Small campsites in the Lake District
Escape the crowds and enjoy the company of just a few fellow campers at these small campsites in the Lake District. Find a pitch close to the breathtaking Aira Force waterfall or pick a site to serve as your starting point for treks up Scafell Pike.
51 small campsites in the Lake District
Kestrel Lodge Campsite
Bassenthwaite, Keswick, Cumbria
95 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
Little Acre Holiday Park
Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria
801 reviews
99%
would recommend
Adult only (16+) touring park with modern facilities. By the Lancaster Canal, close to the M6, the Lakes and Dales.
Pitches: 35 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches, Electric Hardstanding Small Pitch
Rydal Hall Campsite
Ambleside, Cumbria
81 reviews
96%
would recommend
Relaxed family and dog friendly site nestled in the Lake District, five minutes to Windermere. Onsite tea shop too!
32 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches
7m x 7m
Low Greenlands Holiday Park
Carnforth, Lancashire
28 reviews
96%
would recommend
Tranquil family friendly site close to the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales. Just 20 minutes to Morecambe Bay!
11 x Electric Hardstanding Touring Pitches
12m x 3m
Little Acre Camping
Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria
246 reviews
100%
would recommend
Adult only (16+) site, two minutes from the M6, great for the Lakes or Dales. Just a five minute walk from a pub.
Pitches: 7 x Electric Grass Tent Pitches, 15 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches
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Parkgate Farm Holidays
Irton, Holmrook, Cumbria
100 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, 2 x Medium Electric Grass Pitches
Birchbank Camping Site
Ulverston, Cumbria
Opens 1 May
174 reviews
96%
would recommend
A small campsite on a Lake District sheep farm, on the fells between Coniston Water and the Duddon Estuary.
Pitches: 7 x Electric Grass Pitches, 16 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Sizergh Caravan and Camping
Kendal, Cumbria
69 reviews
96%
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, 2 x Small Grass Camping Pitches (Optional Electric)
Harbour Side Caravan Site
Maryport, Cumbria
98 reviews
96%
would recommend
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)
Holmescales Campsite
Old Hutton, Kendal, Cumbria
72 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
The Church House Inn
Torver, Coniston, Cumbria
65 reviews
94%
would recommend
Ensuite glamping pod with a hot tub within the Lake District. By ancient woodland, five minutes to Coniston Water.
Ensuite Glamping Pod with Hot Tub (Dog Friendly)
Kentmere Farm Pods
Staveley, Kendal, Cumbria
32 reviews
97%
would recommend
Ensuite glamping pods with great views. On a farm in the heart of the Lake District, 15 minutes from Windermere.
Pitches: 3 x Ensuite Glamping Pods , Ensuite Glamping Pod (Dog Friendly)
Cockin Farm Campsite
Kendal, Cumbria
Highly ratedRural, 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
Damson View Glamping
Lyth Valley, Cumbria
37 reviews
100%
would recommend
Ensuite, adult only glamping pods with views over the Lyth Valley. In the Lake District, 15 minutes to Windermere!
Pitches: 4 x Ensuite Glamping Pods , Ensuite Glamping Pod (Dog Friendly)
Caldbeck Camping
Caldbeck, Wigton, Cumbria
51 reviews
98%
would recommend
A riverside dog-friendly camping site directly on the Cumbrian Way footpath in the Northern Lake District.
10 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches
Gillcumber Glamping Pods
Winton, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria
6 reviews
100%
would recommend
Small, farm site with ensuite pods and optional hot tubs. In the Eden Valley, on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales!
Pitches: Valais Ensuite Glamping Pod with Optional Wood Fired Hot Tub (Dog Friendly), Ryeland Ensuite Glamping Pod with Optional Wood Fired Hot Tub (Dog Friendly)
Hardrigg Hall Glamping
Penrith, Cumbria
37 reviews
97%
would recommend
Family friendly, ensuite glamping pods with panoramic countryside views. Ten minutes from the Lake District.
Pitches: Ensuite Glamping Pod , Ensuite Glamping Pod (Optional Hot Tub)
Troutbeck Head Experience Freedom Glamping
Troutbeck, Penrith, Cumbria
16 reviews
100%
would recommend
Modern glamping in Penrith with scenic views across the Lake District peaks. Ten minutes to Ullswater and a pub!
Pitches: Accessible Ensuite Glamping Pods (Dog Friendly), 2 x Ensuite Glamping Pods
Cragg Farm Camping Pods
Cockermouth, Cumbria
40 reviews
98%
would recommend
Three luxury glamping pods set on a working family farm, just a five minute drive from Cockermouth.
Pitches: Ensuite Glamping Pod, 2 x Ensuite Glamping Pods with Bunk Beds
Inside Out Camping @ Seatoller Farm
Keswick, Cumbria
9 reviews
100%
would recommend
Cosy yurts set on a farm, deep in the heart of the Lake District, just 20 minutes from Keswick.
5 x Yurts (Dog Friendly)
