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Best motorhome campsites in stunning Lake District
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Looking for motorhome campsites in the Lake District? Covering a large swathe of North West England county Cumbria, the Lake District is packed with great spots to set up camp. We’ve narrowed down the very best of them to take in as much of the National Park as possible, and included a mix of smaller sites, farm sites and family-friendly holiday parks so you have plenty of choice!
Staying at these motorhome sites in order also takes you on a scenic loop around the region. You can visit England’s deepest and longest lakes, Wastwater and Windermere, as well as its highest mountain Scafell Pike, on one amazing road trip.
Make your Lake District motorhome holiday go smoothly by knowing the best places to camp – our top six motorhome campsites in the Lake District are a brilliant place to start!
6 best motorhome campsites in the Lake District
1. Penrith – Lowther Holiday Park
Earl Henry's Drive, Eamont Bridge, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2JB
Price per night: from £40 (with electric hook up)
The first of our motorhome campsites in the Lake District is at Penrith, on the very northeastern tip of the National Park. Lowther is a five-star family-friendly holiday park covering 50 woodland acres of the Lowther Estate on the banks of the River Lowther. Its first-rate facilities and commitment to wildlife has seen it pick up several awards, including a David Bellamy Gold and a 5 star Visit England Holiday Park award.
Pooley Bridge, the historic on the upper edge of Ullswater, is five miles away.
Campsite features:
Riverside and woodland park on a historic estate
Easy access from the M6
Drinks and food at the Squirrel Inn on site
Play area, games room and entertainment
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2. Derwentwater and Keswick – Castlerigg Hall Caravan and Camping Park
Castlerigg Hall, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4TE
Price per night: from £23
Heading west from Penrith, the Lake District destination of Castlerigg is best known for the Castlerigg Stone Circle. Under two miles from the stone circle to the northeast and the town and museum of Keswick to the west is Castlerigg Hall Caravan and Camping Park, a quiet family site with spectacular views of surrounding mountains and nearby lakes Derwentwater and Bassenthwaite. Motorhome pitches are on hardstanding, most also with great views.
Campsite features:
Peaceful family-friendly site
Just five minutes’ drive from Keswick
Café-bar and bistro on site
“Loo of the Year” award winner for its high quality, heated and tiled bathrooms
3. Keswick – Burns Farm Caravans, Camping and Glamping
Price per night: from £26
Also at Castlerigg and right by the Castlerigg Stone Circle is another top Keswick campsite at Burns Farm, set in the beautiful green valley of St-Johns-in-the-Vale. This is a family-run and highly eco-conscious campsite on a quiet working farm, three miles from Keswick town and four miles from Derwentwater. Motorhome pitches are hardstanding and fully serviced, set in the two touring areas of Low Rigg and High Rigg fields.
Campsite features:
Hilltop and sun-trap site with panoramic views
Level, well-maintained pitches all with hook-up, free wifi, drinking water taps and a grey water drain
Heated bathrooms, free hot showers, disabled-access bathrooms and five wetrooms
Easy access to many walking trails as well as surrounding mountains and peaks of Skiddaw, Scafell Pike and Helvellyn
4. Wastwater – Church Stile Farm and Holiday Park
Nether Wasdale, Seascale, Cumbria, CA20 1ET
Price per night: £12 for motorhome pitch, £6 per adult
One of our favourite motorhome campsites in the Lake District is in Wasdale on the western edge of the National Park, close to the Irish Sea coast. Church Stile Farm is also close to Wastwater (the deepest lake in England), a scenic 3.5-mile lakeside walk from the National Trust cottage at Bowerdale Farm, and five miles from Scafell Pike. In the other direction, Seascale Beach is about 10 minutes’ drive away. And even better, a riverside café, farm shop and pub are all within five minutes' walk.
Campsite features:
Well-equipped and family-friendly farm site with easy access to local hiking, climbing and kayaking
Oak woodland setting with gorgeous mountain views
Wildlife haven: David Bellamy Gold Award holder
Play area and picnic tables; barbecues available to hire
5. Windermere – Park Cliffe Camping and Caravan Estate
Birks Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3PG
Price per night: from £33
Exploring the Lake District doesn’t come much easier than this – a five-star campsite close to the world-famous Lakes landmark of Windermere. Park Cliffe Camping and Caravan Estate is just a few minutes’ stroll from the eastern shore of England’s biggest lake, brilliantly placed for walking trails, steamer cruises, boating and the stunning ferry ride from Bowness-on-Windermere to Ambleside.
On site, this is a five-star park with jaw-dropping views over Windermere and the fells and mountains beyond, and a wealth of well-kept facilities including landscaped pitches and a modern heated shower block.
Campsite features:
Eco-friendly wildlife haven just three miles from Windermere
Family friendly with games room and adventure playground
Bar, restaurant and well-stocked shop
Free site-wide wifi
6. Ambleside – Skelwith Fold Caravan Site
Price per night: from £27.60
Our final Lake District motorhome campsite is at Ambleside, rounding off the trip at Skelwith Fold Caravan Site to Windermere’s north. It’s an eco-conscious and wildlife-attracting spot, where the family team have worked hard over 20 years to restore and cultivate the grounds and woodland. The caravan park covers 130 acres of woodland, wetland and fell habitats, all set conveniently for Windermere, Coniston Water, Bowness, Ambleside Roman Fort and the National Trust site of Wray Castle.
Campsite features:
Award-winning eco- and dog-friendly park with woodland trails and paths
90 touring/motorhome pitches, all hardstanding and with the option of electric hook-up
Library, well-stocked shop and newly built adventure playground
Free hot showers, laundry, gas bottle exchange
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The Lake District is the biggest National Park in England and Wales and the most visited National Park in the UK – take a Lake District trip to be in excellent company! And with our recommended motorhome campsites in the Lake District, you’re sure to have an amazing time! Why not make it a road trip with ourbest road trip from London to the Lake District guide?
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