Family friendly: Campgrounds in Derwent Water
45 bookable campgrounds within 15 miles of Derwent Water
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
New FavouriteOpens March 28, 2025 9.8Inside Out Camping Yurts at Seatoller
Keswick, Cumbria, England- Smart, well-equipped yurts on a family-run Lake District farm
- A 10-minute drive from Derwentwater and 20 from Keswick
- Next to the Derwent river, with fab views of Borrowdale
New Favourite9.2Setmabanning Caravan Park
Keswick, Cumbria, England- Working farm site in the Lake District with stunning fell views
- Just off the A66 road in Threlkeld, a 10-minute drive from Keswick
- Blencathra, Skiddaw and Helvellyn ranges within 20-minute drive
New FavouriteOpens March 31, 2025 9.7Coalbeck 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
New FavouriteOpens April 1, 2025 10Lakes Yurts
Cockermouth, Cumbria, England- Luxurious yurts in the Lake District, 20 minutes' drive from Keswick
- Peaceful field on the edge of a farm 10 mins' drive from Cockermouth
- Bedding, woodburner and fully-equipped kitchen in each yurt
New FavouriteOpens April 18, 2025 9.6Orthwaite 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
New FavouriteOpens March 21, 2025 9.5Gill 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
New FavouriteOpens April 4, 2025 9.8Irton 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
New Favourite10Cragg Farm Camping Pods
Cockermouth, Cumbria, England- Luxury pods on a working farm with stunning Lake District views
- A five-minute drive from Cockermouth and 10 from Wordsworth House
- Units have kitchens, double beds, shower rooms and seating space
New Favourite10Wellington Farm Glamping Breaks
Cockermouth, Cumbria, England- Luxury glamping pods on the edge of the Lake District, Cumbria
- Cockermouth five minutes’ drive; Bassenthwaite Lake 10 minutes
- Fully equipped kitchenette; private hot tub; shooting and horse riding
New Favourite9.5Sykeside 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
New Favourite10The Herdwick Huts
Ambleside, Cumbria, England- Traditional shepherd’s huts at Rydal Hall in the Lake District
- Walk to Rydal Water, Rydal Mount, Grasmere and mountains from the site
- Brazier and bench outside; pub with badgers and food a short walk away
New FavouriteOpens March 1, 2025 9.4Ullswater 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
New FavouriteOpens December 30 9.2Woolpack Farm
Eskdale, Cumbria, England- Scenic Eskdale Valley glampsite in Lake District National Park
- A 25-minute drive from Wast Water and 30 minutes from beaches
- Ensuite lodges with private decks and heating; communal firepits
New Favourite0Clea Hall Farm
Wigton, Cumbria, England- Well-equipped shepherd’s hut a 20-minute drive from Bassenthwaite Lake
- Cockermouth 25 minutes’ drive; Solway Firth half an hour
- Dogs welcome; ensuite toilet and rain shower; outdoor seating
New Favourite9.8Strudda 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
New Favourite9.6Hillcroft
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Peaceful park overlooking Ullswater
- Modern, landscaped and with spectacular Lake District views
- Launderette, drying room, licensed shop and large play area
New Favourite9.8Wallace Lane Farm
Wigton, Cumbria, England- Quiet hillside farm site in west Cumbria with views to the sea
- Coast, lakes, hill walks and mountain biking within 40 minutes' drive
- Around five minutes' drive to Caldbeck for pub, cafés and shop
New Favourite9.9Troutbeck Camping Pods
Windermere, Cumbria, England- Luxury ensuite glamping pods in the Lake District National Park
- A 10-minute drive to Bowness-on-Windermere; 15 minutes to Ambleside
- Pubs and a tearoom within walking distance; communal firepit on site
New Favourite10Hardrigg Hall Glamping
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Small glamping site on a historic Cumbria working farm
- A 15-minute drive to Penrith; 25 minutes to Ullswater
- Well-equipped ensuite pods suitable for couples or families
New Favourite9The Old Post Office Campsite
Holmrook, Cumbria, England- On the western edge of the Lake District National Park
- Bordered by the River Irt for swimming and salmon or trout fishing
- Showers, toilets, wifi and picnic benches