Forest campgrounds in Ambleside, England
4 bookable campgrounds within 15 miles of Ambleside
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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
Black Beck Farm
Ulverston, Cumbria, England- Peaceful Lake District farm site 10 minutes’ drive from Ulverston
- Aquarium of the Lakes five minutes’ drive; 20 minutes to Go Ape course
- Dog-friendly glamping units 10 minutes’ walk from a real-ale pub
Waterfoot Caravan Park
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Peaceful park with stunning views over Lake Ullswater, Lake District
- In a wildlife haven near Penrith; a 15-minute walk from Pooley Bridge
- Play area, football pitch and shop open in season
Fairy Bell Wood
Kendal, Cumbria, England- Well-equipped yurt among four acres of native woodland near Kendal
- Between Yorkshire Dales and Lake District national parks
- Wood burner, firepit, kitchen and solar panels provided
Ghyll Head
Windermere, Cumbria, England- Lake District pod village in woodland 10 minutes’ drive from Bowness
- Go Ape Grizedale 35 minutes’ drive; Predator Experience 15 minutes
- Lake Windermere views; walks and bike rides direct from the pods
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
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
Abbots Reading Farm
Ulverston, Cumbria, England- Glamping pods on a working farm in the Lake District National Park
- A 10-minute drive to the Lakes Aquarium; 20 to South Lakes Safari Zoo
- Football field and communal barn; barbecue and firepit per pod
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
White Moss Campsite
Ambleside, Cumbria, England- Back to basics site at the White Moss walks area
- A five-minute drive from both Grasmere and Ambleside villages
- Hikers' paradise: walk to Grasmere lake, Rydal Cave and others
Fallbarrow Holiday Park
Bowness-On-Windermere, Cumbria, England- Luxury park in a country estate
- Boat launching facilities and marina
- On-site bar and restaurant, evening activities and outdoor cinema
Patterdale Hall Estate
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Idyllic riverside Caravan site in the heart of the Lake District,
Thirlspot Farm Camping
Thirlmere, Cumbria, England- 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
Hill of Oaks
Windermere, Cumbria, England- Award-winning wildlife haven near Windermere
- On the slopes of ancient woodland
- Licensed shop and wifi
Wildlife Glamping
Rusland, Cumbria, England- Adults-only glamping in the south of the Lake District National Park
- Five minutes' drive from Colton; Hawkshead 20 minutes
- Furnished bell tents pitched 60 metres apart
Hollows Farm
Keswick, Cumbria, England- Hollows Farm campsite is on a Lakeland hill farm
- Traditional grass field campsite surrounded by woodland and rivers
- Secluded down a private road in the Lake District National Park
