Dog-friendly camping in Cumbria

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In Cumbria, you’ll find over 240 pet-friendly camping spots where dogs aren’t just tolerated—they’re welcomed. Many sites offer campfires, so you can toast marshmallows as your pup snoozes by the flames. Toilets are standard, and you’ll stumble across anglers wading in rivers, climbers tackling crags, and wild swimmers plunging into chilly waters. Prices start at just £12 a night, with the average hovering around £34. Standouts include Kestrel Lodge Campsite (79 reviews), set beneath Skiddaw’s slopes, The Old Chapel Campsite (58 reviews) with its sweeping fell views, and Ewe Love Camping Pods (43 reviews) where you can hunker down in a snug pod after a day on the hills. Bring your boots, your lead, and a sense of adventure—Cumbria’s got space for all of you.

92% (412) 181 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Cumbria

The Old Chapel Campsite

1. The Old Chapel Campsite

97%
(99)
Murton, England · 30 units
Nearly wild camping in the North Pennines
Campfires
Potable water
Baystone Bank Farm Campsite

2. Baystone Bank Farm Campsite

96%
(150)
Millom, England · 37 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Lake District camping on a working farm with a stream to splash in, campfires encouraged and a horse-riding centre on the doorstep
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Showers
Howbeck Lodge

3. Howbeck Lodge

94%
(27)
Hesket Newmarket, England · 24 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A dog-friendly farm campsite on the northern edge of the Lake District
Showers
Water hookup
Potable water
Pods in the Sticks

4. Pods in the Sticks

England · 2 units
As the name suggests, we’re located ‘in the sticks’ in rolling countryside, on a small working sheep farm near the Market Town of Kendal (famous for its Mint Cake of course!) which is also known as the ‘Gateway to the Lakes’. So, we’re perfectly located … ‘in the sticks’ so you can enjoy a peaceful glamping pod retreat, but also an ideal base for exploring the stunning Yorkshire Dales on one side, and the beautiful Lake District on the other. We’re less than 10 minutes from J37 of the M6
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
Stock Park Lakeside Camping

5. Stock Park Lakeside Camping

92%
(93)
Grizedale, England · 15 units
Lake District camping on the banks of Lake Windermere, with direct access to the water.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
Harebeck Holidays

6. Harebeck Holidays

87%
(26)
Wasdale, England · 8 units · Motorhomes, Glamping
Nestled between the Western Lake District Fells and the Irish Sea coast this site is situated on a working dairy and sheep farm. Farm tours can be arranged on arrival. A play hut with outdoor games, drying room with communal fridge and freezer (some units have their own small fridge). Natural hedges surround the site. Four fruit trees near the shower block Half a mile to Gosforth village with Shop, Bakery, Cafe, 4 Pubs providing food and an Italian restaurant. Gosforth and Seascale villages have play parks. Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, Wasdale, Scafell Pike and Sandy Beaches with Cafes selling local ice cream are nearby with most Lake District attractions within an hours drive and Edinburgh a three hour drive away. There are 5 campervan/motorhome pitches, a pod, a modern take on a shepherds hut with underfloor heating, a heated pod and two gypsy caravans with electricity to book. All pitches are on gravel positioned to enjoy views over farmland to Scafell Pike and other fells, they are surrounded by grassy areas with seating and a picnic table. A wooden play hut has outdoor games and toys inside. Awnings can be added on the 3 larger pitches. Tents can be pitched next to units for an extra £10 per night. Barbeques are allowed on gravel with our Gypsy Caravans having a campfire area. There is a communal fridge and freezer, outdoor drying space. Farm tours can be arranged. Wildlife and farm animals can be seen in the surrounding fields. Fresh vegetables and barbeque packs can be ordered with 24 to 48 hours notice. Grocery deliveries accepted from supermarkets. There is also a holiday cottage on the farm sleeping 6 over two rooms. Situated midway between the Western Lake District Fells and the Irish Sea Coast makes this site ideal for lower or higher level walks. Sandy beaches at Seascale and St Bees have cafes selling locally made ice cream alongside play areas to keep children happy. Scafell England's highest mountain is close by as are a number of Wainwrights. Nearby is Muncaster Castle and Gardens with its Hawk and Owl Centre, also Ravenglass (a Roman port with remains of a bath house),  you can ride up the Eskdale Valley on the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway (Laal Ratty). Perhaps take a stroll to Stanley Ghyll waterfall. They have a cafe at both terminuses with a museum in Ravenglass where nearby you can sample Ravenglass Ice Cream. Wasdale and Ennerdale are close by both valleys having cafes and pubs.
Electrical hookup
Showers
Potable water
Moss Side Farm Campsite

7. Moss Side Farm Campsite

94%
(133)
Broughton In Furness, England · 25 units
Small-scale farm camping in the South Lakes, with campfires, wildlife and fine views
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
King Garth

8. King Garth

100%
(10)
Carlisle, England · 1 unit
Built in 1733, King Garth is also known as The Old Customs House, reflecting its role in these fraught times of smuggling. Its strategic position on the banks of The Eden served as the perfect lookout for a bailiff employed by Carlisle Corporation to protect the very important salmon fishery. The plaques on the building which commemorate the visits by Mayors date back to the 1700s. These visits no doubt involved indulgent banquets centring around freshly caught salmon I grew up on the opposite side of the river. On family walks along the Eden I was always fascinated by the house on the other side sited in such an amazing position. In 2010, when I returned to Cumbria I was amazed to hear that this house was for sale. It was a ruin and everyone told me I was mad..... I probably was a little! But I soon realised that I wasn’t alone in my love of this house, everyone I met from the surrounding villages had a tale to tell about this iconic place. King Garth is for sharing - with locals, (we have an annual barbecue), with wildlife and with people like you. The aim when renovating King Garth was to celebrate and embrace its history. King Garth is off grid and has no running water. It is furnished in a style to reflect its history. It isn’t everyone’s ‘cup of tea’: you have to drive a mile down a muddy lane, there is no hot shower, no electric lighting, and a compost toilet. BUT we offer beautiful evenings of candle light, log burner, hot tub under the stars and bathing in the river. My priority with King Garth and the land attached was to manage in a way to protect the abundant wildlife. There are also alpacas who you can look after during your stay. You will be astounded by the din the birds make at dawn and dusk! Inside the house there is an owl box where one summer a pair of barn owls successfully raised chicks. Since then a kestrel frequents the box and has twice laid there. This part of the Eden is tidal so both estuarine and river species co exist. Kingfishers and otters are often spotted And even the occasional seal! Kinggarth comes with fishing rights and if you want to fish this can be arranged with the host. The bird feeders are frequented by tree sparrows, yellow hammers, wood peckers, nut hatches and in winter red poll.
Campfires
Hot Tub
Cooking equipment
Ewe Love Camping Pods

9. Ewe Love Camping Pods

98%
(109)
Penrith, England · 3 units
Modern Lake District glamping pods among the trees, with exceptional views of Blencathra
Showers
Potable water
Cooking equipment
Hazel Mount Fellside

10. Hazel Mount Fellside

98%
(49)
Eskdale, England · 5 units
Nearly wild camping on the western edge of the Lake District overlooking the Duddon Estuary
Campfires
Potable water
The Black Swan

11. The Black Swan

100%
(26)
Kirkby Stephen, England · 3 units
Our three, brand new wood and canvas yurts are nestled in our private, woodland hotel garden beside the beautiful conservation (SSSI) river of Scandal Beck. Just a short drive from The Lake District, The Yorkshire and Durham Dales as well as The Scottish Border, we are perfectly located for you to explore. The yurts themselves are individually decorated with full size furniture, electricity and double beds. The yurts are all located in the garden of The Black Swan Hotel, Ravenstonedale, a multi award-winning hotel, restaurant and bar; recipient of 2 AA Rosettes as well as AA pub of the year for England 2018/19. As part of your stay in our yurts you will receive a full cooked breakfast and buffet option included in the price for 2 people in our hotel restaurant. We like to think of ourselves as a cosy home from home with a relaxed dining atmosphere throughout. We are very dog friendly in the hotel, restaurant, bar and yurts so please bring your furry family members. Our beautiful woodland is also home to red squirrels (which are seen daily), protected, freshwater crayfish in the river, an otter (seen very infrequently but the nemesis of our ducks), 6 Indian runner ducks, free range chickens and our two cockerels! (Dogs are very welcome but are to be kept on a lead whilst in the woodland itself). We are very dog friendly and charge an additional fee of £15 for 1 dog/ £20 for 2 dogs for an additional cleaning fee and for some dog friendly goodies such as poop bags and treats. The price of this yurt is based on an occupancy of 2 people. Any other people who will be staying on the sofa bed will add a charge of £40 per person per night for breakfast and their stay. All yurts come with electrical battery pack, chargeable lanterns, tea/coffee, homemade biscuits, log burning stoves, towels, full breakfast included from the hotel, an outdoor seating area and access to our outdoor toasty warm woodland shower as well as our very cute, wooden toilet cabin. Hairdryers are available in the hotel for your use.
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
Woodman's Huts

12. Woodman's Huts

99%
(58)
Haverthwaite, England · 3 units
Beautiful handmade shepherd's huts in the heart of the picturesque South Lakes
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
Cairn Meadow Pods

13. Cairn Meadow Pods

99%
(43)
Cumwhitton, England · 3 units
Glamping pods in Cumbria's secluded Eden Valley with views of the Pennines
Showers
Potable water
Cooking equipment
Wanderlusts Gypsy Caravans

14. Wanderlusts Gypsy Caravans

Melmerby, England · 3 units
Travelling from site to site in a bow-top gypsy caravan, through Cumbria's stunning scenery
Campfires
Hot Tub
Potable water
Garrison Shepherd's Huts

15. Garrison Shepherd's Huts

100%
(2)
Bowness On Solway, England · 4 units
Shepherd’s hut glamping near Hadrian’s Wall and the Solway Firth.
Showers
Hot Tub
Wifi
Hadrian's Wall Country Yurts

16. Hadrian's Wall Country Yurts

100%
(13)
Brampton, England · 2 units
Two yurts with hot tubs in the Cumbrian countryside just a mile away from Hadrian’s Wall
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
Grinsdale Campsite

17. Grinsdale Campsite

England · 1 unit · Tent, Motorhome
Wild camping with water and toilets on site, also the King Charles coastal path, just 2 minutes from Hadrians Wall and next to the River Eden.
Campfires
Picnic table
Smardale Mill Shepods The Ash

18. Smardale Mill Shepods The Ash

88%
(4)
Kirkby Stephen, England · 2 units
Smardale Mill Shepods are the perfect place to escape, unwind and relax. These modern style shepherds huts are tucked away in an idyllic setting in Cumbria. Situated on a working family farm there is always plenty to see and do. Each shepod sleeps two comfortably with the option of a further two guests on the sofa bed.
Showers
Wifi
Potable water
Inside Out Yurts

19. Inside Out Yurts

100%
(9)
Keswick, England · 3 units
Rustic yurt glamping with a riverside setting, fell views and an enviable Lake District location
Showers
Potable water
Cooking equipment
Stone Raise Bells

20. Stone Raise Bells

92%
(6)
Carlisle, England · 3 units
Off-grid bell tents on a working farm in Cumbria’s Eden Valley
Showers
Campfires
Potable water

In Cumbria, you’ll find over 240 pet-friendly camping spots where dogs aren’t just tolerated—they’re welcomed. Many sites offer campfires, so you can toast marshmallows as your pup snoozes by the flames. Toilets are standard, and you’ll stumble across anglers wading in rivers, climbers tackling crags, and wild swimmers plunging into chilly waters. Prices start at just £12 a night, with the average hovering around £34. Standouts include Kestrel Lodge Campsite (79 reviews), set beneath Skiddaw’s slopes, The Old Chapel Campsite (58 reviews) with its sweeping fell views, and Ewe Love Camping Pods (43 reviews) where you can hunker down in a snug pod after a day on the hills. Bring your boots, your lead, and a sense of adventure—Cumbria’s got space for all of you.

92% (412) 181 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Cumbria

The Old Chapel Campsite

1. The Old Chapel Campsite

97%
(99)
Murton, England · 30 units
Nearly wild camping in the North Pennines
Campfires
Potable water
Baystone Bank Farm Campsite

2. Baystone Bank Farm Campsite

96%
(150)
Millom, England · 37 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Lake District camping on a working farm with a stream to splash in, campfires encouraged and a horse-riding centre on the doorstep
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Showers
Howbeck Lodge

3. Howbeck Lodge

94%
(27)
Hesket Newmarket, England · 24 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A dog-friendly farm campsite on the northern edge of the Lake District
Showers
Water hookup
Potable water
Pods in the Sticks

4. Pods in the Sticks

England · 2 units
As the name suggests, we’re located ‘in the sticks’ in rolling countryside, on a small working sheep farm near the Market Town of Kendal (famous for its Mint Cake of course!) which is also known as the ‘Gateway to the Lakes’. So, we’re perfectly located … ‘in the sticks’ so you can enjoy a peaceful glamping pod retreat, but also an ideal base for exploring the stunning Yorkshire Dales on one side, and the beautiful Lake District on the other. We’re less than 10 minutes from J37 of the M6
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
Stock Park Lakeside Camping

5. Stock Park Lakeside Camping

92%
(93)
Grizedale, England · 15 units
Lake District camping on the banks of Lake Windermere, with direct access to the water.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
Harebeck Holidays

6. Harebeck Holidays

87%
(26)
Wasdale, England · 8 units · Motorhomes, Glamping
Nestled between the Western Lake District Fells and the Irish Sea coast this site is situated on a working dairy and sheep farm. Farm tours can be arranged on arrival. A play hut with outdoor games, drying room with communal fridge and freezer (some units have their own small fridge). Natural hedges surround the site. Four fruit trees near the shower block Half a mile to Gosforth village with Shop, Bakery, Cafe, 4 Pubs providing food and an Italian restaurant. Gosforth and Seascale villages have play parks. Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, Wasdale, Scafell Pike and Sandy Beaches with Cafes selling local ice cream are nearby with most Lake District attractions within an hours drive and Edinburgh a three hour drive away. There are 5 campervan/motorhome pitches, a pod, a modern take on a shepherds hut with underfloor heating, a heated pod and two gypsy caravans with electricity to book. All pitches are on gravel positioned to enjoy views over farmland to Scafell Pike and other fells, they are surrounded by grassy areas with seating and a picnic table. A wooden play hut has outdoor games and toys inside. Awnings can be added on the 3 larger pitches. Tents can be pitched next to units for an extra £10 per night. Barbeques are allowed on gravel with our Gypsy Caravans having a campfire area. There is a communal fridge and freezer, outdoor drying space. Farm tours can be arranged. Wildlife and farm animals can be seen in the surrounding fields. Fresh vegetables and barbeque packs can be ordered with 24 to 48 hours notice. Grocery deliveries accepted from supermarkets. There is also a holiday cottage on the farm sleeping 6 over two rooms. Situated midway between the Western Lake District Fells and the Irish Sea Coast makes this site ideal for lower or higher level walks. Sandy beaches at Seascale and St Bees have cafes selling locally made ice cream alongside play areas to keep children happy. Scafell England's highest mountain is close by as are a number of Wainwrights. Nearby is Muncaster Castle and Gardens with its Hawk and Owl Centre, also Ravenglass (a Roman port with remains of a bath house),  you can ride up the Eskdale Valley on the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway (Laal Ratty). Perhaps take a stroll to Stanley Ghyll waterfall. They have a cafe at both terminuses with a museum in Ravenglass where nearby you can sample Ravenglass Ice Cream. Wasdale and Ennerdale are close by both valleys having cafes and pubs.
Electrical hookup
Showers
Potable water
Moss Side Farm Campsite

7. Moss Side Farm Campsite

94%
(133)
Broughton In Furness, England · 25 units
Small-scale farm camping in the South Lakes, with campfires, wildlife and fine views
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
King Garth

8. King Garth

100%
(10)
Carlisle, England · 1 unit
Built in 1733, King Garth is also known as The Old Customs House, reflecting its role in these fraught times of smuggling. Its strategic position on the banks of The Eden served as the perfect lookout for a bailiff employed by Carlisle Corporation to protect the very important salmon fishery. The plaques on the building which commemorate the visits by Mayors date back to the 1700s. These visits no doubt involved indulgent banquets centring around freshly caught salmon I grew up on the opposite side of the river. On family walks along the Eden I was always fascinated by the house on the other side sited in such an amazing position. In 2010, when I returned to Cumbria I was amazed to hear that this house was for sale. It was a ruin and everyone told me I was mad..... I probably was a little! But I soon realised that I wasn’t alone in my love of this house, everyone I met from the surrounding villages had a tale to tell about this iconic place. King Garth is for sharing - with locals, (we have an annual barbecue), with wildlife and with people like you. The aim when renovating King Garth was to celebrate and embrace its history. King Garth is off grid and has no running water. It is furnished in a style to reflect its history. It isn’t everyone’s ‘cup of tea’: you have to drive a mile down a muddy lane, there is no hot shower, no electric lighting, and a compost toilet. BUT we offer beautiful evenings of candle light, log burner, hot tub under the stars and bathing in the river. My priority with King Garth and the land attached was to manage in a way to protect the abundant wildlife. There are also alpacas who you can look after during your stay. You will be astounded by the din the birds make at dawn and dusk! Inside the house there is an owl box where one summer a pair of barn owls successfully raised chicks. Since then a kestrel frequents the box and has twice laid there. This part of the Eden is tidal so both estuarine and river species co exist. Kingfishers and otters are often spotted And even the occasional seal! Kinggarth comes with fishing rights and if you want to fish this can be arranged with the host. The bird feeders are frequented by tree sparrows, yellow hammers, wood peckers, nut hatches and in winter red poll.
Campfires
Hot Tub
Cooking equipment
Ewe Love Camping Pods

9. Ewe Love Camping Pods

98%
(109)
Penrith, England · 3 units
Modern Lake District glamping pods among the trees, with exceptional views of Blencathra
Showers
Potable water
Cooking equipment
Hazel Mount Fellside

10. Hazel Mount Fellside

98%
(49)
Eskdale, England · 5 units
Nearly wild camping on the western edge of the Lake District overlooking the Duddon Estuary
Campfires
Potable water
The Black Swan

11. The Black Swan

100%
(26)
Kirkby Stephen, England · 3 units
Our three, brand new wood and canvas yurts are nestled in our private, woodland hotel garden beside the beautiful conservation (SSSI) river of Scandal Beck. Just a short drive from The Lake District, The Yorkshire and Durham Dales as well as The Scottish Border, we are perfectly located for you to explore. The yurts themselves are individually decorated with full size furniture, electricity and double beds. The yurts are all located in the garden of The Black Swan Hotel, Ravenstonedale, a multi award-winning hotel, restaurant and bar; recipient of 2 AA Rosettes as well as AA pub of the year for England 2018/19. As part of your stay in our yurts you will receive a full cooked breakfast and buffet option included in the price for 2 people in our hotel restaurant. We like to think of ourselves as a cosy home from home with a relaxed dining atmosphere throughout. We are very dog friendly in the hotel, restaurant, bar and yurts so please bring your furry family members. Our beautiful woodland is also home to red squirrels (which are seen daily), protected, freshwater crayfish in the river, an otter (seen very infrequently but the nemesis of our ducks), 6 Indian runner ducks, free range chickens and our two cockerels! (Dogs are very welcome but are to be kept on a lead whilst in the woodland itself). We are very dog friendly and charge an additional fee of £15 for 1 dog/ £20 for 2 dogs for an additional cleaning fee and for some dog friendly goodies such as poop bags and treats. The price of this yurt is based on an occupancy of 2 people. Any other people who will be staying on the sofa bed will add a charge of £40 per person per night for breakfast and their stay. All yurts come with electrical battery pack, chargeable lanterns, tea/coffee, homemade biscuits, log burning stoves, towels, full breakfast included from the hotel, an outdoor seating area and access to our outdoor toasty warm woodland shower as well as our very cute, wooden toilet cabin. Hairdryers are available in the hotel for your use.
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
Woodman's Huts

12. Woodman's Huts

99%
(58)
Haverthwaite, England · 3 units
Beautiful handmade shepherd's huts in the heart of the picturesque South Lakes
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
Cairn Meadow Pods

13. Cairn Meadow Pods

99%
(43)
Cumwhitton, England · 3 units
Glamping pods in Cumbria's secluded Eden Valley with views of the Pennines
Showers
Potable water
Cooking equipment
Wanderlusts Gypsy Caravans

14. Wanderlusts Gypsy Caravans

Melmerby, England · 3 units
Travelling from site to site in a bow-top gypsy caravan, through Cumbria's stunning scenery
Campfires
Hot Tub
Potable water
Garrison Shepherd's Huts

15. Garrison Shepherd's Huts

100%
(2)
Bowness On Solway, England · 4 units
Shepherd’s hut glamping near Hadrian’s Wall and the Solway Firth.
Showers
Hot Tub
Wifi
Hadrian's Wall Country Yurts

16. Hadrian's Wall Country Yurts

100%
(13)
Brampton, England · 2 units
Two yurts with hot tubs in the Cumbrian countryside just a mile away from Hadrian’s Wall
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
Grinsdale Campsite

17. Grinsdale Campsite

England · 1 unit · Tent, Motorhome
Wild camping with water and toilets on site, also the King Charles coastal path, just 2 minutes from Hadrians Wall and next to the River Eden.
Campfires
Picnic table
Smardale Mill Shepods The Ash

18. Smardale Mill Shepods The Ash

88%
(4)
Kirkby Stephen, England · 2 units
Smardale Mill Shepods are the perfect place to escape, unwind and relax. These modern style shepherds huts are tucked away in an idyllic setting in Cumbria. Situated on a working family farm there is always plenty to see and do. Each shepod sleeps two comfortably with the option of a further two guests on the sofa bed.
Showers
Wifi
Potable water
Inside Out Yurts

19. Inside Out Yurts

100%
(9)
Keswick, England · 3 units
Rustic yurt glamping with a riverside setting, fell views and an enviable Lake District location
Showers
Potable water
Cooking equipment
Stone Raise Bells

20. Stone Raise Bells

92%
(6)
Carlisle, England · 3 units
Off-grid bell tents on a working farm in Cumbria’s Eden Valley
Showers
Campfires
Potable water

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