# Campsites near Kirkby Thore — Camping, Caravan Parks & Glamping > The best campsites in Kirkby Thore — tent pitches, glamping pods, caravan parks and dog-friendly sites. Compare facilities and prices. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/kirkby-thore/camping (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. 11 campsites, glamping sites and caravan parks Photo © Mark Helm, Google Maps [Guide](https://staycation.co.uk/kirkby-thore) [🏨 Hotels](https://staycation.co.uk/kirkby-thore/hotels) [🏡 Cottages](https://staycation.co.uk/kirkby-thore/cottages) [⛺ Camping](https://staycation.co.uk/kirkby-thore/camping) [🎟️ Attractions](https://staycation.co.uk/kirkby-thore/attractions) [🍽️ Restaurants](https://staycation.co.uk/kirkby-thore/restaurants) Camping around Kirkby Thore means making the most of the Eden Valley's gentler, more sheltered terrain compared with the exposed fells further west, though the same rule applies across England: wild camping without the landowner's permission is not legal, so a recognised site or a landowner's explicit consent is needed before pitching up. The valley floor around the village is relatively flat and low-lying, following the River Eden and its tributary becks, which makes for straightforward touring caravan and tent pitches, while the ground rises quickly to the east into the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, where a scattering of small, more rugged sites sit closer to walking country. Nearby Appleby-in-Westmorland and the villages along the valley add a handful of further options, from simple certificated sites to family-run campsites with better facilities. Late spring to early autumn is the most reliable season, when the ground is firmer, the days longer, and the fells at their most walkable; the North Pennines in particular can turn cold, wet and boggy well into what feels like the height of summer elsewhere, so it pays to come prepared regardless of the forecast. Midges can be a nuisance near the becks and wooded riverside stretches in high summer, easing off by September. For those wanting the outdoor setting without the tent-pitching and cooking, glamping options in the wider Eden Valley run from shepherd's huts and wooden pods to safari tents, offering proper beds and often a wood-burner, which suits the area's reputation for clear, dark skies and chilly nights once the sun goes down. Whatever the choice, the North Pennines' status as one of England's darkest areas makes an evening spent outside a highlight, weather permitting, and a good torch and warm layers are always worth packing even in July. Updated 28 October 2026 · Ratings from Google; [how we list](https://staycation.co.uk/about#how-we-list) We list **1** campsite in Kirkby Thore. [✨ Glamping 🛖 Lodges 🐾 Dogs Cumbria Low Moor Caravan Park Small family run site in the Eden Valley near Penrith. Pitches for caravans, touring pitches, tents and pods. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans⚡ Hook-up](https://staycation.co.uk/kirkby-thore/camping/low-moor-caravan-park-kirkby-thore) [🛖 Lodges Cumbria · 1.6 mi away White Gate Caravan Park RV park near Appleby-in-Westmorland with showers and a pub within walking distance.](https://staycation.co.uk/cumbria/camping/white-gate-caravan-park) [🛖 Lodges Cumbria · 3 mi away Highgate Holiday Park Campsite near Penrith in Cumbria with shower facilities.](https://staycation.co.uk/cumbria/camping/highgate-holiday-park) [🛖 Lodges Cumbria · 3 mi away Sockenber Park RV park near Penrith with showers, on the edge of the Lake District.](https://staycation.co.uk/cumbria/camping/sockenber-park) [Cumbria · 3 mi away Croft Ends Farm Certificated Location RV park near Appleby-in-Westmorland with showers. 🚐 Caravans](https://staycation.co.uk/cumbria/camping/croft-ends-farm-certificated-location) [✨ Glamping 🛖 Lodges Cumbria · 3.2 mi away Grandie Caravan Park Mobile home park in Dufton village, Appleby-in-Westmorland, with shower facilities. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans](https://staycation.co.uk/cumbria/camping/grandie-caravan-park) [🛖 Lodges Cumbria · 3.3 mi away Cliburn Caravan Site Certificated Location Caravan and motorhome club members-only site near Penrith with electric grass pitches, views of the Northern Pennines, and a preserved railway station building; dogs welcome. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans⚡ Hook-up](https://staycation.co.uk/penrith/camping/cliburn-caravan-site-certificated-location) [Cumbria · 3.3 mi away Greengill House Certificated Site Certificated campsite in Penrith with showers, a few minutes' walk from Mill Yard Cafe. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans](https://staycation.co.uk/cumbria/camping/greengill-house-certificated-site) [⛺Campsite Cumbria · 4.7 mi away Park House Caravan Park Children's camp in Appleby-in-Westmorland with showers and easy access to the town's facilities.](https://staycation.co.uk/cumbria/camping/park-house-caravan-park) [✨Glamping ✨ Glamping 🛖 Lodges Cumbria · 5 mi away Hollows Farm and Borrowdale Glamping Camping and glamping in a picturesque location perfect for exploring the North Lakes, set 15 minutes from Keswick.](https://staycation.co.uk/keswick/camping/hollows-farm-and-borrowdale-glamping) [✨ Glamping 🛖 Lodges from £25 Cumbria · 5 mi away Howdy Glamping and Campsite Woodland campsite in Penrith with tents, caravans, motorhomes and glamping, composting facilities and firepit, near Lake District and walking trails. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans](https://staycation.co.uk/penrith/camping/howdy-glamping-and-campsite) ### Prefer a roof and a hot shower? Browse our handpicked hotels and B&Bs in Kirkby Thore. [Hotels in Kirkby Thore →](https://staycation.co.uk/kirkby-thore/hotels) ### Campsites within 20 miles Including nearby destinations, closest first. [Foxwold Huts and Camping 5.3 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/newby/camping/foxwold-huts-and-camping) [Oaklands Country Park 5.6 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/cumbria/camping/oaklands-country-park) [Crossfell Caravan Park 5.9 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/penrith/camping/crossfell-caravan-park) [Crossfells Campsite Certificated Site 6 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/cumbria/camping/crossfells-campsite-certificated-site) [Brackenber Moor Caravan Site 6.3 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/appleby-in-westmorland/camping/brackenber-moor-caravan-site) [Crake Trees Manor 6.4 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/penrith/camping/crake-trees-manor) [Foxfield Luxury Lodges 6.6 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/cumbria/camping/foxfield-luxury-lodges) [Wild Rose Holiday Park 6.7 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/appleby-in-westmorland/camping/wild-rose-holiday-park) [Lowther Hill Caravan Park 7 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/camping/lowther-hill-caravan-park) [Lowther Holiday Park 7 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/penrith/camping/lowther-holiday-park) ### 🏨 Rather not camp? 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