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
Lambing time
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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.

Campground type

Tent sites 47
RV sites 3
Opens
Please note
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • 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).
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

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Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 241 Pitchup.com customers

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Lake and/or mountainSpectacular sceneryPeaceful

98% would recommend this campground to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

Beautiful, remote campsite with stunning views and Wastwater access for water sports. Guests love the spacious, uncrowded pitches, peaceful vibe, and nature walks. Friendly staff. Basic, clean facilities. Be aware of rural track and midges.

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Great location and plenty of space.…

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Steven N.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Great location and plenty of space.

Disliked Nothing. We knew it would be basic but everything we expected was there and the toilets were clean.

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Amazing setting, few minutes walk to…

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Lesley F.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Amazing setting, few minutes walk to the magical Wastwater. Perfect for leaving the car and hiking, swimming sup all on the doorstep. David was fantastic, helpful, friendly . Basic site but portaloos were very clean. 2 large fields so plenty of space , choose where you want to pitch. Some slopiing areas but plenty of flat ground. I loved this place the location was special.

Disliked nothing.
Well the drive up to the camp is a farm track, but this is advised on the site so no surprises so not really a dislike. i had no phone internet signal but think this dependent on your network. Not a problem as can live without it.

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Have been before and will go again .

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Fab location, easy access to the lake..perfect

Disliked Nothing

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A warm welcome late afternoon. Basic camping at its best.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Absolutely loved this site, great open area, pitch where you like, fantastic views and easy access to Wastwater.

Disliked Inconsiderate individuals who thought it acceptable to urinate and vomit on the public footpath between camping fields even though portaloos were provided that were clean and easily accessible. You always get one!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing Location and would definitely go again.

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Mark A.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Amazing location with a completely idyllic access to the South Part of the lake. Perfect for paddle boarding/canoeing.

No phone or wifi. At.All.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great pitch up site with fab access to surrounding fells and lake.

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Samantha C.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked How easy it was to access the site and the lake.

Disliked Nothing

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Fantastic location and able to launch…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Fantastic location and able to launch into Wast Water from here. Plenty of space. 4G phone signal.

Disliked Portable toilets were hit and miss on cleanliness.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing place

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Hanna A.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked We had a lovely stay here. It’s off the beaten track and in the most beautiful setting. The campsite is very clean and tidy and the portaloos are cleaned every day. David the owner is very friendly and comes round on his quad to say hello and check if you need anything. Immediately outside the camp is a woodland walk, and a 3 minute walk to the edge of the lake. Stunning views and very peaceful. There’s a lively cafe and farm shop just outside the farm and pubs are a short drive away or can be walked too. Highly recommend if you want to escape from the hustle and bustle of life for a few days.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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Beautiful, clean field in a remote…

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Holly O.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Beautiful, clean field in a remote area. locating the campsite was a breeze due to the signs pointing in correct direction. the forest on site is gorgeous and full of life. it’s also only a 5-10 min walk to wastwater. definitely recommend.

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Beautiful camp site the views…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Beautiful camp site the views around the area are stunning. Camp site is clean and tidy owners where very helpful in giving routes to walk on we walked from hear up to scarfell pike took about 7 hours at a steady pace. All in all great price and place would highly recommend if you are in the area.

Disliked Nothing to dislike great camp.

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Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

Dogs 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 Wild swimming

Amenities on park

Bath available 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 Scouts welcome 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

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping 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 Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

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 +0100 (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

Bus
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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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