Remote location: Campgrounds in Helvellyn
20 bookable campgrounds within 15 miles of Helvellyn
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 Favourite9.5Sykeside 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 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 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 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 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
New Favourite9.9Parkgate Farm Holidays
Eskdale, Cumbria, England- Peaceful site with views over Eskdale and Wasdale valleys
- Half an hour's drive from the seaside town of Whitehaven
- Fenced paddocks and stabling facilities for horse owners
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
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Opens April 18, 2025 0Hollows 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
New Favourite9.1Seatoller 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
New Favourite8.6Newlands 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
New Favourite8.8Low 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
New Favourite9.5Wasdale Lakeside Pop-up 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
New Favourite10Overwater 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
New Favourite9.5Waterhead Coniston
Coniston, Cumbria, England- Quiet, back to basics pop-up site on the shoreline of Coniston Water
- Tarn Hows and lake cruises within walking distance
- A 10-minute walk from Coniston village; two minutes to local pub
New Favourite9.1Dalegarth 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
New FavouriteOpens March 1, 2025 9Waterfoot 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
New Favourite9.8Bridge End Camping
Holmrook, Cumbria, England- Off-grid site in the foothills of the Eskdale and Wasdale valley
- A 20 minute-drive to Wast Water and Scafell Pike; more fells nearby
- Fishing tarn on site and private river fishing a short walk away
New Favourite9.8The 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
New Favourite10Crosbythwaite 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