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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.

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55 small campsites in the Lake District

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Little Acre Holiday Park

Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria

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4.87 /5

776 reviews

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Adult only (16+) touring park with modern facilities. By the Lancaster Canal, close to the M6, the Lakes and Dales.

2024 Camping & Glamping Award Runner up
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Pitches: 35 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches, Electric Hardstanding Small Pitch


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Low Greenlands Holiday Park

Carnforth, Lancashire

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4.63 /5

23 reviews

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Tranquil family friendly site close to the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales. Just 20 minutes to Morecambe Bay!


Pitches: 11 x Electric Hardstanding Touring Pitches , 3 x Ensuite Glamping Pods (Dog Friendly)


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Parkgate Farm Holidays

Irton, Holmrook, Cumbria

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4.95 /5

94 reviews

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Small, family camping and glamping site with stunning views in the Lake District. Ten minutes from beaches too.

2024 Camping & Glamping Award Winner
2025 Outstanding Sites list

Pitches: 3 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 2 x Medium Electric Grass Pitches


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Little Acre Camping

Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria

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4.9 /5

239 reviews

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Adult only (16+) site, two minutes from the M6, great for the Lakes or Dales. Just a five minute walk from a pub.

2025 Outstanding Sites list

Pitches: 15 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches, 5 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches


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Kestrel Lodge Campsite

Bassenthwaite, Keswick, Cumbria

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4.77 /5

89 reviews

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Peaceful, small and quiet campsite in the Lake District, just below Skiddaw. Only 15 minutes to Keswick.


Pitches: 2 x Electric Hardstanding Campervan/Roof Tent Pitches, Small Landpod


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Birchbank Camping Site

Ulverston, Cumbria

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4.75 /5

174 reviews

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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


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Harbour Side Caravan Site

Maryport, Cumbria

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4.86 /5

98 reviews

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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)


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Holmescales Campsite

Old Hutton, Kendal, Cumbria

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4.7 /5

70 reviews

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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

x 6

10m x 10m


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Cherry Trees Farm

Hesket Newmarket, Wigton, Cumbria

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4.81 /5

67 reviews

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Nestled on the edge of the Lake District National Park, family friendly camping and pods with hot tubs.


Pitches: 10 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 2 x Camping Pods with Hot Tubs (Dog Friendly)


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The Church House Inn

Torver, Coniston, Cumbria

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4.88 /5

70 reviews

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Ensuite glamping pod with a hot tub within the Lake District. By ancient woodland, five minutes to Coniston Water.

2025 Outstanding Sites list

Ensuite Glamping Pod with Hot Tub (Dog Friendly)

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Kentmere Farm Pods

Staveley, Kendal, Cumbria

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4.94 /5

32 reviews

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Ensuite glamping pods with great views. On a farm in the heart of the Lake District, 15 minutes from Windermere.

2025 Outstanding Sites list

Pitches: 3 x Ensuite Glamping Pods , Ensuite Glamping Pod (Dog Friendly)


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Rydal Hall Campsite

Ambleside, Cumbria

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4.85 /5

82 reviews

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Relaxed family and dog friendly site nestled in the Lake District, five minutes to Windermere. Onsite tea shop too!

2025 Outstanding Sites list

32 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches

x 4

7m x 7m


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Caldbeck Camping

Caldbeck, Wigton, Cumbria

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4.94 /5

50 reviews

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A riverside dog-friendly site directly on the Cumbrian Way footpath in the Northern Lake District.

2024 Camping & Glamping Award Runner up
2025 Outstanding Sites list

Pitches: 10 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches, Bell Tent


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4.81 /5

68 reviews

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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, Camping Pod (Dog Friendly)


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Cockin Farm Campsite

Kendal, Cumbria

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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


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Hardrigg Hall Glamping

Penrith, Cumbria

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4.95 /5

35 reviews

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Family friendly, ensuite glamping pods with panoramic countryside views. Ten minutes from the Lake District.


Pitches: Ensuite Glamping Pod (Optional Hot Tub), Ensuite Glamping Pod


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Damson View Glamping

Lyth Valley, Cumbria

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4.93 /5

38 reviews

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Ensuite, adult only glamping pods with views over the Lyth Valley. In the Lake District, 15 minutes to Windermere!

2025 Outstanding Sites list

Pitches: Ensuite Glamping Pod (Dog Friendly), 4 x Ensuite Glamping Pods


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Carrock Glamping Pods

Hesket Newmarket, Wigton, Cumbria

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4.97 /5

42 reviews

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Luxury adult only ensuite pods with hot tubs. Set at the foot of Carrock Fell in the Lake District National Park.

2024 Camping & Glamping Award Winner
2025 Outstanding Sites list

Pitches: Carrock View Ensuite Glamping Pod With Hot Tub, Carrock Sunset Ensuite Glamping Pod With Hot Tub


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Gillcumber Glamping Pods

Winton, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria

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4.8 /5

3 reviews

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Small, farm site with ensuite pods and optional hot tubs. In the Eden Valley, on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales!


Pitches: Ryeland Ensuite Glamping Pod with Optional Wood Fired Hot Tub (Dog Friendly), Valais Ensuite Glamping Pod with Optional Wood Fired Hot Tub (Dog Friendly)


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Cragg Farm Camping Pods

Cockermouth, Cumbria

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4.99 /5

40 reviews

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Three luxury glamping pods set on a working family farm, just a five minute drive from Cockermouth.

2025 Outstanding Sites list

Pitches: Ensuite Glamping Pod, 2 x Ensuite Glamping Pods with Bunk Beds


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