traditional, family and dog friendly campsite with fire pits welcome, surrounded by walking trails
Onsite pub serving breakfast baps, tasty meals and local ales, plus a shop stocking essentials
About the site
Set in the heart of the Dovedale Valley, this site is surrounded by top hiking trails. Centrally located in the Lake District, you will be just 20 minutes from Windermere and Ullswater, great for mooching around charming villages, picking up a boat trip or hiring a paddleboard! The site is home to 90 spacious unmarked pitches. Simply turn up and choose your preferred spot. The pitches allow tents only, with a maximum of six guests per pitch. Onsite, you will also find camping pods, touring pitches and five electric hardstanding pitches that are exclusively for Caravan and Motorhome Club members. The 'bunkhouse' offers rooms for two to six people, ideal for families and large groups. For a delicious meal or a refreshing tipple, head to the onsite pub, The Brotherswater Inn. Enjoy tasty morning breakfast baps, a weekend lunch service, and amazing pub dinners every evening. Do note, booking is essential if you want to ensure a table. Dogs can join you for your adventure, with up to four canine companions allowed per pitch. There is even a dedicated walking area for stretching their legs! If you want to cook al fresco, raised fire pits and BBQs are permitted. Bricks can also be supplied for elevating disposable BBQs.
Sykeside Camping Park is open all year round in 2025 and 2026. Pitches from £22/night for 2 people.
"We could not fault this campsite at all"
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"We can honestly say, it's one of the best we've stayed at yet"
Daniel R
"Such a beautiful location, it's hard to believe the view when you arrive"
Lottie I
"So glad I went with this campsite. The views are unbelievable!"
Chloe M
"My best camping experience so far!"
Miltiadis T
"Extremely friendly staff make this peaceful campsite with stunning views even better!"
Billy B
"Possibly one of the best campsites in the Lakes"
Tom W
"Scenery to die for, surrounded by beautiful mountains to all sides"
Steven H


Great for pubs
Enjoy the Brotherswater Inn and grab a breakfast bap or a hearty pub lunch on the weekend. Finish the day with a wholesome dinner with last orders at 8pm!
Great for walkers
Enjoy strolls around Brothers Water, or head to Stony Cove Pike, High Street Mountain, and Red Screes in under ten minutes for hiking!
There are 120 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options












90 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches
Max 6 people
Unassigned non electric grass pitches, simply choose your own spot. Suitable for tents only. The site does not accept groups booking together of more than six adults.
Other accommodation

2 x Electric Hardstanding Campervan Pitches (No Awnings)
Max 6 people
Gravel pitches with electric hook ups. Suitable for campervans and motorhomes up to 7m in length.

4 x Electric Hardstanding Campervan Pitches (Awnings Allowed)
Max 6 people
Gravel pitches with electric hook ups. Suitable for roof tents, campervans and motorhomes up to 7m in length and have space for an awning.

6 x Large Electric Hardstanding Campervan Pitches (No Awnings)
Max 6 people
Gravel pitches with electric hook ups. Suitable for roof tents, campervans and motorhomes up to 8m in length.

9 x Large Electric Hardstanding Campervan Pitches (Awnings Allowed)
Max 6 people
Gravel pitches with electric hook ups. Suitable for caravans, campervans (including roof tents) and motorhomes up to 8m in length and have space for an awning.

5 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches Members Only
Gravel pitches with electric hook ups suitable for campervans, caravans and motorhomes. These pitches are reserved for Caravan and Motorhome Club members.

3 x Camping Pods
Max 5 people
Unfurnished camping pods, with indoor lighting, underfloor heating and a double electric socket with USB ports. You'll need to bring everything you usually would for camping except the tent. Dog friendly. Shared facilities nearby.

The Bunkhouse
Includes nine bunkrooms, each containing two to six beds. All rooms have their own toilet and wash basin, showers are shared with the adjoining campsite. There is central heating, plus camping stoves and a fridge and mattresses.
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Site rules
What time is check-in and check out at Sykeside Camping Park?
Check-in is available from 1pm until 8pm at Sykeside Camping Park. Please advise the site if you are delayed and they may be able to arrange a late check-in for you up to 9:45pm. After this, there is no access to the site. Departure is due before 11am on your last day.
Is Sykeside Camping Park dog-friendly?
Yes, Sykeside Camping Park is dog friendly, and allows up to four dogs per pitch. It also permits them in the Brotherswater Inn and Barn End Bar. Dogs must be kept on a lead and under control at all times. There is a dog walking area halfway down the driveway for them to have a run around.
Does Sykeside Camping Park allow BBQs and campfires?
Yes, BBQs and small fires are allowed at Sykeside Camping Park if they are raised off the ground. Bricks can be supplied for elevating disposable BBQs. They must be extinguished by 11pm.
Does Sykeside Camping Park allow group bookings?
Yes, Sykeside Camping Park allows group bookings of up to six adults. Groups larger than six adults are not permitted, and neither are hen or stag parties. Pitches aren't assigned, so you can choose where you pitch, but it isn't guaranteed that you will be able to pitch next to other tents in your group.
Does Sykeside Camping Park have a quiet time or noise policy?
Yes. Please respect Sykeside Camping Park's quiet hours from 11pm until 7:30am. Music must be kept to a reasonable level.
Are children allowed in the bar and restaurant at Sykeside Camping Park?
Yes, Sykeside Camping Park has a residents' licence so children can stay right up until closing time!
Pitches
Does Sykeside Camping Park allow awnings, gazebos or pup tents?
Yes, awnings, gazebos and pup tents are allowed at Sykeside Camping Park. Please select this as an option when booking. For those bringing a pup tent, it must fit within your pitch and not be used by adults for sleeping.
Can I park near my pitch at Sykeside Camping Park? Or is there parking adjacent to the pitch?
During the summer, you can park on the grass next to your pitch at Sykeside Camping Park. However, in heavy rainfall, guests are asked not to park on the grass to avoid getting stuck or damaging the site. In the winter, there is a small car park near the pitches for guests.
Facilities
Does Sykeside Camping Park have electric vehicle charging?
Yes, there are two electric vehicle charging points in the pub car park at the entrance to Sykeside Camping Park.
Is there WiFi at Sykeside Camping Park?
Yes, Sykeside Camping Park has free WiFi available in the onsite shop and pub.
Does Sykeside Camping Park have a shop onsite?
Yes, Sykeside Camping Park's shop stocks essential items and is open daily from 8am until 6pm and until 8pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Please note that hours may be extended in the summer and reduced in the winter.
Is there a restaurant or cafe at Sykeside Camping Park?
Yes, Sykeside Camping Park is home to the Brotherswater Inn, which serves breakfast baps (8am to 9.30am), lunch (on weekends) and dinner. There's also a full range of drinks, including traditional ales and a range of whiskies on offer. The usual opening hours are Monday to Friday 4pm - 10pm, Saturday and Sunday 12 noon - 10pm. Booking is essential for sit-down meals. Please note that the pub is located at the site entrance, a short walk from the pitches.
What is phone signal like at Sykeside Camping Park?
Those with network providers Vodafone, EE, and Three will likely have a stronger signal than those with O2 at Sykeside Camping Park.
Getting there
Are there any local taxi service companies to Sykeside Camping Park?
Local taxi companies to Sykeside Camping Park include Mike's taxis, a local service based in Glenridding. Pre-booking is advisable using numbers 017384 82372 or 07770 444159.
What's nearby
Can I fish nearby Sykeside Camping Park?
Yes, fishing is available in Brotherswater, a 15 minute walk from Sykeside Camping Park.
What are the nearest public transport links to Sykeside Camping Park?
The 508 bus (The Kirkstone Rambler) runs past Sykeside Camping Park five times a day from Easter until the end of October. The nearest bus service in the Winter is the Patterdale to Penrith. The nearest train stations are in Windermere, 25 minutes away, or Penrith, 35 minutes away.
What are the nearest pubs to Sykeside Camping Park?
Other than the pub onsite, Sykeside Camping Park is located a 20 minute drive from the Travellers Rest and Ramblers Bar.
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