Budget/backpacker: Campgrounds in North West England
52 bookable campsites in North West England
New FavouriteOpens February 28, 2025 6.6Beacon Fell View
Preston, Lancashire, England- On 30 acres of landscaped park, with views over the Ribble Valley
- Plenty of activities, play areas, pool, crazy golf, arcade and bar
- Within easy reach of the Forest of Bowland, Pennines and Lake District
New Favourite9.8Wallace Lane Farm
Wigton, Cumbria, England- Quiet hillside farm site in west Cumbria with views to the sea
- Coast, lakes, hill walks and mountain biking within 40 minutes' drive
- Around five minutes' drive to Caldbeck for pub, cafés and shop
New Favourite9The Old Post Office Campsite
Holmrook, Cumbria, England- On the western edge of the Lake District National Park
- Bordered by the River Irt for swimming and salmon or trout fishing
- Showers, toilets, wifi and picnic benches
New Favourite9.3Harbour Lights Campsite
Haverigg, Cumbria, England- Spacious, friendly site on the Cumbrian coast
- Fell walks, Lakes Coniston and Windermere within 45 minutes' drive
- A few minutes from pubs, chip shop, dog-friendly beach and watersports
New FavouriteOpens April 1, 2025 8.5Farm and Fell Campsite
Sedbergh, Cumbria, England- Family-friendly Yorkshire Dales farm near the Dales Way
- In southern Cumbria, a mile from the centre of Sedbergh
- Walk to Sedbergh for dog-friendly pubs, cafés and eateries in 15 mins
New FavouriteOpens February 28, 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 Favourite8.3Oakwood Farm Touring Park
Chester, Cheshire, England- Spacious family site under 10 minutes' drive from Chester
- 15 minutes' drive from Cheshire Oaks and Chester Zoo
- Campfires and barbecues allowed on pitches
New Favourite9.5Marbury Camp and Lodge
Marbury, Cheshire, England- Peaceful setting overlooking the Cheshire Plain, close to Whitchurch
- On National Cycle Route 47, and near Sandstone Trail walkers’ path
- Within easy reach of pubs with gin nights and authentic curries
New Favourite9.2Stretton House Campsite
Warrington, Cheshire, England- Friendly site in the grounds of historic Stretton House
- A 10-minute drive from Pickmere Lake; and 20 minutes from Manley Mere
- Farm shop nearby; barbecues and firepits allowed
New Favourite9.4Harebeck Holidays
Seascale, Cumbria, England- Scenic working dairy farm 10 miles from Scafell Pike
- On the outskirts of Gosforth on the edge of the Lake District
- Farm tours, drying room and lock-up bicycle storage on request
New Favourite9.5Rossendale Holiday Glamping
Manchester, Lancashire, England- Small, scenic and rural site in the Rossendale valley
- Fully-equipped luxury glamping pods 45 minutes' drive from Manchester
- Wildlife trail, island, stone barbecues, firepits, deer hides and café
New Favourite8.8Camping at Cardewlees
Carlisle, Cumbria, England- Family-run site with scenic views across farmland and fells
- A 15-minute drive to the city of Carlisle and 30 to the Lake District
- Supermarkets, restaurants and a swimming pool a 25-minute walk away
New Favourite8.3Baystone Bank Farm Campsite
Millom, Cumbria, England- Lake District working farm site 10 minutes' drive from Millom
- A 15-minute drive to Haverigg beach; 20 minutes to Coniston Water
- Heavy horse riding centre on site for taster rides and hacks
New Favourite9.6Hillcroft
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Peaceful park overlooking Ullswater
- Modern, landscaped and with spectacular Lake District views
- Launderette, drying room, licensed shop and large play area
New Favourite9Samlesbury Hall
Preston, Lancashire, England- Glamping in the grounds of a 14th-century stately home
- Shepherd's huts with ensuite bathrooms, heating and proper beds
- Heritage café with ice cream and waffles; large playground on site
New Favourite9.9Parkgate Farm Holidays
Eskdale, Cumbria, England- Peaceful site with views over Eskdale and Wasdale valleys
- Half an hour's drive from the seaside town of Whitehaven
- Fenced paddocks and stabling facilities for horse owners
New Favourite10Old Kiln Farm
Maryport, Cumbria, England- Peaceful, remote site on a working farm on the Solway Coast
- Silloth 15 minutes’ drive; Bassenthwaite Lake half an hour
- About 100 metres from Allonby Beach; views as far as Skiddaw Mountain
New FavouriteOpens May 23, 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 March 21, 2025 9.2Cumblands Farm Caravan Site
Ravenglass, Cumbria, England- Small quiet site set on a working farm in the Western Lake District
- Close to mountain and coastal walks
- Near the Hawk & Owl Centre at Muncaster
New Favourite9.8Avona Escapes
Congleton, Cheshire, England- Biker-friendly site on a hill overlooking the Cheshire countryside
- Five miles from the Peak District and 35 minutes’ drive from Buxton
- 10-foot firepit on site; barbecues are permitted