Farm campsite · Howtown · Cumbria

Cross Dormont Camp Site

Basic, family-run field camping on a hill farm above the southern shore of Ullswater, at a flat £25 a night, tents and motorhomes only.

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Dogs welcome

Cross Dormont is a working hill farm at Howtown, with the camping fields running down towards the south end of Ullswater. It is back-to-basics camping for tents and motorhomes (no caravans), and the owners say the nightly rate does not change through the year. Most of the season you pitch in the main field, which the farm may only open for 60 days a year, so it is bookable on a published list of dates, mostly summer weekends and the long stretch from late July to early September. A smaller sloping grass area is available from 1 April to 31 October for dates outside that list.

There are hot electric showers, a dog-friendly policy (on leads) and no campfires, though raised barbecues are fine. Pooley Bridge, with shops, cafes and pubs, is about a mile and a quarter away and has a regular bus. Noise after 11pm gets people asked to leave, and the site is aimed at families and walkers rather than parties.

Working hill farm near the southern shore of Ullswater
One flat nightly rate all year
Park beside your tent
Dog friendly, on leads
Duke of Edinburgh groups welcome

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Photos from crossdormont.co.uk, the campsite's own website. Own this campsite? Claim it to choose your photos.

Open1 April to 31 October

Arrive / leaveFrom 12:00 / by 11:00

DogsYes

CampfiresNo

PoolNot known

ElectricNot known

Prices

Flat £25 per night, same all year. Tariff page does not say whether the price is per pitch or per person or what it includes, nor the year (terms are headed 2024, dates match 2026), so status is partial. Main field open only on listed dates; sloping area 1 Apr-31 Oct.

When is it cheapest?

One night for two adults in the main field tent or motorhome plot, every night of the next year. Tap a day to price it.

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October 2026 from £25

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November 2026

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December 2026

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January 2027

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February 2027

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April 2027 from £25

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May 2027 from £25

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June 2027 from £25

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July 2027 from £25

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August 2027 from £25

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September 2027 from £25

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The full price list we hold (2026)

Rates

For	Season	Nights	Price
main-field, small-slope	Any	Any	£25 pitch_night

Minimum stays

2 nights: 2-night minimum at weekends and bank holidays; midweek 1 night allowed (small sloping area). Main field: 2-night minimum.

Source: crossdormont.co.uk, checked 2026-10-20. Always confirm the price when you book.

Places to stay

Main field tent or motorhome plot

Pitch · 50 of them

Grass
For tent, motorhome, campervan

Plots about 22 ft square; larger tents by arrangement. No caravans. Large motorhomes may need two plots. Main field only bookable on listed dates.

Small sloping grass area

Pitch · 16 of them

Grass
For tent, motorhome, campervan

Slight slope; bookable 1 April to 31 October for dates outside the main-field list.

Rules

Dogs: Yes · on leads
Kept under tight control, not allowed to roam; clean up after them.
Fires: No
BBQs: Raised off the ground only
No campfires (working farm); barbecues must be off the ground.
Groups: Families only
No large groups, stag/hen parties; school and activity groups such as Duke of Edinburgh welcome, call first.
Quiet hours: 23:00 – 08:00
Arrival: From 12:00
Vehicles: Car by your pitch
Cancellation: No refunds for poor weather or other reasons.
Also: Check in at the bungalow before pitching
Also: Main gate locked on days the main field is closed

Facilities

Washing and toilets

Hot water

Pitches and power

WiFi (no)

Food and drink

Fire pits (no)

Things to do

Dog walk
Farm animals
Lake

Around the site

Walk to a shop (no)
Bus stop nearby

Only facilities we've confirmed are shown. Crossed out means confirmed not available.

Location

Dunroamin, Cross Dormont, Howtown, Ullswater, Penrith, Howtown, CA10 2NA

Nearest pubBrackenrigg Inn20 min walk
Nearest ferryPooley Bridge1 miles
Nearest stationPenrith (North Lakes)5.5 miles

Directions in Google Maps

Questions people ask

Are dogs allowed at Cross Dormont Camp Site?

Yes, dogs are welcome.

Can you have a campfire at Cross Dormont Camp Site?

No, campfires aren't allowed. BBQs: raised off the ground only.

When is Cross Dormont Camp Site open?

1 April to 31 October.

How much does it cost to stay at Cross Dormont Camp Site?

From £25 a night for two adults, the lowest price we can find over the next year. Flat £25 per night, same all year. Tariff page does not say whether the price is per pitch or per person or what it includes, nor the year (terms are headed 2024, dates match 2026), so status is partial. Main field open only on listed dates; sloping area 1 Apr-31 Oct.

Is there WiFi at Cross Dormont Camp Site?

No.

Which ferry is closest to Cross Dormont Camp Site?

Pooley Bridge, 1 miles away.