Lake camping in Peak District National Park

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For lake camping in the Peak District National Park, you’ve got over 40 sites that put you right on the water’s edge. Tents, bell tents, and safari lodges dot the landscape—expect grassy pitches with easy access to fishing spots and quiet corners for wildlife-watching. You’ll find campsites like Oakwood Marina (26 reviews), Chilled Out Adult Only Glamping (11 reviews), and Bell Tent Village Parks (5 reviews) set up close to lakes, with horse trails and fishing pegs just steps away. Facilities usually include showers, toilets, and proper spots for campfires. Nightly prices average £59, but you can snag a pitch for as little as £18 if you know where to look. The lakes here pull in wildfowl and quiet mornings, and you’re never far from a solid pub or a stony path up into the hills.

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Top-rated campgrounds in Peak District National Park

Bell Tent Village Parks

1. Bell Tent Village Parks

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Nottingham, England · 11 units
Glamping on an established campsite next door to the National Watersports Centre in Nottingham
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Chilled Out Adult Only Glamping

2. Chilled Out Adult Only Glamping

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Mouldsworth, England · 5 units
Lakeside glamping on the edge of Delemere Forest and a 10-minute train ride from Chester
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Anzio Heights

3. Anzio Heights

England · 5 units
Anzio Heights Campervan & Motorhome Site is a former ww2 army barracks and polish settlement village set in the beautiful countryside of Blackshaw Moor, Staffordshire, on the edge of the Peak District National Park. Positioned on elevated ground, the site enjoys far-reaching rural views, stunning sunsets, a calm, relaxing atmosphere—ideal for self-contained campervans and motorhomes. The site offers spacious, well-kept pitches with plenty of room to relax and enjoy the surrounding landscape. Its quiet location makes it perfect for those seeking a tranquil break, while still being close to a wide range of attractions and scenic walks directly from the park. Local attractions include: Alton Towers Resort (approx. 10 minutes away) – one of the UK’s top theme parks The Peak District National Park – walking, cycling, and breathtaking scenery The Churnet Valley – known for its woodland trails, riverside walks, and heritage steam railway Rudyard Lake – peaceful lakeside walks and cafés Leek – a charming market town with independent shops, pubs, and cafés Tittesworth Reservoir – popular for walking, wildlife spotting, and picnic areas Whether you’re stopping over for a short stay or using Anzio Heights as a base to explore Staffordshire and the Peak District, it offers a comfortable, scenic retreat for your travels and provides a backdrop of stories and experiences from the past.
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Broadleaves Glamping

4. Broadleaves Glamping

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England · 3 units
Rupert and Kerry welcome you to our Derbyshire family farm nestled in the heart of the National Forest adjacent to Foremark Water. Our countryside location offers far reaching views and is surrounded by our own, and Foremark Water’s woodlands offering many miles of enriching walks, rides or runs directly from your own sustainable luxury accommodation. Our beautiful bell tents are appointed with high quality beds and linens and fluffy towels. Our bathrooms are designed to feel like home from home. Three family bathrooms (plus additional toilets) all housed in their own bespoke building service just 6 tents.
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mark rowland

5. mark rowland

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Whitchurch, England · 1 unit
New Farm is situated in the heart of the rural Cheshire countryside. Set within 57 acres of farmland we have 3 delightful fishing lakes bursting with wildlife which is where our two glamping pods are positioned. You will see the cows grazing the land in the summer months and enjoy country walks through the field's.We are close to Oulton Park, canal walks in Bunbury, Beeston and Barbridge, Delamere Forest with lots of fun activities, Bolesworth Castle with many special events throughout the year, the local village of picturesque Bunbury, Tarporley full of boutique shops, cafe’s and restaurants, Snugburys ice cream, explore the historic city of Roman Chester, or shop at Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet and there are so many more places to discover within this area.
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Hot Tub

For lake camping in the Peak District National Park, you’ve got over 40 sites that put you right on the water’s edge. Tents, bell tents, and safari lodges dot the landscape—expect grassy pitches with easy access to fishing spots and quiet corners for wildlife-watching. You’ll find campsites like Oakwood Marina (26 reviews), Chilled Out Adult Only Glamping (11 reviews), and Bell Tent Village Parks (5 reviews) set up close to lakes, with horse trails and fishing pegs just steps away. Facilities usually include showers, toilets, and proper spots for campfires. Nightly prices average £59, but you can snag a pitch for as little as £18 if you know where to look. The lakes here pull in wildfowl and quiet mornings, and you’re never far from a solid pub or a stony path up into the hills.

100% (20) 173 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds in Peak District National Park

Bell Tent Village Parks

1. Bell Tent Village Parks

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(11)
Nottingham, England · 11 units
Glamping on an established campsite next door to the National Watersports Centre in Nottingham
Pets
Showers
Campfires
Chilled Out Adult Only Glamping

2. Chilled Out Adult Only Glamping

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(32)
Mouldsworth, England · 5 units
Lakeside glamping on the edge of Delemere Forest and a 10-minute train ride from Chester
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
Anzio Heights

3. Anzio Heights

England · 5 units
Anzio Heights Campervan & Motorhome Site is a former ww2 army barracks and polish settlement village set in the beautiful countryside of Blackshaw Moor, Staffordshire, on the edge of the Peak District National Park. Positioned on elevated ground, the site enjoys far-reaching rural views, stunning sunsets, a calm, relaxing atmosphere—ideal for self-contained campervans and motorhomes. The site offers spacious, well-kept pitches with plenty of room to relax and enjoy the surrounding landscape. Its quiet location makes it perfect for those seeking a tranquil break, while still being close to a wide range of attractions and scenic walks directly from the park. Local attractions include: Alton Towers Resort (approx. 10 minutes away) – one of the UK’s top theme parks The Peak District National Park – walking, cycling, and breathtaking scenery The Churnet Valley – known for its woodland trails, riverside walks, and heritage steam railway Rudyard Lake – peaceful lakeside walks and cafés Leek – a charming market town with independent shops, pubs, and cafés Tittesworth Reservoir – popular for walking, wildlife spotting, and picnic areas Whether you’re stopping over for a short stay or using Anzio Heights as a base to explore Staffordshire and the Peak District, it offers a comfortable, scenic retreat for your travels and provides a backdrop of stories and experiences from the past.
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Broadleaves Glamping

4. Broadleaves Glamping

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England · 3 units
Rupert and Kerry welcome you to our Derbyshire family farm nestled in the heart of the National Forest adjacent to Foremark Water. Our countryside location offers far reaching views and is surrounded by our own, and Foremark Water’s woodlands offering many miles of enriching walks, rides or runs directly from your own sustainable luxury accommodation. Our beautiful bell tents are appointed with high quality beds and linens and fluffy towels. Our bathrooms are designed to feel like home from home. Three family bathrooms (plus additional toilets) all housed in their own bespoke building service just 6 tents.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
mark rowland

5. mark rowland

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(1)
Whitchurch, England · 1 unit
New Farm is situated in the heart of the rural Cheshire countryside. Set within 57 acres of farmland we have 3 delightful fishing lakes bursting with wildlife which is where our two glamping pods are positioned. You will see the cows grazing the land in the summer months and enjoy country walks through the field's.We are close to Oulton Park, canal walks in Bunbury, Beeston and Barbridge, Delamere Forest with lots of fun activities, Bolesworth Castle with many special events throughout the year, the local village of picturesque Bunbury, Tarporley full of boutique shops, cafe’s and restaurants, Snugburys ice cream, explore the historic city of Roman Chester, or shop at Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet and there are so many more places to discover within this area.
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub

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