Common questions from our guests

Q. Are we allowed BBQ’s or open fires?
A. BBQ’s are allowed if they are raised off the ground and not burning the grass. Open fires are not allowed. (Remember not to use your BBQ inside your tent and only use in a well ventilated area.)

Q. Are any of the electric tent pitches on grass?
A. No – they are all on fine camping gravel.

Q. Can I come camping with a group of friends?
A.  We are a family and couples park only therefore single sex groups are not usually allowed. We do not allow groups of more than 2 families together. Please email us or give us a call if you are unsure.

Q. Are dogs allowed on to the park?
A. Dogs are allowed on the park but we request that they are kept under close control and on a lead at all times.

Q. Are dogs allowed in TJ’s Restaurant?
A. Yes, on a lead, and well behaved.

Q. Do you have Wi-Fi?
A. Yes, there is free Wi-Fi in TJ’s Restaurant, Wi-Fi at your pitch available at a cost.

Q. Can I use Park Foot’s lake access if I am not staying on site?
A. Lake access is free while staying at Park Foot. If you arent, we charge £5 per day, per car. If you are launching a boat, we charge £10.

You can purchase a ticket here:

https://www.parkfootullswater.co.uk/product/parking-ticket/

Or pop up to reception.

Q. Is there a swimming pool on site?
A. The nearest indoor swimming pool is Penrith (6 miles away) and in summer the outdoor pool in Askham is open (4 miles away)

Q. What is the difference between an All weather electric pitch, an All weather Premium electric pitch and an All weather Super electric Pitch?

A. All weather electric pitches have 10 amp, premium pitches have 16 amp.

There is a higher ratio of water points to pitches on Premium pitches.

Super electric pitches have 16 amp, they are larger (11m x 5m), each have a grey water drain, drinking water tap and picnic table.

Q. What time is check in?

A. Camping and touring – From 12 Noon.

Holiday Houses – From 5 pm

Last Check in – 8pm

Q. What time is Check out?

A. Camping and touring – Before 11 am

Holiday Houses – Before 10 am

Q. Do you have security on the park?

A. In high season, yes. If there is an issue during your stay, please call our office number on 017684 86309 which will be directed to security after office hours.

Q. Is an awning included in the price of an electric pitch?

A. Yes they are

Q. Are Gazebos included in the price of an electric pitch?

A. Yes they are. However, we do charge for gazebos as an extra for a non electric pitch

Q. What size are electric pitches?

A. Please see this section of our website for different pitches and sizes:

https://www.parkfootullswater.co.uk/camping-lake-district/

Q. How long of an electric cable do I need if I have an electric pitch booked?

A. 25 metres

Q. Can I bring my commercial van instead of my car?

A. Yes, within reason, we do not allow flatbed tippers.

Q. What dates are we open for camping ?

A. Most of the year other than mid / late November – till just after Christmas, reopen for new year and closed again until February half term

Q. What dates are we open for Self – catering?

A. All year round

Q. I have a tent box. What do I book this as? 

A. We accept tent box’s, please select campervan.