Helton Campsite
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- 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
Site type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 18 Apr to
Reviews
84% would recommend this site to a friend
78% would stay here again




















Absolutely brilliant site everything you need good for dogs aswell with field…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Absolutely brilliant site everything you need good for dogs aswell with field to walk them in good overall atmosphere from everyone staying there.
Disliked Nothing to dislike at all
Clean Bottled water available Good location…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Clean
Bottled water available
Good location
Disliked No policy on noise
Some other campers were loud until early hours
Got crowded on Saturday night
Chilled campsite Easy to find The queens head pub local to campsite but…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Chilled campsite
Easy to find
The queens head pub local to campsite but nothing else in walking distance
Toilet roll issue others spoke about was fine, it didn't run out on a Saturday
Disliked Very basic campsite which we knew about
Got what you pay for in the lakes, pretty basic, facilities ok.
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Simple, quiet enough, greeted on arrival, great for one night. a couple of pubs in the next village.
Really basic but perfectly situated for amazing views
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked The peace and tranquility of the place and amazing views. Friendly and helpful staff. I will definitely be returning.
Disliked Nothing to dislike
We really enjoyed our stay here. It was peaceful and had amazing views
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Lovely campsite with amazing views. Clean and spacious.
Disliked Nothing
Loved the space And the freedom to pitch up where we liked…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Loved the space
And the freedom to pitch up where we liked
And fire pits where a nice touch
Disliked The toilets ran out of toliet roll
And no one replaced them
Toilets where very dirty and the doors didn’t fit which ment very little privacy
And there was a tiny sink to wash your hands again no soap to ensure hygiene
While this is advertised as a basic campsite it was very dirty
Clean toilets…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Clean toilets
Disliked Loud music until early in the morning
Nice pitch and great views. Fire pit is definitely a must and…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Nice pitch and great views. Fire pit is definitely a must and you get more than enough logs to last you two nights. Close to pooley bridge and right next to all the hills for a good walk. There is also a little village on the way into the campsite which has a nice pub.
Disliked Only one shower so went it was busy it was a bit of waiting around but is expected. When on the Saturday night when it was much busier toilet ran out of roll so I suggest bringing your own incase they run out.
Easy to find and access wasn't too bad even on a motorbike.…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Easy to find and access wasn't too bad even on a motorbike. It's very secluded but still within walking distance of a pub with hot food and good drinks in the evening. There are enough clean facilities on site but not so much that it's overrun with the more touristy types.
Disliked As was mentioned in another review some are perhaps not as considerate with their noise levels as you might expect... one group rocked up at midnight and spent 2 hours laughing and joking loudly and then sat chatting until 6am. Not the owners fault but something in the booking policy would make me more likely to return at a later date.
Features
Pop-up campsite
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsiteNearby leisure
Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Helton Campsite
Helton
Askham
Pooley Bridge
Cumbria
England
CA10 2QB
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.58753°N
2.76028°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Allonby | 29.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 3.8 mi
The Rheged Centre 4.2 mi
Ullswater Steamers 8 mi
Rydal Mount and Gardens 13.2 mi
Castlerigg Stone Circle 13.6 mi
National Trust
Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 7.7 mi
Townend 13.8 mi
Grasmere and Great Langdale 14.7 mi
Windermere and Troutbeck 15 mi
Beatrix Potter Gallery 17.6 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
ASKHAM HALL 1.5 mi
LOWTHER CASTLE 1.5 mi
Pooley Bridge - Loadpot Hill - Howtown - Pooley Bridge 3 mi
Pooley Bridge and Heughscar Hill 3 mi
DALEMAIN 3.7 mi
Local events
- Kendal Calling (Thursday 31 July 2025 – Thursday 31 July 2025)
Penrith, Cumbria 2.1 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Nearest sites
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Helton Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Helton Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Helton Campsite? Walking trails for all abilities are plentiful in the Lake District – from Helton your options include lakeside ambling by Ullswater (10 minutes’ drive) or the short stroll to Aira Force waterfall … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Helton Campsite?
Camping and touring Arrive: Anytime – Anytime Depart by: Anytime - How much does it cost to stay at Helton Campsite? From £23 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.