Overview
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Top site for watersports
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Top site for walking
Keswick is a two-minute walk from this site with water-based activities on Derwentwater.
Our lovely little Derwentwater Club campsite is nestled between Skiddaw and Derwentwater in the north of the Lake District and is enticingly close to the pretty market town of Keswick. In fact, pull on your walking boots and you’ll be in the centre in just minutes. It’s easy to see why Keswick is the major centre for tourism in the region with its many varied shops, restaurants and museums, not to mention the lure of water and the hills.
Our Derwentwater campsite has two distinct areas of touring pitches – The Oval and Walker Park. Both are popular for their simplicity and peaceful ambience. Facilities although basic are clean and adequate. But the location is the real appeal. The National Trust’s Crow Park and Hope Park are close to the campsite. The latter offers crazy golf and a putting course. Enjoy low level walking around Derwentwater’s shores or if you want more of a challenge Skiddaw, Helvellyn and Striding Edge and Blencathra are close by.
Head to the Keswick launch and hop on board a cruise boat for a 50 minute tour of the lake or jump off at one of the seven lakeshore jetties.
Back in Keswick the Cumberland Pencil Museum, the Keswick Brewing Company and the Theatre by the Lake are all worth visiting.
Worth Noting
Sorry, no awnings or wind breaks permitted on The Oval. Minimum booking for Club Service pitches from 20 July to 1 September and English Bank Holiday is five nights (except standard pitches), all other times three nights. Please note there are no dishwash
WiFi
100% coverage cannot be guaranteed due to rural location, weather conditions and changing flora. These can cause variable signal strength. Hotspots are available. Prices.
Eat Local
A farmers' market is held in Keswick on Thursdays and Saturdays.
Facilities
Derwentwater Oval / Walker Park
has the following facilities on or around the site.
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Members' and non-members' caravans welcome
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No trailer tents allowed
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Hardstanding with electric hook-up
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Flushing toilet
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Washbasins
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No dedicated accessible facilities
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Drinking water taps
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Gas cylinders
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Pets welcome
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Club Site Wi-fi
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Members' and non-members' motorhomes welcome
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Members' and non-members' tents welcome
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A well-sheltered site
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Showers
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Electric shaver sockets
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Chemical toilet disposal point
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Washing Machines
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Payphone
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Electric hook-up
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Battery charging facilities
Keswick town centre is just a 5 minute walk away, most pubs and shops are dog friendly.
- Towing: Easy
- Location: Town
- Suitable For: Older couples,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
- Friendliness: 4
- Cleanliness: 4
- Facilities: 4
Easy access to the site - just make sure you drive to the last caravan site entrance! There's a Booths supermarket just round the corner for the panic buy. The site is very compact with I think 17 hard standings and was very quiet given its proximity to the town centre. Electric, water and warm shower block - what more do you need!
- Location: Town,Country,Lake
- Suitable For: Older couples,Peaceful break
- Friendliness: 5
- Cleanliness: 5
- Facilities: 5
We are no strangers to the Keswick site, we always enjoy our stay and the town has something for everyone, the fell walking is superb and the views from the site are second to none, we are looking forward to visiting again soon, very friendly wardens....A fantastic site!!!
- Towing: Easy
- Location: Town,Country,Lake
- Suitable For: Families,Older couples,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
- Friendliness: 5
- Cleanliness: 5
- Facilities: 5
Walkers and cyclists will love this site and public transport is available a short walk from the site entrance. Site facilities could be larger but have been adequate during our spring and autumn visits and well maintained and spotless. Nothing is too much trouble for the Site Team of Mike and Christine who worked hard to make our stay enjoyable.
- Location: Town
- Suitable For: Older couples
- Friendliness: 5
- Cleanliness: 5
- Facilities: 5
Travel
Local Travel
Nearest bus stop: 500m from site entrance
Nearest train station: Penrith - 17 miles
Safe Directions
Standard Fees
For more information take a look at Pricing explained.
Minimum booking periods do apply.