Tent Campgrounds in Helvellyn, England 2025 from $37/nt

9.2

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

Visitor image of their setup, ready to take in the countryside

9

Stybeck Farm

Thirlmere, Cumbria, England

Lake District working farm two miles from Thirlmere
A 10-minute drive to Derwentwater, Keswick and Grasmere
Adult-only dog-friendly site; 20 minutes' walk to the local pub

Opens 18 July

8.7

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

8.7

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

9.5

Sykeside 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

9.5

Gill 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

8

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

9.3

Ullswater 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

Holidays in the Lake District National Park

9

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

9.2

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

9.4

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

Opens 25 July

9.4

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

Opens 25 July

9.5

Waterhead 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

9.8

Irton House Farm

Cockermouth, Cumbria, England

Peaceful site on a farm five minutes' drive from Bassenthwaite
Spectacular views over Bassenthwaite Lake and Skiddaw
Distillery and wildlife park within a few minutes' drive

9.4

Church Stile Farm Holiday Park

Nether Wasdale, Cumbria, England

Peaceful Lake District park near Scafell Peak and Wastwater
Pub, licensed riverside café and farm shop within five minutes' walk
Well-equipped play area, picnic tables and woodland area

9.8

Hollin Head Campsite

Eskdale, Cumbria, England

Family-run hill farm campsite five minutes’ drive from Boot in Eskdale
West Lakes Adventure five minutes’ drive; Muncaster Castle 15 minutes
Lake District walks straight from the off-grid, dog-friendly pitches

7.1

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

Visitor image of the view across main field

9.7

Bridge End Camping

Holmrook, Cumbria, England

Off-grid site in the foothills of the Eskdale and Wasdale valley
A 20 minute-drive to Wast Water and Scafell Pike; more fells nearby
Fishing tarn on site and private river fishing a short walk away

9

The Old Post Office Campsite

Holmrook, Cumbria, England

Quiet site on the western edge of the Lake District National Park
Bordered by the River Irt for swimming and salmon or trout fishing
Scenic picnic benches; dogs welcome; café 10 minutes' walk away

9.8

The Barn Campsite

Holmrook, Cumbria, England

Quiet, peaceful rural site with stunning views over Eskdale Valley
A 10-minute drive to Wast Water; 25 minutes to Scafell Pike
Pick your own pitch; pub 10 minutes' walk away

Tent campgrounds in Helvellyn

Seatoller Farm

Stybeck Farm

Newlands Valley Campsite

Low Hollows

Sykeside Camping Park

Gill Head Farm

Whinfell Hall Farm Campsite

Ullswater Holiday Park

Dalegarth Campsite

Ullswater View Campsite

Wasdale Lakeside Campsite

Orthwaite Pop-up Campsite

Waterhead Coniston

Irton House Farm

Church Stile Farm Holiday Park

Hollin Head Campsite

North Lakes Campsite

Bridge End Camping

The Old Post Office Campsite

The Barn Campsite

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