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Campsites in Cumbria

We list 262 places to camp in Cumbria: 94 campsites, 160 caravan sites and 8 for both tents and caravans, from OpenStreetMap.

In Cumbria there are 35 beaches, 9 motorhome-accessible waste points and parts of the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales (OpenStreetMap).

Places to camp
262
Caravan sites
160
Dog-friendly, confirmed
61
Beaches
35
Motorhome waste points, confirmed accessible
9
Shops selling bottled gas
1
LPG autogas pumps (vehicles)
16

Map

Map of the first 100 of 262 places to camp in Cumbria, each shown as a pin.
262 places to camp on the map. Every one is also in the list below. Until the interactive map loads, this picture shows the first 100 of 262. © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap contributors Improve this map

Campsites in Cumbria

Best-documented first. 262 places to camp, page 1 of 11.

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Campsite and caravan site

Park Foot Holiday Park

Penrith

Nearest: pub 1.2 km, shop 150 m

  • Tents
  • Caravans
  • Hook-up
  • Dogs allowed

Campsite

Camping at cardewlees

Carlisle

Nearest: pub 1.8 km, shop 550 m, waste point 13 km

  • Tents
  • Caravans
  • Hook-up
  • Dogs allowed

Campsite and caravan site

Gill Head Farm

Troutbeck

Nearest: pub 1.1 km

  • Tents
  • Caravans
  • Hook-up
  • Dogs allowed

Caravan site

Hillcroft Park

Penrith

Nearest: pub 800 m, shop 250 m

  • Tents
  • Caravans
  • Hook-up
  • Dogs allowed

Caravan site

Skelwith Fold Caravan Park

Ambleside

Nearest: pub 1.2 km, shop 2.0 km, waste point 7.3 km

  • Caravans
  • Hook-up
  • Dogs allowed
  • Toilets

Caravan site

The Quiet Site

Watermillock

Nearest: pub 50 m, shop 1000 m

  • Tents
  • Caravans
  • Hook-up
  • Dogs allowed

Campsite

Parkgate Farm

Santon Bridge

Nearest: pub 1.5 km, shop 2.8 km, waste point 50 m

  • Tents
  • Caravans
  • Hook-up
  • Dogs allowed

Campsite

Seatoller Farm

Seatoller

Nearest: pub 250 m, waste point 8.8 km

  • Tents
  • Dogs allowed
  • Toilets
  • Showers

Campsite

The Old Post Office Campsite

Santon Bridge

Nearest: pub 100 m, shop 3.4 km, waste point 1.5 km

  • Tents
  • Caravans
  • Hook-up
  • Dogs allowed

Campsite

Caldbeck Camping

Caldbeck

Nearest: pub 450 m, shop 350 m

  • Tents
  • Caravans
  • Hook-up
  • Toilets

Caravan site

Kendal Caravan Club Site

Kendal

Nearest: pub 1.7 km, shop 1.4 km, waste point 13 km

  • Tents
  • Caravans
  • Hook-up
  • Dogs allowed

Campsite and caravan site

Lanefoot Farm

Keswick

Nearest: pub 950 m, shop 1.1 km

  • Tents
  • Caravans
  • Hook-up
  • Dogs allowed

Caravan site

Spital Caravans

Kendal

Nearest: pub 650 m, shop 150 m

  • Caravans
  • Hook-up
  • Dogs allowed
  • Motorhomes

Campsite

Sykeside Camping Site

Ambleside

Nearest: pub 100 m, shop 100 m, waste point 13 km

  • Tents
  • Caravans
  • Hook-up
  • Dogs allowed

Caravan site

Bigland Hall Caravan Park

Ulverston

Nearest: pub 1.1 km, shop 1.7 km, waste point 13 km

  • Caravans
  • Hook-up
  • Dogs allowed
  • Toilets

Campsite

Camping at Banks

Brampton

Nearest: pub 2.3 km, shop 2.7 km

  • Tents
  • Toilets

Areas and towns in Cumbria

Town

Kendal

11 places to camp

Town

Millom

6 places to camp

Nearby counties

Questions

How many campsites are there in Cumbria?

We list 262 places to camp in Cumbria from OpenStreetMap: 94 campsites, 160 caravan sites and 8 for both.

Which campsites in Cumbria are dog-friendly?

61 campsites have dogs confirmed as allowed. Most of the other 201 do not say either way yet, so check before you go.

Are there campsites near the beach in Cumbria?

Yes: 13 campsites are within 1 km of a beach, in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). Each campsite page names its nearest beaches.

Where can I empty a motorhome toilet in Cumbria?

OpenStreetMap lists 9 motorhome-accessible waste (Elsan) points in Cumbria (canal boaters' points are not counted). Each campsite page shows the nearest one.

Sources

  1. Campsites, facts and places: OpenStreetMap, imported 24 October 2026
  2. Beaches, waste points, bottled gas shops and LPG autogas pumps: OpenStreetMap, imported 27 October 2026
  3. Boundary: OpenStreetMap relation 88065
  4. Counts on this page built 3 November 2026

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