The Campsite at Nicky Nook

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  • Wild site at Wyresdale Lake in the Lancashire countryside
  • Dog-friendly setting in the Forest of Bowland National Landscape
  • Café and a watersports centre with paddleboarding activities
Wild stays are the order of the day at The Campsite at Nicky Nook. Set in the Forest of Bowland National Landscape, the site has no on-site shower facilities… not that you’ll need them. It also has a watersports centre running paddleboarding activities on Wyresdale Lake, so one wobbly moment can easily end in a refreshing dip. This should be a splendid spot for walkers to stay. Set off on country walks into the hills; climbing the local hill, Nicky Nook, which is within half a mile of the site, comes highly recommended by the team for watching sunrises over the Lancashire countryside. The village of Scorton’s shop, restaurant and café are a 20-minute walk away. However, there’s no need to go too far for brunch, as the on-site café serves food from 10am to 4pm every day. You get to pick your own pitch at The Campsite at Nicky Nook. Once you’re settled in, take yourself on a walk around to see the basic facilities, which include running water and toilets. If you fancy setting up a fire, raised firepits are permitted. Dogs are also welcome to tag along on your holidays here.

Campground type

Tent sites 25
Opens 4 July
Please note
  • This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 4 July to

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Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

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 Laundry Local produce 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

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Watersports nearby

Location

The Campsite at Nicky Nook

Snowhill Lane

Preston

Lancashire

England

PR3 1BA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.93535°N
-2.74508°W

Nearest transport

Coach
7 km Crossroads
8.7 km University Underpass
13.3 km Bus Station
Rail
13.3 km Lancaster Rail Station
15.5 km Heysham Port Rail Station
16.6 km Bare Lane Rail Station
Ferry
15.5 km Heysham Ferry Terminal
16.6 km Knott End-On-Sea Ferry Landing
17.1 km Fleetwood for Knott End 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Nicky Nook (hill with country views): within walking distance - Beacon Fell Country Park (walks): 25 minutes’ drive - Lancaster Castle: 25 minutes - Bowland Wild Boar Park: 40 minutes - Blackpool (attractions including piers, Blackpool Tower and a theme park): 40 minutes - The Tolkien Trail (Ribble Valley locations thought to have inspired J.R.R. Tolkien): 40 minutes - Gisburn Forest (cycling, mountain biking and walking trails): 55 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Morecambe North 17.5 km Estuary GoodN/AGoodGood
Morecambe South 17.5 km Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Fleetwood 18 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Cleveleys 20.7 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Bispham 22.5 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Beacon Fell Country Park 8.4 km

Lancaster Castle 13.3 km

Forest of Bowland 20.5 km

The Blackpool Tower 24.3 km

Blackpool Illuminations 24.5 km

National Trust

Cartmel Priory Gatehouse 32.5 km

Gawthorpe Hall 32.9 km

Rufford Old Hall 33.4 km

Dalton Castle 37.8 km

Sizergh Castle and Garden 38.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Scorton - Bowland - Nicky Nook 1 km

Garstang and Lady Hamilton's Well 4.1 km

Garstang and Calder Vale 4.1 km

Cockerham - Glasson - Lancaster Canal - Cockerham 5.5 km

Green Bleasdale 7.2 km

Local events

  • Lytham Festival (Wednesday 2 July 2025 – Wednesday 2 July 2025)

    Lytham St Annes, England 26.4 km

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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see site type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Campsite at Nicky Nook have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Campsite at Nicky Nook dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Campsite at Nicky Nook? Local attractions and activities include: - Nicky Nook (hill with country views): within walking distance - Beacon Fell Country Park (walks): 25 minutes’ drive - Lancaster Castle: 25 minutes - Bowland Wild … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Campsite at Nicky Nook?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon

    If arriving before 5.30pm please report to the paddle board entre or Kit vault for check in; from 5.30pm check in at the campsite.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Campsite at Nicky Nook? From $71.07 (for 2 nights, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.