Farm campsite · Satterthwaite · Cumbria

Grizedale Camp Site

Working-farm campsite near Grizedale Forest with woodland tent pitches, yurts, pods, shepherd's huts and a bunk barn, all dog friendly and open all year.

Dogs welcome
Campfires
Glamping

Grizedale Camp Site is part of Bowkerstead Farm in Satterthwaite, about a mile and a half south of the Grizedale Forest visitor centre. Tents go in the fields below the farm or in the wooded areas, and small campervans can use a few hardstanding spots. Motorhomes are not accepted and there are no electric hook-ups anywhere on site.

Beyond the tent fields there is a good spread of sleeping options in the woods: pods, yurts with log burners, two sizes of shepherd's hut and a bunk barn that sleeps six. None have mains electricity, so bring a torch. Everything is on a cash-only basis, with the nearest cash machine in Hawkshead.

Campfires are allowed on site and you have to buy your wood from the farm. Dogs are welcome on leads but not in the facilities buildings. The Eagles Head pub is a ten-minute walk, and walking and cycle routes start at the site.

Woodland and field camping next to Grizedale Forest
Yurts, pods, shepherd's huts and a bunk barn
Open fires allowed, wood sold on site
Dogs welcome, no dog charge
Pub 10 minutes' walk

OpenAll year

Arrive / leaveFrom 14:00 / by 12:00

DogsYes

CampfiresYes

PoolNone

ElectricNo

Prices

Prices are undated on the website (checked Oct 2026), so recorded as current. Camping is per person per night; accommodation per night. Large shepherd's hut price was an 'introductory price of 50 pounds over winter'; small hut is 'from 60'. Cash only.

When is it cheapest?

One night for two adults in the tent pitch (field or woodland), every night of the next year. Tap a day to price it.

CheapestDearestClosed

October 2026 from £18

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November 2026 from £18

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December 2026 from £18

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January 2027 from £18

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February 2027 from £18

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March 2027 from £18

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April 2027 from £18

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May 2027 from £18

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June 2027 from £18

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July 2027 from £18

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August 2027 from £18

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September 2027 from £18

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The full price list we hold (2026)

Seasons

April to September: 1 April to 30 September

Rates

For	Season	Nights	Price
tent-pitch	Any	Any	£9 person_night
campervan-hardstanding	Any	Any	£20 pitch_night
pod	Any	Any	£35 unit_night
yurt-2	Any	Any	£75 unit_night
yurt-3	Any	Any	£85 unit_night
yurt-4	Any	Any	£85 unit_night
shepherds-hut-small	Any	Any	£60 unit_night
shepherds-hut-large	Any	Any	£50 unit_night
bunk-barn	Any	Any	£90 unit_night

People

Adult 16: £9 night
Child–15: £4 night

Extras

Dog: £0 night (Dogs included in the price)

Minimum stays

2 nights (apr-sep): Camping, April to September
2 nights: All accommodation

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

Places to stay

Tent pitch (field or woodland)

Pitch

Grass
No electric
For tent

No electric hook-ups.

Small campervan on hardstanding

Pitch

Hardstanding
No electric
For campervan

No awning. Motorhomes not accepted.

Camping pod

Pod · sleeps 4

Bedding bring
Dogs OK

Basic insulated wooden hut, about 8ft x 9ft with porch, nothing inside. Max 2 adults and 2 children or 3 adults.

Yurt 2

Yurt · sleeps 4

1 double, 2 single futons
Bedding bring
Camp kitchen
Woodburner
Dogs OK

Gas cooker, valley views, no parking outside.

Yurt 3

Yurt · sleeps 6

1 double, 2 double futons
Bedding bring
Camp kitchen
Woodburner
Dogs OK

Small gas cooker, table and chairs for 6, parking outside.

Yurt 4

Yurt · sleeps 6

2 single day beds, 2 double futons
Bedding bring
Camp kitchen
Woodburner
Dogs OK

Gas cooker, parking outside.

Small shepherd's hut

Shepherd's hut · sleeps 2

1 double
Bedding bring
Woodburner
Fire pit
Dogs OK

Private fire area outside.

Large shepherd's hut

Shepherd's hut · sleeps 4

2 double bunk beds
Bedding bring
Woodburner
Fire pit
Dogs OK

Private fire area outside. Newer hut.

Bunk barn

Bunkhouse · sleeps 6

Bedding bring
Woodburner
Dogs OK

Renovated farm building with seating and dining area, lights and plug sockets, own outdoor space; uses campsite toilets and showers. Bring sleeping bags, pillows and cooking kit.

Rules

Dogs: Yes · free · on leads
Not allowed in the toilet/shower facilities
Working farm, dogs on leads.
Fires: Yes · logs sold
BBQs: Yes
Wood must be bought on site (cash). Raised fire pits encouraged.
Pool: None
Arrival: From 14:00 until 19:00
Also: Cash only; nearest cash machine in Hawkshead
Also: Glamping accommodation vacated by 10:30am
Also: Booking by email with number of people/pitches, dates and a phone number

Facilities

Washing and toilets

Toilets
Showers (Free)
Washing-up area

Pitches and power

Electric hook-up (no)
Drinking water
WiFi (no)
Mobile signal (Patchy)
Ice-pack freezing

Food and drink

Shop (no)

Things to do

Bike hire (no)
Farm animals

Around the site

Woodland
Walk to a pub
Cycle route access

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

Location

Bowkerstead Farm, Satterthwaite, Ulverston, Satterthwaite, LA12 8LL

Nearest pubThe Eagles Head10 min walk
Nearest ferryTorver2.9 miles
Nearest stationNewby Bridge Halt3.7 miles

Directions in Google Maps

Questions people ask

Are dogs allowed at Grizedale Camp Site?

Yes, dogs are welcome. Dogs stay free. Not allowed in the toilet/shower facilities.

Can you have a campfire at Grizedale Camp Site?

Yes, campfires are allowed. Logs are sold on site. BBQs: yes.

When is Grizedale Camp Site open?

All year.

How much does it cost to stay at Grizedale Camp Site?

From £18 a night for two adults, the lowest price we can find over the next year. Prices are undated on the website (checked Oct 2026), so recorded as current. Camping is per person per night; accommodation per night. Large shepherd's hut price was an 'introductory price of 50 pounds over winter'; small hut is 'from 60'. Cash only.

Does Grizedale Camp Site have a swimming pool?

No.

Does Grizedale Camp Site have electric hook-ups?

No.

Is there WiFi at Grizedale Camp Site?

No.

Which ferry is closest to Grizedale Camp Site?

Torver, 2.9 miles away.