Helston campsites
Famously located in one of the sunniest spots in the whole of the UK, Helston has a brilliant location close to all of the best beaches, family friendly attractions and second-to-none Cornish outdoors. Combine walks of a lifetime with a bustling town brimming with history here, there is so much to do! Choose from these Helston campsites.
80 Helston campsites
Treza Camping
Porthleven, Cornwall (1.7 miles)
A 20 minute walk from the golden sands of Porthleven Beach, back-to-basics family camping.
4.86 /5
Boskenwyn Manor
Helston, Cornwall (1.9 miles)
Rural, off grid pitches with beautiful facilities in the South Cornwall countryside. 10 mins from Flambards.
4.97 /5
Lamarth Farm
Helston, Cornwall (2.2 miles)
Relaxed, spacious family and dog friendly farm site. Just ten minutes from Gunwalloe Church Cove and Poldhu.
4.92 /5
Gunwalloe Caravan Park
Helston, Cornwall (2.2 miles)
Dog and family friendly site on a working farm in Cornwall, ten minutes to Helston. Just five minutes to the beach!
Trevena Cross Camping
Helston, Cornwall (2.8 miles)
Peaceful camping and bell tent pop up site. Five minutes to the beach and ten minutes from Mounts Bay.
4.67 /5
Elysian Fields
Ashton, Cornwall (3 miles)
Family-run campsite set in picturesque countryside, two miles from Porthleven and golden sand beaches.
4.86 /5
Wigwam Holidays Grassington Farm
Helston, Cornwall (3.3 miles)
Dog friendly glamping pods with hot tubs, 20 minutes from the coast and beaches such as Porthleven.
4.87 /5
Polladras Holiday Park
Helston, Cornwall (3.3 miles)
Peaceful gem in the Cornish countryside, complete with a play barn. Close to beaches and 30 minutes to Land's End.
4.73 /5
Dropped Anchor Sea View Camping
Breage, Helston, Cornwall (3.5 miles)
Small family friendly campsite with private fire pits and great sea views. Five minutes to Praa Sands Beach!
4.91 /5
Yule Tree Farm
Helston, Cornwall (3.6 miles)
Go back to basics on this rural farm! Bell tents available. Close to Flambard's Theme Park and Swanpool Beach.
Boscrege Caravan and Camping Park
Ashton, Helston, Cornwall (4.3 miles)
A peaceful family run park, 10 minutes from Praa Sands beach and the beautiful coastline. Dog friendly.
Higher Bochym Caravan Motorhome and Camping Site
Mullion, Helston, Cornwall (5.1 miles)
Peaceful touring site on the idyllic Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall, three miles from the South West Coastal Path.
4.97 /5
Stay Wild Cornwall
Helston, Cornwall (5.4 miles)
Spacious camping, glamping and touring with luxury ensuite pitches. Just 20 minutes from the beach!
4.87 /5
Via Ferrata Cornwall
Longdowns, Penryn, Cornwall (5.9 miles)
Located on an outdoor pursuits centre with watersports, climbing, zip wires and more! Onsite cafe and dog friendly.
4.72 /5
Calloose Holiday Park
Leedstown, Hayle, Cornwall (6 miles)
Award-winning holiday park set in nine acres of countryside, with a swimming pool and bar. 15 minutes to the beach.
4.72 /5
Trenoon Meadow Holidays
Mullion, Cornwall (6.2 miles)
Tranquil, off-grid camping and glamping site for adults only. Just ten minutes from the beach and Lizard Point.
Cornish Skies Glamping
Troon, Camborne, Cornwall (6.3 miles)
Small off-grid glamping site with fully furnished bell tents, just 15-30 minutes from sandy beaches.
Parbola Holiday Park
Hayle, Cornwall (6.5 miles)
Welcoming holiday park nestled in the heart of West Cornwall, with an onsite pool, mini golf course and more!
4.62 /5
Lanyon Holiday Park
Four Lanes, Redruth, Cornwall (7.1 miles)
Set in the Cornish countryside, this family friendly park offers a children's pool and trampoline play park.
4.92 /5
Penwarne Campsite
Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall (7.1 miles)
Spacious pitches with stunning sea views of Falmouth Bay. Family friendly with an onsite adventure playground!
4.37 /5
Higher Trevaskis Caravan and Camping Park
Connor Downs, Hayle, Cornwall (7.2 miles)
Award winning, family friendly camping and touring site close to the beach in Cornish countryside. Dog friendly.
4.88 /5
Treglisson Touring Park
Hayle, Cornwall (7.5 miles)
A quiet, rural and family-friendly site close to Hayle, with easy access to the A30 and beaches at St Ives Bay.
4.76 /5
Silver Sands Holiday Park
Lizard, Helston, Cornwall (7.8 miles)
Tranquil seaside getaway offering camping, touring and glamping on the stunning Lizard Peninsula.
4.88 /5
Chy Carne Camping and Touring Park
Kennack Sands, Helston, Cornwall (8 miles)
Award winning camping and touring park overlooking the bay at Kennack Sands, a ten minute walk away.
4.58 /5
Wesley House Campsite
Redruth, Cornwall (8.1 miles)
Tranquil site in four acres of gardens and meadows with spacious grass pitches. Just 20 minutes to Falmouth.
5 /5
Little Trethvas Holidays
Cadgwith, Helston, Cornwall (8.1 miles)
A small and friendly campsite on the beautiful Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall with glamping bell tents and animals.
4.47 /5
The Old Stables Campsite
Connor Downs, Hayle, Cornwall (8.3 miles)
Family and dog friendly camping, touring and glamping site. Five minutes to Gwithian Beach, 20 minutes to St Ives.
4.91 /5
Penventon House
Redruth, Cornwall (8.7 miles)
Tranquil and idyllic site with a small range of grass pitches, an onsite sauna and easy access to the coast.
4.53 /5
Little Trevothan Camping and Caravan Park
Coverack, Helston, Cornwall (9 miles)
An award-winning secluded site on the striking Lizard Peninsula. A 20 minute walk from the beach. Dog friendly.
4.85 /5
Roskilly's Camping
Helston, Cornwall (9.2 miles)
Small family run campsite on a farm, five minutes to the coast. Onsite restaurant, homemade ice cream and animals!
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Things to do in Helston
Sitting just 12 miles north of Penzance in the northern part of the Lizard Peninsula, Helston is a great base to explore all that Cornwall has to offer. There is no shortage of fantastic places to explore, and several amazing beaches which are just a short drive from the town.
A short drive to the south is the beautiful Mawgan Porth Beach, which is popular with tourists and families alike due to it picturesque setting. Watersports enthusiasts are well catered for at Portleven Beach, with world-renowned waves making it the perfect location for surfers.
Don't miss a visit to the interesting Helston Museum which is a treasure-trove of local Cornish history and has even been recently shortlisted in the Cornish Tourism Awards. The nearby Four Crows Gallery is also well worth a visit and regularly exhibits local artists with a maritime theme.
The medieval Godolphin estate and its stunning historic gardens are some of the most important in the whole of Europe due to their diverse archaeology and wildlife.
Families with little ones will have lots of fun at Flambards - an amusement park located on the outskirts of the town which features sky high thrill rides and undercover soft play area for grey days (of which you won’t find too many here!).
Just a short drive away is the Cornish Seal Sanctuary too, which is a great place to see underwater locals up close. You're sure to be mesmerised by these tranquil animals.
Sightseers may also wish to explore further afield at Penzance, Falmouth and St Ives, all of which can be reached in around half an hour by car. With so much to do and see, isn't it time you booked your camping trip here?