Tent Campsites for backpackers in North West England
39 bookable campsites with tent pitches in North West England
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Wallace 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
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
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
The Old Post Office Campsite
Holmrook, Cumbria, England- Quiet site on the western edge of the Lake District National Park
- Bordered by the River Irt for swimming and salmon or trout fishing
- Scenic picnic benches; dogs welcome; café 10 minutes' walk away
Harbour Lights Campsite
Haverigg, Cumbria, England- Spacious, friendly site on the Cumbrian coast
- Fell walks, Lakes Coniston and Windermere within 45 minutes' drive
- A few minutes from pubs, chip shop, dog-friendly beach and watersports
Moss Howe Farm
Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, England- In the Cumbrian hills a couple of miles from Witherslack
- A 15-minute drive from Grange-over-Sands and 25 from Windermere
- Campfires allowed: firepits for hire and wood for sale on site
The 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
Farm and Fell Campsite
Sedbergh, Cumbria, England- Family-friendly Yorkshire Dales farm near the Dales Way
- In southern Cumbria, a mile from the centre of Sedbergh
- Walk to Sedbergh for dog-friendly pubs, cafés and eateries in 15 mins
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
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
Wasdale Lakeside 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
Marbury Camp and Lodge
Marbury, Cheshire, England- Peaceful setting overlooking the Cheshire Plain, close to Whitchurch
- On National Cycle Route 47, and near Sandstone Trail walkers’ path
- Within easy reach of pubs with gin nights and authentic curries
Water Yeat Campsite
Water Yeat, Cumbria, England- Riverside camping next to Coniston Water in the Lake District
- A 20-minute drive to Windermere; 15 minutes to Ulverston
- Spacious pick-your-own grass pitches with mountain and fellside views
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
Oakwood Farm Touring Park
Chester, Cheshire, England- Spacious family site under 10 minutes' drive from Chester
- 15 minutes' drive from Cheshire Oaks and Chester Zoo
- Campfires and barbecues allowed on pitches
Parkgate 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
Camping at Cardewlees
Carlisle, Cumbria, England- Family-run site with scenic views across farmland and fells
- A 15-minute drive to the city of Carlisle and 30 to the Lake District
- Supermarkets, restaurants and a swimming pool a 25-minute walk away
Stretton House Campsite
Warrington, Cheshire, England- Friendly site in the grounds of historic Stretton House
- A 10-minute drive from Pickmere Lake; and 20 minutes from Manley Mere
- Farm shop nearby; barbecues and firepits allowed
Rossendale Holiday Glamping
Manchester, Lancashire, England- Small, scenic and rural site in the Rossendale valley
- Fully-equipped luxury glamping pods 45 minutes' drive from Manchester
- Wildlife trail, island, stone barbecues, firepits, deer hides and café
Moor House Farm Camping
Orton, Cumbria, England- Family-friendly site on a family-run working farm a mile from Orton
- Between the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District; close to the C2C route
- A five-minute drive from the M6 and Tebay services/farm shop
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