Find Cheap Tent Campgrounds in Buttermere, Cumbria, England 2026 from $35/nt

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 22 May

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

7.8

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

The Willows

Keswick, Cumbria, England

Adults-only touring site with pretty fell views in the Lake District
Keswick five minutes' drive; Honister Slate Mine half an hour
Fresh eggs and milk sold on site; local shop and pub 10 minutes’ walk

8.3

Keswick Camping

Keswick, Cumbria, England

Quiet family-friendly pop-up site in the Lake District National Park
Derwentwater 10 minutes’ walk; Keswick shops five minutes’ drive
Activity centre next door and River Greta strolls from the pitches

Opens 17 July

7.4

North Lakes Campsite

Cockermouth, Cumbria, England

No-frills site on the northern fringes of Lake District National Park
Cockermouth 10 minutes’ drive; Moss Force Waterfall 35 minutes
Dogs welcome; spectacular fell views; a 10-minute walk from a pub

9.4

Wasdale Lakeside 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

9.4

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

Visitor image of their setup, ready to take in the countryside

9

Stybeck Farm

Thirlmere, Cumbria, England

Lake District working farm two miles from Thirlmere
A 10-minute drive to Derwentwater, Keswick and Grasmere
Adult-only dog-friendly site; 20 minutes' walk to the local pub

9.4

Strudda Bank Pod Paddock

Seascale, Cumbria, England

Luxury pods at a family farm in the western Lake District
A 15-minute drive to Seascale beach; half an hour to Scafell Pike
Ensuite shower room, mini kitchen and barbecue/firepit for each pod

9.8

Coalbeck Caravan Park

Keswick, Cumbria, England

Quiet and secluded site with spectacular views of the Lake District
Five-minute drive from Bassenthwaite Lake; 15 to Keswick, Cockermouth
Spa next door; five minutes' walk to the Lake District Wildlife Park

Visitor image of the view across main field

Opens 22 May

9.7

Bridge End Camping

Holmrook, Cumbria, England

Off-grid site in the foothills of the Eskdale and Wasdale valley
A 10 minute-drive to Wast Water and Scafell Pike; more fells nearby
Fishing tarn on site and private river fishing a short walk away

9

The Old Post Office Campsite

Holmrook, Cumbria, England

Quiet site on the western edge of the Lake District National Park
Bordered by the River Irt for swimming and salmon or trout fishing
Scenic picnic benches; dogs welcome; café 10 minutes' walk away

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

9.7

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

9.7

The Barn Campsite

Holmrook, Cumbria, England

Quiet, peaceful rural site with stunning views over Eskdale Valley
A 10-minute drive to Wast Water; 25 minutes to Scafell Pike
Pick your own pitch; pub 10 minutes' walk away

9.8

Parkgate Farm Holidays

Eskdale, Cumbria, England

Peaceful site with views over the Eskdale and Wasdale valleys
Half an hour's drive from the seaside town of Whitehaven
Fell walks directly from the farm; country pubs 10 minutes' drive

8.8

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

9.2

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

8.8

Shepherds Views Holidays

Holmrook, Cumbria, England

Family-friendly, family-run site on a working farm in Cumbria
Less than five minutes’ drive from Lake District National Park
Top spot for walking, cycling and watersports

Tent campgrounds and tent camping parks in Buttermere, England

Seatoller Farm

Newlands Valley Campsite

Whinfell Hall Farm Campsite

The Willows

Keswick Camping

North Lakes Campsite

Wasdale Lakeside Campsite

Church Stile Farm Holiday Park

Stybeck Farm

Strudda Bank Pod Paddock

Coalbeck Caravan Park

Bridge End Camping

The Old Post Office Campsite

Hollin Head Campsite

Irton House Farm

The Barn Campsite

Parkgate Farm Holidays

Low Hollows

Orthwaite Pop-up Campsite

Shepherds Views Holidays

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