Best Beach Camping Near Watermillock 2026

In Watermillock, you’ll find over 110 beach camping options that put you close to the sand and surf—ideal for anyone chasing salt air and long shoreline walks. Most sites here allow campfires, so you can toast marshmallows as the sun dips behind the hills. Showers, pet-friendly rules, and direct access to swimming, fishing, and hiking come standard at many spots. Nights start from £25, with an average around £30. If you want tried-and-tested sites, check out Social District (38 reviews), Baystone Bank Farm Campsite (30 reviews), or Moss Side Farm Campsite (30 reviews). Don’t expect loud crowds—Watermillock’s scene is quieter than the bigger tourist towns, with easy access to the water and plenty of space to spread out. Bring your swimmers and your fishing rod; you’ll have plenty of room to use both.

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Top-rated campgrounds

In Watermillock, you’ll find over 110 beach camping options that put you close to the sand and surf—ideal for anyone chasing salt air and long shoreline walks. Most sites here allow campfires, so you can toast marshmallows as the sun dips behind the hills. Showers, pet-friendly rules, and direct access to swimming, fishing, and hiking come standard at many spots. Nights start from £25, with an average around £30. If you want tried-and-tested sites, check out Social District (38 reviews), Baystone Bank Farm Campsite (30 reviews), or Moss Side Farm Campsite (30 reviews). Don’t expect loud crowds—Watermillock’s scene is quieter than the bigger tourist towns, with easy access to the water and plenty of space to spread out. Bring your swimmers and your fishing rod; you’ll have plenty of room to use both.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Stanley Villa Farm Fishing& Camping

96%

(60)

86km from Watermillock · 40 units · Glamping · Preston, Lancashire, North West England

Lakeside rural tranquility and the 'kiss-me-quick' fun of the seaside – you can have the best of both worlds at Stanley Villa Farm's cute camping pods

2. Baystone Bank Farm Campsite

96%

(149)

46km from Watermillock · 47 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Millom, England

Lake District camping on a working farm with a stream to splash in, campfires encouraged and a horse-riding centre on the doorstep

3. Walkmill Campsite

98%

(122)

113km from Watermillock · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Northumberland, North East England

Refreshingly understated private camping in the unspoiled Northumberland countryside

4. Broom Fisheries Campsite

52km from Watermillock · 4 units · Glamping · Dumfries, South Scotland

Luxury caravans ideally situated next to picturesque Scottish fishing lakes

5. Woodman's Huts

99%

(58)

40km from Watermillock · 3 units · Glamping · Cumbria, North West England

Beautiful handmade shepherd's huts in the heart of the picturesque South Lakes

6. Camping at Cardewlees

99%

(47)

30km from Watermillock · 37 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Carlisle, England

A welcoming, family-run farm campsite between the Lake District and Hadrian's Wall

7. Moss Side Farm Campsite

94%

(131)

40km from Watermillock · 33 units · Tents · Cumbria, North West England

Small-scale farm camping in the South Lakes, with campfires, wildlife and fine views

8. Social District

92%

(93)

35km from Watermillock · 30 units · Tents · Grizedale, Cumbria, North West England

Lake District camping on the banks of Lake Windermere, with direct access to the water.

9. Doxford Farm Camping

100%

(4)

124km from Watermillock · 7 units · Glamping · Northumberland, England

Rustic-chic glamping pods near the sandy beaches of the Northumberland Coast

10. Middlemoor Farm Holidays

100%

(1)

123km from Watermillock · 2 units · Glamping · Alnwick, England

Bracken, one of our two dog friendly pods, kingsize bed, toilet and shower, hob, microwave, fridge, toaster, kettle. Enclosed outdoor space with fire pit, bbq and Log fired hottub to relax in and enjoy the views down to the coast. A ten minute drive to the fabulous Northumberland coastline and pretty villages and Castles, ten minute drive also to Alnwick Gardens and Lilidorei.

Camper favorites near Watermillock

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Broom Fisheries Campsite

52km from Watermillock · 4 units · Glamping · Dumfries, South Scotland

Luxury caravans ideally situated next to picturesque Scottish fishing lakes

Woodman's Huts

99%

(58)

40km from Watermillock · 3 units · Glamping · Cumbria, North West England

Beautiful handmade shepherd's huts in the heart of the picturesque South Lakes

Camping at Cardewlees

99%

(47)

30km from Watermillock · 37 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Carlisle, England

A welcoming, family-run farm campsite between the Lake District and Hadrian's Wall

Moss Side Farm Campsite

94%

(131)

40km from Watermillock · 33 units · Tents · Cumbria, North West England

Small-scale farm camping in the South Lakes, with campfires, wildlife and fine views

Social District

92%

(93)

35km from Watermillock · 30 units · Tents · Grizedale, Cumbria, North West England

Lake District camping on the banks of Lake Windermere, with direct access to the water.

Doxford Farm Camping

100%

(4)

124km from Watermillock · 7 units · Glamping · Northumberland, England

Rustic-chic glamping pods near the sandy beaches of the Northumberland Coast

Middlemoor Farm Holidays

100%

(1)

123km from Watermillock · 2 units · Glamping · Alnwick, England

Bracken, one of our two dog friendly pods, kingsize bed, toilet and shower, hob, microwave, fridge, toaster, kettle. Enclosed outdoor space with fire pit, bbq and Log fired hottub to relax in and enjoy the views down to the coast. A ten minute drive to the fabulous Northumberland coastline and pretty villages and Castles, ten minute drive also to Alnwick Gardens and Lilidorei.

Stories from the community

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Virginia

October 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Camping at Cardewlees

Lovely location, beautiful views. Comfortable pod and great with enclosed garden for the dog. Good facilities too.

Brian

September 2025

6 m Class B

With pets

1 night at Walkmill Campsite

Spacious clean campsite. Now our best one yet! We chose the upper circle which gave us a lot more space and better views. Clean toilets. Nice little shop with extras for guests. Will certainly recommend and return.

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Cliff

August 2025

Tent

2 nights at Walkmill Campsite

This is a delightful site. Very peaceful and everything is immaculately clean and tidy. Close to coast. Highly recommended

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Maria

August 2025

Tent

With kids

2 nights at Social District

The views were beautiful!! We camped next to the lake so my husband and boys spent most of the time fishing. Will definitely go again next year and bring the paddling board with us

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Victoria

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Walkmill Campsite

I loved the campsite. The plots were very spacious and not at all crammed in, so there was lots of room for my toddler to run around in. The facilities were good as there was a static caravan with a kitchen, bathroom, toilet and even a couple of lounge areas, which would be useful if you got bad weather. It was so handy having the use of a hot water for washing up. I would definitely go back!

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Ally

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Camping at Cardewlees

Just returning from our first visit to Cardewlees and we could not of asked for a better stay. Cardewlees is an absolute little gem of a campsite and Johnny could not have been a better host if he tried. Toilet and showering facilities were more than adequate and the water was always nice and warm. Thank you for a perfect stay and we look forward to coming back soon. Ally and Lee x

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Eleanor

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Camping at Cardewlees

A simple but friendly camping experience. A very attentive host!

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James

August 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Social District

Amazing site, right in front of lake. Welcoming hosts very clean and good facilities

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Mark

August 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Baystone Bank Farm Campsite

Stayed for a couple of nights and had a great time, good facilities and one of the few campsites open to letting people enjoy a sensible camp fire. Staff were all friendly and helpful too

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Peter

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Social District

Beautiful piece of land on the edge of lake Windermere. Felt like you were truly in nature. Morning lake swims and ideal of you have your own kayak as it’s on the waters edge. Nice clean toilets and hot showers. Brilliant that you can pitch where you like so good for a small group. Hosts friendly and approachable and easy to contact if needed. Can’t wait to book my next stay

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jonathan

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Social District

What a great campsite! Beautiful scenery right by the waters edge. Plenty space for pitching a tent with parking near the tents. Basic shower and WC block but hot water and well lit at night. We used the fire pits and bought logs from Tom, which was simple and easy. Sure we'll be back in the near future

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James

August 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at Social District

We really enjoyed our stay here as a family of four! Great comms from the owner, toilets and showers were nice and clean. Stunning location right by Windermere. Highly recommended!

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Isabelle

August 2025

Tent

With pets

5 nights at Social District

What a beautiful spot on the lake! The campsite was amazing, simple, with very clean facilities. Tom is a great host, we will come back!

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Elizabeth

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Social District

Great location right by the lake, good facilities.

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Katie

August 2025

Tent

2 nights at Walkmill Campsite

We loved tent camping at Walkmill, the site was beautifully maintained in a stunning location near the river. Plenty of wildlife to enjoy while sat around the fire pit - we saw a barn owl and hares during our two night stay. The pitches were well spaced out and the site shop had everything you might need in a pinch -we recommend bringing cash for the honesty box. The location is a 45min walk to Warkworth Castle and the coast/coastal path so there is plenty to keep you busy. We are looking forward to coming back!

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Matthew

August 2025

Tent

Group trip

2 nights at Social District

The views were breathtaking. We loved swimming in the lake, which was barely a minute walk away from the pitches, especially with jets flying by overhead. The whole pitch area was clean and well kept. Host was incredibly welcoming and helpful. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a peaceful trip with some wild swimming.

mat

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Social District

This is our second visit to social district campsite and yet again we loved it, great spaces, amazing lake access, not crowded, quiet, great toilets/showers/washing facilities. Our family’s favourite campsite and would reccomend to anyone . 5stars *****

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Jennifer

August 2025

5 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Baystone Bank Farm Campsite

Really nice campsite with good facilities. It was quite busy but it wasn't too noisy. Staff were friendly. I was on a hardstanding pitch and my only gripe was, the grass that we had allocated for the pitch wasn't really quite wide enough to secure my awning as well as I would have liked. The awning just about fit on. We had some sandwiches made by the guy in the cafe to take on our walk which were good. Lacking veggie options though.

Natalie

August 2025

Tent

With pets

3 nights at Baystone Bank Farm Campsite

I can not recommend Baystone enough. THE VIEWS ARE AMAZING! I was not expecting them from the pictures shown by stunning the wash facilties are clean and maintained access to onsite fridge and freezer. Good pitch sizes with fire pit. I will be back as soon as possible. Camp warden was lovely super friendly. I explained my dog prefers space and she was more willing to accommodate. The on lead rule is followed by all guests which was a reason I picked the sight. There is alot of live stock so your dog does need to be okay with horses and sheep around. Noise levels were quiet by 10pm every night. Cafe on site was lovely and have a small shop with some goodies avaliable (tecos 8 min drive away) beautiful beaches, peaks near by. I loved it

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Leann

August 2025

Tent

With kids

5 nights at Baystone Bank Farm Campsite

A well-kept campground with responsive and friendly staff. No frills but well-kept shower block with small communal fridge and washing up sinks. Kids will love seeing animals on the farm, too.