Best Dog-Friendly Camping in Cumbria 2026

In Cumbria, you’ll find over 240 pet-friendly camping spots where dogs aren’t just tolerated—they’re welcomed. Many sites offer campfires, so you can toast marshmallows as your pup snoozes by the flames. Toilets are standard, and you’ll stumble across anglers wading in rivers, climbers tackling crags, and wild swimmers plunging into chilly waters. Prices start at just £12 a night, with the average hovering around £34. Standouts include Kestrel Lodge Campsite (79 reviews), set beneath Skiddaw’s slopes, The Old Chapel Campsite (58 reviews) with its sweeping fell views, and Ewe Love Camping Pods (43 reviews) where you can hunker down in a snug pod after a day on the hills. Bring your boots, your lead, and a sense of adventure—Cumbria’s got space for all of you.

95% (453) • 131 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Cumbria

In Cumbria, you’ll find over 240 pet-friendly camping spots where dogs aren’t just tolerated—they’re welcomed. Many sites offer campfires, so you can toast marshmallows as your pup snoozes by the flames. Toilets are standard, and you’ll stumble across anglers wading in rivers, climbers tackling crags, and wild swimmers plunging into chilly waters. Prices start at just £12 a night, with the average hovering around £34. Standouts include Kestrel Lodge Campsite (79 reviews), set beneath Skiddaw’s slopes, The Old Chapel Campsite (58 reviews) with its sweeping fell views, and Ewe Love Camping Pods (43 reviews) where you can hunker down in a snug pod after a day on the hills. Bring your boots, your lead, and a sense of adventure—Cumbria’s got space for all of you.

95% (453) • 131 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Cumbria

1. Rowan Retreat

1 unit · Glamping · England

Shepherd's hut in idylic location with extensive views under dark skies,set on its own in a private 5 acre field amidst nature,semi off grid,decking under a canopy,firepit area, centrally located for Lake District,Yorkshire Dales, Northumberland and Scottish borders.

2. Stone Raise Bells

92%

(6)

3 units · Glamping · Carlisle, England

Off-grid bell tents on a working farm in Cumbria’s Eden Valley

3. Garrison Shepherd's Huts

100%

(2)

4 units · Glamping · Bowness On Solway, England

Shepherd’s hut glamping near Hadrian’s Wall and the Solway Firth.

4. Renison's Farm

100%

(1)

1 unit · Glamping · Penrith, Cumbria, North West England

Off-grid wagon glamping on a farm with views of Lake District fells

5. Hadrian's Wall Country Yurts

100%

(13)

2 units · Glamping · Cumbria, North West England

Two yurts with hot tubs in the Cumbrian countryside just a mile away from Hadrian’s Wall

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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EngineerMe

August 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Stone Raise Bells

Fantastic welcoming experience for adults and kids. Really good communication, great view and super quiet. Will be returning shortly! Thankyou John and Emma

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Daniel

August 2025

Weekend Trip to Stone Raise Bells

We had a great night stay at this campsite. It was a good setup with a lovely view of the surrounding area. The Bell tents were great and I’d recommend them to anyone looking to stay here!

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Louise

August 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Hadrian's Wall Country Yurts

Absolutely everything about the site was immaculate and so carefully thought out. Beautiful yurts, beautiful surroundings and the most amazing glamping trip.

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Jon

June 2025

Weekend Trip to Hadrian's Wall Country Yurts

Caroline was fantastic! She made the check-in and check out so easy and ensured our comfort throughout, and the yurt and its facilities were perfect! This place is a gem! External cooking facilities were great, as was the wood fired hot tub!....perfect for a just needed getaway! Would certainly stay here again and again!...the yurts décor and cleanliness was exceptional. Top tip...order the pizza oven...its really worth it. Thanks again Caroline....