Book Family Friendly Campsites in Ullswater, Cumbria
40 bookable campsites within 15 miles of Ullswater
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
New FavouriteOpens 1 March 2025 9.4Ullswater 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
New Favourite9.6Hillcroft
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Peaceful park overlooking Ullswater
- Modern, landscaped and with spectacular Lake District views
- Launderette, drying room, licensed shop and large play area
New FavouriteOpens 21 March 2025 9.5Gill Head Farm
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Working hill farm in the north of the Lake District National Park
- A 15-minute drive from Keswick and Penrith; 10 minutes from Ullswater
- Stunning views of Blencathra and the Northern Fells
New Favourite9.5Sykeside 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
New FavouriteOpens 1 March 2025 8.6Lowther Holiday Park
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Dog-friendly site on a private, wooded riverside in the Eden Valley
- A 10-minute drive from Ullswater and 15 minutes from Lowther Castle
- Bar and shop; fly fishing available in the river Lowther
New Favourite9.2Setmabanning 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
New Favourite10Hardrigg Hall Glamping
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Small glamping site on a historic Cumbria working farm
- A 15-minute drive to Penrith; 25 minutes to Ullswater
- Well-equipped ensuite pods suitable for couples or families
New Favourite10The 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
New Favourite9.9Troutbeck Camping Pods
Windermere, Cumbria, England- Luxury ensuite glamping pods in the Lake District National Park
- A 10-minute drive to Bowness-on-Windermere; 15 minutes to Ambleside
- Pubs and a tearoom within walking distance; communal firepit on site
New FavouriteOpens 28 March 2025 9.8Inside Out Camping Yurts at Seatoller
Keswick, Cumbria, England- Smart, well-equipped yurts on a family-run Lake District farm
- A 10-minute drive from Derwentwater and 20 from Keswick
- Next to the Derwent river, with fab views of Borrowdale
New FavouriteOpens 18 April 2025 8.6Lazonby Campsite
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Peaceful Cumbria campsite near the banks of the River Eden
- Surrounded by woodland and fields with a backdrop of the Pennine Fells
- Adjacent to a nearby playground area, park and bookable swimming pool
New FavouriteOpens 18 April 2025 9.6Orthwaite Pop-up Campsite
Wigton, Cumbria, England- Pop-up site on a working fell farm in the northern Lake District
- Bassenthwaite Lake 10 minutes’ drive; Keswick 20 minutes
- Views of Over Water; close to cycle routes and Wainwright hikes
New FavouriteOpens 10 March 2025 9.8Mains Farm Camping and Caravan Site
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Safe and spacious site for letting kids run around
- A popular setting for anglers and cyclists
- Lakes, Hadrian’s Wall and the Scottish border within 40 minutes’ drive
New Favourite9Crossfell Caravan Park
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Peaceful Eden Valley site with spectacular views of the Pennines
- A 20-minute drive from Penrith and the Lake District National Park
- Across the road from a pub serving food Friday to Sunday evenings
New Favourite0Pasturewood Holidays
Carlisle, Cumbria, England- Contemporary glamping pods 20 minutes’ drive from Carlisle
- Penrith 20 minutes’ drive; Lake District National Park half an hour
- Parking space by your pod; small shop; well-equipped kitchen
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New Favourite9.2Ullswater View Campsite
Pooley Bridge, Cumbria, England- Wild camping with spectacular views of Ullswater in the Lake District
- Pooley Bridge five minutes’ drive, and Lowther Castle 20 minutes
- Spring water and portable toilets on site; pub 10 minutes’ walk
New Favourite8.8Waterfoot Carpark Campsite
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Small campsite with direct access to the Ullswater Way walking path
- A 10-minute walk from Pooley Bridge, past the Ullswater Steamer Pier
- Just 500 metres from the lake; short walk from bars, cafés and shops
New FavouriteOpens 1 March 2025 9Waterfoot Caravan Park
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Peaceful park with stunning views over Lake Ullswater, Lake District
- In a wildlife haven near Penrith; a 15-minute walk from Pooley Bridge
- Play area, football pitch and shop open in season
New Favourite9.6Troutbeck Head Experience Freedom Glamping
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Cumbria glamping accommodation at a scenic Lake District park
- A 10-minute drive to Ullswater; outdoor activity centre next door
- Comfy units with ensuite bathroom, heating and kitchen facilities
New Favourite8.4Helton Campsite
Pooley Bridge, Cumbria, England- Scenic Lake District site with easy access from the M6
- A 10-minute drive to Pooley Bridge, Ullswater and Lowther Castle
- Laidback pitches with space for kids to play; dogs welcome