Glasson Dock Campsite

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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.

Campground type

Tent sites 30
Camper sites 5
RV sites 5
Open now
Opens March 27
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 Thu, Mar 27 to

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Reviews

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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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86% would recommend this campground to a friend

83% would stay here again

What customers say

Charming canalside spot! Guests love the friendly owners, level spots, and nearby shops/trails. Facilities are simple but clean. Some noted camper noise and chilly showers. Good value, though a few found rules lax and toilets basic.

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We stayed in a tentbox and…

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Daniel W.

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked We stayed in a tentbox and the campsite it really good ground isn't boggy and plenty of space. The surrounding area was lovely walking distance to the canal, few shops and a pub. Highly reccomend if you want to get down to basics and have a peaceful break.

Owner also provided an extention plug for electric and free firepit (limited fire pits available but if you ask him if one is available he will lend you it)

Disliked This is 'wild' camping but something to keep in mind the showers are cold no hot water and the cubicles for the toilets are quite small so if you are tall will struggle to close the door or get changed in them after a shower but this is a small dislike this hasn't put me off booking this site again in the future.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Exactly as described, lovely location. Facilities…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Exactly as described, lovely location. Facilities are basic but functional and fine for one night. Very friendly and straightforward.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean toilets, owner was lovely and checked in on us.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked It was so close to the dock! Close to a lovely little town. loads of places to walk dogs. we was even able to get a take away delivered to site!

Disliked hard to find from satnav

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Would go again

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michelle v.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Good site close to the village.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place, beautiful owners, amazing area.

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David D.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked What a beautiful hidden gem😍

Disliked Nothing to dislike.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A lovely site with a friendly owner who was very helpful & welcoming.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked A lovely little campsite with lots of beautiful surroundings. The owner was very helpful & welcoming & the atmosphere was great. Everyone was enjoying themselves having barbeques or fires. Lots of different music which did go quiet around a reasonable hour for the younger children. Would recommended the older generation who dislike noise to go to an adults only site as this seemed to upset them. Defiantly a place for families. We will be coming again.

Disliked The toilets/shower block could do with a little TLC.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Thoroughly enjoyable overnight stay minimal room for improvement

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Anonymous

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Open field

Pick your own pitch

Basic but... electric, plenty of water points, adequate bins and hot coals disposal and chemical toilet disposal, site toilets with wash basin and shower.

Open fires and BBQs allowed

Fabulously attentive owners

Peaceful site and excellent surrounding area

We were lucky enough to have a clear sky and so with minimal light pollution made for a fabulous experience for amateur stargazing

Disliked The toilet and shower block could do with expanding and smartening up; not much leg room in the cubicles only one shower per gender, no disabled access and no hand rails for those with challenged mobility, better lighting inside and out would be an improvement.

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The scenery and a little park…

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Wendy H.

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked The scenery and a little park which my granddaughter used.
The owner seems ok he came and introduced himself.

Disliked The toilets/showers are a bit tatty. Rubbish left from people all over the site was woken up at half 6 in morning by possibly a jcb behind field what kept bleeping reversing and the banging from the works behind the field. Dogs should be kept on leads we had ours on leads at all times .

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The owner was present daily and…

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Anonymous

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked The owner was present daily and made an effort to come and say hello every day to everyone there. He met us on the first day and gave us advice on local places to visit.
Field kept immaculate.
Stunning village and canal at the back of the field.
Owner cleaned the toilets himself daily. Always clean with lots of hand wash and toilet roll.
Very peaceful, great for kids and teens.
No loud music at all as I had read in previous reviews just lots of lovely families.
Water is cold but no problem for us, we expected it.
Owner had no problem with us feeding a direct water feed to the caravan to save us filling the tank every day.
Just a really well kept, cosy campsite that does not deserve the negative reviews at all.

Disliked Nothing. It was all as expected and better.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice friendly vibe, close to walk out with dogs

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Lyndsay S.

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely site

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

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

Bus
2.2 mi Crossroads
2.5 mi University Underpass
4.1 mi Bus Station
Rail
3.8 mi Heysham Port Rail Station
3.9 mi Lancaster Rail Station
5.2 mi Morecambe Rail Station
Ferry
3.8 mi Heysham Ferry Terminal
7.8 mi Knott End-On-Sea Ferry Landing
8.2 mi 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 5.5 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Morecambe North 5.7 mi Estuary GoodN/AGoodGood
Fleetwood 8.6 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Cleveleys 11.5 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Bispham 13.3 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Lancaster Castle 4 mi

Beacon Fell Country Park 11 mi

Holker Hall and Gardens 14.5 mi

The Blackpool Tower 15.2 mi

Blackpool Illuminations 15.3 mi

National Trust

Cartmel Priory Gatehouse 14.8 mi

Dalton Castle 17.7 mi

Fell Foot Park 19.8 mi

Sizergh Castle and Garden 20.1 mi

Rufford Old Hall 24.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Cockerham - Glasson - Lancaster Canal - Cockerham 2.6 mi

ASHTON MEMORIAL GARDENS AND WILLIAMSON PARK 4.2 mi

LANCASTER CEMETERY 4.6 mi

Fluke Hall - Pilling - Presall - Knott End - Fluke Hall 5.1 mi

Scorton - Bowland - Nicky Nook 5.5 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 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 $31.06 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.