Wasdale Campsite
Lake District
📍 Wasdale, CA20 1EX
Photo: Gareth James (CC BY-SA 2.0)
- A mile from Wastwater, England's deepest lake
- Ideal base for climbing Scafell Pike
- Peaceful, tree-sheltered site away from the crowds
- Variety of accommodation including pods and a tipi
- Close to classic rock climbing routes on Gable
How far to…
- Station
- 9.2 miles
- Eskdale Mill
- 4 miles
- Ravenglass Railway Museum
- 9.1 miles
- The Ruskin Museum
- 9.6 miles
- St Bees Heritage Coast
- about 22 miles
Practical details
- Check-in
- From 2pm
- Check-out
- By 10am
- Minimum stay
- 2 nights
- Open
- 27 Dec 2025 - 23 Dec 2026
- Pets
- Dogs welcome per pitch
- Families
- Maximum four adults per booking
Details taken from the operator's own website on 5 Oct 2026 — check current terms when you book.
Facilities
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Disabled Access
- ✓ Picnic Area
- ✓ Parking
- ✓ EV Charging
- 🔌 EV Charging Nearby
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Things to do
Days out and attractions, nearest first
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Eskdale Mill
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Ravenglass Railway Museum
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The Ruskin Museum
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National Trust · 1.7 mi
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Mountain · 2 mi
Scafell Pike
Castle & Heritage · 8.5 mi
Muncaster Castle
Lake · 9.2 mi
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