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Tipis and bell tents at Wasdale Campsite

Tipis at Wasdale Campsite, Lake District
Tipis at Wasdale Campsite, Cumbria | © National Trust / Lee John Mann

For an alternative camping adventure, get comfy in a spacious bell tent or a tipi equipped with a wood-burning stove that can turn a cold night into a cosy, snug experience.

What's inside the tipis?

The tipis have a double bed and two tri-fold mattresses. Each one contains a woodburning stove with a starter pack of eco logs, some lighting, table, and chairs. You'll find a full inventory at the bottom of this page.

What do we need to bring?

Think of a tipi as a replacement for your tent. You'll need to bring bedding and towels. There will be a camping stove and some basic cooking utensils including pots and pans etc. We recommend you bring some extra lighting for your stay and extra blankets as it can be chilly at night. A wind-up lantern or extra torch would be ideal. Please see the inventory.

How many people can sleep inside?

The tipis can accommodate up to 3 adults or for families of up to 2 adults and 2 children.

What’s inside the bell tent?

The bell tent has 4 tri-fold mattresses, a wood burning stove and a packet of starter logs. The floor area has a carpet and rugs. There is a light and a plug socket. You'll find a full inventory at the bottom of this page.

What do we need to bring?

Think of the bell tent as a replacement for your tent. You'll need to bring everything you would bring if you were camping in your tent, including bedding, towels, pots and pans and stove etc. We recommend you bring some extra lighting for your stay and extra blankets as it can be chilly at night. A wind-up lantern or extra torch would be ideal.

How many people can sleep inside?

The tipis can accommodate up to 3 adults or for families of up to 2 adults and 2 children.

Dogs

We welcome well behaved dogs that do not disturb other campers. One of the tipis is dog-friendly - if you'd like to book this one, you just need to make sure you select the option for 'dog-friendly tipis' online. There is a maximum dog occupancy of 2.

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Wasdale Campsite tipi inventory 

Here's a handy list of what is provided when you stay in a tipi at Wasdale Campsite.

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Wasdale Campsite bell tent inventory 

Here's a handy list of what is provided when you stay in a bell tent at Wasdale Campsite.

The shore of Wastwater is just one mile from Wasdale Campsite, Lake District

Wasdale Campsite information 

A peaceful campsite less than a mile from the shore of Wastwater, perfectly placed for challenging bike trails and Scafell Pike, England’s tallest mountain.