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Stonethwaite Farm Campsite
Borrowdale
(lake District)
Keswick
Cumbria (Browse area)
CA12 5XG
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Pitches: 60
Open: 27/03/2026 to 27/09/2026
27/03/2027 to 27/09/2027
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 Tent Pitches |
 No Caravans |
 Motorhome Pitches |
 Small Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 No Electric Hookups |
 No Hardstandings |
 No Fully Serviced Pitches |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 No Rallies |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
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| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 No Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 No Baby Changing |
 No Laundry |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 No Gas Exchange |
 No Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 No Motorhome Point |
 No Wifi Access |
 Shop <5 miles |
 Bar <5 miles |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <5 miles |
| Activities |
 No Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing <5 miles |
 No Wild Swimming |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 No Horse Riding |
 No Cycle Hire |
 Golf <5 miles |
 No Tennis |
 No Beach |
 No Watersports |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
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 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <5 miles |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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| Date of Visit: March 2026 |
Unit: Other |
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| Reviewer: Webmaster |
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 Update from owners
We have made some difficult but necessary changes to this campsite. When we took it over, the lack of rules had unfortunately led to serious safety and environmental issues, and the site was shut down as a result.
Our priority has been to reopen and operate the campsite responsibly – protecting the land, our guests, and the future of the site itself. That means clear guidelines, including not allowing fire pits, so we can meet safety, licensing, and environmental requirements.
We understand these changes won’t suit everyone, and that’s okay. Our goal isn’t to be the right place for all campers – it’s to be a safe, respectful, and sustainable place for the right ones. We can’t wait to welcome you to the new Stonethwaite Farm and Campsite.
Bookings from 27th March 2026 
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| Date of Visit: May 2025 |
Unit: Other |
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| Reviewer: Webmaster |
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Unfortunately this site remains closed through 2025 - the owners have advised it will reopen in March 2026.
If you know that this situation has changed in the future, please could you let us know. Many thanks
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| Date of Visit: July 2024 |
Unit: Other |
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| Reviewer: Webmaster |
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The owners of this site have advised that is closed for the rest of 2024: "Unfortunately we have been left with no other option than to close the campsite, apologies for any inconvenience."
We await news regarding it reopening in 2025
If you know that this situation has changed in the future, please could you let us know. Many thanks
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| Date of Visit: July 2024 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Nights stayed: 1 |
Travelling as: Family with young children |
| Reviewer: 241010 |
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We had an awful night here. Multiple tents playing very loud music until the early hours. The water here is labelled as ‘not drinking water’.
There are only 2 toilets for what must have been well over 100 tents. The Instagram/ tik tok brigade have taken over the site. They had no respect for other people or for the peace and beauty of the Lake District.
£40 per night for a family of four got us a noisy patch of grass to sleep on and no much else.
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Date of Visit: August 2022  |
Unit: Campervan |
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| Nights stayed: 1 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: Rogerg |
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Absolutely delightful location right next to river, in an amazing valley and farmer was lovely when he came around to collect fee on the night we stayed. We'd chosen site as there was a walk & great moorland dip nearby that we'd planned to do.
Only two words of caution -
1. We were there in the height of summer and the site is one of the cheapest (due to modest facilities), so rammed with very broad range of customers who were very territorial of their areas (and adj. Areas), little consideration for others.
Rich mix of nationalities using the site and some very large families on site (many noisy kids up until midnight and beyond until little or no parental influence/control), even a couple groups playing heavy base, loudly until early hours.
Unfortunately one was our neighbour so had to move during night from our riverside location to quieter bit of site just to be able to grab a few hours sleep.
2. As per other posts, long, narrow track to site is not for the faint hearted. I think you can ask for farmer to unlock access through a number of gates in lower, flatter fields, but I didn't want to trouble them and took the risk - all ok!
Would definitely go back - to give it another chance in hope that more considerate fellow customers are likely to be there (Autumn, Spring and early Summer) for fab walks and swims nearby, but not during school holidays!
Please let me be clear - only 5-10% inconsiderate and spoiling it for everyone else when we visited. Incredible location and great owner.
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| Date of Visit: August 2022 |
Unit: Campervan |
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| Nights stayed: 1 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: Johamp |
1 review from this member |
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Fabulous location, toilets,
Loads of walking and swimming from the campsite.
Loved it all.
Great pub too in Stonethwaite so everything you need.
Dog friendly too
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| Date of Visit: August 2022 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Nights stayed: 2 |
Travelling as: Other |
| Reviewer: Alemet |
1 review from this member |
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Had a lovely stay.
Nice campsite close to very picturesque scenery and lake.
Basic facilities however and toilets quite dirty.
No mobile phone reception.
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| Date of Visit: July 2022 |
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| Nights stayed: 1 |
Travelling as: Solo traveller |
| Reviewer: Rachea |
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Brilliant location apart from the midges so be prepared which I was cos I read the reviews.
Suited me fine for one night as it really is wild camping with a toilet. No hot water. I think it could be a bit cheaper cos I have stayed at campsites recently for less which did have a very basic shower and one hot water tap for washing up.
Farmer charges £8 per adult and I stayed at places for £7-9 with hot water.
Great for walking up to Black Moss Pot for a swim which is about 7 mi there and back according to OS maps thou it seemed shorter.
There were some campers with big tents and firepits/ music but they turned the music down when I asked them. Had a great night's sleep.
Just the midges and slightly pricey for what it is thou I understand the cost of living gone up.
Friendly farmer.
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| Date of Visit: July 2022 |
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| Nights stayed: 1 |
Travelling as: Other |
| Reviewer: 173366 |
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Duke of Edinburgh group of 7, it's first-come-first-serve so as long as you get there fast enough there will be enough space.
The toilet facilities are portaloos (good enough) and there is a nice river nearby to play in.
Overall a great DofE campsite!
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| Date of Visit: June 2022 |
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| Nights stayed: 2 |
Travelling as: Family with young children |
| Reviewer: Charli |
1 review from this member |
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Basic site with toilets and sinks. If you want a wash - your in the river.
Great location for walking or wild swimming.
Very busy at bank holidays.
Always friendly.
Fires allowed as long as you don't char the grass.
Midges are a nightmare at times.
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