# Campsites near Whicham — Camping, Caravan Parks & Glamping > The best campsites in Whicham — tent pitches, glamping pods, caravan parks and dog-friendly sites. Compare facilities and prices. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/whicham/camping (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. 11 campsites, glamping sites and caravan parks Photo © [Alex Dhawan](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3ANathan%20Lonsdale%20plaque.jpg), CC (Wikimedia Commons) [Guide](https://staycation.co.uk/whicham) [🏨 Hotels](https://staycation.co.uk/whicham/hotels) [🏡 Cottages](https://staycation.co.uk/whicham/cottages) [⛺ Camping](https://staycation.co.uk/whicham/camping) [🎟️ Attractions](https://staycation.co.uk/whicham/attractions) [🍽️ Restaurants](https://staycation.co.uk/whicham/restaurants) Whicham sits at the foot of Black Combe, and its open, grassy slopes look tempting for a night under canvas, but it is important to be clear that wild camping without the landowner's permission is illegal in England, including here. Black Combe and the surrounding fellside are farmed land, not open-access wild camping country in the way parts of Scotland or Dartmoor are, so any pitch needs the farmer or landowner's agreement in advance. The safest and simplest option remains a proper campsite or a farm pitch let with permission. That said, this stretch of the west Cumbrian coast is good camping country if you find the right spot. The terrain is a mix of exposed, windswept fell above and gentler farmland and dunes towards the coast at Silecroft, so a sheltered, low-lying pitch is far more comfortable than trying to camp high on Black Combe itself, where weather can turn quickly even in summer. Look for small, independent campsites and certified sites in the villages around Whicham, Silecroft and towards Millom, several of which offer basic facilities alongside easy access to the beach and the fell paths. Late spring through early autumn is the best window, when the churchyard daffodils have given way to longer days and drier ground, though this coast is never as sheltered as the central lakes and can be breezy at any time of year, so a sturdy tent and good waterproofs are worth packing regardless of season. For those who would rather skip the guy ropes altogether, glamping pods, shepherd's huts and static caravans are increasingly available in this part of Cumbria, offering a comfortable base with the same views of Black Combe and the Duddon estuary without the need to pitch your own tent. Whichever way you choose to stay, always confirm permission and facilities with the site directly before you arrive, since this remains a working farming landscape rather than a managed tourist campground network. [✨Glamping ✨ Glamping 🛖 Lodges from £140 Cumbria · 0.8 mi away Dog Crag Cabin Glamping pods and static lodges near Silecroft in Cumbria with shower facilities.](https://staycation.co.uk/silecroft/camping/dog-crag-cabin) [🛖 Lodges Cumbria · 1.2 mi away Silecroft Country Park RV park near Silecroft Beach in Cumbria with shower facilities.](https://staycation.co.uk/cumbria/camping/silecroft-country-park) [from £40 Cumbria · 2.9 mi away Bankwood Farm Bankwood Farm, Appleby-in-Westmorland, is a working dairy farm accepting tents, caravans and motorhomes with Pennine views and red squirrels. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans⚡ Hook-up](https://staycation.co.uk/appleby-in-westmorland/camping/bankwood-farm) [✨ Glamping 🐾 Dogs from £48 Cumbria · 2.9 mi away Baystone Bank Farm Campsite Farmland campsite near Millom taking tents, caravans, motorhomes and glamping, with streamside pitches, on-site café and dogs welcome. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans⚡ Hook-up](https://staycation.co.uk/millom/camping/baystone-bank-farm-campsite-millom) [✨ Glamping Cumbria · 2.9 mi away Heather Bank Certificated Location Certificated campsite in Whicham Valley, Cumbria, with streamside pitches and an on-site cafe and shop. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans](https://staycation.co.uk/cumbria/camping/heather-bank-certificated-location) [Cumbria · 3 mi away Millom Rugby Union F C Certificated Site Certificated campsite at a rugby club in Millom, Cumbria, with showers and a sculpture garden next door. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans](https://staycation.co.uk/cumbria/camping/millom-rugby-union-f-c-certificated-site) [🛖 Lodges from £35 Cumbria · 3 mi away Butterflowers Holiday Park Butterflowers Holiday Park in Haverigg offers 11-25 pitches for tents, caravans and motorhomes one minute's walk from a sandy beach, with dogs welcome year-round. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans⚡ Hook-up](https://staycation.co.uk/haverigg/camping/butterflowers-holiday-park) [✨ Glamping 🛖 Lodges 🐾 Dogs from £32 Cumbria · 3 mi away Harbour Lights Campsite Harbour Lights Campsite in Haverigg welcomes tents, caravans and motorhomes with spacious pitches, direct beach access and individual shower rooms, plus dogs year-round. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans⚡ Hook-up](https://staycation.co.uk/haverigg/camping/harbour-lights-campsite) [🐾 Dogs Cumbria · 3 mi away Bank House Farm Small, peaceful tent camping near the C2C route and in the heart of the Eden Valley, 20 mins from the Lakes. ⛺ Tents](https://staycation.co.uk/penrith/camping/bank-house-farm) [Cumbria · 3.1 mi away Port Haverigg Holiday Village Holiday lodging in Millom, Cumbria with showers and cafes within walking distance.](https://staycation.co.uk/cumbria/camping/port-haverigg-holiday-village) [from £25 Cumbria · 3.7 mi away Estuary View Escapes Motorhome site on Duddon Estuary in Millom with spacious hardstanding pitches, dog-friendly beach access, and views over sands and Lake District fells. ⚡ Hook-up](https://staycation.co.uk/millom/camping/estuary-view-escapes) ### Prefer a roof and a hot shower? Browse our handpicked hotels and B&Bs in Whicham. [Hotels in Whicham →](https://staycation.co.uk/whicham/hotels) ### Campsites within 20 miles Including nearby destinations, closest first. [Marsh Farm Caravan Site 5.4 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/cumbria/camping/marsh-farm-caravan-site) [Guards Farm Hidden Huts 5.4 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/kirkby-in-furness/camping/guards-farm-hidden-huts) [Captain's House Campervans 6 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/millom/camping/captain-s-house-campervans) [Longlands Caravan Park 6.3 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/cumbria/camping/longlands-caravan-park) [High Haume Farm Glamping 7 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/dalton-in-furness/camping/high-haume-farm-glamping) [Borderside Farm Certificated Site 7.1 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/cumbria/camping/borderside-farm-certificated-site) [Moss Thorn Farm Certificated Location 7.1 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/cumbria/camping/moss-thorn-farm-certificated-location) [Moss Side Farm Campsite 7.1 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/broughton-in-furness/camping/moss-side-farm-campsite) [Sella Farm Certificated Site 7.2 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/cumbria/camping/sella-farm-certificated-site) [Sella Farm Camping 7.2 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/broughton-in-furness/camping/sella-farm-camping) ### 🏨 Rather not camp? 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