Tent sites with fires allowed in Ambleside, Cumbria, England from $42

9.3

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 3 April

9.2

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 1 April

9

Crake Valley Holiday Park

Water Yeat, Cumbria, England

Quiet family park in 16 acres of woods next to Coniston Water
A 15-minute drive from Ulverston and 20 minutes from Windermere
Stunning views on site and great walks in the surrounding area

Opens 27 February

9

Moss Howe Farm

Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, England

In the Cumbrian hills a couple of miles from Witherslack
A 15-minute drive from Grange-over-Sands and 25 from Windermere
Campfires allowed: firepits for hire and wood for sale on site

Opens 3 February

9.5

Cockin Farm Campsite

Kendal, Cumbria, England

Family-run farm site at the foot of Whinfell Beacon
A 25-minute drive from Windermere; 15 minutes from Kendal
Hiking and cycling nearby and five miles from the Yorkshire Dales

Fire pit at the pitch with amazing views

9.1

Moss Side Farm Campsite

Broughton-in-Furness, Cumbria, England

Small, quiet site on a working farm with scenic views near a village
Woodland valley with walks, bike rides and riding trails all around
Peaceful Lake District site; no music, groups, ball games or under-15s

Opens 20 March

9.4

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

Spacious pitches with plenty of greenery

9.4

Social District

Newby Bridge, Cumbria, England

Dog-friendly Lake District site on the shore of Lake Windermere
Less than five minutes' drive from activity centres and a ferry stop
Dog park and fishing on site; campfires and barbecues permitted

9.2

Water Yeat Campsite

Water Yeat, Cumbria, England

Riverside camping next to Coniston Water in the Lake District
A 20-minute drive to Windermere; 15 minutes to Ulverston
Spacious pick-your-own grass pitches with mountain and fellside views

Holidays in the Lake District National Park

8.8

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
A 35-minute walk from an outdoor activity centre; pub 10 minutes

9.1

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

9.2

Crosbythwaite Campsite

Broughton-in-Furness, Cumbria, England

Simple pop-up campsite on a farm in the Lake District National Park
Coniston Water half an hour’s drive; South Lakes Safari Zoo 40 minutes
Off-grid grass pitches; snack shed selling breakfasts and sandwiches

Visitor image of the view of the surroundings

9.5

Lane End Farm

Broughton Mills, Cumbria, England

Small Lake District farm site for families and couples
Two miles from Broughton-in-Furness; Coniston Water 20 minutes' drive
Family-run farm with sheep and cows; eggs and logs available to buy

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

7.9

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

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

Hollin Head Campsite

Eskdale, Cumbria, England

Family-run hill farm campsite five minutes’ drive from Boot in Eskdale
West Lakes Adventure five minutes’ drive; Muncaster Castle 15 minutes
Lake District walks straight from the off-grid, dog-friendly pitches

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

9.5

High Borrow Bridge Camping Site

Kendal, Cumbria, England

Quiet rural site on a working farm in the Lake District National Park
A 20-minute drive from Kendal; 25 minutes from Windermere
Back to basics riverside pitches with easy access from A6

8

Setterah Park Farm Campsite

Penrith, Cumbria, England

Friendly Lake District fell farm site with far-reaching views
A quarter of an hour's drive from Ullswater and Pooley Bridge
Walkers' paradise in the Eden Valley

Low Wray Campsite (Long Valley Yurts)

Windermere, Cumbria, England

Tent campgrounds and tent camping parks in Ambleside, England with fires allowed

Sykeside Camping Park

Seatoller Farm

Crake Valley Holiday Park

Moss Howe Farm

Cockin Farm Campsite

Moss Side Farm Campsite

Gill Head Farm

Social District

Water Yeat Campsite

Dalegarth Campsite

Ullswater View Campsite

Crosbythwaite Campsite

Lane End Farm

Helton Campsite

Newlands Valley Campsite

Hollin Head Campsite

Rydal Hall Campsite

High Borrow Bridge Camping Site

Setterah Park Farm Campsite

Low Wray Campsite (Long Valley Yurts)

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