Walkers' paradise: Tent Campsites in The Lake District and Cumbria
46 bookable campsites with tent pitches in The Lake District and Cumbria
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Gill 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
Solway Holiday Park
Silloth, Cumbria, England- Top-notch family holiday park on the edge of Silloth
- Close to the Galloway Hills and Lake District National Park
- Indoor pool, restaurant-bar and busy activity/entertainment programme
Ullswater 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
Lowther Holiday Park
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Dog-friendly site on a private, wooded riverside in the Eden Valley
- A 10-minute drive from Ullswater and 15 minutes from Lowther Castle
- Bar and shop; fly fishing available in the river Lowther
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
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
Church Stile Farm Holiday Park
Nether Wasdale, Cumbria, England- Peaceful Lake District park near Scafell Peak and Wastwater
- Pub, licensed riverside café and farm shop within five minutes' walk
- Well-equipped play area, picnic tables and woodland area
Shepherds Views Holidays
Holmrook, Cumbria, England- Family-friendly, family-run site on a working farm in Cumbria
- Less than five minutes’ drive from Lake District National Park
- Top spot for walking, cycling and watersports
Kirkby Lonsdale Rugby Club Camping
Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria, England- Spacious and simple site in a 30-acre Cumbrian country park
- Five minutes' walk to Kirkby Lonsdale for pubs, shops and a market
- Near Ruskin's View for spectacular views across the Lune valley
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
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
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 Side Farm Campsite
Broughton-in-Furness, Cumbria, England- Small, quiet site on a working farm with scenic views near a village
- Woodland valley with walks, bike rides and riding trails all around
- Peaceful Lake District site; no music, groups, ball games or under-15s
Irton 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
Low 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
Sykeside 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
Pennine View Caravan Park
Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, England- Family-run site a mile from the centre of Kirkby Stephen
- Playground, free wifi, bar and well-appointed washrooms
- On the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park
Bowness on Solway Camping and Glamping
Bowness-on-Solway, Cumbria, England- Modern and accessible holiday park on the Solway coast, near the M6
- A half-hour drive to Carlisle or the Lake District National Park
- Bistro, bar, well-equipped gym and tuck shop on site; dogs welcome
Mains Farm Camping and Caravan Site
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Safe and spacious site for letting kids run around
- A popular setting for anglers and cyclists
- Lakes, Hadrian’s Wall and the Scottish border within 40 minutes’ drive
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
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