Overview
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 or fauna. 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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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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Holiday Homes & Exclusive lodges
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Battery charging facilities
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Members' and non-members' motorhomes welcome
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Members' and non-members' tents welcome
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Grass pitch 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
We have stayed on The Oval several times in the past and always found the site managers to be helpful and friendly but Mike and Christine have 'raised the bar'. The facilities are spotless and the site is very clean and tidy with some good sized hard standings.
Building work on a site near the entrance did not detract from our stay. The noise was minimal and the contractors used a road sweeper to clean the road daily.
We particularly like the range of facilities that are available in close proximity to the site - its a few minutes easy walk to the town centre but its also possible to access the fells or lake from the site on foot. This gives a nice choice of easy days in Keswick or on site or more active days as the mood takes you and the weather suits.
- Towing: Easy
- Location: Town,Country,Lake
- Suitable For: Older couples,Active break,Peaceful break
- Friendliness: 5
- Cleanliness: 5
- Facilities: 4
try to visit this site every year. given a very cheerful welcome by mike & christine. perfect pitch. made to feel very welcome over a four night stay. all facilities perfect & only 5 minutes from the town centre. toured from the uk to sicily this year & this site compares with the best in europe. book it when you can as it fills up very quickly.
- Towing: Easy
- Location: Town,Country,Secluded,Lake
- Suitable For: Families,Older couples,Groups,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
- Friendliness: 5
- Cleanliness: 5
- Facilities: 5
The best all round site we have ever been on,
We have been looking for many years for a site and area that we we want to go back to over and over again!
Every thing is on your door step, we can't get around like we used to, gentle strolls are about our limit now, the five minute walk, either to the town or the lake through Hope Park and the floral gardens is perfect.
Paul and Gill Newton.
- Towing: Easy
- Location: Town,Country,Secluded,Lake
- Suitable For: Families,Older couples,Groups,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
- Friendliness: 5
- Cleanliness: 5
- Facilities: 4
excellently placed for Keswick.
ian (1st year member) (Club Member)
stayed Sep 2013
This review is for Derwentwater Oval / Walker Park
excellently placed for Keswick.
friendly & helpful staff
facilities spotless
really enjoyed my stay and the weather really good for late September brill holiday
stayed for 5 nights
- Towing: Easy
- Location: Town,Country,Lake
- Suitable For: Older couples,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
- Friendliness: 5
- Cleanliness: 5
- Facilities: 4
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.