Campsites for backpackers in Bassenthwaite, Cumbria
1 bookable campsite within 15 miles of Bassenthwaite
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Whinfell Hall Farm Campsite
Cockermouth, Cumbria, England- Secluded and peaceful base from which to explore the western lakes
- Hot showers and hairdryers available on site
- Dogs welcome and barbecues allowed
Barkbeth Campsite
Keswick, Cumbria, England- Simple, pop-up site on a farm in the Lake District National Park
- In the foothills of Skiddaw, 10 minutes' drive from Keswick
- Dogs and barbecues welcome; half an hour’s walk to the pub
Orthwaite 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
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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Green Eskin Camping
Keswick, Cumbria, England- Simple and scenic site on a working farm overlooking Derwentwater
- Keswick town centre half an hour’s walk; ferry terminal 20 minutes
- On-site café; mountain walks and watersports nearby
Newlands Valley Campsite
Keswick, Cumbria, England- Well-maintained Lake District site half a kilometre from Derwentwater
- A five-minute drive from Catbells; 15 minutes from Whinlatter Forest
- Pub with a beer garden a short walk away; adventure centre nearby
Low Hollows
Keswick, Cumbria, England- Lake District pop-up site in the foothills of Blencathra
- Keswick, Skiddaw and Helvellyn all within a 10-minute drive
- Simple, spacious pitches with a stream for paddling
Caldbeck Camping
Wigton, Cumbria, England- Quiet site on the outskirts of the Lake District National Park
- Right on the Cumbria Way at the edge of a forest and Caldbeck village
- Carlisle, Penrith and Keswick all within 35 minutes’ drive
North Lakes Campsite
Cockermouth, Cumbria, England- No-frills site on the northern fringes of Lake District National Park
- Cockermouth 10 minutes’ drive; Moss Force Waterfall 35 minutes
- Dogs welcome; spectacular fell views; a 10-minute walk from a 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
- Homemade stone-baked pizzas on Friday nights, a short walk away
Ullswater 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
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The Brackenrigg Inn
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Pop-up pub site overlooking Ullswater, a 15-minute drive from Penrith
- Gowbarrow Fell 10 minutes’ drive; Keswick 25 minutes
- Dogs welcome; breakfast, lunch and dinner available in the pub
Wheatsheaf Inn Campsite
Cockermouth, Cumbria, England- Simple Lake District site with hill views and pub next door
- Bassenthwaite and Derwentwater lakes five and 20 minutes' drive away
- A 20-minute drive to trails up Skiddaw, Grisedale Pike and Helvellyn
Burns Farm Caravan and Campsite
Keswick, Cumbria, England- New hardstanding fully serviced touring pitches with FREE wi-fi
- Very flat well drained grass tent pitches with hook-up and FREE wi-fi
- Large camp ground suitable for families couples with amazing views
YHA Buttermere
Buttermere, Cumbria, England- A site in the wooded grounds of a youth hostel with fell, lake views
- A 15-minute walk to Lake Buttermere and 20 to Crummock Water
- Self-catering kitchen, café-bar, restaurant, living room and library
Thirlspot Farm Camping
Thirlmere, Cumbria, England- Situated at the foot of Helvellyn, 300 metres’ walk to Thirlmere
- A 10-minute drive from both Keswick and Grasmere on the A591
- Direct access to lakeside hiking and cycling trails and local pubs
Kelsick House Camping
Wigton, Cumbria, England- Cosy two-acre field with far-reaching views around the Solway Firth
- Silloth 10 minutes' drive; 25 minutes from Carlisle
- Dog-friendly site; barbecues welcome (off the grass)
The Sportman
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Lake District campsite just off the A66 between Penrith and Keswick
- A 10-minute drive to Ullswater; 20 minutes to Helvellyn and Catbells
- Pitches with views towards Blencathra; playing field for kids and dogs
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