Tent campsites and tent campgrounds in Ambleside, England

Upper Hoawthwaite

• Scenic site with basic facilities on the edge of the Lake District
• Five minutes' drive to Broughton-in-Furness; Coniston Water 15 minutes
• Spectacular west-facing views; a mile from the river Lickle and a pub

Dob Coppice

• Quiet wildlife haven beside the river Winster in the Lake District
• A 15-minute drive from Windermere and 40 minutes from Ambleside
• Kayaks and fishing rods for hire; a short drive to local footpaths

The Barn

• Small, friendly rural site a mile from Broughton-in-Furness
• A 15-minute drive from Coniston Water and 20 minutes from the coast
• Simple pitches with splendid views and easy access to walks

YHA Buttermere

• A site in the wooded grounds of a youth hostel with fell, lake views
• A 15-minute walk to Lake Buttermere and 20 to Crummock Water
• Self-catering kitchen, café-bar, restaurant, living room and library

Beckses Caravan Park

The Sportman

• Lake District campsite just off the A66 between Penrith and Keswick
• A 10-minute drive to Ullswater; 20 minutes to Helvellyn and Catbells
• Pitches with views towards Blencathra; playing field for kids and dogs

Tarn Foot Farm

Baysbrown Farm

Great Langdale (Long Valley Yurts)

Fir Flats

• This is a small, friendly and family-run pop up site on a small holding.

Coniston Holly How Youth Hostel

Coniston Hall Camping Site

Side Farm Camp Site

Windermere Camping and Caravanning Club Site

• Peaceful Lake District campsite near Windermere.

Hoathwaite Farm Camp Site

Chapel House Farm Campsite

Turner Hall Camp Site

High Bridge End Farm

Kendal Camping and Caravanning Club Site

Cove Caravan & Camping Park