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.
Penrith, Cumbria (18.5 miles)
Small, family run park offering a quiet base within the Lake District, ten minutes from Ullswater. Dogs welcome!
4.65 /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
Great Langdale, Ambleside, Cumbria (5.3 miles)
Simple, clean, warm and welcoming accommodation for walkers, runners and climbers in the Lake District.
Holmrook, Cumbria (6 miles)
Family friendly camping in the heart of Eskdale. Ideal base for walkers.
Buttermere, Cumbria (6.7 miles)
Family friendly tent camping to get back to basics and yurt glamping set in the heart of the Lake District.
Holmrook, Cumbria (7.8 miles)
Riverside camping and touring in the western Lakes, for family and dog friendly stays. Fishing available.
Coniston, Cumbria (8.4 miles)
A central base in the Lake District, right by Coniston Water and handy for Windermere, with sports facilities.
Coniston, Cumbria (8.7 miles)
A small, family run caravan park situated by Coniston Water with swimming, boating, fishing and more. Dog friendly.
Ennerdale, Cleator, Cumbria (9.3 miles)
Rural, peaceful setting with views of Ennerdale Water welcoming tents. Bunkhouse onsite.
Torver, Cumbria (9.4 miles)
Pop up camping site for tents only, situated in the heart of the Lake District, close to Coniston Water.
Ambleside, Cumbria (9.7 miles)
Tucked beside the Lake District Natural Park, a charming glamping and camping site surrounded by wildlife.
Seascale, Cumbria (9.8 miles)
Peaceful touring and glamping farm site on the edge of the Lake District. Just five minutes from Seascale Beach.
Keswick, Cumbria (10.5 miles)
Award winning holiday park in the heart of the Lake District close to Keswick. Ideal for walking and exploring.
Keswick, Cumbria (10.5 miles)
Enjoy panoramic views from this family site in a quiet, prime location on the edge of Keswick, within the Lakes.
Keswick, Cumbria (10.5 miles)
Dog friendly site two miles south of Keswick, surrounded by beautiful views of Helvellyn, Blencathra and Skiddaw.
Keswick, Cumbria (10.7 miles)
A solid, cosy camping barn in the depths of the Lake District close to beautiful Keswick and Thirlmere.
Cockermouth, Cumbria (11.6 miles)
In the picturesque Loweswater valley, this barn is part of a traditional set of farm buildings dating back to 1670.
Keswick, Cumbria (12.2 miles)
Peaceful campsite with tent and touring pitches, along with luxury glamping, situated in the Lake District.
Penrith, Cumbria (12.5 miles)
A dog friendly, idyllic break in the Lakes, set in Glenridding and ideal for Ullswater and walks on Helvellyn.
Keswick, Cumbria (12.9 miles)
Family run camping and touring in the Lakes, with superb views of Blencathra and easy access to Keswick.
Ullswater, Penrith, Cumbria (13.4 miles)
A dog friendly, scenic site between Ullswater and Place Fell. Peaceful, with access to boating and canoeing.
Ulverston, Cumbria (13.5 miles)
Set on a 120 acre family run farm within the stunning Lake District, this site offers camping and camping barns.
Blindbothel, Cockermouth, Cumbria (13.8 miles)
Chic yurts with private facilities, set on a Lake District family farm, close to great walking country.
Windermere, Cumbria (15.4 miles)
An award winning caravan, camping and glamping park near Windermere in the heart of the Lake District.
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.