Forest Campsites in Windermere, Cumbria
7 bookable campsites within 15 miles of Windermere
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Ghyll Head
Windermere, Cumbria, England- Lake District pod village in woodland 10 minutes’ drive from Bowness
- Go Ape Grizedale 35 minutes’ drive; Predator Experience 15 minutes
- Lake Windermere views; walks and bike rides direct from the pods
The Herdwick Huts
Ambleside, Cumbria, England- Traditional shepherd’s huts at Rydal Hall in the Lake District
- Walk to Rydal Water, Rydal Mount, Grasmere and mountains from the site
- Brazier and bench outside; pub with badgers and food a short walk away
Social District
Newby Bridge, Cumbria, England- Dog-friendly Lake District site on the shore of Lake Windermere
- Less than five minutes' drive from activity centres and a ferry stop
- Dog park and fishing on site; campfires and barbecues permitted
Black Beck Farm
Ulverston, Cumbria, England- Peaceful Lake District farm site 10 minutes’ drive from Ulverston
- Aquarium of the Lakes five minutes’ drive; 20 minutes to Go Ape course
- Dog-friendly glamping units 10 minutes’ walk from a real-ale pub
Crake Valley Holiday Park
Water Yeat, Cumbria, England- Quiet family park in 16 acres of woods next to Coniston Water
- A 15-minute drive from Ulverston and 20 minutes from Windermere
- Stunning views on site and great walks in the surrounding area
Beck Foot Campsite
Sedbergh, Cumbria, England- Simple campsite near the River Lune in the Howgill Fells, Cumbria
- A 10-minute drive to Sedbergh; 25 minutes to Kendal
- Next to the Dales Way walking trail within the Yorkshire Dales
Shepherd's Crag Glamping
Lupton, Cumbria, England- Small and peaceful family farm site with views of the Yorkshire Dales
- A 20-minute drive to the Lake District and Arnside & Silverdale
- Walks from the doorstep; shared cooking area with gas cooker
Graythwaite Camping
Ambleside, Cumbria, England- Peaceful Lake District site on the shores of Windermere
- A 10-minute drive from Hill Top; Ambleside 20 minutes
- Activities including watersports, shooting and off-road driving
Rydal Hall Campsite
Ambleside, Cumbria, England- Peaceful site in a quiet corner of a Cumbria country estate
- A five-minute drive from Ambleside and Grasmere; easy main road access
- Formal gardens, tea room and woodlands on site to explore
Fir Flats
Coniston, Cumbria, England- This is a small, friendly and family-run pop up site on a small holding.
Fairy Bell Wood
Kendal, Cumbria, England- Well-equipped yurt among four acres of native woodland near Kendal
- Between Yorkshire Dales and Lake District national parks
- Wood burner, firepit, kitchen and solar panels provided
Fallbarrow Holiday Park
Bowness-On-Windermere, Cumbria, England- Luxury park in a country estate
- Boat launching facilities and marina
- On-site bar and restaurant, evening activities and outdoor cinema
Hill of Oaks
Windermere, Cumbria, England- Award-winning wildlife haven near Windermere
- On the slopes of ancient woodland
- Licensed shop and wifi
White Moss Campsite
Ambleside, Cumbria, England- Back to basics site at the White Moss walks area
- A five-minute drive from both Grasmere and Ambleside villages
- Hikers' paradise: walk to Grasmere lake, Rydal Cave and others
Wildlife Glamping
Rusland, Cumbria, England- Adults-only glamping in the south of the Lake District National Park
- Five minutes' drive from Colton; Hawkshead 20 minutes
- Furnished bell tents pitched 60 metres apart
Dob Coppice
Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, England- Quiet wildlife haven beside the river Winster in the Lake District
- A 15-minute drive from Windermere and 40 minutes from Ambleside
- Kayaks and fishing rods for hire; a short drive to local footpaths
Woodmans Shepherd's Huts
Newby Bridge, Cumbria, England- Stay at a handmade shepherd's hut in the Lake District National Park
- Set in Haverthwaite, a five-minute drive from Lake Windermere
- Units each have an ensuite, equipped kitchen and underfloor heating
Patterdale Hall Estate
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Idyllic riverside Caravan site in the heart of the Lake District,
Thirlspot Farm Camping
Thirlmere, Cumbria, England- Situated at the foot of Helvellyn, 300 metres’ walk to Thirlmere
- A 10-minute drive from both Keswick and Grasmere on the A591
- Direct access to lakeside hiking and cycling trails and local pubs
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