Wasdale Lakeside Campsite

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Aerial view of the camping field
Aerial view of the camping field
Wasdale valley
Campsite entrance
Wasdale valley
Looking up wasdale to yewbarrow
View above the campsite
Aerial view of the camping field and wastwater
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Wasdale valley
Campsite entrance
Wasdale valley

  • Basic and remote campsite five minutes’ walk from Wastwater in Cumbria
  • Wastwater Alpaca Trekking 25 minutes’ drive; Ravenglass 20 minutes
  • Pop-up pitches on a Lakeland fell farm; access to Scafell Pike
If you’re after a spectacular wild camping spot to lay down your head, you’ll certainly find it at Wasdale Lakeside Campsite. Set on a working Lakeland farm, this Cumbria pop-up site is big on views, looking up Wasdale to Yewbarrow, and right down to the shores of Wastwater. Well-behaved dogs are welcome to join your Lakeland jaunt, but must be kept on a lead at all times as there are always sheep about. You’ll all get lots of exercise, as there are numerous walks into the scenic Wasdale Valley from the camping field. Talking of the camping field, pitch numbers are limited so your wild camping experience can stay a private, peaceful one. Simple amenities run to portable toilets, on-site water in a container, cold running water a short walk from the pitches, recycling and washing lines for drying clothes and wetsuits. Small barbecues are allowed, but please place them on the slates provided. Pick up any vital supplies in Eskdale Stores (15 minutes’ drive), or order takeaways from the Lion and Lamb pub in Gosforth (they’ll deliver to your tent). If you fancy a change of scenery, hotfoot it down to the pubs in Nether Wasdale (10 minutes or half an hour’s walk). Please note there are no showers and no electrical hook-up points at this campsite. As this is a remote area, there is limited phone signal and data coverage; some networks have better coverage than others.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 50
Tent pitches 50
Open now
Opens 1 May
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Dogs

  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

General

  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri 1 May to

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Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 331 Pitchup.com customers

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Lake and/or mountainSpectacular scenery

98% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite boasts a stunning, peaceful location with incredible mountain and lake views, just a short walk from Wast Water. Visitors praise the spacious pitches, friendly and helpful owners, and the "back to basics" feel. While facilities are described as basic, portaloos are generally clean and well-maintained. Some guests mention the farm track access can be rough. Ideal for those seeking nature and outdoor activities.

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Great site very back to nature

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 Sarah P. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked The peace and quiet and the distance to wast water and scarfell pike. Lots of other great walks around too. Fire pits available to hire and wood available to buy from the farmer. Added bonus of seeing the herded by the great sheep dogs

Disliked The toilets. Composting toilets with a long drop would be a better long term
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Very scenic & peaceful. Well maintained…

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 Lee W. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked Very scenic & peaceful. Well maintained field & clean toilets. Staff were very helpful when they called round….

Disliked The postcode sent me to a different camp site, but only 5 minutes round the corner.

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Don’t miss out folks…. Bargain price 5 * views…

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 Lord Anthony V. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked Fantastic site. Stunning views with a lovely 5 minute walk to Wast Water, easy enough to carry an inflatable kayak to get onto the lake…. We’ll be back…

Disliked The road in is as described not your average road but made it enjoyable adventure…

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Good for a short stay

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Jemma E. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked The scenery is next level, the river, Wasdale lake and the mountains, the fields are a great size and there’s a lovely cafe by the farm entrance called the sawmill, and there’s is a tearoom at Wasdale house. Went open water swimming, the kids had the best time.

Disliked Portaloos and the drive way into the farm which is big enough for 1 car

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Perfect wildcamp spot. Will be returning…

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Mike J. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked Perfect wildcamp spot. Will be returning on multiple occasions

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely setup go anywhere on site…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked Lovely setup go anywhere on site owner is friendly and helpful

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Stunning campsite

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 Mary C. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked Actually the best campsite I have ever been to, the views are absolutely phenomenal (especially the lake) and the owner was super lovely, would 100% recommend and we will definitely be back!

Disliked Nothing at all

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Highly recommended!

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Tom G. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked We loved this location in the Lake District. The site was peaceful with plenty of room for guests even during peak season (August). The river running directly behind the site was amazing.

The owner was very accommodating, suggesting local activities and where the closest pub/shop was.

The location was amazing for visiting the Wast Water Lake for walking/watersports. Also there are two pubs within walking distance.

Disliked Not a big deal but note that the farm track can be a bit rough/rocky as it is a farm if visiting.

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Beautiful setting…

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Anonymous

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Liked Beautiful setting

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This campsite is absolutely fantastic —…

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Lisa S. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked This campsite is absolutely fantastic — perfect for families, groups, or solo travellers. It is fully dog-friendly, and you never feel cramped or overlooked — there is plenty of space between pitches, so you have total privacy. You can park wherever suits you, and there is never any shortage of room.

Campfires and barbecues can be used here. If you need to borrow one or buy some logs, the farmer is more than willing to accommodate and will do anything to make your stay perfect.

The campsite itself is surrounded by mountains and really peaceful countryside — it feels wonderfully remote and yet so welcoming. It sits right beside a river, and it's only a short 4-minute walk down to the lake. There's a lovely coffee shop at the lakeside serving delicious ice creams — great for children, and the dogs will absolutely love it!

Drigg Beach is only a short drive away — beautiful and full of shells, pretty stones, and wonderful sand dunes. I will definitely be coming back!

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campsite

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports Wild swimming

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsite

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Wasdale Lakeside Campsite

Easthwaite Farm

Nether Wasdale

Cumbria

England

CA20 1ET

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.42191°N
3.32446°W

Route directions

On arrival, please follow the sign to the campsite. Do not cross the farmyard, but drive through the double gates on your left. Drive carefully as there are sheep in the fields. What3words: goats.spotted.named. Please note that it is a farm track, not a tarmac road, so please drive carefully.

Nearest transport

Coach
12.6 mi Lakeside House for Dove Cottage
12.6 mi Daffodil Hotel for Dove Cottage
13.8 mi Tangier Street
Rail
5.7 mi Ravenglass Rail Station
5.7 mi Drigg Rail Station
6.7 mi Seascale Rail Station
Ferry
11.2 mi Coniston Ferry Landing
11.3 mi Waterhead Hotel (Coniston) Ferry Landing
11.3 mi Torver (Coniston) Ferry Landing

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Just five minutes’ stroll from the camping field, Wastwater is a hub for wild swimmers, scuba divers, paddleboarders and kayakers – you can hire gear from the rental shop 10 minutes’ drive away. The lake is also fertile ground for anglers, who can fish for Arctic char, trout and salmon (in season). Hardened hikers have access to ventures up Scafell Pike (three hours) from the site. If you’re thinking of less strenuous days out, play a round at Eskdale Golf Course (25 minutes), or take the weight off your feet completely with a train tour of the West Lakes fell and mountain scenery on Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, locally known as ‘La’al Ratty’ (15 minutes). Local kid-friendly options include trotting through the fells with alpacas at Wastwater Alpaca Trekking (25 minutes), or a gentle scramble up Wasdale (an hour and a half’s walk from the site) to the Fairy Pools. The sand-and-shingle beaches at Seascale (25 minutes) and Ravenglass (20 minutes) are both dog-friendly, with lots of rook pools for splashing around in.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Seascale 6.9 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
St Bees 12.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Silecroft 14.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Haverigg 16.1 mi Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
Walney West Shore 20.9 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway 5.7 mi

Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 12.5 mi

Beatrix Potter Gallery 13.4 mi

Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 13.7 mi

Rydal Mount and Gardens 13.8 mi

National Trust

Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 1 mi

Buttermere and Ennerdale 10.8 mi

Gondola' 11.1 mi

Coniston and Tarn Hows 11.3 mi

Grasmere and Great Langdale 12.2 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Eskdale Green - Muncaster Fell - Muncaster Head - Eskdale Green 2.2 mi

MUNCASTER CASTLE 5.3 mi

High Gillerthwaite - Red Pike Ridge Traverse - High Gillerthwaite 6.4 mi

Seathwaite - Scafell Pike - Seathwaite 7.8 mi

The Gables from Honister Pass 7.9 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Wasdale Lakeside Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Wasdale Lakeside Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Wasdale Lakeside Campsite? Just five minutes’ stroll from the camping field, Wastwater is a hub for wild swimmers, scuba divers, paddleboarders and kayakers – you can hire gear from the rental shop 10 minutes’ drive … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Wasdale Lakeside Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Wasdale Lakeside Campsite? From £24 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.