Campsites for hikers near Carlisle

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Hiking near Carlisle means rolling hills, quiet trails, and over 240 campsites ready for your boots and backpack. Expect prices to hover around £35 a night, with a few spots dipping as low as £20. You’ll find sites where campfires are allowed, plus proper toilets and showers—no need to rough it unless you want to. The best spots fill up with walkers, climbers, and swimmers, all drawn by the variety of landscapes just outside the city. Favourites like Beirhope Alpacas (86 reviews), Kestrel Lodge Campsite (79 reviews), and The Old Chapel Campsite (58 reviews) come up often in conversation for good reason—expect friendly hosts, clean facilities, and easy access to the fells. Don’t forget to pack for changeable weather and bring a bin bag for your rubbish; the locals care about keeping the trails tidy.

97% (624) 232 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Carlisle

Camping at Cardewlees

1. Camping at Cardewlees

99%
(47)
6.6km from Carlisle · 37 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A welcoming, family-run farm campsite between the Lake District and Hadrian's Wall
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£16
 / night
Cairn Meadow Pods

2. Cairn Meadow Pods

99%
(42)
12km from Carlisle · 4 units
Glamping pods in Cumbria's secluded Eden Valley with views of the Pennines
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£98
 / night
Howbeck Lodge

3. Howbeck Lodge

94%
(27)
18km from Carlisle · 29 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A dog-friendly farm campsite on the northern edge of the Lake District
Pets
Showers
Water hookup
from 
£30
 / night
Hadrian's Wall Country Yurts

4. Hadrian's Wall Country Yurts

100%
(13)
18km from Carlisle · 2 units
Two yurts with hot tubs in the Cumbrian countryside just a mile away from Hadrian’s Wall
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£210
 / night
Ewe Love Camping Pods

5. Ewe Love Camping Pods

98%
(108)
30km from Carlisle · 3 units
Modern Lake District glamping pods among the trees, with exceptional views of Blencathra
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£90
 / night
The Old Chapel Campsite

6. The Old Chapel Campsite

98%
(97)
48km from Carlisle · 30 units
Nearly wild camping in the North Pennines
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£20
 / night
The Black Swan

7. The Black Swan

100%
(26)
61km from Carlisle · 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.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£136
 / night
The Damson Shepherd's Hut

8. The Damson Shepherd's Hut

98%
(60)
62km from Carlisle · 1 unit
A shepherd's hut for two in the lesser-known Lyth Valley, four miles from Lake Windermere
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£110
 / night
Fairy Bell Wood

9. Fairy Bell Wood

100%
(11)
63km from Carlisle · 1 unit
An off-grid yurt in a private woodland between the Lakes and the Dales
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£119
 / night
Damson View Glamping

10. Damson View Glamping

100%
(55)
64km from Carlisle · 5 units
Self-contained glamping pods in the Lake District's beautiful Lyth Valley
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£119
 / night
Hill Top Huts

11. Hill Top Huts

97%
(121)
67km from Carlisle · 12 units
Scenic, simple glamping pods set beside a welcoming Pennines pub
Pets
Showers
Wifi
from 
£70
 / night
S

12. S

92%
(93)
68km from Carlisle · 14 units
Lake District camping on the banks of Lake Windermere, with direct access to the water.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£50
 / night
Moss Side Farm Campsite

13. Moss Side Farm Campsite

94%
(131)
69km from Carlisle · 33 units
Small-scale farm camping in the South Lakes, with campfires, wildlife and fine views
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£25
 / night
Woodman's Huts

14. Woodman's Huts

99%
(58)
72km from Carlisle · 3 units
Beautiful handmade shepherd's huts in the heart of the picturesque South Lakes
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£135
 / night
Hazel Mount Fellside

15. Hazel Mount Fellside

98%
(49)
72km from Carlisle · 5 units
Nearly wild camping on the western edge of the Lake District overlooking the Duddon Estuary
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£25
 / night
Beirhope Alpacas

16. Beirhope Alpacas

98%
(137)
73km from Carlisle · 11 units
A small, off-grid campsite with alpacas in the historically rich southern Scottish borders
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£20
 / night
Baystone Bank Farm Campsite

17. Baystone Bank Farm Campsite

96%
(150)
74km from Carlisle · 47 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
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£25
 / night
Walkmill Campsite

18. Walkmill Campsite

98%
(122)
96km from Carlisle · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Refreshingly understated private camping in the unspoiled Northumberland countryside
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£25
 / night
Cleghorn Farm

19. Cleghorn Farm

100%
(11)
103km from Carlisle · 15 units · Tents, Glamping
*PLEASE NOTE THE CABIN IS AVAILABLE FOR MIDWEEK AND WEEKEND BOOKINGS. CAMPING WILL RETURN IN SPRING 2026.* Cleghorn Farm is a mixed farm just north east of the market town of Lanark. Comprised of 250 acres of fields and woodland and bounded to the south by Mouse Water, it is a beautiful spot to get away from it all without having to leave it all behind if you don't want to. The fields are grazed and cultivated but the woodlands are much as they were at the end of the last ice age with spectacular walks along Cleghorn Glen with the chance to see badgers, bats, deer and all manner of birds among the towering pine and beech trees. The Mouse Water (pronounced moose) tumbles down along the edge of the farm and has some glorious pools for swimming, shallows for paddling and some spectacular water falls before it joins the River Clyde.
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£10
 / night
Northcote Pods - Yorkshire Dales

20. Northcote Pods - Yorkshire Dales

100%
(11)
104km from Carlisle · 2 units
We are ideally located in the picturesque Yorkshire Dales National Park, with our stunning Northcote Pods situated near Kilnsey Crag. Here, you’ll find spectacular views across Upper Wharfedale. Couples and families alike love to escape to our spacious, comfortable pods; there’s no better place for a holiday getaway. Parking outside the pod leads to a paved patio area with a private wood fired hot tub (Pheasant Pod ONLY), seating, BBQ. Inside offers double bed and sofa bed to accommodate up to 2 children and a hanging rail for clothes. Smart TV with a Netflix account connected, wifi and bluetooth ceiling speakers. Shower room with sink, toilet, shavers socket and heated towel rail. Fully fitted kitchen with sink, fridge, microwave, 2 ring induction hob, toaster and kettle. Dining table and chairs. Electric heating, USB sockets.
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from 
£104
 / night

Hiking near Carlisle means rolling hills, quiet trails, and over 240 campsites ready for your boots and backpack. Expect prices to hover around £35 a night, with a few spots dipping as low as £20. You’ll find sites where campfires are allowed, plus proper toilets and showers—no need to rough it unless you want to. The best spots fill up with walkers, climbers, and swimmers, all drawn by the variety of landscapes just outside the city. Favourites like Beirhope Alpacas (86 reviews), Kestrel Lodge Campsite (79 reviews), and The Old Chapel Campsite (58 reviews) come up often in conversation for good reason—expect friendly hosts, clean facilities, and easy access to the fells. Don’t forget to pack for changeable weather and bring a bin bag for your rubbish; the locals care about keeping the trails tidy.

97% (624) 232 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Carlisle

Camping at Cardewlees

1. Camping at Cardewlees

99%
(47)
6.6km from Carlisle · 37 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A welcoming, family-run farm campsite between the Lake District and Hadrian's Wall
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£16
 / night
Cairn Meadow Pods

2. Cairn Meadow Pods

99%
(42)
12km from Carlisle · 4 units
Glamping pods in Cumbria's secluded Eden Valley with views of the Pennines
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£98
 / night
Howbeck Lodge

3. Howbeck Lodge

94%
(27)
18km from Carlisle · 29 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A dog-friendly farm campsite on the northern edge of the Lake District
Pets
Showers
Water hookup
from 
£30
 / night
Hadrian's Wall Country Yurts

4. Hadrian's Wall Country Yurts

100%
(13)
18km from Carlisle · 2 units
Two yurts with hot tubs in the Cumbrian countryside just a mile away from Hadrian’s Wall
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£210
 / night
Ewe Love Camping Pods

5. Ewe Love Camping Pods

98%
(108)
30km from Carlisle · 3 units
Modern Lake District glamping pods among the trees, with exceptional views of Blencathra
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£90
 / night
The Old Chapel Campsite

6. The Old Chapel Campsite

98%
(97)
48km from Carlisle · 30 units
Nearly wild camping in the North Pennines
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£20
 / night
The Black Swan

7. The Black Swan

100%
(26)
61km from Carlisle · 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.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£136
 / night
The Damson Shepherd's Hut

8. The Damson Shepherd's Hut

98%
(60)
62km from Carlisle · 1 unit
A shepherd's hut for two in the lesser-known Lyth Valley, four miles from Lake Windermere
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£110
 / night
Fairy Bell Wood

9. Fairy Bell Wood

100%
(11)
63km from Carlisle · 1 unit
An off-grid yurt in a private woodland between the Lakes and the Dales
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£119
 / night
Damson View Glamping

10. Damson View Glamping

100%
(55)
64km from Carlisle · 5 units
Self-contained glamping pods in the Lake District's beautiful Lyth Valley
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£119
 / night
Hill Top Huts

11. Hill Top Huts

97%
(121)
67km from Carlisle · 12 units
Scenic, simple glamping pods set beside a welcoming Pennines pub
Pets
Showers
Wifi
from 
£70
 / night
S

12. S

92%
(93)
68km from Carlisle · 14 units
Lake District camping on the banks of Lake Windermere, with direct access to the water.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£50
 / night
Moss Side Farm Campsite

13. Moss Side Farm Campsite

94%
(131)
69km from Carlisle · 33 units
Small-scale farm camping in the South Lakes, with campfires, wildlife and fine views
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£25
 / night
Woodman's Huts

14. Woodman's Huts

99%
(58)
72km from Carlisle · 3 units
Beautiful handmade shepherd's huts in the heart of the picturesque South Lakes
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£135
 / night
Hazel Mount Fellside

15. Hazel Mount Fellside

98%
(49)
72km from Carlisle · 5 units
Nearly wild camping on the western edge of the Lake District overlooking the Duddon Estuary
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£25
 / night
Beirhope Alpacas

16. Beirhope Alpacas

98%
(137)
73km from Carlisle · 11 units
A small, off-grid campsite with alpacas in the historically rich southern Scottish borders
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£20
 / night
Baystone Bank Farm Campsite

17. Baystone Bank Farm Campsite

96%
(150)
74km from Carlisle · 47 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
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£25
 / night
Walkmill Campsite

18. Walkmill Campsite

98%
(122)
96km from Carlisle · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Refreshingly understated private camping in the unspoiled Northumberland countryside
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£25
 / night
Cleghorn Farm

19. Cleghorn Farm

100%
(11)
103km from Carlisle · 15 units · Tents, Glamping
*PLEASE NOTE THE CABIN IS AVAILABLE FOR MIDWEEK AND WEEKEND BOOKINGS. CAMPING WILL RETURN IN SPRING 2026.* Cleghorn Farm is a mixed farm just north east of the market town of Lanark. Comprised of 250 acres of fields and woodland and bounded to the south by Mouse Water, it is a beautiful spot to get away from it all without having to leave it all behind if you don't want to. The fields are grazed and cultivated but the woodlands are much as they were at the end of the last ice age with spectacular walks along Cleghorn Glen with the chance to see badgers, bats, deer and all manner of birds among the towering pine and beech trees. The Mouse Water (pronounced moose) tumbles down along the edge of the farm and has some glorious pools for swimming, shallows for paddling and some spectacular water falls before it joins the River Clyde.
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£10
 / night
Northcote Pods - Yorkshire Dales

20. Northcote Pods - Yorkshire Dales

100%
(11)
104km from Carlisle · 2 units
We are ideally located in the picturesque Yorkshire Dales National Park, with our stunning Northcote Pods situated near Kilnsey Crag. Here, you’ll find spectacular views across Upper Wharfedale. Couples and families alike love to escape to our spacious, comfortable pods; there’s no better place for a holiday getaway. Parking outside the pod leads to a paved patio area with a private wood fired hot tub (Pheasant Pod ONLY), seating, BBQ. Inside offers double bed and sofa bed to accommodate up to 2 children and a hanging rail for clothes. Smart TV with a Netflix account connected, wifi and bluetooth ceiling speakers. Shower room with sink, toilet, shavers socket and heated towel rail. Fully fitted kitchen with sink, fridge, microwave, 2 ring induction hob, toaster and kettle. Dining table and chairs. Electric heating, USB sockets.
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from 
£104
 / night

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