The Campsite at Nicky Nook

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Main camping field
Main camping field
Watersports lake
Paddleboarders on the water
Watersports gear
Grass tent pitch
Car park
On-site shop
Café tables
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Watersports lake
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  • Wild site at Wyresdale Lake in the Lancashire countryside
  • Dog-friendly setting in the Forest of Bowland National Landscape
  • Café and a watersports centre with paddleboarding activities
Wild stays are the order of the day at The Campsite at Nicky Nook. Within the Forest of Bowland National Landscape, this site has no on-site shower facilities… not that you’ll need them, as it's home to a watersports centre running paddleboarding activities on Wyresdale Lake – and one wobbly moment there can easily end in a refreshing dip. This should be a splendid spot for walkers to stay. For here it's easy to set off on country walks into the hills; climbing the local hill, Nicky Nook, which is within half a mile of the site, comes highly recommended by the team for watching sunrises over the Lancashire countryside. The village of Scorton’s shop, restaurant and café are a 20-minute walk away. However, there’s no need to go too far for brunch, as the on-site café serves food from 10am to 4pm every day. You get to pick your own pitch at The Campsite at Nicky Nook. Once you’re settled in, take yourself on a walk around to see the basic facilities, which include running water and toilets. If you fancy setting up a fire, raised firepits are permitted. Dogs are also welcome to tag along on your holidays here.

Site type

Tent sites 25
Open now
Opens July 4
Please note
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Jul 4 to

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Reviews

5.5

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Julie V.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Big field, plenty of space ( not surprisingly not many booking as the owner and Marshalls were not polite in the slightest)

Disliked Toilets were inhumane 3 days of disgusting, over flowing porta loo's with no running water to wash your hands! I refused to use the on site loos on the last day they were so unhygienic! The staff and owner were beyond rude! Owners words after a disagreement with another family on the site were ' my estate is larger than you can imagine' basically we were just all below him who was camping on his own site! You cannot park near your pitch and its an up hill track with your full equipment from the car!! Unnecessary stress added! Play area is falsely advertised as this is on the other site through a path and gate children have to be supervised pretty far from your pitch so the whole family has to go! The access gate to this is also closed at 5pm! Would never return or recommend!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Space is very good, very big…

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Azevedo L.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Space is very good, very big

Disliked The grass was very tall and had many thorns, and I also couldn't use the lake. I took my boat and wasn't allowed to put it in the water. I was extremely disappointed. I thought this was absurd.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site for those not quite ready to wild camping.

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Gary F.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked The site is a beautiful site with a fantastic stand up paddle board experience available to those with an adventurous side. I'd highly recommend having a go but there is a great little viewing platform for those who just want to watch. The staff are fantastic and really did help the kids and I have an enjoyable stay.

Disliked The campsite facilities are a little bit lacking but this is more than accounted for in the price. I'd say this site bridges the gap between full facility camping and wild camping.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Space, silence, beautiful views…

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Ewa W.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Space, silence, beautiful views

Disliked N/A

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports Wild swimming

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Watersports nearby

Location

The Campsite at Nicky Nook

Snowhill Lane

Preston

Lancashire

England

PR3 1BA

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.93535°N
2.74508°W

Nearest transport

Coach
7 km Crossroads
8.7 km University Underpass
13.3 km Bus Station
Rail
13.3 km Lancaster Rail Station
15.5 km Heysham Port Rail Station
16.6 km Bare Lane Rail Station
Ferry
15.5 km Heysham Ferry Terminal
16.6 km Knott End-On-Sea Ferry Landing
17.1 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Nicky Nook (hill with country views): within walking distance - Beacon Fell Country Park (walks): 25 minutes’ drive - Lancaster Castle: 25 minutes - Bowland Wild Boar Park: 40 minutes - Blackpool (attractions including piers, Blackpool Tower and a theme park): 40 minutes - The Tolkien Trail (Ribble Valley locations thought to have inspired J.R.R. Tolkien): 40 minutes - Gisburn Forest (cycling, mountain biking and walking trails): 55 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Morecambe North 17.5 km Estuary GoodN/AGoodGood
Morecambe South 17.5 km Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Fleetwood 18 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Cleveleys 20.7 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Bispham 22.5 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Beacon Fell Country Park 8.4 km

Lancaster Castle 13.3 km

Forest of Bowland 20.5 km

The Blackpool Tower 24.3 km

Blackpool Illuminations 24.5 km

National Trust

Cartmel Priory Gatehouse 32.5 km

Gawthorpe Hall 32.9 km

Rufford Old Hall 33.4 km

Dalton Castle 37.8 km

Sizergh Castle and Garden 38.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Scorton - Bowland - Nicky Nook 1 km

Garstang and Lady Hamilton's Well 4.1 km

Garstang and Calder Vale 4.1 km

Cockerham - Glasson - Lancaster Canal - Cockerham 5.5 km

Green Bleasdale 7.2 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 The Campsite at Nicky Nook have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Campsite at Nicky Nook dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Campsite at Nicky Nook? Local attractions and activities include: - Nicky Nook (hill with country views): within walking distance - Beacon Fell Country Park (walks): 25 minutes’ drive - Lancaster Castle: 25 minutes - Bowland Wild … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Campsite at Nicky Nook?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon

    If arriving before 5.30pm please report to the paddle board entre or Kit vault for check in; from 5.30pm check in at the campsite.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Campsite at Nicky Nook? From $63.14 (for 2 nights, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.