Dog-friendly camping near Lancaster, Lancashire

In Lancaster, you’ll find over 330 campsites welcoming pets, perfect if you never leave your dog behind. Prices start at just £12 per night, with an average closer to £65. These sites make it easy to bring your four-legged mate along—look for spots with showers, campfires allowed, and plenty of open space. Try Kestrel Lodge Campsite (79 reviews) for panoramic fells, or the quiet woodland setting at The Old Chapel Campsite (58 reviews). For something unique, check out the quirky pods at Ewe Love Camping Pods (43 reviews). Expect friendly owners, easy access to wildlife-watching and fishing, and plenty of space for your dog to roam. You’ll spot sites set beside rivers, tucked into valleys, and right up against climbing spots. Rubbish bins and shower facilities are standard. Bring your boots—and a towel for the dog.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Lancaster

In Lancaster, you’ll find over 330 campsites welcoming pets, perfect if you never leave your dog behind. Prices start at just £12 per night, with an average closer to £65. These sites make it easy to bring your four-legged mate along—look for spots with showers, campfires allowed, and plenty of open space. Try Kestrel Lodge Campsite (79 reviews) for panoramic fells, or the quiet woodland setting at The Old Chapel Campsite (58 reviews). For something unique, check out the quirky pods at Ewe Love Camping Pods (43 reviews). Expect friendly owners, easy access to wildlife-watching and fishing, and plenty of space for your dog to roam. You’ll spot sites set beside rivers, tucked into valleys, and right up against climbing spots. Rubbish bins and shower facilities are standard. Bring your boots—and a towel for the dog.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Lancaster

1. Cross Farm Retreat

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61km from Lancaster · 4 units · Glamping

Cross Farm Retreat, is a glamping site set within lush, wild fields and picturesque gardens across 5 acres, offering beautiful views of the Pennine Hills and the iconic Stoodley Pike. Located 2 miles from Todmorden and just 4 miles from Hebden Bridge, both easily accessible via an idyllic stroll along the nearby Rochdale canal. Our glamping site offers a tranquil escape where you can re- connect with nature and embark on adventures along abundant walking and cycling trails, including the renowned Pennine Way and Gaddings Dam. Cross Farm invites you to Retreat, Restore and Revive.

2. Marbury Camp and Lodge

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117km from Lancaster · 23 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Small, simple family run camping and glamping site on the Cheshire / Shropshire border with local market towns a stones throw away. Around an hour away from Manchester, Liverpool, Chester and Birmingham, but most definitely far enough away for a break from city life. Great pubs within 30 mins walking distance and close to Cycle Routes, Walking Routes, Farm Shop Cafes, Markets, Supermarkets, a Gin Distillery (open to the public), three wedding venues, a kids tree top adventure amusement park, just to name a few. If camping isn’t for you, book one of our 4 glamping pods complete with central heating, a shower/WC, TV and cooking facilities. Small licensed shop on site. For the best rates, call 01948 502250. Hollyhurst Road, Marbury, SY13 4LY

3. King Garth

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99km from Lancaster · 1 unit · Glamping

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.

4. Wanderlusts Gypsy Caravans

67km from Lancaster · 3 units · Glamping

Travelling from site to site in a bow-top gypsy caravan, through Cumbria's stunning scenery

5. High Farm Holiday Park Ltd

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94km from Lancaster · 37 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

How about a camping break with spectacular Durham Dales views? High Farm Holiday Park might well be the spot for you, a scenic, family- and dog-friendly glamping/ touring site. Restoring and recycling vintage items is a passion of ours and may examples of this can be found throughout the site including our showstopping /repurposed Railway Wagons – each one found around the local area and completely refurbished into cute and cosy mini lodges decked out with stylish wooden interiors. Set in the County Durham countryside on a family-run former dairy farm, the site also features developing woodland and wetlands with loads of amazing wildlife, and mown walkways for you to explore your surroundings. An on-site café, shop and board game library are also all available for your use. Open all year, the site is close to the market town of Bishop Auckland (10 minutes’ drive), with its wide range of shops, restaurants and pubs, as well as the woodland walks and art trails in Hamsterley Forest.

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Lesley

October 2025

5 m Class B

With pets

Weekend Trip to Marbury Camp and Lodge

Lovely campsite, toilets and showers were spotless, beautiful views, we’ll definitely be back

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Ellen

October 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to King Garth

We absolutely loved our stay at King Garth! It is located in such a tranquil location beside the river and away from other houses, but with alpacas for company! The hot tub was perfect to relax in and we enjoyed a cosy, candlelit evening inside by the fire afterwards! It was fascinating to read about the history of the building too! Will definitely be back :)

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Brett

September 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Marbury Camp and Lodge

Brilliant kept site, lovely surroundings and owners couldn’t do enough for you. Shower and toilet block was immaculately kept, lovely hot water shower. Defo book the flyer fire pits and magic fire dust my grandson loved it! Will defo be coming back

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Sean

August 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to King Garth

We stayed as a birthday treat for my 12 year old. 2 adults, 4 children and our dog. It was a truly fantastic stay from start to finish. Such a unique house and experience. The kids absolutely loved swimming in the river, looking after the alpacas, the hot tub and going back to basics. It was lovely seeing them enjoying themselves with no distractions of the modern world. Games by candle light and food over the bbq, what more could you ask for. Jane was fantastic and made sure we knew everything that was needed before we arrived. Can’t wait to come back.

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Lucy

August 2025

1 night at King Garth

A truly unique stay in a beautiful location. The lane was a little challenging in my picanto but we managed it and was well worth the trip! So much provided in terms of wood, charcoal, crockery candles! Would definitely stay again :)

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Jasmine

August 2025

5 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Marbury Camp and Lodge

Lovely hosts and a really well kept campsite. Loved the big tree when it was all lit up at night. Great stay and will go again. Thanks!

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Kirsten

August 2025

2 nights at King Garth

We loved staying at the beautiful King Garth, the hot tub was perfect after getting the fire going and sitting in candle light, in front of the fire is the most comforting feeling in the world. A very quiet and peaceful sight with gorgeous views and riverside walks with a pub about 30 mins walk away. We did get lost on the way to the cottage so make sure to follow the map to cargo village and not the middle of a field on the other side of the river 🤣 We even got to feed alpacas and theyre very funny little characters and very friendly. We will be staying again and very recommended

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Harrison

July 2025

Weekend Trip to King Garth

What an incredible piece of land. The house holds so much history and retains so much of the original charm. The privacy, quietness, and abundant nature was incredibly therapeutic and relaxing. Jane was great at communicating and we had no issues with anything.

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Holly

July 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Marbury Camp and Lodge

This was our first time camping so we were glad we came to Marbury as it was a lovely and friendly camp site with everything we needed. We just came for 1 night and what a lovely peaceful place, thank you!! We will be back.

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Lucy

June 2025

Weekend Trip to King Garth

Absolutely beautiful place to stay. Had everything we needed and sitting by candlelight was lovely

Pridie

June 2025

With pets

1 night at King Garth

This is a very special place. A chance to step back in time and live simply - supper by candlelight, games played beside a roaring fire, dips in the river. We visited when the elder was full in blossom and the willows whispered full-leafed in the wind. Walking along the river edge was like exploring the mangroves in tropical rainforest - a magical experience for kids, dogs and adults alike! We feel like we've just slipped back into history, sat in the window watching the river, we half expected to see boats carrying cargo past to Carlisle... Go prepared to step back in time and live simply. Everything you need is provided - candles, wood, crockery - there is a woodfired tub that you can heat yourselves, a beautifully simple kitchen set up with a water system that is carefully thought out, and a compost loo.

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Jonny

May 2025

With kids

1 night at Cross Farm Retreat

We had a wonderful stay in the bell tent. The bed was comfy and the tent is very warm and inviting. Kirsty is very kind and considerate and we had everything we needed to give my daughter her first introduction to camping.

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Gillian

April 2025

6 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Marbury Camp and Lodge

Lovely quiet and well kept site. Would definitely recommend. Nice and peaceful location with private pitches for tourers and a large fairly flat field for camping. The dog walking field was an added bonus. 2x toilets and 2x showers for male and female visitors - were clean and modern. Washing up facilities and our touring pitch had electric and water. All good - would stay again. Good location for visiting different attractions and plenty of places to eat nearby.

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Sam

March 2025

Tent

1 night at Marbury Camp and Lodge

Lovely site! Grounds are extremely well kept and amenities were spotless! Will definitely be stopping over again!