Find Cheap Tent Campgrounds in Helvellyn, England 2025 from $6/nt

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

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

Opens March 1

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

New

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

Opens April 4

9.8

Irton House Farm

Cockermouth, Cumbria, England

Peaceful site on a farm five minutes' drive from Bassenthwaite
Spectacular views over Bassenthwaite Lake and Skiddaw
Distillery and wildlife park within a few minutes' drive

Opens March 28

9.5

Church Stile Farm Holiday Park

Nether Wasdale, Cumbria, England

Peaceful Lake District park near Scafell Peak and Wastwater
Pub, licensed riverside café and farm shop within five minutes' walk
Well-equipped play area, picnic tables and woodland area

Aerial view, you can see the proximity of the pub!

9

The Old Post Office Campsite

Holmrook, Cumbria, England

On the western edge of the Lake District National Park
Bordered by the River Irt for swimming and salmon or trout fishing
Showers, toilets, wifi and picnic benches

9.9

Parkgate Farm Holidays

Eskdale, Cumbria, England

Peaceful site with views over Eskdale and Wasdale valleys
Half an hour's drive from the seaside town of Whitehaven
Fenced paddocks and stabling facilities for horse owners

Opens March 1

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 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

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

8.6

Newlands Valley Campsite

Keswick, Cumbria, England

Well-maintained Lake District site half a kilometre from Derwentwater
A five-minute drive from Catbells; 15 minutes from Whinlatter Forest
Pub with a beer garden a short walk away; adventure centre nearby

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 February 28

8.2

Whinfell Hall Farm Campsite

Cockermouth, Cumbria, England

Secluded and peaceful base from which to explore the western lakes
Hot showers and hairdryers available on site
Dogs welcome and barbecues allowed

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

9.5

Wasdale Lakeside Pop-up Campsite

Nether Wasdale, Cumbria, England

Basic and remote campsite five minutes’ walk from Wastwater in Cumbria
Wastwater Alpaca Trekking 25 minutes’ drive; Ravenglass 20 minutes
Pop-up pitches on a Lakeland fell farm; access to Scafell Pike

10

Overwater Woodlands

Wigton, Cumbria, England

Back to basics woodland hideaway with views of Skiddaw
Direct access to the Reivers Cycling Route and near to the Cumbria Way
Eat a locally sourced breakfast with your hosts and fellow campers

9.6

Fellview Camping

Lamplugh, Cumbria, England

Wild camping site on the edge of the Lake District National Park
A five-minute drive to Cogra Moss lake; 25 minutes to the beach
On the Coast to Coast cycling route; a few pubs and a food shop nearby

9.5

Waterhead Coniston

Coniston, Cumbria, England

Quiet, back to basics pop-up site on the shoreline of Coniston Water
Tarn Hows and lake cruises within walking distance
A 10-minute walk from Coniston village; two minutes to local pub

Holidays in the Lake District National Park

9.1

Dalegarth Campsite

Boot, Cumbria, England

Pop-up site next to the River Esk in the Upper Eskdale valley
Access to hill walking and wild swimming spots in the Lake District
Five minutes’ drive to West Lakes Adventure for organised activities

Tent campsites and tent campgrounds in Helvellyn

Sykeside Camping Park

Gill Head Farm

Ullswater Holiday Park

Orthwaite Pop-up Campsite

Irton House Farm

Church Stile Farm Holiday Park

The Old Post Office Campsite

Parkgate Farm Holidays

Howbeck Lodge

Caldbeck Camping

Seatoller Farm

Newlands Valley Campsite

Low Hollows

Whinfell Hall Farm Campsite

Ullswater View Campsite

Wasdale Lakeside Pop-up Campsite

Overwater Woodlands

Fellview Camping

Waterhead Coniston

Dalegarth Campsite

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