Scafell Pike in Cumbria is England's highest peak and one of the highlights of a visit the Lake District. The peak stands 978 metres (3,209 feet) tall and despite being the most demanding mountain of the Three Peaks Challenge, remains popular with walkers of all ages. To help you find a great base for your stay, we've listed some of the best campsites near Scafell Pike below.
Keswick, Cumbria (4.5 miles)
Cosy yurts set on a farm, deep in the heart of the Lake District, close to Keswick and Derwentwater.
4.69 /5
Seascale, Cumbria (6.4 miles)
Dog friendly camping, touring and glamping on a farm close to Scafell Pike, just 15 minutes from Seascale Beach.
4.79 /5
Keswick, Cumbria (6.9 miles)
Camping and glamping in a picturesque location perfect for exploring the North Lakes, set 15 minutes from Keswick.
5 /5
Irton, Holmrook, Cumbria (8.1 miles)
Small, family camping and glamping site with stunning views in the Lake District. Ten minutes from beaches.
4.93 /5
Torver, Coniston, Cumbria (9.3 miles)
An idyllic ensuite glamping pod with a hot tub on a tranquil site within the Lakes, backed by ancient woodland.
4.86 /5
Keswick, Cumbria (9.4 miles)
Tranquil and relaxing tourer site set at the foot of Helvellyn on a small sheep farm. Dog friendly.
4.32 /5
Ambleside, Cumbria (9.9 miles)
Shepherd's hut glamping on an exclusive site on the grounds of Rydal Hall, in the heart of the Lake District.
4.73 /5
Ambleside, Cumbria (10.1 miles)
Idyllic and relaxed family and dog friendly site with tent pitches and eco pods, nestled in the Lake District.
4.84 /5
Lake District, Broughton-in-Furness, Cumbria (11.1 miles)
Working family-run farm and campsite in the scenic Woodland Valley, near Coniston Water in the Lake District.
4.58 /5
Cockermouth, Cumbria (12 miles)
Back to basics, family friendly camping and touring site close to Cockermouth, by Cumbria's western lakes.
4.16 /5
Ulverston, Cumbria (12.6 miles)
A small campsite on a Lake District sheep farm, on the fells between Coniston Water and the Duddon Estuary.
4.78 /5
Millom, Cumbria (12.8 miles)
Near wild camping on a peaceful site with views of the Duddon Estuary, at the edge of the Lake District.
4.96 /5
Bootle Station, Millom, Cumbria (13.6 miles)
A small touring site with just five pitches, set in the south of the Lake District with beautiful sea views.
5 /5
Whicham, Millom, Cumbria (13.6 miles)
Farm site in the Lake District with valley views, 15 minutes to the beach. Dog friendly with private fire pits!
4.8 /5
Cunsey, Ambleside, Cumbria (14 miles)
Peaceful family friendly site with access to Lake Windermere. Spacious pitches on a farm, onsite coffee shop too!
4.44 /5
Keswick, Cumbria (14.1 miles)
Off-grid campsite at the foot of Blencathra in the Lake District. Family and dog friendly, ten minutes to Keswick!
Cockermouth, Cumbria (14.7 miles)
Three luxury camping pods set on a working family farm, just a five minute drive from Cockermouth.
4.98 /5
Windermere, Cumbria (14.9 miles)
Family and dog friendly pods in the Lake District at the edge of Windemere. Five minutes to Bowness-on-Windermere.
5 /5
Ulverston, Cumbria (15.1 miles)
Camping, glamping and holiday homes at a farm in the Lakes, near Grizedale Forest, Lake Windermere and Coniston.
4.66 /5
Ulverston, Cumbria (15.7 miles)
Back to basics dog friendly camping nestled on a beautiful part of Lake Windermere with fishing onsite.
4.42 /5
Keswick, Cumbria (16 miles)
Furnished yurts in the Lakes with a nice pub a short walk away and views over Bassenthwaite Lake. Dog friendly.
4.8 /5
Staveley, Kendal, Cumbria (16.4 miles)
A peaceful retreat with breathtaking views, on a traditional farm in the heart of the Lake District National Park
4.97 /5
Penrith, Cumbria (17 miles)
Tranquil and small campervan pitches with panoramic views of the Northern Fells and dog friendly.
4.81 /5
Millom, Cumbria (17.1 miles)
Small, basic motorhome stop over with panoramic views of the Duddon Estuary. Ten minutes to the Lake District.
4.87 /5
Haverigg, Millom, Cumbria (17.9 miles)
Two minute walk from award winning dog friendly Haverigg beach. Family friendly camping, touring and glamping.
4.49 /5
Lyth Valley, Cumbria (18 miles)
Breathtaking views over the Lyth Valley and Lakeland Fells from your adult only glamping pod.
4.93 /5
Penrith, Cumbria (18.2 miles)
Peaceful ensuite glamping pod on a farm with great views and access to the Lake District Fells. Adult only.
4.95 /5
Penrith, Cumbria (18.5 miles)
Small, family run park offering a quiet base within the Lake District, ten minutes from Ullswater. Dogs welcome!
4.58 /5
Hesket New Market, Cumbria (19.2 miles)
Luxury adult only ensuite pods with hot tubs. Set at the foot of Carrock Fell in the Lake District National Park.
4.96 /5
Witherslack, Grange-Over-Sands, Cumbria (19.6 miles)
Peaceful camping and glamping in the heart of the Lake District National Park near Windermere. Campfires welcome!
4.75 /5
The Lake District is a mecca for walkers and climbers, and no area more so than Scafell Pike - England's highest peak. Our route guide covers the four main approaches, following the Wasdale Head, Borrowdale, Great Langdale and Eskdale valleys.