47 back to basics campsites in Cornwall

The Camping Field, Bodmin, CornwallPlaceholder image
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Bodmin, Cornwall

4.76 /5

68 reviews

96%

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Spacious grass pitches in the Cornish countryside. Close to Bodmin, just ten minutes from the Eden Project.

Tregonetha Lake, St Columb Major, CornwallPlaceholder image
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St Columb Major, Cornwall

4.95 /5

13 reviews

100%

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Small, peaceful camping and bell tent site with a fishing lake. Just 20 minutes from Newquay and the Eden Project!

2024 Overall runner up of Best Newcomer Award
Parknoweth Farm Camping, Botallack, St Just, CornwallPlaceholder image
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Botallack, St Just, Cornwall

4.95 /5

17 reviews

100%

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A small back to basics site near Land's End in a beautiful spot with stunning scenery, 10-15 mins from the beach.

Dropped Anchor Sea View Camping, Breage, Helston, CornwallPlaceholder image
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Breage, Helston, Cornwall

4.87 /5

21 reviews

100%

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Small family friendly campsite with private fire pits and great sea views. Five minutes to Praa Sands Beach!

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Helston, Cornwall

4.84 /5

21 reviews

100%

would recommend

Relaxed, spacious family and dog friendly farm site. Just ten minutes from Gunwalloe Church Cove and Poldhu.

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Canna Farm Campsite, Bugle, St Austell, CornwallPlaceholder image
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Bugle, St Austell, Cornwall

4.87 /5

11 reviews

100%

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Eco-friendly site nestled in the peaceful countryside in the heart of Cornwall. Ten minutes to the Eden Project.

Atlantic Horizons, Eastcott, Bude, CornwallPlaceholder image
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Eastcott, Bude, Cornwall

4.75 /5

19 reviews

94%

would recommend

Countryside glamping and camping, with bell tents, a tipi, shepherd's hut and more. Close to Bude and beaches.

Trelay Campsite, St Gennys, Bude, CornwallPlaceholder image
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St Gennys, Bude, Cornwall

4.87 /5

12 reviews

100%

would recommend

Eco family and dog friendly campsite on a 32 acre small holding. Five minutes from the beach, 15 minutes to Bude.

Bush Farm Wild Camping, Saltash, CornwallPlaceholder image
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Saltash, Cornwall

4.86 /5

19 reviews

100%

would recommend

Almost wild camping with campfires on a 200 acre farm. Easy access to Plymouth and suitable for tents and tourers.

Cerenety Eco Campsite, Upton, Bude, CornwallPlaceholder image
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Upton, Bude, Cornwall

4.32 /5

54 reviews

90%

would recommend

Serene eco camping set in seven acres of sprawling fields, just a short stroll from Bude's seaside.

Wildflower Wood at Beersheba Farm, St Ives, CornwallPlaceholder image
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St Ives, Cornwall

5 /5

15 reviews

100%

would recommend

Fantastic woodland glamping near St Ives Bay and top beaches. Cosy, comfortable Landpods with private facilities.

2024 Camping & Glamping Award Runner up
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Lower Penderleath Farm Campsite, St Ives, CornwallPlaceholder image
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St Ives, Cornwall

4.6 /5

34 reviews

94%

would recommend

A quiet, family friendly site with campfires for exploring West Cornwall, near to St Ives and Penzance.

Treza Camping, Porthleven, CornwallPlaceholder image
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Porthleven, Cornwall

4.83 /5

20 reviews

100%

would recommend

A 20 minute walk from the golden sands of Porthleven Beach, back-to-basics family camping.

Higher Culloden Farm, Camelford, CornwallPlaceholder image
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Camelford, Cornwall

Highly rated

Family-friendly pods and tents on an idyllic hands-on farm, 15 minutes from the coast. Campfires welcome.

West Kellow Yurts, Lansallos, Looe, CornwallPlaceholder image
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Lansallos, Looe, Cornwall

4.67 /5

12 reviews

100%

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Cosy yurts and shepherd's hut with log burners set in a peaceful location. A 15 minute walk from Polperro!

Spring Lakes Campsite, Bude, CornwallPlaceholder image
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Bude, Cornwall

Family friendly site with a fishing lake and woodlands. A perfect spot to unwind with sea views from your pitch.

Boscoppa Farm Glamping and Camping , St Austell, CornwallPlaceholder image
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St Austell, Cornwall

Family friendly camping and glamping with sea views. Within ten minutes of the Eden Project and St Austell!

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Bakesdown Farm Camping, Marhamchurch, Bude, CornwallPlaceholder image

Marhamchurch, Bude, Cornwall

Thirty acres of wilded fields with three exclusive camping fields and a glamping cabin. Ten minutes to Bude.

Summit Camping, Monkscross, Callington, CornwallPlaceholder image

Monkscross, Callington, Cornwall

Pop-up camping and glamping site by Kit Hill with scenic sea views. Explore the Tamar Valley, Dartmoor and more!

Bryher Campsite, Isles Of Scilly, CornwallPlaceholder image

Isles Of Scilly, Cornwall

A beautiful, laid back coastal site on the tiny island of Bryher, Isles of Scilly. Family friendly and by a beach.

Higher Pendeen Camping, Mawgan Porth, Newquay, CornwallPlaceholder image

Mawgan Porth, Newquay, Cornwall

Small, peaceful and eco-friendly back to basics camping on a small range of grass pitches and canvas bell tents.

Padstow Campsite, Padstow, CornwallPlaceholder image

Padstow, Cornwall

Back to basics campsite with stunning estuary views, within a ten minute walk of Padstow Harbour. Dog friendly.

Penrose Campsite, Porthleven, Helston, CornwallPlaceholder image

Porthleven, Helston, Cornwall

Unrestricted pitches and sea views. Family friendly and a ten minute walk from a sandy beach.

Sandparks Campsite, Widemouth Bay, Bude, CornwallPlaceholder image

Widemouth Bay, Bude, Cornwall

A dog and family friendly, back to basics campsite with direct access to the beach at Widemouth Bay, Bude.

Higher Chapel Farm, Callington, Saltash, CornwallPlaceholder image

Callington, Saltash, Cornwall

Set in the heart of the Tamar Valley, picturesque farm camping 30 minutes from the coast and beaches.

Polgreen Camping, St Mawgan, CornwallPlaceholder image

St Mawgan, Cornwall

Small bell tent campsite in a meadow near to the gorgeous beaches of the North Coast of Cornwall.

Proper Camping, Camelford, CornwallPlaceholder image

Camelford, Cornwall

Small and peaceful camping and glamping in the stunning Cornish countryside, ten minutes from local beaches.

Cotna Eco Retreat, Gorran Churchtown, St Austell, CornwallPlaceholder image

Gorran Churchtown, St Austell, Cornwall

Eco friendly glamping nestled on the peaceful Cornish Roseland Peninsula, ten minutes from beaches.

Trevena Cross Camping, Helston, CornwallPlaceholder image

Helston, Cornwall

Peaceful camping and bell tent pop up site. Five minutes to the beach and ten minutes from Mounts Bay.

Crackington Campsite, Bude, CornwallPlaceholder image

Bude, Cornwall

Small, friendly, family run site for tents and tourers. Set close to the beach on the North Cornwall coast.

Yule Tree Farm, Helston, CornwallPlaceholder image

Helston, Cornwall

Go back to basics on this rural farm! Bell tents available. Near the Cornish Seal Sanctuary and Swanpool Beach.

Tresco Farm Campsite, Padstow, CornwallPlaceholder image

Padstow, Cornwall

Family friendly, back to basics camping close to Cornwall's coast. Just a 15 minute drive to Padstow and beaches!

Arch Lane Camping, Crowlas, CornwallPlaceholder image

Crowlas, Cornwall

Arch Lane Camping is a laid back farm Campsite in beautiful West Cornwall.

Broadclose Park Camping, Bude, CornwallPlaceholder image

Bude, Cornwall

Casual camping on grass pitches for tents and motorhomes with direct access to Bude town and incredible beaches.

Sandy Acres Campsite, Hayle, CornwallPlaceholder image

Hayle, Cornwall

Beach camping right by St Ives Bay, with a surfing school and easy access to the South West Coast Path.

Troytown Farm Campsite, St Agnes, Isles Of Scilly, CornwallPlaceholder image

St Agnes, Isles Of Scilly, Cornwall

At the very edge of England, on the tiny island of St Agnes, enjoy great views right by the beach.

Trevoll Farm Certificated Site, Newquay, CornwallPlaceholder image

Newquay, Cornwall

Small, family and dog friendly campsite just a 15 minute drive to the popular beaches of Newquay!

Penbugle Organic Farm Wigwams, Liskeard, CornwallPlaceholder image

Liskeard, Cornwall

Glamping pods with private facilities on an organic, pet-friendly farm in rural South East Cornwall just by Looe.

Stars and Moor, Liskeard, CornwallPlaceholder image

Liskeard, Cornwall

Small, off-grid site by Bodmin Moor with panoramic views. Great for walking routes, five minutes to Golitha Falls!

Tremanor Farm, Fowey, CornwallPlaceholder image

Fowey, Cornwall

Back to basics campsite with sea views towards St Austell Bay. On a working farm, 15 minutes from the Eden Project.

Ashton Hill Farm Campsite, Ashton, Helston, CornwallPlaceholder image

Ashton, Helston, Cornwall

Cornish camping on a friendly working farm with tent pitches and only three miles from Praa Sands and Porthleven.

Chyan Farm, Falmouth, CornwallPlaceholder image

Falmouth, Cornwall

A unique and tranquil eco-camping location with compost loos and solar showers.

Colliford Lake Park Campsite, St Neot, Liskeard, CornwallPlaceholder image

St Neot, Liskeard, Cornwall

With exclusive views across Colliford Lake immerse yourself in nature and experience wild camping on Bodmin Moor.

Sconner Down, Polbathic, Torpoint, CornwallPlaceholder image

Polbathic, Torpoint, Cornwall

A tranquil campsite set amongst woodland on a Christmas tree farm. Great for woodland pitches and making dens!

St Martin's Campsite, St Martin's, Isles Of Scilly, CornwallPlaceholder image

St Martin's, Isles Of Scilly, Cornwall

Five sheltered fields ideally placed by a white sandy beach on the shores of idyllic St Martin, the Scilly Isles.

Little Leat, St Just, Penzance, CornwallPlaceholder image

St Just, Penzance, Cornwall

A small site rich in nature with six grass pitches. Family and dog friendly just 15 minutes from the beach.

The Watch House, Lansallos, CornwallPlaceholder image

Lansallos, Cornwall

Romantic and remote family friendly 19th century coastal camping barn, with spectacular views. Secret cove below.

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