Glasson Dock Campsite

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Glasson branch of the lancaster canal
Sunset over the canal
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Paddleboarding on the 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 pitches 30
Touring caravan pitches 5
Motorhome pitches 5
Open now
Opens 27 March
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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).
  • No hen/stag 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 on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 27 Mar to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children
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Reviews

8.6

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Budget/backpackerPeaceful

88% would recommend this site to a friend

87% would stay here again

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Loved it will defo be back such a nice place…

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Emma P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Loved it will defo be back such a nice place

Disliked Nothing

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Friendly host and clean campsite…

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Adam N. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Friendly host and clean campsite

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site. Had everything we needed for our stay. Will be back.

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Vicky M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Such a peaceful campsite. No hassle on arrival, greeted at the gates and given options where to park. Owner came over within 10 minutes and talked us through the simple facilities and local area. This is a lovely, laid back campsite and peaceful campsite. Position alongside a canal, which was perfect for us with our paddle boards. Great value for money. We will defiantly be booking again to stay here.

Disliked Toilet area was a little small.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Reasonable price for a stay on a field…

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Reasonable price for a stay on a field

Disliked Toilets were very small and lighting bad

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely location, short walk to the dock. Also 5 minute drive to…

Overall 9/10

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Sara Louise B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Lovely location, short walk to the dock. Also 5 minute drive to Cockerham. Owner was friendly and the pitches were well sized.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful laid back no frills campsites

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Sharon G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Location, next to the canal and a short walk to Glasson and another lovely pub near Conders Green called the stork, where food was great.

Disliked Nothing apart from as already mentioned, the toilets are a really tight squeeze. However after talking to the owner's wife she says they are trying to upgrade the facilities soon.

Recommend to friends Visit again

value for money Good access Quiet Nice scenery…

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Andrew C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked value for money
Good access
Quiet
Nice scenery

Recommend to friends Visit again

everything , great people nice and friendly:) !…

Overall 9/10

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked everything , great people nice and friendly:) !

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great value

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Carli D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Our first trip camping with our 2 year old, lovely site location - right on the canal and 2 minutes from the marina and village.

Disliked Basic facilities but clean and well maintained, no complaints.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Basic, good location. Avoid if you are need a shower or accessibility.

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Phil L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Simple field, fairly flat, plenty of space. Bus stop right outside and Uber from Lancaster wasn't too much either.

Disliked Toilet block is really basic. Shower unusable as toilet block door latched open and curtain only thing preventing you flashing the whole site. No hot water came through when I did make an attempt.
No accessible toilets

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit 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

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

Themes

Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise 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 Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

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

Local events

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

    Lytham St Annes, England 30 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 pitch type section for details

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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?
    Camping and touring
    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 €26.93 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.