Ullswater View Campsite
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- 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
Campground type
50
This park has no on-site shower facilities.
The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).- The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, May 23 to
Reviews
94% would recommend this campground to a friend
94% would stay here again
What customers say
This campsite gets rave reviews for stunning Ullswater views and Sophie's welcoming, helpful hospitality. Guests love the roomy pitches, nearby pubs, and "wild camping" vibe with basic amenities. Some wished for cleaner/more portaloos, but most enjoyed their stay and want to return. A few noted noise from other campers.
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The view was beautiful overlooking the lake which was only a 5…
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Liked The view was beautiful overlooking the lake which was only a 5 minute drive away. Had toilets on site. Polite helpful staff (Sofie). Far enough out of Penrith town to be peaceful, but close enough to access provisions if needed, plenty of places to visit nearby. The firepits were available for hire, bins to put our rubbish in when leaving. thoroughly enjoyed our stay there 😀 👍
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Booking was easy and the lady who ran the site seemed pleasant…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Booking was easy and the lady who ran the site seemed pleasant enough. Good view of Ullswater valley.
Disliked For the cost of the pitch, I was disappointed that the facilities only consisted of a few portaloos and some water taps. An improvement would be to build a toilet block. Went to the local pub at 6pm and they had no food. The tent next to mine was occupied by a group of lads, who were noisy and there was smells of 'weed' downwind of them. Hard to find a level, flat spot to pitch.
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The view…
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Liked The view
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Spectacular view.…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Spectacular view.
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Will definitely stay again. 2 of nights enough with basic amenities
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Great location with beautiful view of lake
Pub 10 min walk
Disliked Toilet not great but dose say this on website
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Would definitely go back if some curfew rules were in place
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Location, easy access to Ullswater activities, description of how to access campsite, views of the lake, not specific check-in and check-out times, price, lots of space to pitch, on a hill yet plenty of nearly level pitches, being able to have a camp fire
Disliked Toilets needed more cleaning and checks
Noises from many pitches continued after midnight, loud music, inconsiderate drunken people and cars driving too fast on the campsite and even late at night.
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Perfect for a short stay! Beautiful views and as we were only…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Perfect for a short stay! Beautiful views and as we were only there for one night we didn’t need anything else!
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Lovely site, the girl was really friendly and helpful. Nice view of…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Lovely site, the girl was really friendly and helpful. Nice view of the hills and lake. Plenty of space, wasn't over crowded like some other sites in the area.
Disliked Could do with a couple more toilets and cleaned more frequently when busy.
No access to the lake nearby, but staff recommended somewhere to park.
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Best view!…
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Liked Best view!
Disliked Place is for wild camping only and limited facilities
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From the manager: Thanks for staying
Great view, clean toilets, freedom to pick where to pitch tent…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Great view, clean toilets, freedom to pick where to pitch tent
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From the manager: Thanks for staying
Features
Portable toilet
Pop-up campground
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Spectacular scenery Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No drinkable water point No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campgroundLocation
Ullswater View Campsite
Watermillock
Pooley Bridge
Cumbria
England
CA11 0LP
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.60349°N
2.86097°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Bus
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allonby | 25.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Seascale | 29 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 2.6 mi
The Rheged Centre 4.4 mi
Ullswater Steamers 5.3 mi
Castlerigg Stone Circle 9.5 mi
Rydal Mount and Gardens 11.8 mi
National Trust
Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 10.9 mi
Grasmere and Great Langdale 13.1 mi
Townend 13.5 mi
Windermere and Troutbeck 15 mi
Beatrix Potter Gallery 16.7 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Pooley Bridge and Heughscar Hill 1.7 mi
Pooley Bridge - Loadpot Hill - Howtown - Pooley Bridge 1.7 mi
Howtown - Patterdale - Glenridding 2.2 mi
Howtown - Hallin Fell - Sandwick via Steamer 2.2 mi
Howtown - Rampsgill Head - Angletarn Pikes - Howtown 2.4 mi
Local events
- Kendal Calling (Thursday, July 31, 2025 – Thursday, July 31, 2025)
Penrith, England 5.8 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Ullswater View Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Ullswater View Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Ullswater View Campsite? Drive down to Pooley Bridge (five minutes by car) at the head of Ullswater for yomps along the Ullswater Way encircling the lake. Father south, stop off at the National Trust car … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Ullswater View Campsite?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: Anytime – Anytime Depart by: Anytime - How much does it cost to stay at Ullswater View Campsite? From $33.95 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.