Cornwall certainly deserves its reputation as one of the UK's most popular places to camp. The dramatic coastline, sandy beaches and pretty seaside villages are a huge draw, but the wild inner moorlands are not to be missed either. And no trip would be complete without a visit to the Eden Project! Find the perfect place to stay with this selection of the best campsites in Cornwall.
East Crinnis, Par, Cornwall
Family friendly camping, touring, glamping domes and chic log cabins set in St Austell Bay very close to the sea.
4.86 /5
Perranporth, Cornwall
Family-friendly park with camping, glamping and onsite farm animals! Just a 30 minute walk from Perranporth beach.
4.78 /5
Bude, Cornwall
Five star holiday park with sea views. Five minutes from Bude with a bar/grill, farm shop, animals, golf and more!
4.87 /5
St Columb Major, Cornwall
Discover a Cornish secret! Camp or caravan amongst woodlands and gardens, 4 miles from sandy beaches. Onsite pool.
4.9 /5
Porthtowan, Cornwall
Eco camping with a plant-based cafe, plus chic shepherd's huts and pods. Close to Porthtowan Beach and surfing.
4.73 /5
Coverack, Helston, Cornwall
An award-winning secluded site on the striking Lizard Peninsula. A 20 minute walk from the beach. Dog friendly.
4.85 /5
Newquay, Cornwall
A family-run park with a pool, tennis courts and skate park, just minutes from the beach at Watergate Bay.
4.47 /5
Connor Downs, Hayle, Cornwall
Family and dog friendly camping, touring and glamping site. Five minutes to Gwithian Beach, 20 minutes to St Ives.
4.9 /5
Ashton, Cornwall
Family-run campsite set in picturesque countryside, two miles from Porthleven and golden sand beaches.
4.86 /5
Portreath, Illogan, Cornwall
Award winning family site, five minutes to sandy beaches. Onsite facilities include a shop and play area!
4.88 /5
Newquay, Cornwall
Award-winning site with a swimming pool and play area, ten minutes from Watergate Bay and Newquay.
4.81 /5
Hayle, Cornwall
Welcoming holiday park nestled in the heart of West Cornwall, with an onsite pool, mini golf course and more!
4.62 /5
Allet, Truro, Cornwall
Award-winning family friendly campsite, 12 minutes from West Cornwall beaches Perranporth and Porthtowan.
4.92 /5
Coverack, Helston, Cornwall
A family friendly site a short walk from the beach and pretty harbour. Only 15 minutes from Kennack Sands.
4.72 /5
Holywell Bay, Newquay, Cornwall
5 star, dog-friendly, family campsite with a swimming pool, nestling beside Holywell Bay beach near Newquay.
4.68 /5
Bush, Bude, Cornwall
A friendly family-run site, with beautiful pitches and glamping options, close to Bude and the Cornish coastline.
4.86 /5
Four Lanes, Redruth, Cornwall
Set in the Cornish countryside, this family friendly park offers a children's pool and trampoline play park.
4.92 /5
Youlstone, Bude, Cornwall
A peaceful and friendly family-run camping and touring park set close to the coast with large onsite games room.
4.74 /5
St Kew, Port Isaac, Cornwall
Peaceful camping and glamping tipis, five minutes to the beach. Secluded lake for fishing or swimming, plus a cafe!
4.75 /5
Helston, Cornwall
Peaceful gem in the Cornish countryside, complete with a play barn. Close to beaches and 30 minutes to Land's End.
4.72 /5
Whitecross, Wadebridge, Cornwall
Family-run peaceful site perfect for families. Close to all of North Cornwall's many beaches and attractions.
4.78 /5
St Austell, Cornwall
Peaceful camping and touring site close to The Lost Gardens Heligan, five minutes from Mevagissey. Dog friendly.
4.84 /5
Hendra Croft, Newquay, Cornwall
Award-winning holiday park with great facilities including a swimming pool, minutes from Perranporth and Newquay.
4.34 /5
Gorran, St Austell, Cornwall
Peaceful dog friendly site in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the Cornish Coast. Close to three beaches!
4.92 /5
Connor Downs, Hayle, Cornwall
Award winning, family friendly camping and touring site close to the beach in Cornish countryside. Dog friendly.
4.87 /5
St Buryan, Penzance, Cornwall
Small adult-only park, dog friendly and within easy reach of sandy beaches, Penzance and Land's End.
4.83 /5
Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall
Spacious pitches with stunning sea views of Falmouth Bay. Family friendly with an onsite adventure playground!
4.36 /5
Bodmin, Cornwall
Family-friendly camping and glamping with open space and easy access to Cornwall's north and south coast!
4.84 /5
Lizard, Helston, Cornwall
Tranquil seaside getaway offering camping, touring and glamping on the stunning Lizard Peninsula.
4.88 /5
Mevagissey, Cornwall
Award-winning family-run campsite with a heated pool and tennis courts. A few minutes drive from the beach.
4.9 /5
Padstow, Cornwall
Set on Cornwall's beautiful north coast near Padstow, you'll find 5 star touring, camping and glamping huts here.
4.66 /5
Newquay, Cornwall
Award-winning holiday park with swimming pools, live entertainment, eateries, and more. Five minutes to Newquay!
4.79 /5
Leedstown, Hayle, Cornwall
Award-winning holiday park set in nine acres of countryside, with a swimming pool and bar. 15 minutes to the beach.
4.73 /5
St Ives, Cornwall
Award winning, luxury family camping and touring park with sea views, amazing playground and bus to St Ives.
4.99 /5
St Austell, Cornwall
A peaceful, family-friendly campsite set in 4 acres with fantastic country views. 20 minutes from the Eden Project.
4.9 /5
St Austell, Cornwall
Family holiday park with a swimming pool, play areas, fishing, pet's corner and cafe. Only 15 minutes to the beach!
St Austell, Cornwall
Peaceful camping with onsite fly fishing. Just ten minutes from the coast and five minutes from the Eden Project.
4.67 /5
No Man's Land, Looe, Cornwall
Small and peaceful caravan and camping park with cosy glamping pods, five minutes from the South West Coast Path.
4.79 /5
Breage, Helston, Cornwall
Small family friendly campsite with private fire pits and great sea views. Five minutes to Praa Sands Beach!
5 /5
Truro, Cornwall
Secluded and quiet, this adult-only site nestles in a sheltered 100-acre valley between Truro and Falmouth.
4.82 /5
Bodmin, Cornwall
Spacious grass pitches in the Cornish countryside. Close to Bodmin, just ten minutes from the Eden Project.
4.75 /5
Porthtowan, Cornwall
A multi-awarding winning, five-star tourist park on the North Cornish coast. Just a mile from Porthtowan Beach.
4.77 /5
Padstow, Cornwall
A family-friendly site in the Cornish countryside. Short drive to the iconic Seven Bays, Padstow and Newquay.
4.94 /5
St Austell, Cornwall
A peaceful, family run site with a bar and dog run. Surrounded by Cornish countryside close to Porthpean Beach.
4.85 /5
Helston, Cornwall
Relaxed, spacious family and dog friendly farm site. Just ten minutes from Gunwalloe Church Cove and Poldhu.
Mevagissey, St Austell, Cornwall
Family run park set in the Cornish countryside. Within ten minutes of the beach and the Lost Gardens of Heligan.
5 /5
Carbis Bay, St Ives, Cornwall
Camping and touring on the Cornish Coast, close to Carbis bay - welcoming the whole family, dogs included!
4.56 /5
St Agnes, Cornwall
Peaceful family friendly site by the idyllic St. Agnes, just a ten minute walk to the stunning Trevaunance Cove.
4.8 /5
St Austell, Cornwall
Peaceful, family friendly site with camping, touring and glamping. Just a 25 minute walk to Pentewan Beach.
Penzance, Cornwall
Family run holiday park five minutes from the coast at Penzance with great facilities. Peaceful and dog friendly.
4.57 /5
Bude, Cornwall
Friendly, family campsite with a farm shop and cafe! Lovely countryside views near beaches, Bude and Widemouth Bay.
4.7 /5
Boscastle, Cornwall
Family-friendly, hilltop campsite with beautiful sea views and sunsets, close to the harbour village of Boscastle.
4.8 /5
Padstow, Cornwall
Back to basics camping site for tents and tourers with an onsite bar, just ten minutes from Padstow and the beach.
4.51 /5
Bodmin, Cornwall
Five-star peaceful and friendly park for tourers, ten minutes from the Eden Project. Adult only from 2024.
4.91 /5
Fowey, Cornwall
A relaxed, family-run campsite on a working organic farm, just outside of Fowey and one mile from Polkerris beach.
4.58 /5
Porth, Newquay, Cornwall
Award winning, family friendly camping and glamping, nestled by Watergate Bay. Campfires and dogs welcome.
4.83 /5
Hayle, Cornwall
A quiet, rural and family-friendly site close to Hayle, with easy access to the A30 and beaches at St Ives Bay.
4.74 /5
Millbrook, Torpoint, Cornwall
Family friendly campsite with sea views, a swimming pool and restaurant, a ten minute walk from the beach.
4.68 /5
Eastcott, Bude, Cornwall
Countryside glamping and camping, with bell tents, a tipi, shepherd's hut and more. Close to Bude and beaches.
4.75 /5
Bugle, St Austell, Cornwall
Eco-friendly site nestled in the peaceful countryside in the heart of Cornwall. Ten minutes to the Eden Project.
4.84 /5
With its wild moorland, dramatic coastline, sandy beaches and picture perfect villages, Cornwall is a stunningly beautiful place to visit on holiday.Â
From adventure sports and days at the beach to local legends and weird and wonderful attractions, Cornwall has it all. No wonder then that it's one of the UK's most popular choices of camping holiday destination.
With so many highlights, Cornwall deserves a longer list!
For more suggestions, take a look at our Ultimate Cornwall Visitor Guide where the county's tourism insiders share their own favourite things to do.
With almost 300 miles of coastline, Cornwall is a water sports paradise and the surfing capital of the UK. Pretty much every water sport is on offer here -Â windsurfing, kitesurfing, sailing, the list is endless.
Love it or hate it, Newquay is probably Cornwall's most famous town. The surf is up, the nightlife is brash and the tourists come here in droves. It's a great place to go for some fun, to learn to surf or maybe take in a festival or two. Newquay Zoo is one of the best around.
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There are, of course, hundreds of attractive sandy beaches along the Cornish coastline and plenty of camping sites clustered around them.
The north coast of Cornwall on the Atlantic Ocean is wilder and more dramatic than the pretty south coast, known as the Cornish Riviera. Several of the beaches, such as Kynance Cove, have been rated amongst the best in the world and guarantee a great day out for the entire family.
Lying 45 km off the coast of mainland Cornwall, the culturally unique Isles of Scilly offer a wide variety of outdoor activities. The islands are absolutely spectacular, with white sand beaches, green rolling landscapes and the warmest climate in the UK. You could be forgiven for thinking you were in the Seychelles here!
The dramatic cliffs at the county's most southern and western points, the Lizard Peninsula and Land's End, are outstandingly beautiful and offer a large number of walking, hiking and biking trails. The whole of the South West Coast Path is superb, with the Rumps another highlight.
Inland, Bodmin Moor is sometimes unfairly overlooked despite offering a wild landscape full of myth and legend, with great walking routes and bridleways. Climb the two summits, Brown Willy and Rough Tor, for supreme views.
Cornwall has an endless list of quaint and enchanting fishing villages to explore. You never know what is around the next bend and it's great fun to explore the area by car or bike. Don't miss the wonderful town of St Ives which has a thriving arts scene, including the Tate St Ives which incorporates the brilliant Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Gallery.
St Ives also has some fantastic restaurants and Cornwall in general has become something of a foodie hotspot - celebratory chef Rick Stein has practically taken over the lively fishing town of Padstow. Affluent neighbour Rock and vibrant Penzance also have famously good restaurants, shops and local attractions.
Other favourite places to camp in Cornwall include Bude, Fowey, Looe, Port Isaac and St Agnes.
With a rich and varied history, Cornwall has a huge amount to offer in the way of sightseeing. There are plenty of fantastic old buildings to visit including the impressive Pendennis Castle, which has a wealth of fascinating (and spooky!) stories to its name. Truro Cathedral and St Michael's Mount are also both well worth a visit.
The region is strongly connected to the legend of King Arthur. Tintagel Castle is believed to be his birthplace and you can enjoy exploring these mysterious cliffside ruins before climbing down to the beach below to visit Merlin's Cave.
Less than a 15 minute drive away is the Arthurian Centre, which is home to King Arthur's stone and is believed to be the site of Camlann, his last battle. The waterfall at St Nectan's Glen, where the knights are said to have bathed, is a wonderful little hidden gem.
Likewise the old mining buildings of Wheal Coates which are perhaps uniquely photogenic, set against a backdrop of sea views near St Agnes.
Going back even further, you'll find mysterious prehistoric monuments including standing stones and stone circles, as well as hundreds of interesting ruins dating all the way from the Iron Age to the Medieval period.
Everyone should visit Cornwall's famous Eden Project at least once. The huge biomes contain thousands of plant species from all over the world, and adults and kids alike will enjoy exploring the environments, gardens and incredible architecture. In summer, the vibe at their Eden Sessions concerts is incredible.
Find somewhere close by to stay with our listings of campsites near the Eden Project.
The Lost Gardens of Heligan and Trebah Gardens are also both a treat for anyone interested in horticulture.
For a spot of culture, visit the stunning open-air Minack Theatre. Built in the 1930s, the theatre enjoys a breath-taking position jutting out on the cliffs of Porthcurno near Land's End. Lots of performances take place as the sun is setting - an experience you won't want to miss.
Adventure sports are popular in Cornwall and the Adrenalin Quarry near Liskeard is rightly popular. It has the UK's maddest zip wire, a giant swing, and offers coasteering trips where you can jump off cliffs, wild swim and transverse rock faces all in the fabulous setting of an abandoned quarry. SUP in a BAG is a great way of trying out the stand up paddleboard craze.
Animal lovers will find Screech Owl Sanctuary a real hoot. You can meet lots of rescued feathered friends who are homed and rehabilitated here, along with a whole range of other animals like pygmy goats, emus and meerkats. The Tamar Otter and Wildlife Centre is another wonderful place, with otters and other British wildlife such as fallow deer and the rare Scottish Wildcat. Porfell Wildlife Park has more exotic wildlife to see up close.
For a really fun family day out, the region is also home to two theme parks, Crealy Great Adventure Park and Flambards, each with thrilling rides and fun attractions.
Adults looking to sample the local tipples should visit Camel Valleyand The St Austell's Brewery - the oldest family-owned brewery in Cornwall.
And finally, for an excellently spooky and unusual little day trip, check out the spellbinding Museum of Witchcraft in scenic Boscastle. This absolutely fascinating museum is extremely popular with visitors of all ages and should definitely not be missed.