Find Cheap Tent Campgrounds in Ullswater, Cumbria, England 2025 from $19/nt

9.3

Ullswater Holiday Park

Penrith, Cumbria, England

Spacious family park with spectacular views of Lake District fells
Penrith a 20-minute drive and Lake Ullswater within a 30-minute walk
Marina, licensed bar with TV and a games room, shop and playground

Opens March 21

9.5

Gill Head Farm

Penrith, Cumbria, England

Working hill farm in the north of the Lake District National Park
A 15-minute drive from Keswick and Penrith; 10 minutes from Ullswater
Stunning views of Blencathra and the Northern Fells

9.5

Sykeside Camping Park

Penrith, Cumbria, England

Remote location but with easy access to the Lake District and Cumbria
In a walker's paradise in the Dovedale Valley
Modern facilities and well-stocked shop

8.5

Lowther Holiday Park

Penrith, Cumbria, England

Dog-friendly site on a private, wooded riverside in the Eden Valley
A 10-minute drive from Ullswater and 15 minutes from Lowther Castle
Bar and shop; fly fishing available in the river Lowther

Opens April 18

8.7

Low Hollows

Keswick, Cumbria, England

Lake District pop-up site in the foothills of Blencathra
Keswick, Skiddaw and Helvellyn all within a 10-minute drive
Simple, spacious pitches with a stream for paddling

Opens April 1

9.4

Cherry Trees Farm

Wigton, Cumbria, England

Off-grid camping pods in a rural spot with gorgeous Solway Firth views
Five minutes’ drive to North Lakeland fells; 30 minutes to Keswick
Well-equipped pods with stoves; shared spa hot tub and LPG showers

9.3

Howbeck Lodge

Hesket Newmarket, Cumbria, England

Peaceful touring pitches on a family-run working farm with great views
Bassenthwaite, Ullswater and Helvellyn within a half-hour drive
By the C2C cycle trail; 10 minutes' walk from a village shop and pub

Opens March 28

9.1

Seatoller Farm

Keswick, Cumbria, England

Peaceful family-run farm site next to the River Derwent
Excellent base for hikes, including Scafell and Great Gable
Woodfired pizzas on Saturday nights, a short walk away

Opens May 1

9.8

Moor House Farm Camping

Orton, Cumbria, England

Family-friendly site on a family-run working farm a mile from Orton
Between the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District; close to the C2C route
A five-minute drive from the M6 and Tebay services/farm shop

Opens April 18

9.8

Caldbeck Camping

Wigton, Cumbria, England

Quiet site on the outskirts of the Lake District National Park
Right on the Cumbria Way at the edge of a forest and Caldbeck village
Carlisle, Penrith and Keswick all within 35 minutes’ drive

Opens April 18

8.5

Lazonby Campsite

Penrith, Cumbria, England

Peaceful Cumbria campsite near the banks of the River Eden
Surrounded by woodland and fields with a backdrop of the Pennine Fells
Adjacent to a nearby playground area, park and bookable swimming pool

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Opens April 18

9.6

Orthwaite Pop-up Campsite

Wigton, Cumbria, England

Pop-up site on a working fell farm in the northern Lake District
Bassenthwaite Lake 10 minutes’ drive; Keswick 20 minutes
Views of Over Water; close to cycle routes and Wainwright hikes

9.8

Mains Farm Camping and Caravan Site

Penrith, Cumbria, England

Safe and spacious site for letting kids run around
A popular setting for anglers and cyclists
Lakes, Hadrian’s Wall and the Scottish border within 40 minutes’ drive

9.2

Ullswater View Campsite

Pooley Bridge, Cumbria, England

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

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8.8

Waterfoot Carpark Campsite

Penrith, Cumbria, England

Small campsite with direct access to the Ullswater Way walking path
A 10-minute walk from Pooley Bridge, past the Ullswater Steamer Pier
Just 500 metres from the lake; short walk from bars, cafés and shops

Visitor image of the view across the field as the sun was setting behind them around 6:30pm

Opens April 18

8.3

Helton Campsite

Pooley Bridge, Cumbria, England

Scenic Lake District site with easy access from the M6
A 10-minute drive to Pooley Bridge, Ullswater and Lowther Castle
Laidback pitches with space for kids to play; dogs welcome

10

Low Scarside

Penrith, Cumbria, England

Small-scale Lake District campsite with direct access to the fells
A mile and a half from Bampton; Ullswater 20 minutes’ drive
Surrounded by Herdwick sheep; views over Haweswater Reservoir

Opens April 12

9.7

Howdy Glamping and Campsite

Penrith, Cumbria, England

Remote Cumbria woodland retreat 20 minutes' drive from Penrith
A 15-minute drive from Brougham Castle and 20 minutes from Ullswater
Communal firepit on site; half-hour walk to village pub

7.9

Hollybank Farm

Penrith, Cumbria, England

Peaceful Cumbria farm site about 10 minutes' drive from the M6
Just outside Lake District National Park, 20 mins' drive from Keswick
Barbecues allowed; Michelin-starred gastropub five minutes' drive

Rydal Hall Campsite

Ambleside, Cumbria, England

Peaceful site in a quiet corner of a Cumbria country estate
A five-minute drive from Ambleside and Grasmere; easy main road access
Formal gardens, tea room and woodlands on site to explore

Tent campsites and tent campgrounds in Ullswater, England

Ullswater Holiday Park

Gill Head Farm

Sykeside Camping Park

Lowther Holiday Park

Low Hollows

Cherry Trees Farm

Howbeck Lodge

Seatoller Farm

Moor House Farm Camping

Caldbeck Camping

Lazonby Campsite

Orthwaite Pop-up Campsite

Mains Farm Camping and Caravan Site

Ullswater View Campsite

Waterfoot Carpark Campsite

Helton Campsite

Low Scarside

Howdy Glamping and Campsite

Hollybank Farm

Rydal Hall Campsite

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