Dog friendly campsites in Ambleside, Cumbria
22 bookable campsites within 15 miles of Ambleside
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
The Herdwick Huts
Ambleside, Cumbria, England- Traditional shepherd’s huts at Rydal Hall in the Lake District
- Walk to Rydal Water, Rydal Mount, Grasmere and mountains from the site
- Brazier and bench outside; pub with badgers and food a short walk away
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Skelwith Fold Caravan Park
Ambleside, Cumbria, England- Top-notch Lake District caravan park in 130 acres of ancient forest
- A 10-minute drive to Ambleside for Windermere boat trips
- Dog-friendly park with woodland trails, tarn and large play area
Sykeside Camping Park
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Remote location but with easy access to the Lake District and Cumbria
- In a walker's paradise in the Dovedale Valley
- Modern facilities and well-stocked shop
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Windermere Luxury Camping Pods
Windermere, Cumbria, England- Luxury Lake District camping pods at a traditional working farm
- Five minutes' drive from Bowness-on-Windermere/World of Beatrix Potter
- Self-contained pods with kitchen, barbecue and scenic deck
Ghyll Head
Windermere, Cumbria, England- Lake District pod village in woodland 10 minutes’ drive from Bowness
- Go Ape Grizedale 35 minutes’ drive; Predator Experience 15 minutes
- Lake Windermere views; walks and bike rides direct from the pods
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Peacock Farm Camping
Kendal, Cumbria, England- Lake District wild-camping site 10 minutes’ drive from Kendal
- Windermere 15 minutes’ drive; Scafell Pike 50 minutes
- Dogs welcome; resident sheep and cows; five minutes’ walk from a pub
The Wilson Arms
Coniston, Cumbria, England- Pitches within the grounds of a family-run Lake District village pub
- On the Cumbria Way, a five-minute drive from Coniston village
- Pub with great food, takeaways and beer garden, plus deli on site
Damson View Glamping
Bowness-On-Windermere, Cumbria, England- Adults-only glamping in Cumbria with spectacular Lyth Valley views
- Bowness-on-Windermere 15 minutes’ drive and Ambleside half an hour
- Walks and bike rides direct from the site; foodie pub 10 minutes’ walk
Stybeck Farm
Thirlmere, Cumbria, England- Lake District working farm two miles from Thirlmere
- A 10-minute drive to Derwentwater, Keswick and Grasmere
- Adult-only dog-friendly site; 20 minutes' walk to the local pub
Seatoller Farm
Keswick, Cumbria, England- Peaceful family-run farm site next to the River Derwent
- Excellent base for hikes, including Scafell and Great Gable
- Woodfired pizzas on Saturday nights, a short walk away
Ullswater Holiday Park
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Spacious family park with spectacular views of Lake District fells
- Penrith a 20-minute drive and Lake Ullswater within a 30-minute walk
- Marina, licensed bar with TV and a games room, shop and playground
Black Beck Farm
Ulverston, Cumbria, England- Peaceful Lake District farm site 10 minutes’ drive from Ulverston
- Aquarium of the Lakes five minutes’ drive; 20 minutes to Go Ape course
- Dog-friendly glamping units 10 minutes’ walk from a real-ale pub
Black Beck Holiday Park
Bouth, Cumbria, England- Motorhome pitches in woodland a 10-minute drive from Lake Windermere
- Lakeland Motor Museum five minutes’ drive; Ulverston 15 minutes
- Playground and duck pond; sauna and hot tub; launderette; shop
Valley End Certificated Location
Newby Bridge, Cumbria, England- Family-run site for CAMC members only, one mile from Newby Bridge
- A five-minute drive from the southern end of Windermere and Fell Foot
- A 15-minute drive to Cartmel village for popular sticky toffee pudding
Moss Howe Farm
Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, England- In the Cumbrian hills a couple of miles from Witherslack
- A 15-minute drive from Grange-over-Sands and 25 from Windermere
- Campfires allowed: firepits for hire and wood for sale on site
Cockin Farm Campsite
Kendal, Cumbria, England- Family-run farm site at the foot of Whinfell Beacon
- A 25-minute drive from Windermere; 15 minutes from Kendal
- Hiking and cycling nearby and five miles from the Yorkshire Dales
Setmabanning Caravan Park
Keswick, Cumbria, England- Working farm site in the Lake District with stunning fell views
- Just off the A66 road in Threlkeld, a 10-minute drive from Keswick
- Blencathra, Skiddaw and Helvellyn ranges within 20-minute drive
Moss Side Farm Campsite
Broughton-in-Furness, Cumbria, England- Small, quiet site on a working farm with scenic views near a village
- Woodland valley with walks, bike rides and riding trails all around
- Peaceful Lake District site; no music, groups, ball games or under-15s
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River Gilpin at Valley End Certificated Location
Kendal, Cumbria, England- Small CAMC members-only site in Cumbria, a mile from Levens
- In the Lake District National Park, 15 mins' drive from Windermere
- Gravel electric pitches with a top-notch food pub next door
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Keswick Camping
Keswick, Cumbria, England- Quiet family-friendly pop-up site in the Lake District National Park
- Derwentwater 10 minutes’ walk; Keswick shops five minutes’ drive
- Activity centre next door and River Greta strolls from the pitches
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