Campsites for backpackers in Kendal, Cumbria
5 bookable campsites within 15 miles of Kendal
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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
Farm and Fell Campsite
Sedbergh, Cumbria, England- Family-friendly Yorkshire Dales farm near the Dales Way
- In southern Cumbria, a mile from the centre of Sedbergh
- Walk to Sedbergh for dog-friendly pubs, cafés and eateries in 15 mins
Low Fell Gate Farm Campsite
Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, England- Quiet back-to-basics camping on a working farm in Grange-over-Sands
- A five-minute drive to Cartmel; 20 minutes to Windermere
- Dog-friendly site with Morecambe Bay views
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
Low Greenside Farm
Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, England- Small, quiet and friendly farm site with spectacular views
- Lots of room and spacious pitches
- Several walks direct from the farm including onto the Howgill Fells
Ings Kippers Campsite and Shepherd's Hut
Windermere, Cumbria, England- Small, basic adults-only site two miles from Windermere
- Well placed for cycle paths and public transport; pub five mins' walk
- Firepit provided for each pitch; wood available to buy on site
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
Moor House Farm Camping
Orton, Cumbria, England- Family-friendly site on a family-run working farm a mile from Orton
- Between the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District; close to the C2C route
- A five-minute drive from the M6 and Tebay services/farm shop
Water Yeat Campsite
Water Yeat, Cumbria, England- Riverside camping next to Coniston Water in the Lake District
- A 20-minute drive to Windermere; 15 minutes to Ulverston
- Spacious pick-your-own grass pitches with mountain and fellside views
Wildscapes Retreat and Campsite
Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, England- No-frills family campsite with spectacular Howgills views in Cumbria
- Bowness-on-Windermere 45 minutes’ drive; Ribblehead Viaduct 50 minutes
- Within half an hour's drive of Wain Wath Force, a wild swimming spot
Kitridding Lake
Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria, England- Small, dog-friendly lakeside pitches on a Cumbria farm
- Half an hour’s drive from Windermere; 25 minutes from Sedbergh
- On-site tearoom and farm shop open Thursday-Sunday
River View Campsite
Killington, Cumbria, England- Peaceful Cumbria site on the bank of the River Lune
- A five-minute drive to Sedbergh; 20 minutes to Kendal
- In the Yorkshire Dales National Park, with easy access to M6
Dob Coppice
Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, England- Quiet wildlife haven beside the river Winster in the Lake District
- A 15-minute drive from Windermere and 40 minutes from Ambleside
- Kayaks and fishing rods for hire; a short drive to local footpaths
Kez's Campsite
Clawthorpe, Cumbria, England- Peaceful field site on a family farm with access to tennis court
- Around 20 minutes’ drive to Kendal, Kirkby Lonsdale and Morecambe
- Dog-friendly site between the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District
FSC Castle Head
Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, England- Grass pitches in the grounds of an environmental education centre
- A five-minute drive from Grange-over-Sands; 20 minutes from the M6
- Between the Morecambe Bay coast and Lake District National Park
Ashbeck Farm
Sedbergh, Cumbria, England- Quiet family-run pop-up site on a small working dairy and sheep farm
- A 10-minute drive to Cautley Spout; walks and river activities nearby
- Eggs sold on site; shops, pubs and restaurants in the local town
Hawkshead Youth Hostel
Hawkshead, Cumbria, England
