Book Family Friendly Campsites in Windermere, Cumbria
42 bookable campsites within 15 miles of Windermere
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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 10 July 2025 9.1Bull Copy Campsite
Kendal, Cumbria, England- Peaceful back to basics Cumbria site with lovely Lake District views
- A 10-minute drive to either Kendal or Windermere
- Tree-lined grass pitch area a mile from the local village pub
New Favourite9.8Ghyll 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
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 Favourite9.5Sykeside 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 28 February 2025 9.2Moss 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
New Favourite9.8Valley 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
New Favourite9.7Black 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
New Favourite9.9Croft Foot Farm
Kendal, Cumbria, England- Peaceful and luxurious Lake District glamping pods near Kendal
- Fell walks from site; 15 minutes’ drive to Lakeland Maze Farm Park
- Hot tub, barbecues and farm shop on site; pubs 15 minutes’ drive
New FavouriteOpens 28 March 2025 9.1Holmescales Campsite
Old Hutton, Cumbria, England- Small site in the Cumbria countryside, 15 minutes’ drive from Kendal
- Sizergh Castle 15 minutes’ drive; Windermere half an hour
- Archery, quad biking and axe throwing; toilet and shower block
New FavouriteOpens 23 May 2025 9.5Lane End Farm
Broughton Mills, Cumbria, England- Small Lake District farm site for families and couples
- Two miles from Broughton-in-Furness; Coniston Water 20 minutes' drive
- Family-run farm with sheep and cows; eggs and logs available to buy
New FavouriteOpens 23 May 2025 7.6Low 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
New FavouriteOpens 30 December 9.2Woolpack Farm
Eskdale, Cumbria, England- Scenic Eskdale Valley glampsite in Lake District National Park
- A 25-minute drive from Wast Water and 30 minutes from beaches
- Ensuite lodges with private decks and heating; communal firepits
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 Favourite9.1Fell End Caravan Park
Hale, Cumbria, England- Award-winning park in a woodland setting and wildlife haven
- A 10-minute drive from Carsington Water in the southern Lake District
- Indoor pool, gym, steam room, soft play, bar and restaurant
New FavouriteOpens 1 May 2025 9.8Puddlemire
Lupton, Cumbria, England- Wildlife haven on a family-run farm site in the Cumbria countryside
- A 20-minute drive from the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District
- Campfires and barbecues allowed; pub 20 minutes' walk away
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New Favourite10Kentmere Farm Pods
Staveley, Cumbria, England- Luxury glamping on a traditional Lakeland farm in a stunning valley
- A 10-minute drive from Staveley and 15 from Lake Windermere
- Units have ensuites, beds with linen, and a microwave and fridge
New Favourite8.5Graythwaite Camping
Ambleside, Cumbria, England- Peaceful Lake District site on the shores of Windermere
- A 10-minute drive from Hill Top; Ambleside 20 minutes
- Activities including watersports, shooting and off-road driving
New Favourite9.2Graythwaite Adventure Bell Tent Camping
Hawkshead, Cumbria, England- Off-grid bell tents on the western shore of Lake Windermere
- A 10-minute drive from Hawkshead and 25 minutes from Ambleside
- Watersports hub and land activities on site; basic but scenic tents
New Favourite9.5Waterhead Coniston
Coniston, Cumbria, England- Quiet, back to basics pop-up site on the shoreline of Coniston Water
- Tarn Hows and lake cruises within walking distance
- A 10-minute walk from Coniston village; two minutes to local pub