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.
Troutbeck, Penrith, Cumbria (15.5 miles)
Glamping pods at the foot of Blencathra and onsite camping barn for large groups. Pet friendly options available.
Cockermouth, Cumbria (15.6 miles)
Luxury pods with hot tubs based in the western Lake District with beautiful panoramic views of the fells.
Windermere, Cumbria (15.6 miles)
Nestled on the slopes of ancient woodland, Hill of Oaks boasts exclusive lake Windermere frontage.
Newby Bridge, Ulverston, Cumbria (15.6 miles)
A 5 star dog friendly setting for short breaks and touring, close to Grizedale Forest in the Lake District.
Ulverston, Cumbria (16.2 miles)
A small, idyllic glampsite on a working farm in the Lake Distict National Park close to Coniston and windermere.
Mungrisdale, Cumbria (16.4 miles)
Camping barn on a small farm at the foot of Souther Fell, just outside Mungrisdale and on the C2C cycle route.
Ings, Windermere, Cumbria (16.4 miles)
Tranquil glamping retreat in a luxury and eco friendly shepherd's hut on a working hill farm, surrounded by nature.
Penrith, Cumbria (16.4 miles)
Camping and glamping on a working farm with views of Blencathra and the Northern Fells. Campfires and dogs welcome.
Newby Bridge, Cumbria (17.1 miles)
Dog friendly self-catering accommodation and holiday homes near the southern shores of Windermere, Lake District.
Wigton, Cumbria (17.3 miles)
Secluded and off-grid woodland camping for tents in the Lake District with a communal firepit and breakfast!
Ullswater, Cumbria (17.6 miles)
An award winning, 5 star park overlooking Ullswater in the heart of the Lakes, for camping, glamping and touring.
Cockermouth, Cumbria (17.6 miles)
Spacious en-suite pods near the Lakes with private wood-fired hot tubs! Dog-friendly options. Sleeps up to 6.
Penrith, Cumbria (17.7 miles)
A family owned park, walking distance from Ullswater and its famous steamers. Family friendly with camping cabins.
Pooley Bridge, Penrith, Cumbria (19.2 miles)
A peaceful lakeside campsite on the shore of Ullswater right inside the stunning Lake District National Park.
Dalton-in-Furness, Cumbria (19.2 miles)
En-suite glamping pods which are set close to the Lake District and 10 minutes from the Cumbrian coastline.
Ulverston, Cumbria (19.6 miles)
10 acre site situated on the edge of the Lake District, with touring pitches available all year round.
Pooley Bridge, Penrith, Cumbria (19.6 miles)
Dog friendly touring caravan and camping pitches in the Lake District, close to Ullswater and the Eden Valley.
Pooley Bridge, Penrith, Cumbria (19.7 miles)
Dog friendly self-catering holidays just a stone's throw from England's most beautiful lake, Ullswater.
Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria (14.1 miles)
Hardstanding pitches beside the shores of Windermere, ideal for the Southern Lakes. Family and dog friendly.