Campsites for backpackers in Thirlmere, Cumbria
11 bookable campsites within 15 miles of Thirlmere
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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
Seatoller Farm
Keswick, Cumbria, England- Peaceful family-run farm site next to the River Derwent
- Excellent base for hikes, including Scafell and Great Gable
- Woodfired pizzas on Saturday 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
Hillcroft
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Peaceful park overlooking Ullswater
- Modern, landscaped and with spectacular Lake District views
- Launderette, drying room, licensed shop and large play area
Helton 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
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Highfield Campsite
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Simple off-grid pitches in the Cumbria countryside
- A 10-minute drive from Penrith, with easy access from the M6
- On the edge of the Lake District National Park for outdoor activities
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
Low Scarside
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Small-scale Lake District campsite with direct access to the fells
- A mile and a half from Bampton; Ullswater 20 minutes’ drive
- Surrounded by Herdwick sheep; views over Haweswater Reservoir
Dalegarth Campsite
Boot, Cumbria, England- Pop-up site next to the River Esk in the Upper Eskdale valley
- Access to hill walking and wild swimming spots in the Lake District
- A 35-minute walk from an outdoor activity centre; pub 10 minutes
Wasdale Lakeside Campsite
Nether Wasdale, Cumbria, England- Basic and remote campsite five minutes’ walk from Wastwater in Cumbria
- Wastwater Alpaca Trekking 25 minutes’ drive; Ravenglass 20 minutes
- Pop-up pitches on a Lakeland fell farm; access to Scafell Pike
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
Greenhowe Caravans
Great Langdale, Cumbria, England- On the edge of woodland with views of Lakeland hills from the grounds
- A five-minute drive to Dungeon Ghyll Force and 10 to Skelwith Bridge
- Walks on famed trails of Langdale Pikes accessible from the park
Thurston Outdoor Education Centre
Coniston, Cumbria, England- Small Victorian Walled Garden campsite
- Views of the Coniston Old Man
- Secluded location only a short walk from Coniston Village
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