Glasson Dock Campsite

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Glasson branch of the lancaster canal
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  • Pop-up campsite in a scenic location by the Lancaster Canal
  • A 15-minute drive from Lancaster; Morecambe 25 minutes
  • Suitable for paddleboards, canoes, kayaks and fishing
The best thing about the waterside location of Glasson Dock Campsite? For some guests it will be the chance to chill out and watch canal boats chugging along or see wildlife flitting about. For others it’s all about the active options – this is a spot where you can launch canoes, kayaks and paddleboards, fish or find lovely canalside walks. This fab pop-up camping field is next to the Lancaster Canal, a few metres from Glasson Marina. As well as the canal, the river Lune is close by – and it’s not far to the Lancashire coast, perhaps best appreciated 25 minutes’ drive away at Morecambe Bay. The compact city of Lancaster (15 minutes) is close at hand too and has plenty of supermarkets, shops and places for dinner out. This simple site is equipped with functional portable toilets and cold outdoor showers and is a five-minute stroll from the various cafés and eateries of Glasson Dock, which is the starting point for a number of footpaths and bike trails. The campsite is a laidback place where dogs, barbecues and campfires are all allowed and you’ll have space for an awning or gazebo if you like. Travelling without a car? Glasson Dock Campsite is a few minutes' walk from a bus stop, where you can catch regular services to Lancaster and beyond.

Site type

Tent sites 23
Travel trailer sites 5
RV sites 5
Open now
Opens May 1
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, May 1 to

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Reviews

8

Overall rating from 188 Pitchup.com customers

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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Budget/backpackerPeaceful

82% would recommend this site to a friend

80% would stay here again

What customers say

A no-frills campsite in a great canal-side spot. Offers lovely views, walking, and watersports. Spacious pitches with hook-ups. Friendly, helpful owners. Facilities are basic but clean, though showers lack hot water and cubicles are small. Some campers noted noise late at night.

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Yuk

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 Wendy D. 12 reviews

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Awful stay clear, cold showers toilet like an infant school
Loads of noise no curfew .
Kids throwing cricket ball around my moterhome no respect. Smelt like a toilet
As if people had just urinated outside. Yuk,yuk. Not for me

Disliked Everything

Recommend to friends Visit again

The location is amazing, lovely area…

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Kim S. 1 review

Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked The location is amazing, lovely area to walk and only 10 mins drive to lancaster, though the toilets are small they are ok for a short stay (not easy with young kids and getting privacy).

Disliked Unfortunately we had campers playing loud music past 2am so the laid back vibe can be disruptive. Toilets could be better.

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Location. Pitch types. Ability to request…

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Dawn C. 2 reviews

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Location.
Pitch types.
Ability to request pitches next to each other (family booking).

Disliked Children’s play park in disrepair.
Toilet are extremely cramped (knees touching the inside of the door 🥴) and only 2 (for each gender) available for a site with 50 pitches.
Only 1 shower per gender, but no issues with availability because there’s no hot water.

Recommend to friends Visit again

would stay one night due to the state of the toilets,

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7 out of 10
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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 Lindsey M. 3 reviews

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Situated in an awesome place as close to the golf course and the canal, also has a small child’s part, which was a blessing

Disliked The state of the bathrooms seems a very poor job borderline embarrassing

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 Tony H. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Location

Disliked Dirty and untidy

Recommend to friends Visit again

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Location.

Disliked Facilities are very simple. Not easy taking a showers.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We had 2 great nights very…

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Anonymous

Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked We had 2 great nights very peaceful and relaxing site

Disliked Would have liked better wash facilities but for 2 nights we managed

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site, loved the access to…

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Jennifer G. 4 reviews

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Great site, loved the access to the lake. Everyone friendly

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

very spacious, nice scenery…

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 Laini M. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked very spacious, nice scenery

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful campsite, owner was really friendly, lovely local area.

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8 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Lilly S. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked I loved this campsite, me and my son had an excellent 2 day stay here. Really close to the canal which was a lovely walk and a shop/cafe/pub nearby. The owner was lovely and came to greet us when we arrived. Great public transport links to Lancaster and beyond.

Disliked The toilets are quite small, the door was closing pushed up against my knees. Made it a bit difficult for my son to have privacy when using the toilet as he is still too small to climb on and off a toilet himself.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby

Location

Glasson Dock Campsite

School Lane

Glasson Dock

Lancaster

Lancashire

England

LA2 0AR

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.99601°N
2.84292°W

Nearest transport

Coach
3.6 km Crossroads
4.1 km University Underpass
6.7 km Bus Station
Rail
6.2 km Heysham Port Rail Station
6.3 km Lancaster Rail Station
8.4 km Morecambe Rail Station
Ferry
6.2 km Heysham Ferry Terminal
12.6 km Knott End-On-Sea Ferry Landing
13.1 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

Keen to explore the local landscapes? Head to the coast for a day on the beach in Morecambe or a wander through the seaside scenery of the Arnside & Silverdale National Landscape; both are about 25 minutes' drive away. Inland, the Forest of Bowland National Landscape (20 minutes’ drive) is a great place for a walk, and also home to the Bowland Wild Boar Park (50 minutes). For a dose of history on your holiday, pay a visit to medieval Lancaster Castle (15 minutes) and the National Trust’s fabulous Sizergh (half an hour), with an imposing stately home at the centre of a 1600-acre estate. Those of you who love a few thrill rides will definitely want to make the journey to Blackpool Pleasure Beach (45 minutes), perhaps visiting Blackpool Tower, the zoo and the Sea Life Centre while you're there.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Morecambe South 8.8 km Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Morecambe North 9.1 km Estuary GoodN/AGoodGood
Fleetwood 13.9 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Cleveleys 18.5 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Bispham 21.5 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Lancaster Castle 6.5 km

Beacon Fell Country Park 17.7 km

Holker Hall and Gardens 23.3 km

The Blackpool Tower 24.4 km

Blackpool Illuminations 24.7 km

National Trust

Cartmel Priory Gatehouse 23.9 km

Dalton Castle 28.6 km

Fell Foot Park 31.8 km

Sizergh Castle and Garden 32.3 km

Rufford Old Hall 39.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Cockerham - Glasson - Lancaster Canal - Cockerham 4.2 km

ASHTON MEMORIAL GARDENS AND WILLIAMSON PARK 6.8 km

LANCASTER CEMETERY 7.4 km

Fluke Hall - Pilling - Presall - Knott End - Fluke Hall 8.3 km

Scorton - Bowland - Nicky Nook 8.9 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Glasson Dock Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Glasson Dock Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Glasson Dock Campsite? Keen to explore the local landscapes? Head to the coast for a day on the beach in Morecambe or a wander through the seaside scenery of the Arnside & Silverdale National Landscape; … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Glasson Dock Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Glasson Dock Campsite? From $43.51 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.