Glasson Dock Campsite

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Glasson branch of the lancaster canal
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  • Pop-up campsite in a scenic location by the Lancaster Canal
  • A 15-minute drive from Lancaster; Morecambe 25 minutes
  • Suitable for paddleboards, canoes, kayaks and fishing
The best thing about the waterside location of Glasson Dock Campsite? For some guests it will be the chance to chill out and watch canal boats chugging along or see wildlife flitting about. For others it’s all about the active options – this is a spot where you can launch canoes, kayaks and paddleboards, fish or find lovely canalside walks. This fab pop-up camping field is next to the Lancaster Canal, a few metres from Glasson Marina. As well as the canal, the river Lune is close by – and it’s not far to the Lancashire coast, perhaps best appreciated 25 minutes’ drive away at Morecambe Bay. The compact city of Lancaster (15 minutes) is close at hand too and has plenty of supermarkets, shops and places for dinner out. This simple site is equipped with functional portable toilets and cold outdoor showers and is a five-minute stroll from the various cafés and eateries of Glasson Dock, which is the starting point for a number of footpaths and bike trails. The campsite is a laidback place where dogs, barbecues and campfires are all allowed and you’ll have space for an awning or gazebo if you like. Travelling without a car? Glasson Dock Campsite is a few minutes' walk from a bus stop, where you can catch regular services to Lancaster and beyond.

Campground type

Tent sites 30
Caravan sites 5
RV & Motorhome sites 5
Open now
Opens 27 March
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 27 Mar to

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Site types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

8.3

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PeacefulBudget/backpacker

86% would recommend this campground to a friend

83% would stay here again

What customers say

Great canalside spot! Campsite's spacious, owners are ace, pitches flat. Close to town & walks. Basic, but clean facilities. Some found showers chilly & noise from neighbours. Rules sometimes a bit lax, toilets could be better. Still decent value though.

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Would definitely stay again

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Nina S.

Powered grass caravan site

Liked Quiet site . Friendly helpful owners and nice fellow campers.
Campsite was basic but all the amenities we needed
Nice canal walks to Glasson dock and lovely cafe for breakfast

Disliked Toilet and shower block were basic but quite clean. Lucky had an adapter for the hookup.

Recommend to friends Visit again

nice quiet site, location…

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Andy B.

Powered grass caravan site

Liked nice quiet site, location

Disliked toilets were abysmal - too small to sit down and number 2 comfortably - leaked water in the rain
no hot water in toilet block
Electric hook up was 13 amp plug

Recommend to friends Visit again

We stayed in a tentbox and…

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Daniel W.

Powered grass caravan site

Liked We stayed in a tentbox and the campsite it really good ground isn't boggy and plenty of space. The surrounding area was lovely walking distance to the canal, few shops and a pub. Highly reccomend if you want to get down to basics and have a peaceful break.

Owner also provided an extention plug for electric and free firepit (limited fire pits available but if you ask him if one is available he will lend you it)

Disliked This is 'wild' camping but something to keep in mind the showers are cold no hot water and the cubicles for the toilets are quite small so if you are tall will struggle to close the door or get changed in them after a shower but this is a small dislike this hasn't put me off booking this site again in the future.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Exactly as described, lovely location. Facilities…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass caravan site

Liked Exactly as described, lovely location. Facilities are basic but functional and fine for one night. Very friendly and straightforward.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean toilets, owner was lovely and checked in on us.

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass caravan site

Liked It was so close to the dock! Close to a lovely little town. loads of places to walk dogs. we was even able to get a take away delivered to site!

Disliked hard to find from satnav

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Would go again

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michelle v.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Good site close to the village.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice location next to the canal,…

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Susan S.

Powered grass caravan site

Liked Nice location next to the canal, lovely walks. Short walk to shop & cafes. Lovely views from the top across the sea.

Disliked Toilet block was terrible, no hot water & very small Toilet cubicles, thankfully being in a motorhome didn't need to use them.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place, beautiful owners, amazing area.

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David D.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked What a beautiful hidden gem😍

Disliked Nothing to dislike.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A lovely site with a friendly owner who was very helpful & welcoming.

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked A lovely little campsite with lots of beautiful surroundings. The owner was very helpful & welcoming & the atmosphere was great. Everyone was enjoying themselves having barbeques or fires. Lots of different music which did go quiet around a reasonable hour for the younger children. Would recommended the older generation who dislike noise to go to an adults only site as this seemed to upset them. Defiantly a place for families. We will be coming again.

Disliked The toilets/shower block could do with a little TLC.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Thoroughly enjoyable overnight stay minimal room for improvement

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Anonymous

Powered grass caravan site

Liked Open field

Pick your own pitch

Basic but... electric, plenty of water points, adequate bins and hot coals disposal and chemical toilet disposal, site toilets with wash basin and shower.

Open fires and BBQs allowed

Fabulously attentive owners

Peaceful site and excellent surrounding area

We were lucky enough to have a clear sky and so with minimal light pollution made for a fabulous experience for amateur stargazing

Disliked The toilet and shower block could do with expanding and smartening up; not much leg room in the cubicles only one shower per gender, no disabled access and no hand rails for those with challenged mobility, better lighting inside and out would be an improvement.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby

Location

Glasson Dock Campsite

School Lane

Glasson Dock

Lancaster

Lancashire

England

LA2 0AR

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.99601°N
2.84292°W

Nearest transport

Coach
3.6 km Crossroads
4.1 km University Underpass
6.7 km Bus Station
Rail
6.2 km Heysham Port Rail Station
6.3 km Lancaster Rail Station
8.4 km Morecambe Rail Station
Ferry
6.2 km Heysham Ferry Terminal
12.6 km Knott End-On-Sea Ferry Landing
13.1 km Fleetwood for Knott End Ferry Landing

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Keen to explore the local landscapes? Head to the coast for a day on the beach in Morecambe or a wander through the seaside scenery of the Arnside & Silverdale National Landscape; both are about 25 minutes' drive away. Inland, the Forest of Bowland National Landscape (20 minutes’ drive) is a great place for a walk, and also home to the Bowland Wild Boar Park (50 minutes). For a dose of history on your holiday, pay a visit to medieval Lancaster Castle (15 minutes) and the National Trust’s fabulous Sizergh (half an hour), with an imposing stately home at the centre of a 1600-acre estate. Those of you who love a few thrill rides will definitely want to make the journey to Blackpool Pleasure Beach (45 minutes), perhaps visiting Blackpool Tower, the zoo and the Sea Life Centre while you're there.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Morecambe South 8.8 km Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Morecambe North 9.1 km Estuary GoodN/AGoodGood
Fleetwood 13.9 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Cleveleys 18.5 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Bispham 21.5 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Lancaster Castle 6.5 km

Beacon Fell Country Park 17.7 km

Holker Hall and Gardens 23.3 km

The Blackpool Tower 24.4 km

Blackpool Illuminations 24.7 km

National Trust

Cartmel Priory Gatehouse 23.9 km

Dalton Castle 28.6 km

Fell Foot Park 31.8 km

Sizergh Castle and Garden 32.3 km

Rufford Old Hall 39.9 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Cockerham - Glasson - Lancaster Canal - Cockerham 4.2 km

ASHTON MEMORIAL GARDENS AND WILLIAMSON PARK 6.8 km

LANCASTER CEMETERY 7.4 km

Fluke Hall - Pilling - Presall - Knott End - Fluke Hall 8.3 km

Scorton - Bowland - Nicky Nook 8.9 km

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Glasson Dock Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Glasson Dock Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Glasson Dock Campsite? Keen to explore the local landscapes? Head to the coast for a day on the beach in Morecambe or a wander through the seaside scenery of the Arnside & Silverdale National Landscape; … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Glasson Dock Campsite?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Glasson Dock Campsite? From $47.59 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.