Ullswater View Campsite
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- 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
Site type
50
This park has no on-site shower facilities.
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).- The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, May 23 to
Reviews
94% would recommend this site to a friend
94% would stay here again
What customers say
Spectacular Ullswater views and a great host, Sophie, are big draws. Spacious sites, nearby pubs, and a wild camping vibe with basic facilities are appreciated. A few wish portaloos were cleaner/more plentiful, but most loved it and want to return. Minor noise from campers noted.
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Great camp site with beautiful views, 10 minute walk to a pub,…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Great camp site with beautiful views, 10 minute walk to a pub, great to have the option to buy fire pit for a night,
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From the manager: Thanks for staying with us
Breathtaking views and a relaxed campsite.
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Breathtaking views and relaxed, friendly service. Easy access to lots of beautiful places.
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Excellent site with good facilities and staff, hopefully back soon
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Nice big space (although a little boggy down the bottom, but to be expected) and plenty of toilets
Owners could not be more helpful if they tried, always a text away and ensuring everyone is okay
Also pulled me out of the mud for free!
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Really good place, excellent views of ullswater.
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked The scenery and location. Very peaceful.
Disliked Portaloos wernt in a great condition, no water in them for handwashing or hand satintiser in the bottles
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I'll be going back
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked The view was amazing
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The view was beautiful overlooking the lake which was only a 5…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked The view was beautiful overlooking the lake which was only a 5 minute drive away. Had toilets on site. Polite helpful staff (Sofie). Far enough out of Penrith town to be peaceful, but close enough to access provisions if needed, plenty of places to visit nearby. The firepits were available for hire, bins to put our rubbish in when leaving. thoroughly enjoyed our stay there 😀 👍
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Unparalleled views and a rugged camping experience!
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked We got what it said on the tin - a more rugged camping experience with the best views of any site we’ve been to!
The owner was friendly, the site wasn’t heaving so we had a fairly flat pitch, portaloos were clean and there was an alternative entrance to the site more suited to lower slung cars.
Really reasonably priced!
Disliked Nothing - we were prepared for the style of camping this site offers.
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Booking was easy and the lady who ran the site seemed pleasant…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Booking was easy and the lady who ran the site seemed pleasant enough. Good view of Ullswater valley.
Disliked For the cost of the pitch, I was disappointed that the facilities only consisted of a few portaloos and some water taps. An improvement would be to build a toilet block. Went to the local pub at 6pm and they had no food. The tent next to mine was occupied by a group of lads, who were noisy and there was smells of 'weed' downwind of them. Hard to find a level, flat spot to pitch.
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From the manager: Sorry about the noisy campers if you had let us know, we would’ve had a word with them but everything else you are complaining around is clearly stated in the listing if you bothered to read it. It says wild campsite it says Portaloos it says on a slope and we can’t do anything about the pub down the road being fully booked.you’re complaints are like me going into a sauna and complaining that it’s hot
The view…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked The view
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From the manager: Thanks for coming
Spectacular view.…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Spectacular view.
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From the manager: Thanks for coming
Features
Portable toilet
Pop-up campground
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
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 Car parking by site/unit 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
Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Spectacular scenery Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No drinkable water point No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campgroundLocation
Ullswater View Campsite
Watermillock
Pooley Bridge
Cumbria
England
CA11 0LP
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.60349°N
2.86097°W
Route directions
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 | 41.2 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Seascale | 46.7 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 4.3 km
The Rheged Centre 7 km
Ullswater Steamers 8.6 km
Castlerigg Stone Circle 15.3 km
Rydal Mount and Gardens 19 km
National Trust
Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 17.5 km
Grasmere and Great Langdale 21.2 km
Townend 21.8 km
Windermere and Troutbeck 24.1 km
Beatrix Potter Gallery 26.9 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Pooley Bridge and Heughscar Hill 2.8 km
Pooley Bridge - Loadpot Hill - Howtown - Pooley Bridge 2.8 km
Howtown - Patterdale - Glenridding 3.6 km
Howtown - Hallin Fell - Sandwick via Steamer 3.6 km
Howtown - Rampsgill Head - Angletarn Pikes - Howtown 3.8 km
Local events
- Kendal Calling (Thursday, July 31, 2025 – Thursday, July 31, 2025)
Penrith, England 9.4 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.
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Ullswater View Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Ullswater View Campsite dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Ullswater View Campsite? Drive down to Pooley Bridge (five minutes by car) at the head of Ullswater for yomps along the Ullswater Way encircling the lake. Father south, stop off at the National Trust car … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Ullswater View Campsite?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: Anytime – Anytime Depart by: Anytime - How much does it cost to stay at Ullswater View Campsite? From $45.83 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.