Keswick Camping
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- Quiet family-friendly pop-up site in the Lake District National Park
- Derwentwater 10 minutes’ walk; Keswick shops five minutes’ drive
- Activity centre next door and River Greta strolls from the pitches
Site type
40
1
This park has no on-site shower facilities.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, Apr 3 to
7 
Reviews
85% would recommend this site to a friend
85% would stay here again
What customers say
This campground's prime location means Keswick's shops and services are just a short stroll away. Guests rave about the spotless washrooms and even ground. Some mentioned a scarcity of showers and occasional noise/parking hiccups during peak times. It's a solid deal for brief getaways, and many plan to revisit.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews.
Last updated 2026-06-09
Nice small quiet site
Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked Easy going small site, dry ground with some wind protection and clean toilets. Ideal location for hiking or just to have a nice weekend away.
Disliked Bit of a pain carrying all camp equipment from the car as we were staying 2 nights and needed to cook etc but a 1 night stay would be fine
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From the manager: Thanks for your feedback.
We are pleased you had a good experience at the campsite and hope to welcome you back again soon.
Kind regards,
Keswick Camping Team
peaceful campsite close to town centre-…
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Anonymous Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked peaceful campsite close to town centre- we stayed for 2 nights and it was perfect!
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From the manager: Thanks for your feedback.
We are pleased you had a good experience at the campsite and hope to welcome you back again soon.
Kind regards,
Keswick Camping Team
Fab site that does what it says. Basic, clean, perfect for short stays
Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked Toilets were clean and tidy.
Short walk from Spar and Twa Dogs pub although we didn't use either.
Only 5 mins drive to town/shops with a range of places to eat.
Park nearby
Easy to find, well signposted
Lots of birds around in the day and bats in the evenings.
Flat, gravelled carpark, had no issues parking.
Disliked Ground was very hard just under the surface but this wasn't an issue, after reading similar reviews prior I bought some heavy duty steel tent pegs from home bargains which went in no problem, would recommend having a mallet.
Feel like this site would be much cheaper in other places but it's the lakes and everything is expensive. It was the cheapest option to make our 2 night stay possible and we were happy with everything while there.
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From the manager: Thanks for your feedback.
We are pleased you had a good experience at the campsite and hope to welcome you back again soon.
Kind regards,
Keswick Camping Team
Great stop off for 1 night…
Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked Great stop off for 1 night during my Cumbria Way hike. Easy to find location, flat pitch and clean toilets.
Disliked No showers, didn't matter to me, i was only there 1 night but i think for the price showers should be provided or the price should be at least £10 cheaper. Note. . I did know beforehand that there wasn't going to be showers i just think it should be cheaper without them.
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From the manager: Thanks for your feedback.
We are pleased you had a good experience at the campsite and hope to welcome you back again soon.
Kind regards,
Keswick Camping Team
A good campsite
Anonymous Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked Toilets were clean
Disliked Noisy and neighbourhood up until 2am which wasn't ideal.
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From the manager: Thank you for your feedback.
We are pleased to hear you found the toilet clean and we are sorry the noise from the neighborhood affected your stay, especially late at night.
We appreciate you sharing your experience and will take your comments on board and we hope to have the oppotunity to welcome you back again and provide you with a more comfortable and enjoyable stay.
Kind regards,
Keswick Camping Team
Convenient but expensive
Anonymous Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked Distance to Keswick was perfect for being able to walk into town. And it had a spot available when we needed it last minute on the bank holiday when everywhere else was booked. It is what the picture suggests, just essentially a big fenced in field on the outskirts of the town. For what we wanted it was perfect (and overnight flying visit) but I wouldn't have wanted to be spending my evenings there.
Disliked The price. For what it was it was incredibly expensive. There was noone onsite which meant that people playing music way into the night (3am) weren't asked to be quiet, there was noone enforcing parking efficiently so there wasn't anywhere near enough room for the cars trying to park there. The toilets were not clean, no sanitary bins in the womens and so someone had just been leaving used sanitary pads on the floors. I'd probably have been happy paying £15 for it.
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From the manager: Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased our location worked well for your visit and that we were able to accommodate you over the busy bank holiday weekend.
We’re sorry to hear aspects of your stay did not meet expectations. Bank holiday periods can be particularly busy, but noise disturbance and cleanliness issues are certainly not the experience we aim to provide. Your comments regarding parking organisation, toilet cleanliness, and sanitary facilities have been noted and will be reviewed with the team to help us improve moving forward.
Kind regards,
Keswick Camping Team
Fine for a one night stopover.
Anonymous Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked Campsite is clean and level.
Conveniently close to town.
Ablutions are clean.
Disliked Limited toilets so could have quite a wait when campsite is busy.
No showers so would not be ideal for an extended stay (only stayed 1 night so was manageable)
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From the manager: Thank you for your feedback.
We are glad you found the campsite clean, level, and conveniently close to town, and that the facilities were kept clean during your stay.
We appreciate your comments regarding the limited number of toilets and the lack of showers. Your feedback is very helpful and will certainly be taken into consideration as we continue to improve the campsite experience for our guests. We are pleased to hear that despite this, your one-night stay was manageable and enjoyable overall.
Kind regards,
Keswick Camping Team
Located near to Keswick town centre,…
Anonymous Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked Located near to Keswick town centre, local spar nearby and not a massive campsite so mostly peaceful
Disliked Car parking generally a bit limited, we got there early so we were ok. Good if you want to park and leave your car, may be more difficult to get re parked if you are using your car to get about and about
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From the manager: Thank you for your feedback.
We are really pleased you enjoyed our location close to Keswick town centre, the nearby SPAR, and the quieter atmosphere of our campsite.
We also appreciate your comments regarding parking. Spaces can become a little limited at busier times, so arriving earlier can definitely help.
For guests planning to leave the car parked and explore on foot, it tends to work well, but we understand it may be a little trickier for those coming and going throughout the day.
We hope to welcome you back again soon.
Kind regards,
Keswick Camping Team
Great site stayed 3 nights ,…
Anonymous Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked Great site stayed 3 nights , perfect,,, staff was great ,
Thank you
Will be back .
Mark & marc
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Thanks for your feedback.
We are pleased you had a good experience at the campsite and hope to welcome you back again soon.
Kind regards,
Keswick Camping Team
Excellent
Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked Easy walking distance to Keswick town centre, Fitz Park, and various river & woodland walks. Dog friendly with sensible rules applying. Good car parking area separate from tent pitching field. Toilet and sinks/vanity mirrors ideal and well maintained. Lack of showers not a problem for the small number of days stay.
Disliked Only problem was difficulty finding the site. Signage at entrance from town direction good, but wasn't visible from the A66 into town direction. If the website were to say the campsite is tucked in behind Denton House that would have been a feature to look out for. No other suggestions, as it was a fantastic find!
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From the manager: Thanks for your feedback.
We are really pleased you enjoyed the location, walks into Keswick, and found the site dog-friendly and well maintained. Great to hear the facilities and parking worked well for your stay too.
We appreciate your note about the signage from the A66 that’s really helpful. We’ll look at how we can make directions clearer, including mentioning Denton House as a landmark.
Hope to welcome you back again soon!
Kind regards,
Keswick Camping Team
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Pop-up campground
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Hikers’ paradise PeacefulUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)Nearby leisure
Tennis nearbyLocation
Keswick Camping
Penrith Road
Keswick
Cumbria
England
CA12 4JW
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.60341°N
3.12555°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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 | 27 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Seascale | 33 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| St Bees | 33.6 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Southerness | 42.9 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Silecroft | 45.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Castlerigg Stone Circle 1.7 km
Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 4.9 km
Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 6 km
Ullswater Steamers 13.4 km
Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 18 km
National Trust
Wordsworth House and Garden 17 km
Grasmere and Great Langdale 19.6 km
Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 24.7 km
Townend 25.4 km
Coniston and Tarn Hows 25.7 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Keswick, Walla Crag and Ashness Bridge 0.9 km
Keswick and Latrigg Fell 0.9 km
Keswick - Castlerigg Stone Circle 1 km
Keswick - Portinscale - Mill Beck - Applethwaite 1.1 km
Keswick, Portinscale and around Derwent Water 1.2 km
Local events
- Kendal Calling (Thursday, July 30, 2026 – Thursday, July 30, 2026)
Penrith, England 26.4 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 Keswick Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Keswick Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Keswick Camping? If you’re looking for lots of outdoor adventure, well, you’re in the right place. Derwentwater is close at hand for sailing, kayaking or paddleboarding on the water, and you can book lake … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Keswick Camping?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Keswick Camping? From $52.58 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.