Wasdale Campsite

About this campsite

Run by the National Trust at the head of Wastwater, England's deepest lake, this is one of the most dramatically sited campsites in the Lake District. Pitches spread across hedge-divided fields beneath Great Gable, Scafell Pike and the famous screes, with the Wasdale Head Inn a mile's walk away for anyone who fancies a pint after a day on the fells. Tents share the grass with hardstanding pitches for campervans, and there's a small cluster of camping pods and canvas tipis for those travelling without their own kit. It's popular with climbers and hillwalkers heading for the classic Lakeland peaks, and the narrow lakeside road in means it's best not attempted by nervous drivers towing anything large. A well-stocked shop, drying room and dog wash keep things comfortable after a wet day on the tops.

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Where you'll be

Pitches

Campervan Hardstanding with Electric

Sleeps 4

Hardstanding bay near the car park for campervans and small motorhomes up to 6.5m, with electric hook-up. Caravans are not suitable for the access road.

Electrical hookup

Pets allowed

Toilets

Showers

Drinking water

Parking

from £34.00 / night

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Camping Pod

Sleeps 4

Insulated two-berth pod with electric light and sockets, some dog-friendly, close to the shower block.

Electrical hookup

Pets allowed

Toilets

Showers

Parking

from £65.00 / night

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Nordic Tipi

Sleeps 3

Canvas tipi with a wood burner, double bed and tri-fold mattresses, sleeping up to three adults.

Campfires allowed

Toilets

Showers

Parking

from £95.00 / night

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Standard Tent Pitch

Sleeps 6

Grass pitch in the hedge-divided camping fields, no electric, with views up towards Great Gable and the Wastwater Screes.

Pets allowed

Toilets

Showers

Drinking water

Parking

from £22.00 / night

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Extras

• Bag of Logs · £6.00
• Dog · £3.00 / night
• EV Charging · £4.00 / night
• Extra Car · £5.00 / night
• Laundry Token · £5.00