Find Cheap Tent Campgrounds in Thirlmere, Cumbria, England 2025 from $34/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

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

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

9.4

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

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

New

Opens 19 October

8.8

Waterfoot Carpark Campsite

Penrith, Cumbria, England

Small campsite with direct access to the Ullswater Way walking path
A 10-minute walk from Pooley Bridge, past the Ullswater Steamer Pier
Just 500 metres from the lake; short walk from bars, cafés and shops

New

Opens 18 April 2025

9.6

Orthwaite Pop-up Campsite

Wigton, Cumbria, England

Pop-up site on a working fell farm in the northern Lake District
A 15-minute drive from Caldbeck and 20 minutes from Keswick
A short walk or drive from cycle routes and wainwright hikes

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

9.8

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

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

9.5

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

9.8

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

9.6

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

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

9.6

Ings Kippers Campsite and Shepherd's Hut

Windermere, Cumbria, England

Small, basic adults-only site two miles from Windermere
Well placed for cycle paths and public transport; pub five mins' walk
Firepit provided for each pitch; wood available to buy on site

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

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

8.3

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

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

8.4

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

7.9

Hollybank Farm

Penrith, Cumbria, England

Peaceful Cumbria farm site about 10 minutes' drive from the M6
Just outside Lake District National Park, 20 mins' drive from Keswick
Barbecues allowed; Michelin-starred gastropub five minutes' drive

Tent campgrounds and tent camping parks in Thirlmere, England

Seatoller Farm

Gill Head Farm

Sykeside Camping Park

Ullswater Holiday Park

Ullswater View Campsite

Waterfoot Carpark Campsite

Orthwaite Pop-up Campsite

Overwater Woodlands

Irton House Farm

Howbeck Lodge

Cherry Trees Farm

Caldbeck Camping

Fellview Camping

Dalegarth Campsite

Ings Kippers Campsite and Shepherd's Hut

Low Hollows

Newlands Valley Campsite

Whinfell Hall Farm Campsite

Helton Campsite

Hollybank Farm

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