Woodland and forest campsites in the Lake District
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Woodland and forest campsites in the Lake District

What better way to escape the stress of day-to-day life than camping in the woods, surrounded by ancient trees and thriving wildlife? Enjoy days out to Lake Windemere, hiking Scafell Pike or discovering the world of Beatrix Potter. Our woodland and forest campsites in the Lake District provide an idyllic base for days of adventures!

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31 woodland and forest campsites in the Lake District

Parkgate Farm Holidays, Irton, Holmrook, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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Parkgate Farm Holidays

Irton, Holmrook, Cumbria

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4.95 /5

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

2025 Camping & Glamping Award Winner
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Pitches: 3 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 2 x Medium Electric Grass Pitches


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Skelwith Fold Caravan Park

Ambleside, Cumbria

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4.87 /5

12 reviews

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Lake District, woodland park with a playground, walking trails and more. Ten minutes from Windermere and Ambleside.

2025 Runner up of Best Family Campsite North West England

Pitches: 130 x Hardstanding Pitches (Optional Electric), Hideaway Ensuite Glamping Pod


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Wallace Lane Farm

Caldbeck, Wigton, Cumbria

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4.87 /5

200 reviews

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Camping, touring and glamping on the northern fringe of the Lake District. Some pitches even have private hot tubs!

2025 Camping & Glamping Award Winner
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Pitches: 12 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Touring Pitches, 6 x Fully Serviced Pitches With Hot Tub


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Moss Howe Farm Campsite

Witherslack, Grange-Over-Sands, Cumbria

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4.71 /5

143 reviews

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Peaceful Lake District camping and glamping site, 15 minutes to Lake Windermere. Onsite shop and fire pits welcome!


Pitches: 2 x Premium Electric Grass Pitches, Mini Lodge Pod with Hot Tub (Dog Friendly)


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Moss Side Farm Campsite

Broughton-in-Furness, Cumbria

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4.64 /5

78 reviews

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Working family-run farm and campsite in the scenic Woodland Valley, near Coniston Water in the Lake District.


Pitches: 35 x Non Electric Grass Pitches , 5 x Rail Cabins (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 Camping & Glamping Award Runner up
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 camping site directly on the Cumbrian Way footpath in the Northern Lake District.

2025 Camping & Glamping Award Winner
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10 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches

x 6


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Baystone Bank Farm Campsite

Whicham, Millom, Cumbria

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4.34 /5

43 reviews

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Peaceful, family-run campsite on a working fell farm in the South Lake District. Seasonal cafe and shop too!


Pitches: 10 x Streamside Non Electric Grass Pitches, 6 x Electric Grass Pitches


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4.7 /5

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Cosy yurts set on a farm, deep in the heart of the Lake District, just 20 minutes from Keswick.


5 x Yurts

x 5


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Thirlspot Farm Camping

Keswick, Cumbria

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4.33 /5

166 reviews

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Peaceful, adult only tourer site set at the foot of Helvellyn on a small sheep farm next to a pub. Dog friendly.


Pitches: 10 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches, 2 x Non Electric Hardstanding Pitches


The Pods by the Stream at Flakebridge Farm, Tebay, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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Ensuite glamping pods with hot tubs and fire pits included. In the Dales, 25 minutes to the Lake District!


Pitches: Swaledale Hideaway Ensuite Glamping Pod with Hot Tub, Texel Retreat Ensuite Glamping Pod with Hot Tub


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Hollows Farm and Borrowdale Glamping, Keswick, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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Camping and glamping in a picturesque location perfect for exploring the North Lakes, set 15 minutes from Keswick.

Burns Farm Caravan, Campsite and Glamping, Keswick, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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Peaceful campsite with tent and touring pitches, along with luxury glamping, situated in the Lake District.

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The Quiet Site

Ullswater, Cumbria

An award winning, 5 star park overlooking Ullswater in the heart of the Lakes, for camping, glamping and touring.

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Hollins Farm

Silverdale, Carnforth, Lancashire

Set on a working farm amongst woodland and countryside. Access to nearby site with swimming complex and bowling!

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Noble Wood Camping

Lindale, Grange-Over-Sands, Cumbria

Off grid and tranquil adult-only woodland camping site for tents and tourers, with electric hook-ups. Dog friendly.

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Lowther Holiday Park

Eamont Bridge, Penrith, Cumbria

Woodland, river fronted 5 star, family holiday park with lodges, caravans, tent and touring pitches and two pods.

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Waterfoot Park

Pooley Bridge, Penrith, Cumbria

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

Coniston Sports and Social Centre, Coniston, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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In the heart of the Lake District, a peaceful campsite with stunning views. A five minute walk to the village.

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Fisherground Campsite

Holmrook, Cumbria

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

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