Caldbeck Camping
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- Quiet site on the outskirts of the Lake District National Park
- Right on the Cumbria Way at the edge of a forest and Caldbeck village
- Carlisle, Penrith and Keswick all within 35 minutes’ drive
Campground type
5
2
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
- Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, Apr 18 to
Campsite types & availability
Power optional grass tent or trailer tent campsite
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 5.0m width x 5.0m depth (16.4ft width x 16.4ft depth) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £18 (£18) 1 night, 2 adults
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Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 5.0m width x 5.0m depth (16.4ft width x 16.4ft depth) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £18 (£18) 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 89% of visitors View breakdown
would recommend this campground to a friend
would stay here again
Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Caldbeck was a lovely and very welcoming village, not only does the…
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Power optional grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked: Caldbeck was a lovely and very welcoming village, not only does the campsite have a great river running past it and with some nice clean facilities, they also have brilliant walks no matter what way you go and a pub that does really nice food and also just as welcoming.
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Liked: Best campsite I’ve stayed on. From the private shower block with free hot water to the accessible drinking water in the washing station. All around amazing site that I will be coming back to, as a seasoned solo traveler, I couldn’t recommend enough!
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Ideal stopover if doing the Cumbrian Way.
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Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked: Hot showers, and clean toilet facilities, flat pitches and a short stroll from the local pub.
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Wonderful site, peaceful and tucked away if you want a relaxing break.…
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Power optional grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked: Wonderful site, peaceful and tucked away if you want a relaxing break. The facilities are clean and stocked and the staff were lovely 😊
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Lovely site, easy to book in, beautiful place…
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Liked: Lovely site, easy to book in, beautiful place
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The site is well looked after and like that it's not to…
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Liked: The site is well looked after and like that it's not to crowded
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Lovely little lakes retreat
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Liked: Location
Facilities
Ease of check in
Quiet
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The location - next to the river with field views and just…
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Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked: The location - next to the river with field views and just a few minutes walk into the lovely village of Caldbeck. The facilities were just right and the shower and toilets were kept clean.
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Good sized pitch with electric hook up. Matts supplied for around the tent…
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Power optional grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked: Good sized pitch with electric hook up.
Matts supplied for around the tent in bad weather.
Picnic bench and fire pit for each pitch.
Showers, toilets and wash up area were all spotlessly clean with plenty of hot water.
Owners were friendly and helpful.
Dogs are allowed.
Great site for exploring the area
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Good location
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Power optional grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked: Good campsite nice staff good size pitch nice and level
Disliked: Sink in the toilets needs a 2 small ones
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Peaceful Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Caldbeck Camping
Friar Row
Caldbeck
Wigton
Cumbria
England
CA7 8DS
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.74969°N
-3.048°W
Nearest transport
Bus
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allonby | 15.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Southerness | 23.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Sandyhills | 28.4 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | Poor | Poor |
| St Bees | 28.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 9.3 mi
Castlerigg Stone Circle 10.4 mi
Carlisle Castle 11 mi
Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 11.7 mi
Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 12.3 mi
National Trust
Wordsworth House and Garden 14.1 mi
Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 19.2 mi
Grasmere and Great Langdale 21.6 mi
Townend 24.1 mi
Buttermere and Ennerdale 24.5 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
High Pike, Fellside 2.1 mi
Mungrisdale - Bannerdale Crags 6.4 mi
Blencathra Classic - Sharp Edge and Narrow Edge 8.1 mi
Ullock Pike - Longside Edge - Skiddaw 8.6 mi
Threlkeld, Westcoe and Keswick Railway 8.9 mi
Local events
- Kendal Calling (Thursday, July 31, 2025 – Thursday, July 31, 2025)
Penrith, England 16.7 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Offers
Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Caldbeck Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Caldbeck Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Caldbeck Camping? When in Cumbria you’ll surely be wanting some time near the lakes, so factor in a trip to Bassenthwaite (about a 35-minute drive from the site) for watery walks. Derwentwater’s about the … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Caldbeck Camping?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 12:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Caldbeck Camping? From $24.11 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.