Trailer tent | Best Campsites in Bassenthwaite, Cumbria, England 2025

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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

8.9

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

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

8.8

Blaithwaite House

Wigton, Cumbria, England

Family-friendly site with stunning views across Solway Firth
A 10-minute drive from the Lake District and 20 from the coast
Shops and restaurants five miles away in Wigton

Private decking with bathroom and kitchen

9.7

Wallace Lane Farm

Wigton, Cumbria, England

Quiet hillside farm site in west Cumbria with views to the sea
Coast, lakes, hill walks and mountain biking within 40 minutes' drive
Around five minutes' drive to Caldbeck for pub, cafés and shop

9.3

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

9.6

The Lowther Arms

Allonby, Cumbria, England

Community-owned pub site a 10-minute walk from Mawbray Banks, Cumbria
Lake District National Park a half-hour drive; Carlisle 45 minutes
Beer garden with expansive views; toilet block and showers

8.8

Rowanbank Caravan Park

Silloth, Cumbria, England

Peaceful family-run park on the Cumbria coast three miles from Silloth
Lake District half an hour's drive; 40 minutes to Carlisle
Dog-friendly site with access to a long sandy beach

8.6

Camping at Cardewlees

Carlisle, Cumbria, England

Family-run site with scenic views across farmland and fells
A 15-minute drive to the city of Carlisle and 30 to the Lake District
Supermarkets, restaurants and a swimming pool a 25-minute walk away

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

Traffords Caravan Site

Keswick, Cumbria, England

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Barkbeth Campsite

Keswick, Cumbria, England

Simple, back-to-basics site on a farm in the foothills of Skiddaw
Keswick 10 minutes’ drive; Scale Force Waterfall 35 minutes
Dogs welcome; drinking water; half an hour’s walk to the pub

Kestrel Lodge

Keswick, Cumbria, England

A small, quite, friendly site for those wanting to escape the hustle and bustle, only 15 mins from Keswick.
Back to basics campsite, below Skiddaw and above Bassenthwaite Lake, the perfect peaceful base for adventures in the Northern Lake District Fells
Great for backpackers, bikepackers and families alike, four legged friends are also welcome, with a fire pit provided for each pitch.