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Family-friendly campsites in the Lake District

82 listed · best reviewed first

Updated · Ratings from Google · All campsites in the Lake District

Beck Foot Campsite

Sedbergh

Beck Foot Campsite

★ 4.6 (1,805)

Beck Foot Campsite near Sedbergh, Cumbria takes tents and motorhomes on spacious pitches beside the Dales Way with basic facilities, campfires allowed and dogs welcome.

Park Foot Holiday Park

Pooley Bridge

Park Foot Holiday Park

★ 4.6 (1,805)

Park Foot Holiday Park near Pooley Bridge takes tents, caravans, motorhomes and glamping, with direct Ullswater access for swimming and watersports, and welcomes dogs.

The Quiet Site

Ullswater

The Quiet Site

★ 4.8 (1,292)

The Quiet Site near Ullswater welcomes tents, caravans, motorhomes and glamping, with dog-friendly pods and on-site wood-fired pizzas and pub.

Keswick Camping

Keswick

Keswick Camping

★ 4.6 (1,449)

Tent, caravan and motorhome site in Keswick beside the River Greta with basic facilities, no electric hook-ups or showers, and easy access to town and walking trails.

White Cross Bay Leisure Park & Marina

Windermere

White Cross Bay Leisure Park & Marina

★ 4.2 (2,546)

Lodging park on Windermere with swimming pool, steam room and jacuzzi, plus lakeside location.

Fallbarrow Park

Windermere

Fallbarrow Park

★ 4.5 (1,440)

Lakeside lodging park at Bowness-on-Windermere with on-site restaurant and bar.

Coniston Park Coppice Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite

Coniston

Coniston Park Coppice Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite

★ 4.6 (1,189)

Woodland campsite in Coniston taking tents, caravans and motorhomes, with direct access to Coniston Water and hardstanding pitches beneath trees.

Mortal Man

Windermere

Mortal Man

★ 4.5 (1,233)

Tent camping field in Troutbeck Valley near Windermere with no electric hook-ups, off-grid facilities, a fell-fed stream, and direct access to walking routes; dogs welcome.

Park Cliffe Windermere Camping and Caravan Park

Windermere

Park Cliffe Windermere Camping and Caravan Park

★ 4.7 (881)

Campsite in Windermere with 60+ touring pitches and glamping pods, set near the lake with access to Lake District walks; dogs welcome.

Park Cliffe Camping and Caravan Estate

Lake District

Park Cliffe Camping and Caravan Estate

★ 4.7 (881)

Family holiday park above Windermere with a bar, restaurant and hardstanding pitches

Castlerigg Hall Caravan and Camping Park

Keswick

Castlerigg Hall Caravan and Camping Park

★ 4.7 (874)

Caravan and camping park near Keswick with electric hook-ups, showers, and mountain views of the Lake District.

Meathop Fell Caravan and Motorhome Club Site

Grange-over-Sands

Meathop Fell Caravan and Motorhome Club Site

★ 4.7 (773)

Caravan and motorhome club site near Grange-over-Sands with spacious pitches and hot showers.

Windermere Camping and Caravanning Club Site

Kendal

Windermere Camping and Caravanning Club Site

★ 4.6 (892)

Camping and caravanning site near Kendal with spacious grass and gravel pitches, electric hook-ups, on-site pub, dog walk and drying room, 15 minutes from Windermere lake.

Great Langdale Campsite (National Trust)

Ambleside

Great Langdale Campsite (National Trust)

★ 4.7 (754)

National Trust campsite in Great Langdale with a drying room and shop on-site.

Kendal Caravan and Motorhome Club Site

Kendal

Kendal Caravan and Motorhome Club Site

★ 4.7 (749)

Caravan and motorhome site near Kendal with spacious woodland pitches and riverside walking access.

Limefitt Park

Windermere

Limefitt Park

★ 4.6 (830)

Holiday lodge park in Windermere with showers, on-site pub, and dog-friendly accommodation.

Wasdale National Trust Campsite

Seascale

Wasdale National Trust Campsite

★ 4.7 (705)

Campsite at Wasdale Head in the Lake District fells, with showers and a drying room.

Wasdale Campsite

Seascale

Wasdale Campsite

★ 4.7 (705)

Under Scafell Pike beside Wastwater, in the wildest valley in the Lake District

Wasdale Lakeside Campsite

Seascale

Wasdale Lakeside Campsite

★ 4.7 (705)

Lakeside campsite in Cumbria for tents and motorhomes, within walking distance of Wasdale Head and its valley walks.

The Wilson Arms

Coniston

The Wilson Arms

★ 4.3 (1,271)

The Wilson Arms near Coniston offers fully-serviced motorhome pitches beside a family-run pub with local beers, cakes and picnic supplies, welcoming dogs year-round.

Wellington Farm Glamping Breaks

Cockermouth

Wellington Farm Glamping Breaks

★ 4.7 (683)

Glamping pods for up to four near Cockermouth with ensuite bathrooms, hot tubs, and on-site café serving ice cream and home-baked cakes.

Troutbeck Head Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite

Penrith

Troutbeck Head Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite

★ 4.7 (582)

Caravan, motorhome and glamping site near Penrith with hardstanding pitches, modern facilities, dog park and fell-walking access from site.

Eskdale Campsite (National Trust)

Holmrook

Eskdale Campsite (National Trust)

★ 4.8 (493)

National Trust campsite in Eskdale Valley, Cumbria, with tents, pods and campervans; walking access to the surrounding fells.

Little Acre Holiday Park

Crooklands

Little Acre Holiday Park

★ 4.8 (427)

Little Acre Holiday Park near Milnthorpe welcomes tents, caravans and motorhomes on 35 electric hardstanding pitches, with dogs allowed.

Wheatsheaf Inn

Cockermouth

Wheatsheaf Inn

★ 4.5 (639)

Pub campsite in Cockermouth with showers and dog-friendly pitches.

Ravenglass Camping and Caravanning Club Site

Ravenglass

Ravenglass Camping and Caravanning Club Site

★ 4.6 (487)

Tent, caravan and motorhome site near Ravenglass in Cumbria with electric hook-ups and shower facilities.

Waterfoot Park

Penrith

Waterfoot Park

★ 4.6 (483)

Caravan and motorhome park near Penrith with electric hook-ups, showers, on-site shop and bar.

Waterfoot Caravan Park

Penrith

Waterfoot Caravan Park

★ 4.6 (483)

Caravan and motorhome park near Penrith with electric hook-ups, showers, on-site shop and bar, and walking distance to Pooley Bridge.

Waterfoot Carpark Campsite

Penrith

Waterfoot Carpark Campsite

★ 4.6 (480)

Waterfoot Carpark Campsite near Penrith offers non-electric grass pitches for caravans and motorhomes beside Ullswater, with dogs welcome year-round.

Lowther Holiday Park

Penrith

Lowther Holiday Park

★ 4.4 (560)

Lowther Holiday Park near Penrith takes tents, caravans and motorhomes in Lake District forest settings with fell views, an on-site bakery, and welcomes dogs year-round.

Lowther Hill Caravan Park

Penrith

Lowther Hill Caravan Park

★ 4.3 (564)

Caravan park near Penrith with shower facilities and close access to Lake District walks.

Lowther Farm Certificated Location

Penrith

Lowther Farm Certificated Location

★ 4.3 (564)

Certificated campsite near Penrith with 5 pitches; quiet spot for Lake District walks but pitches are tight together.

Fisherground Campsite

Holmrook

Fisherground Campsite

★ 4.5 (410)

Fisherground Campsite near Holmrook, Cumbria welcomes tents and motorhomes with dogs, offering electric hook-ups, a drying room and playground.

Flusco Wood

Penrith

Flusco Wood

★ 4.7 (304)

Lake District lodges with kitchens, hot tubs and walking areas for dogs, near Penrith.

Ullswater Heights

Penrith

Ullswater Heights

★ 4.5 (388)

Static lodges and pods near Penrith with on-site restaurant, bar, shop, hot tubs and play areas.

The Brackenrigg Inn

Penrith

The Brackenrigg Inn

★ 4.0 (809)

Tent campsite in a meadow behind a lakeside pub near Penrith, with 26-50 non-electric pitches, lake views, and direct access to Ullswater's western shore.

Skelwith Fold Caravan Park

Ambleside

Skelwith Fold Caravan Park

★ 4.7 (290)

5-star touring and glamping park in 130 acres of woodland, three miles from Ambleside

Lanefoot Farm

Keswick

Lanefoot Farm

★ 4.5 (365)

Campground near Keswick with spacious pitches, hot showers and views across the Lake District fells.

Borrowdale Caravan and Motorhome Club Site (Low Manesty)

Keswick

Borrowdale Caravan and Motorhome Club Site (Low Manesty)

★ 4.7 (282)

Caravan and motorhome site near Keswick with electric hookups on every pitch.

Low Manesty Caravan and Motorhome Club Site

Keswick

Low Manesty Caravan and Motorhome Club Site

★ 4.7 (278)

A campsite near Keswick

Kestrel Lodge Campsite

Keswick

Kestrel Lodge Campsite

★ 4.7 (241)

Kestrel Lodge near Keswick takes tents, caravans, motorhomes and glamping, with dog-friendly pitches and fire pits in a quiet Lake District setting.

Heather Bank Certificated Location

Millom

Heather Bank Certificated Location

★ 4.6 (270)

Certificated campsite in Whicham Valley, Cumbria, with streamside pitches and an on-site cafe and shop.

The Old Post Office Campsite

Holmrook

The Old Post Office Campsite

★ 4.5 (303)

The Old Post Office Campsite in Holmrook, Cumbria takes tents, caravans and motorhomes on spacious pitches alongside the River Irt with fishing and swimming.

Baystone Bank Farm Campsite

Millom

Baystone Bank Farm Campsite

★ 4.6 (266)

Farmland campsite near Millom taking tents, caravans, motorhomes and glamping, with streamside pitches, on-site café and dogs welcome.

Skiddaw View Holiday Park

Wigton

Skiddaw View Holiday Park

★ 4.7 (234)

Holiday park near Wigton with caravans and lodges, mountain views, and dog-friendly pitches on a peaceful, compact site.

Stock Park Lakeside Camping

Newby Bridge

Stock Park Lakeside Camping

★ 4.8 (206)

Lakeside camping at Newby Bridge with direct beach access to Lake Windermere; accepts tents and motorhomes, dogs welcome, with hot showers and fire pits.

New Ing Lodge

Shap

New Ing Lodge

★ 4.8 (201)

Hotel with tent pitches near Shap, Cumbria; has a drying cupboard for wet gear.

Syke Farm Campsite

Buttermere

Syke Farm Campsite

★ 4.6 (246)

Family friendly tent camping to get back to basics and yurt glamping set in the heart of the Lake District.

Borderside Farm Certificated Site

Broughton-in-Furness

Borderside Farm Certificated Site

★ 4.6 (240)

Farmstay in Broughton-in-Furness with spacious pitches, railway carriage glamping and farm animals.

Moss Thorn Farm Certificated Location

Broughton-in-Furness

Moss Thorn Farm Certificated Location

★ 4.6 (240)

Farmstay near Broughton-in-Furness with railway carriage accommodation and spacious pitches.

Moss Side Farm Campsite

Broughton-in-Furness

Moss Side Farm Campsite

★ 4.6 (238)

A campsite near Broughton-in-Furness

Moss Howe Farm

Grange-over-Sands

Moss Howe Farm

★ 4.6 (234)

Campground near Grange Over Sands with tent, motorhome and glamping pitches, electric hook-ups and an on-site bar serving pizza.

Moss Howe Farm Campsite

Witherslack

Moss Howe Farm Campsite

★ 4.6 (233)

Moss Howe Farm in Witherslack offers tent, caravan, motorhome and glamping pitches with modern facilities, an on-site bar serving pizza, and welcomes dogs.

The Church House Inn

Coniston

The Church House Inn

★ 4.4 (298)

The Church House Inn near Coniston welcomes tents, caravans, motorhomes and glamping pods with hot tubs, plus dogs, and operates year-round.

Hill of Oaks Lodge and Caravan Park

Windermere

Hill of Oaks Lodge and Caravan Park

★ 4.5 (234)

Nestled on the slopes of ancient woodland, Hill of Oaks boasts exclusive lake Windermere frontage.

Woodhead Farm

Penrith

Woodhead Farm

★ 4.9 (121)

A campsite near Penrith

Mosedale End Farm Glamping Pod

Penrith

Mosedale End Farm Glamping Pod

★ 4.9 (114)

Glamping pod near Penrith in the Lake District fells, adults-only, with ensuite, deep bath and valley views; open year-round.

Highside Farm Camping Site

Keswick

Highside Farm Camping Site

★ 4.8 (114)

Bed & breakfast near Keswick with huts, pods and rooms; close to walking and cycling country.

Farletonview

Milnthorpe

Farletonview

★ 4.6 (139)

Family-run site near Milnthorpe with hardstanding pitches for tents, caravans and motorhomes, on-site fly-fishing lake and tearoom, close to Lake District and M6 Junction 36.

Hollows Farm

Keswick

Hollows Farm

★ 4.8 (109)

Campground near Keswick in the Lake District with river swimming and walking trails on the doorstep.

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We list 82 in the Lake District. The best-reviewed are shown first.

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By Google rating weighted by the number of reviews: Beck Foot Campsite (4.6/5, 1,805 reviews), Park Foot Holiday Park (4.6/5, 1,805 reviews) and The Quiet Site (4.8/5, 1,292 reviews).

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