Camping sites & Campgrounds in Derwent Water

Borrowdale Youth Hostel

Burns Farm Caravan and Campsite

• New hardstanding fully serviced touring pitches with FREE wi-fi
• Very flat well drained grass tent pitches with hook-up and FREE wi-fi
• Large camp ground suitable for families couples with amazing views

Thirlspot Farm Camping

• Situated at the foot of Helvellyn, 300 metres’ walk to Thirlmere
• A 10-minute drive from both Keswick and Grasmere on the A591
• Direct access to lakeside hiking and cycling trails and local pubs

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

Highside Farm

• Luxury glamping pods on family-run farm overlooking Bassenthwaite Lake
• Within Lake District National Park; 10 minutes’ drive to wildlife park
• Ensuite shower room, kitchenette and TV; firepit and barbecue outside

Wheatsheaf Inn Caravan Park

YHA Helvellyn

• Stunningly scenic site 300 metres up England's third highest mountain
• Quiet/secluded but with excellent amenities including bar and lounge
• Hot and cold breakfast buffet plus supper club meals available to buy

Wheatsheaf Inn Campsite

• Simple Lake District site with hill views and pub next door
• Bassenthwaite and Derwentwater lakes five and 20 minutes' drive away
• A 20-minute drive to trails up Skiddaw, Grisedale Pike and Helvellyn

Herdwick Croft

Gillside Farm

Wasdale Campsite

Overwater Woodlands

• 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

Patterdale Hall Estate

• Idyllic riverside Caravan site in the heart of the Lake District,

Greenhowe Caravans

• On the edge of woodland with views of Lakeland hills from the grounds
• A five-minute drive to Dungeon Ghyll Force and 10 to Skelwith Bridge
• Walks on famed trails of Langdale Pikes accessible from the park

Great Langdale Campsite

YHA Patterdale

• Spacious green site two minutes' drive or 25 mins' walk from Ullswater
• Riverside setting: kayak to Ullswater straight from the site
• Toilets, showers and kitchen; local village two minutes' walk away

Mosedale End Farm

• Single adults-only glamping unit at a northern Lake District farm
• A 20-minute drive to Penrith or Keswick; walks direct from farm gate
• Cosy self-contained timber pod with a luxurious double-ended bathtub

Chapel Stile

• Back to basics site in the Lake District National Park
• A 10-minute drive from Ambleside; Grasmere an hour's walk
• Within half a mile of local pubs, the village shop and a river

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