Coalbeck Caravan Park

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Pitches are hard standing.
Plots are equipped with electricity hook ups
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Pretty planters add colour around the site
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Visitor image of pitches on site
Pitches are hard standing.
Plots are equipped with electricity hook ups

  • Quiet and secluded site with spectacular views of the Lake District
  • Five-minute drive from Bassenthwaite Lake; 15 to Keswick, Cockermouth
  • Spa next door; five minutes' walk to the Lake District Wildlife Park
Could trips to Cumbria get any more spectacular than at this serene site…? Answers on a postcard please to Coalbeck Caravan Park… in a central setting for touring the Lake District and nearby coastline, this haven has views of the region’s woods, fields and hills from its spacious grounds. Getting you to linger a little longer before heading out for explores, the spacious pitches at Coalbeck Caravan Park are prime for spotting creatures like rare red squirrels among the pretty planters, and are a suntrap when the rays come out too. But if rain’s threatening? A spa next door to the site means you can book in for a treatment (or three…?). Back outdoors, the site’s a five-minute drive from Bassenthwaite Lake – one of the only bodies of water in the region with no settlements around it – so it’s got a peaceful vibe yet is close enough to many of the main sights in the northern part of the lakes. Case in point: it’s around a 15-minute drive to historic towns like Keswick and Cockermouth and about a half an hour to the coast. If you’re looking for leisure without having to get behind the wheel, Lake District Wildlife Park’s 24 acres of land home to more than 100 animals is a five-minute walk away. You’ll also need to ditch the car to visit The Lakes Distillery: this artisan gin, whisky and vodka producing place a 25-minute stroll from the park has tastings, tours and a small shop where you can wander off with some of its wares.

Site type

RV sites 5
Open now
Opens March 30
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Units longer than 6 metres are not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Mon, Mar 30 to

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Reviews

9.7

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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

99% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

A small, peaceful, and super clean site with friendly owners. Guests love the private washrooms, great facilities, and quiet vibe. Handy for the Northern Lake District, near a bus route and the Wildlife Park. Showers are limited, and there's no shop.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Disappointing, but the weather and scenery more than compensated.

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Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked Peaceful location convenient to Keswick and lakes.
Hotel/bar within walking distance.

Disliked Small, cramped pitch.
Only one shared shower with no ventilation.
Mixed male/female toilets.
Drinking water only available at the shower block.
Screeching of animals in the nearby wildlife sanctuary especially in the mornings.
No footpath on road making walk to bar/restaurant dangerous.

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Very clean toilets. Very quiet site…

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Christopher W. 1 review

Powered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked Very clean toilets. Very quiet site ideal as a base for walks

Recommend to friends Visit again

This site is a hidden gem,…

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 Sharron E. 2 reviews

Powered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked This site is a hidden gem, very well kept and welcoming. Close to bus route into Keswick & Lakes area. Will definitely stay again.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A lovely little gem.

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10 out of 10
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 Tena R. 1 review

Powered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked Dedicated tooled per pitch..... A great idea.
Immaculately kept. Pleasant and helpful. Local bus a 5 minute walk away. Every hour each way.
Will return!

Disliked Nothing to dislike.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful little spot

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 Sian H. 2 reviews

Powered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked Peaceful, clean, v friendly owner

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Rustige camping met vriendelijke onthaal.…

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8 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Claire W. 10 reviews

Powered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked Rustige camping met vriendelijke onthaal.

Disliked Rustige camping, niks speciaals. Slechts 6 plekken, verder enkel vaste stacaravans (een 10-tal denk ik).

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great little site - quiet, clean and well managed

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Adrian S. 1 review

Powered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked Small, friendly site with immaculate facilities and welcoming and helpful manager/owner. 20 static caravan pitches and 5 motorhome pitches with EHU. Quiet location and great location to visit adjacent wildlife park. Will definitely be back when next in the area.

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Nice location, good level pitch with…

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 Ian H. 1 review

Powered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked Nice location, good level pitch with good free wifi. Individual pitch loos in the toilet block and one large shower cubicle. Next door to wildlife park so expect some unusual noises. We loved it and Sid was vert helpful.

Disliked Not much really, good small site

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Friendly owners very welcoming lovely and…

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 Craig F. 2 reviews

Powered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked Friendly owners very welcoming lovely and quiet

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect for a few nights if you are looking for a quiet site.

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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 Kayleigh I. 1 review

Powered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked The individual toilets and how quiet the site is

Disliked The shower could do with being updated. Not the shower it's self that was amazing. Just the shower room. Eg bigger be ch for clothes etc.
No rubbish bin

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Features

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Coalbeck Caravan Park

Basenthwaite

Keswick

Cumbria

England

CA12 4RD

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.68341°N
3.22997°W

Nearest transport

Coach
9.2 km Gallowbarrow
9.2 km Fairfield Junior School
10.7 km Bus Station
Rail
10.7 km Aspatria Rail Station
16.8 km Wigton Rail Station
17.3 km Maryport Rail Station
Ferry
10.9 km Nichol End (Derwentwater) Ferry Landing
11.4 km Keswick Ferry Landing
12.2 km Hawes End Derwentwater Ferry Landing

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

For ambles around art galleries and wanders in Wordsworth House and Garden, Keswick is eight miles away. Cockermouth, on the other hand, about the same distance to the south east, is just the place for meandering through medieval and Georgian alleyways under castle walls. Or for classic Lake District outdoorsy options instead, Derwentwater's walking and cycling circuit (set aside about half a day to complete if strolling) takes half an hour to reach in the car. To break up traipsing around the tarns inland, Solway Coast Area of Natural Beauty is 40 minutes by car, while underground explores at Honister Slate Mine in Borrowdale are 45 minutes away. If you fancy staying above ground and sauntering southwards, Lake Ullswater steamer cruises are also 45 minutes from the park and Lake Windermere is the place to waterski (an hour and five minutes away from Coalbeck Caravan Park). To scale one of the region’s highest peaks, Scafell Pike takes an hour and 15 minutes to reach.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Allonby 16.2 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Southerness 31.9 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
St Bees 32.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seascale 36.1 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Sandyhills 38.4 km Sea N/AN/APoorPoor

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 5.2 km

Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 8.8 km

Castlerigg Stone Circle 12.3 km

Ullswater Steamers 24.1 km

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 27.2 km

National Trust

Wordsworth House and Garden 9.2 km

Buttermere and Ennerdale 25.8 km

Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 29.9 km

Grasmere and Great Langdale 30.4 km

Coniston and Tarn Hows 36.1 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Ullock Pike - Longside Edge - Skiddaw 4.2 km

Bassenthwaite Osprey Walk 5.3 km

Dodd Wood under Ullock Pike 5.3 km

Cockermouth - River Cocker 8.7 km

Braithwaite, Stair and Newlands Beck 9.3 km

Local events

  • Kendal Calling (Thursday, July 30, 2026 – Thursday, July 30, 2026)

    Penrith, England 34.3 km

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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Coalbeck Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Coalbeck Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Coalbeck Caravan Park? For ambles around art galleries and wanders in Wordsworth House and Garden, Keswick is eight miles away. Cockermouth, on the other hand, about the same distance to the south east, is just … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Coalbeck Caravan Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  5 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Coalbeck Caravan Park? From $65.74 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.