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Derwentwater - Camping and Caravanning Club Site

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    Overview

    Immerse yourself in the great outdoors by camping at Derwentwater Camping and Caravanning Club Site.

    • Stunning location with views of northern fells
    • Right next to Derwentwater lake
    • A short walk into Keswick town centre
    • Next door to Keswick Club Site
    • Conqueror famous fells such as Skiddaw from site
    • “Great dog walks from site, a short stroll down to the lake, fabulous views.” Ian Monk, 2024

     

    Best for

    Great outdoor lovers, hikers, trail runners, cyclists, great view appreciators

    Pitch up between the calming shores of Derwentwater and the imperious peaks of Skiddaw and the northern fells at Derwentwater Club Site. Located in one of the most popular areas of the Lake District National Park, this campsite offers incredible hiking, cycling, and water sports opportunities. You could say it’s an outdoor lover’s heaven.

     

    Calming waters

    This pretty site only has hardstanding pitches and a wealth of modern features such as a motorhome service point, laundry facilities, and a family shower room. A short walk takes you down to the water’s edge, and while you cannot launch vessels from here, it’s a beautiful place to spend a calming afternoon or enjoy a picnic. This site is also only a two-minute walk from neighbouring Keswick Club Site.

     

    Mountains of things to do

    It's easy to walk into Keswick town centre from the site where you’ll find great pubs, countless independent shops, and also attractions like the Cumberland Pencil Museum, Theatre by the Lake, and Keswick Museum. You can also enjoy a gentle walk down by the shores of Derwentwater at Hope Park. Boat hire is available from various companies along the lake’s edge here. For keen hikers, head north into the fells and take on one of the Lake District’s highest peaks in Skiddaw.

    Love nothing more than waking up to amazing views from your camping unit? Secure your spot at Derwentwater Club Site and let the good views pour in.

     

    View a map of Derwentwater Club Site.

     

    Pitch Types Explained



    		 These are hardstanding pitches with electric hook-up, suitable for a standard sized tent, caravan or motorhome.


    		These are super service hard standing pitches with electric hook-up, fresh water and waste drainage, suitable for those looking for a little more luxury whilst they camp.

    Worth noting

    • No accessibility for launching canoes/kayaks onto Derwentwater.
    • Keswick Club Site, just a few minutes away, offers a true lakeside setting.
    • Some pitches may require a 25m electric cable.
    • When arriving at site, drive past the lane to Lakeside Holiday homes and we are the next gate on the right.

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    Facilities

    Key facilities

    • Flushing toilet
    • Showers
    • Club Site Wi-fi
    • Dedicated accessible facilities
    • Pets welcome
    • Shop
    • Washbasins
    • Motorhome service point

    Pitches

    • Hardstanding with electric hook-up
    • Hardstanding pitch (Super Service)

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    Site Facilities

    • Dedicated accessible facilities
    • Dishwashing facilities
    • Family shower room
    • Flushing toilet
    • Ice pack freezing
    • Mother and baby room
    • Motorhome service point
    • Showers
    • Washbasins
    • Washing Machines

    Site Features

    • Open site
    • A well-sheltered site
    • Pets welcome
    • Club Site Wi-fi
    • Shop
    • Caravans Allowed
    • Motorhomes Allowed
    • Tents Allowed
    • Trailer Tents Allowed

    Pitch types

    • Hardstanding with electric hook-up
    • Hardstanding pitch (Super Service)

    Activities

    • Public house within one mile
    • Public transport within 1 mile

    Availability

    Below is this campsites availability for the next four weeks.

    Hardstanding With Electric|

    Low availability

    Super Service|

    Low availability

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    Local area

    Derwentwater

    Surrounded by rolling fells and snowy mountain tops, Derwentwater is one of the most popular destinations in the Lake District National Park. Arguably one of the most dramatically beautiful spots in the country, Derwentwater is a must-see when visiting the Lake District.

    Theatre by the Lake

    Nestled beside the shores of Derwentwater, Theatre by the Lake brings the magic of theatre to the Lake District. Book tickets to one of their many shows and allow these talented performers to capture your imagination for a couple of hours.

    Catbells

    Despite not being the tallest fell in the Lake District, Catbells is one of the most popular for hikers due to its breath-taking, panoramic views of Keswick, Derwentwater and Borrowdale.

    Castlerigg Stone Circle

    Thought to be one of the best megalithic monuments in England, Castlerigg Stone Circle is located on the outskirts of Keswick. Built around 3200, it is one of the UK’s first stone circles and is steeped in folklore.

    Travel info

    Derwentwater Camping and Caravanning Club Site
    Crow Park Road
    Cumbria
    CA12 5EN
    Get directions
    Tel: 01768 772579
    Manager(s): Andy Farrant & Shelly Farrant
    Check-in: 13:00
    Check-out: 12:00
    Open: 01/01/25 - 31/12/25
    Open: 01/01/26 - 31/12/26
    Latitude: 54.5986
    Longitude: -3.1438
    Download safe approach instructions
    Nearest bus stop:
    500m from site entrance
    Nearest train station:
    Penrith - 17 miles

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    Keswick Camping and Caravanning Club Site

    If you’re planning to explore the northern Lakes, our Keswick camping site on the shores of Derwentwater is hard to beat as a base for your explorations.

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