In the lake district can I wild camp anywhere?

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Q. Basically I'm going wild camping this year in the lake district for the first time, and I need to know the basics, is there any set rules like where I can stop? Thanks.
Thanks Lady Banker, I will be going in the summer, so consequently I can pitch up anywhere as long as it's suitable and not in a farmers field... if not, where would you normally camp for a night?

Answer
National Trust Sites

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-holidays/w-camp/w-northwest-lakedistrict_camping.htm

You won't be able to just camp anywhere - especially in the valley areas and you should certainly check with a farmer if you are about to use a field - he will get very angry indeed and you may find yourself in court for trespass.

However, up in the fells you can camp pretty much anywhere (if you know what you are doing). I suggest you should only contemplate this in the summer - it can be hell on those mountains in the winter- three people have died on Helvellyn already this year.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helvellyn

These mountains look so friendly in the summer or even early morning - but they can be like hell within a few hours. Be very careful- leave a message with someone if you are going camping - go to the tourist information centres for advice. I consider myself an experienced fell walker but I wouldn't contemplate camping on the fells. I have been lost on a mountain-only once, it was Crinkle Craggs and it got darker and darker and the visibility from the fog was zero. Got down at just after midnight, soaked and exhausted - and then had to get a taxi back to the starting point because we were in the wrong valley. It's years ago now but I've never forgotten it.

Where is a great place for camping somewhat close to Los Angeles?

Christian

My bros and I have been looking for a place to go camping near Los Angeles. All we have been able to find so far is campgrounds where you camp 20 or 30 yards from your car..... Not fun... We are looking for something a little more rugged and out there. Yes I know it's California and us being centered in LA doesn't help things but there's gotta be somethin out there! Not looking for the Bear Grills experience (unless of course you know a place :P) just somewhere forestry where we have to hike to get back to our cars :D Any help?

Answer
Los Padres, Angeles, San Bernardino, or Cleveland National Forests.
Ask at a local District Ranger Office for dispersed camping areas.

San Bernardino National Forest:

Dispersed Camping Areas

Barton Flats - San Gorgonio Recreation Area
Clark's Ranch Yellow Post Site
Coon Creek Yellow Post Sites
Mission Springs PCT Trail Camp
Thomas Hunting Grounds Yellow Post Sites
Big Bear Lake Recreation Area
Arrastre/Deer Sprgs PCT Trail Camp (hike-in only)
Big Bear Yellow Post Sites
Doble PCT Trail Camp (hike-in only)
Little Bear Springs PCT Trail Camp (hike-in only)
Lake Arrowhead - Green Valley Lake Recreation Area
Bench PCT Trail Camp (hike-in only)
Holcomb Crossing PCT Trail Camp (hike in only)
Keller Peak Yellow Post Sites
Lytle Creek - Cajon Pass Recreation Area
Coldwater Canyon Yellow Post Sites
Gobbler's Knob Yellow Post Sites
Joe Elliot Yellow Post Sites
Paiute Canyon Yellow Post Sites
Stockton Flats Yellow Post Sites
Stonehouse Yellow Post Site (hike-in only)
San Jacinto - Santa Rosa Mountains Recreation Area
Black Mountain Yellow Post Sites
Santa Rosa Yellow Post Sites
Tool Box Springs Yellow Post Sites

San Bernardino National Forest

Supervisor's Office
602 S. Tippecanoe Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92408
(909) 382-2600 (Voice)
(TDD/TTY dial 7-1-1)

Barton Flats Visitor Center
(909) 794-4861 Summer Season Only

Big Bear Ranger Station & Discovery Center
(909) 382-2790

Idyllwild Ranger Station
(909) 382-2921

Lytle Creek Ranger Station
(909) 382-2851

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