Waters Edge Caravan Park
Crooklands, Milnthorpe LA7 7NN, UK
View on Google MapsA campsite near Kendal
About Waters Edge Caravan Park
Tucked beside the River Bela just south of Kendal, Waters Edge Caravan Park strikes a fine balance between peaceful riverside setting and easy access to both the Lakes and Yorkshire Dales. Spacious, level pitches – from grass tent plots to electric hardstanding – are complemented by immaculately maintained facilities, including spotless modern shower blocks and a handy dog wash station. The on-site bar and small shop cover essentials, while riverside footpaths offer gentle strolls right from your pitch.
Staff earn consistent praise for their helpfulness, and there's enough on offer to keep families entertained without feeling overcrowded – think games room, fishing pegs, and nearby kayaking or cycling. Some visitors note that certain areas can feel a touch tired in places, but the welcome is warm and the location hard to beat for exploring this corner of Cumbria without the crowds of the central Lakes.
What's nearby
- KT's Coaches of Kendal next door
- Crooklands - The Restaurant 150m away
- Crooklands 150m away
- Crooklands Mill Garage 200m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the site before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Visitors say this campsite offers spacious, level pitches and immaculately clean, modern shower and toilet blocks, including accessible facilities. They also highlight the peaceful riverside walks, a convenient dog wash area, and a small on-site bar and shop for essentials. Guests mention the friendly, helpful staff and the campsite's excellent location for exploring the Lakes and Yorkshire.
Summary via Google
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Pitch types
- Electric hardstanding touring pitch
- Non-electric grass tent pitch (four person)
- Non-electric grass tent pitch (six person)
- Electric grass tent pitch (four person)
- Electric grass tent pitch (six person)
Pitch details as listed by the booking provider — availability and exact pricing shown at checkout.
Hook-up
Facilities
Takeaway & food delivery
Handy if you fancy a night off cooking — here's what delivers near this site.
Just Eat — 1 takeaway delivers to this postcode (LA7 7NN)
Flames Alkol & Wine Bar
1.0 · Alcohol, Freebies
Checked 26 Aug 2026 — always confirm on justeat.co.uk before ordering, as coverage can change.
Deliveroo — 11 restaurants nearby
Londis
Just Baked
Comida
Costa Coffee
Bob & Berts
Checked 26 Aug 2026 — always confirm on deliveroo.co.uk before ordering, as coverage can change.
Nearest supermarkets
Handy if you're self-catering or need to stock up on arrival.
- Asda, Kendal 4.5 miles
- Lidl, Kendal 6.1 miles
- Aldi, Kendal 6.6 miles
- Morrisons, Kendal 6.7 miles
- Sainsbury's, Kendal 6.7 miles
- Tesco, Carnforth 8.6 miles
- Co-op 8.8 miles
Straight-line distances — the drive will be longer. Store data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Opening hours
- Open from 1 March to 30 November.
What visitors say
The site itself was clean, peaceful and well looked after. One of my favourite parts was the short walk along the river — really relaxing and a lovely place to unwind, especially with the dog. There’s also a handy dog wash area which is a nice touch after muddy walks 🐶 The shower block was clean with: • 2 male showers • 2 private sinks with seats A couple of little things let it down slightly for me: * The bar closing at 6pm felt far too early * No seating inside the shower cubicles * No hair dryer in the male facilities That said, there is a pub right next door which made up for the early closing bar 🍺 Overall though, a peaceful and enjoyable stay and I’d definitely return.
2 months ago · via Google
This is a lovely caravan and campervan stopover. The staff are well organised,there is a small shop to get your essentials.Bar area on site,opening times may vary.Dog friendly ,however dogs must be kept on a lead as this is a family park and children are out playing.Toilets have recently been refurbished.washing up area is good also,Disabled toilets also with level access.Laundry could do with a bit of TLC .£5.00 to operate the washing machines pound coins only. Wi fi is on the park please ask at reception for the password. Its location is 5mins from the M6 and the Lakes are close by.
3 months ago · via Google
Immaculately clean shower and toilet block. Great little bar . Staff were amazing and welcoming . Camping pitches are spacious and flat. Great walk for dogs right along beside the river our dogs loved it.
a month ago · via Google
A lovely small caravan site for tourers and Motorhomes. It also has several static vans which appear to be just for the owners. Theres a teeny bar and shop on site providing the essentials ( 🍻and 🍫😃) A nice friendly helpful chap on site. The owner? The site has a small river running alongside which is lovely and peaceful to listen to. The toilets and showers are great. Plentiful, very clean and modern. There’s also a pot wash. There’s a hotel just outside of the site called Crooklands which seemed very popular. We had a couple of drinks here and they also serve food. There is also a bus stop which takes you to Kirkby Lonsdale and also to Kendal. We would return.
a year ago · via Google
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