# Campsites near Patterdale — Camping, Caravan Parks & Glamping > The best campsites in Patterdale — tent pitches, glamping pods, caravan parks and dog-friendly sites. Compare facilities and prices. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/patterdale/camping (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. 12 campsites, glamping sites and caravan parks Photo © Ailsa Wood, Google Maps [Guide](https://staycation.co.uk/patterdale) [🏨 Hotels](https://staycation.co.uk/patterdale/hotels) [🏡 Cottages](https://staycation.co.uk/patterdale/cottages) [⛺ Camping](https://staycation.co.uk/patterdale/camping) [🎟️ Attractions](https://staycation.co.uk/patterdale/attractions) [🍽️ Restaurants](https://staycation.co.uk/patterdale/restaurants) Camping around Patterdale means pitching in the shadow of some of the biggest fells in the Lake District, with Ullswater a short walk away on the valley floor. A handful of small, family-run sites sit along the valley between Patterdale and Glenridding, typically simple grass pitches for tents and campervans with basic facilities, aimed at walkers rather than large touring caravans — space is tight in a valley this narrow, so advance booking is strongly recommended, especially in summer. Wild camping is not legally permitted anywhere in England, including on the Lake District fells above Patterdale, without the express permission of the landowner, so campers should stick to established sites rather than pitching on open fellside, however tempting the views from Grisedale or the flanks of Helvellyn might look. The terrain here is genuinely mountainous by English standards — steep, rocky, and quick to turn wet underfoot — so a well-pitched, sturdy tent matters more in Patterdale than in gentler parts of the Lakes, and weather can change abruptly even in summer. May, June and September tend to bring the most settled camping conditions, with long daylight hours for reaching the higher fells and cooler nights than the height of summer; July and August are busiest and warmest but also see the most unpredictable rain off the surrounding tops. Winter camping here is a serious, experienced-only undertaking given the exposure and the risk of snow and ice on the surrounding ridges. For those who want the setting without the full outdoor commitment, glamping options in and around the valley — wooden pods, safari tents and shepherd's huts — offer a warmer alternative with proper beds and heating, while still putting Ullswater and Helvellyn on the doorstep. Several sites combine camping and glamping pitches on the same ground, so it is worth checking exactly what is on offer before booking, particularly out of the main summer season when facilities at some smaller sites are reduced. [🛖 Lodges Cumbria · 0.3 mi away Patterdale Hall Estate Certificated Location Certificated location near Penrith for motorhomes and caravans, with showers on the Patterdale Estate. 🚐 Caravans](https://staycation.co.uk/cumbria/camping/patterdale-hall-estate-certificated-location) [Cumbria · 0.3 mi away Side Farm Camp Site Lakeside campsite on Ullswater with direct access to the water for swimming and paddleboarding. ⛺ Tents](https://staycation.co.uk/cumbria/camping/side-farm-camp-site) [🐾 Dogs Penrith · 0.3 mi away Side Farm Campsite A dog friendly, scenic site between Ullswater and Place Fell. Peaceful, with access to boating and canoeing. ⛺ Tents](https://staycation.co.uk/penrith/camping/side-farm-campsite) [✨ Glamping 🛖 Lodges 🐾 Dogs Cumbria · 1 mi away Gillside A dog friendly, idyllic break in the Lakes, set in Glenridding and ideal for Ullswater and walks on Helvellyn. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans⚡ Hook-up](https://staycation.co.uk/penrith/camping/gillside) [✨ Glamping 🐾 Dogs from £24 Penrith · 2.7 mi away Sykeside Camping Park Sykeside Camping Park near Penrith takes tents, caravans, motorhomes and glamping, with direct fell access, an on-site pub, and dogs welcome year-round. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans⚡ Hook-up](https://staycation.co.uk/penrith/camping/sykeside-camping-park-penrith) [from £25 Cumbria · 4.2 mi away Ullswater View Campsite Tent-only campsite near Pooley Bridge with views across Ullswater; off-grid with natural spring water, portable loos and firepits, dogs welcome on leads. ⛺ Tents](https://staycation.co.uk/pooley-bridge/camping/ullswater-view-campsite) [🛖 Lodges Cumbria · 4.3 mi away Knotts Hill Lodge Park Lodging in Pooley Bridge with shower facilities.](https://staycation.co.uk/cumbria/camping/knotts-hill-lodge-park) [⛺Campsite from £20 Cumbria · 4.6 mi away Ivy House Ivy House near Appleby-in-Westmorland accepts tents, caravans and motorhomes with minimal facilities on a peaceful countryside field overlooking Eden Valley. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans⚡ Hook-up](https://staycation.co.uk/appleby-in-westmorland/camping/ivy-house) [🐾 Dogs Cumbria · 4.9 mi away Thirlspot Farm Camping A campsite near Keswick 🚐 Caravans⚡ Hook-up](https://staycation.co.uk/keswick/camping/thirlspot-farm-camping) [✨ Glamping from £27 Cumbria · 4.9 mi away Stybeck Farm Tent and motorhome campground near Thirlmere in Cumbria with electric hook-ups and showers from £27/night. ⛺ Tents⚡ Hook-up](https://staycation.co.uk/thirlmere/camping/stybeck-farm) [✨ Glamping 🛖 Lodges 🐾 Dogs from £28 Cumbria · 4.9 mi away Ullswater Holiday Park Ullswater Holiday Park near Penrith accepts tents, caravans and motorhomes with lakeside fell views, on-site shop, café, chip shop and pub, and welcomes dogs. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans⚡ Hook-up](https://staycation.co.uk/penrith/camping/ullswater-holiday-park) [✨ Glamping 🛖 Lodges Cumbria · 4.9 mi away Ullswater Caravan, Camping & Marine Park Caravan and camping park at Ullswater with spacious pitches, shop, and showers. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans](https://staycation.co.uk/cumbria/camping/ullswater-caravan-camping-marine-park) ### Prefer a roof and a hot shower? Browse our handpicked hotels and B&Bs in Patterdale. [Hotels in Patterdale →](https://staycation.co.uk/patterdale/hotels) ### Campsites within 20 miles Including nearby destinations, closest first. [Cove Caravan & Camping Park 5.2 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/cumbria/camping/cove-caravan-camping-park) [The Quiet Site 5.2 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/ullswater/camping/the-quiet-site) [High Bridge End Farm 5.3 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/cumbria/camping/high-bridge-end-farm) [Bridge End Camping 5.3 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/holmrook/camping/bridge-end-camping) [St Johns-in-the-Vale Camping Barn 5.5 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/keswick/camping/st-johns-in-the-vale-camping-barn) [The Brackenrigg Inn 5.6 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/penrith/camping/the-brackenrigg-inn) [Troutbeck Head Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite 5.6 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/penrith/camping/troutbeck-head-caravan-and-motorhome-club-campsite) [Troutbeck Head Experience Freedom Glamping 5.6 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/penrith/camping/troutbeck-head-experience-freedom-glamping-penrith) [Cross Dormont 5.8 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/cumbria/camping/cross-dormont) [⛺Campsite Grove Foot Farm 6 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/cumbria/camping/grove-foot-farm) ### 🏨 Rather not camp? 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