Campsites in Cornwall
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.
272 campsites in Cornwall
Connor Downs, Hayle, Cornwall
4.91 /5
75 reviews
92%
would recommend
Family and dog friendly camping, touring and glamping site. Five minutes to Gwithian Beach, 20 minutes to St Ives.
Newquay, Cornwall
4.83 /5
61 reviews
95%
would recommend
Award-winning site with a swimming pool and play area, ten minutes from Watergate Bay and Newquay.
East Crinnis, Par, Cornwall
4.86 /5
157 reviews
96%
would recommend
Family friendly camping, touring, glamping domes and yurts. Set in St Austell Bay, five minutes from the beach!
St Buryan, Penzance, Cornwall
4.82 /5
75 reviews
96%
would recommend
Small adult-only park, dog friendly and within easy reach of sandy beaches, Penzance and Land's End.
Bude, Cornwall
4.84 /5
139 reviews
98%
would recommend
Five star holiday park with sea views. Five minutes from Bude with a bar/grill, farm shop, animals, golf and more!
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Newquay, Cornwall
4.79 /5
25 reviews
100%
would recommend
Award-winning Newquay holiday park with swimming pools, entertainment, eateries and more! Ten minutes to the beach.
Porthtowan, Cornwall
4.68 /5
36 reviews
97%
would recommend
Eco camping with a vegan cafe, chic shepherd's huts and pods. Close to Porthtowan Beach for walks and surfing.
Mevagissey, Cornwall
4.9 /5
56 reviews
98%
would recommend
Award-winning family-run campsite with a heated pool and tennis courts. Five minutes drive from the beach!
No Man's Land, Looe, Cornwall
4.79 /5
79 reviews
99%
would recommend
Small and peaceful caravan and camping park with cosy glamping pods, five minutes from the South West Coast Path.
Fowey, Cornwall
4.53 /5
48 reviews
90%
would recommend
A relaxed, family-run campsite on a working organic farm, just outside of Fowey and one mile from Polkerris beach.
Portreath, Illogan, Cornwall
4.89 /5
51 reviews
98%
would recommend
Award winning family friendly park with excellent facilities. Just five minutes from sandy beaches.
Helston, Cornwall
4.7 /5
25 reviews
96%
would recommend
Peaceful gem in the Cornish countryside, complete with a play barn. Close to beaches and 30 minutes to Land's End.
Mevagissey, St Austell, Cornwall
4.89 /5
19 reviews
100%
would recommend
Family run park set in the Cornish countryside. Within ten minutes of the beach and the Lost Gardens of Heligan.
Bush, Bude, Cornwall
4.82 /5
43 reviews
100%
would recommend
A friendly family-run site, with beautiful pitches and glamping options, close to Bude and the Cornish coastline.
Coverack, Helston, Cornwall
4.75 /5
61 reviews
95%
would recommend
Family friendly eco site, a short walk from sandy Coverack Beach. Large meadow pitches, some with sea views.
Allet, Truro, Cornwall
4.82 /5
28 reviews
96%
would recommend
Award-winning family friendly campsite, 12 minutes from West Cornwall beaches Perranporth and Porthtowan.
Youlstone, Bude, Cornwall
4.78 /5
24 reviews
91%
would recommend
A peaceful and friendly family-run camping and touring park set close to the coast with large onsite games room.
Leedstown, Hayle, Cornwall
4.77 /5
24 reviews
91%
would recommend
Award-winning holiday park set in nine acres of countryside, with a swimming pool and bar. 15 minutes to the beach.
Whitecross, Wadebridge, Cornwall
4.79 /5
37 reviews
97%
would recommend
A peaceful family-run site with a playground. Ideally located for all of North Cornwall, 15 minutes to Padstow.
St Austell, Cornwall
4.87 /5
46 reviews
96%
would recommend
Peaceful camping and touring site close to The Lost Gardens Heligan, five minutes from Mevagissey. Dog friendly.
St Ives, Cornwall
4.98 /5
37 reviews
100%
would recommend
Award winning camping and touring park with sea views, a playground and a bus to St Ives. Ten minutes to the beach.
Bodmin, Cornwall
4.86 /5
19 reviews
100%
would recommend
Family-friendly camping and glamping with open space and easy access to Cornwall's north and south coast!
Ashton, Cornwall
4.79 /5
25 reviews
96%
would recommend
Family-run campsite set in picturesque countryside, two miles from Porthleven and golden sand beaches.
Helston, Cornwall
4.76 /5
17 reviews
94%
would recommend
Dog and family friendly site on a working farm in Cornwall, ten minutes to Helston. Just five minutes to the beach!
Porthtowan, Cornwall
4.78 /5
21 reviews
100%
would recommend
A multi-awarding winning, five-star tourist park on the North Cornish coast. Just a mile from Porthtowan Beach.
Gorran, St Austell, Cornwall
4.88 /5
62 reviews
100%
would recommend
Peaceful and dog friendly site, with sea views and a cafe onsite. Close to the SW Coast Path and three beaches.
Coverack, Helston, Cornwall
4.81 /5
42 reviews
95%
would recommend
An award-winning secluded site on the striking Lizard Peninsula. A 20 minute walk from the beach. Dog friendly.
Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall
4.28 /5
207 reviews
84%
would recommend
Spacious pitches with stunning sea views of Falmouth Bay. Family friendly with an onsite adventure playground!
St Buryan, Penzance, Cornwall
4.8 /5
17 reviews
94%
would recommend
Family and dog friendly camping and touring park with sea views and a play park. Just 15 minutes to Land's End!
Trevellas, St Agnes, Cornwall
4.8 /5
12 reviews
100%
would recommend
Peaceful family friendly park, a ten minute walk to the beach. Five minutes to Perranporth and St Agnes!
Newquay, Cornwall
4.52 /5
29 reviews
86%
would recommend
A family-run park with a pool, tennis courts and skate park, just minutes from the beach at Watergate Bay.
Penzance, Cornwall
4.22 /5
20 reviews
75%
would recommend
Family and dog friendly holiday park with a swimming pool, games room and crazy golf. 20 minute walk to Land's End!
St Kew, Port Isaac, Cornwall
4.64 /5
26 reviews
92%
would recommend
Peaceful camping and glamping tipis, five minutes to the beach. Secluded lake for fishing or swimming, plus a cafe!
St Columb Major, Cornwall
4.83 /5
44 reviews
93%
would recommend
Discover a Cornish secret! Camp or caravan amongst woodlands and gardens, 4 miles from sandy beaches. Onsite pool.
Connor Downs, Hayle, Cornwall
4.89 /5
24 reviews
100%
would recommend
Award winning, family friendly camping and touring site close to the beach in Cornish countryside. Dog friendly.
Bodmin, Cornwall
4.76 /5
68 reviews
96%
would recommend
Spacious grass pitches in the Cornish countryside. Close to Bodmin, just ten minutes from the Eden Project.
Hendra Croft, Newquay, Cornwall
4.29 /5
45 reviews
78%
would recommend
Family holiday park with a heated swimming pool, restaurants, entertainment and more. Ten minutes from Newquay!
St Columb Major, Cornwall
4.95 /5
13 reviews
100%
would recommend
Small, peaceful camping and bell tent site with a fishing lake. Just 20 minutes from Newquay and the Eden Project!
Padstow, Cornwall
4.58 /5
63 reviews
86%
would recommend
Set on Cornwall's beautiful north coast near Padstow, you'll find 5 star touring and camping here.
Botallack, St Just, Cornwall
4.95 /5
17 reviews
100%
would recommend
A small back to basics site near Land's End in a beautiful spot with stunning scenery, 10-15 mins from the beach.
St Austell, Cornwall
4.75 /5
27 reviews
96%
would recommend
Eco friendly, back to nature campsite in Pentewan Valley. Stunning views and just 15 minutes from the Eden Project.
Four Lanes, Redruth, Cornwall
4.76 /5
24 reviews
91%
would recommend
Set in the Cornish countryside, this family friendly park offers a children's pool and trampoline play park.
Padstow, Cornwall
4.92 /5
51 reviews
98%
would recommend
A family-friendly site in the Cornish countryside. Short drive to the iconic Seven Bays, Padstow and Newquay.
St Day, Redruth, Cornwall
4.76 /5
11 reviews
100%
would recommend
A small and family-friendly park in rural surroundings. Just 15 minutes to the stunning Cornish coast!
Hayle, Cornwall
4.66 /5
34 reviews
94%
would recommend
A quiet, rural and family-friendly site close to Hayle, with easy access to the A30 and beaches at St Ives Bay.
Breage, Helston, Cornwall
4.87 /5
21 reviews
100%
would recommend
Small family friendly campsite with private fire pits and great sea views. Five minutes to Praa Sands Beach!
Lizard, Helston, Cornwall
4.85 /5
42 reviews
98%
would recommend
Tranquil seaside getaway offering camping, touring and glamping on the stunning Lizard Peninsula.
Truro, Cornwall
4.83 /5
53 reviews
92%
would recommend
Secluded and quiet, this adult-only site nestles in a sheltered 100-acre valley between Truro and Falmouth.
St Austell, Cornwall
4.85 /5
37 reviews
97%
would recommend
A peaceful, family run site with a bar and dog run. Surrounded by Cornish countryside close to Porthpean Beach.
Porth, Newquay, Cornwall
4.86 /5
14 reviews
100%
would recommend
Award winning, family friendly camping and glamping, nestled by Watergate Bay, Newquay. Campfires and dogs welcome.
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.
Bude, Cornwall
4.73 /5
51 reviews
96%
would recommend
Friendly, family campsite with a farm shop and cafe! Lovely countryside views near beaches, Bude and Widemouth Bay.
Bodmin, Cornwall
4.92 /5
42 reviews
100%
would recommend
Five-star peaceful and friendly park for tourers, ten minutes from the Eden Project. Adult only!
St Austell, Cornwall
4.67 /5
54 reviews
93%
would recommend
Peaceful camping with onsite fly fishing. Just ten minutes from the coast and five minutes from the Eden Project.
Bugle, St Austell, Cornwall
4.87 /5
11 reviews
100%
would recommend
Eco-friendly site nestled in the peaceful countryside in the heart of Cornwall. Ten minutes to the Eden Project.
Helston, Cornwall
4.9 /5
4 reviews
100%
would recommend
Spacious camping, glamping and touring with luxury ensuite pitches. Just 20 minutes from the beach!
Boscastle, Cornwall
4.78 /5
31 reviews
89%
would recommend
Family-friendly, hilltop campsite with beautiful sea views and sunsets, close to the harbour village of Boscastle.
Penzance, Cornwall
4.49 /5
60 reviews
88%
would recommend
Family run holiday park five minutes from the coast at Penzance with great facilities. Peaceful and dog friendly.
Looe, Cornwall
4.32 /5
39 reviews
82%
would recommend
The closest holiday park to Looe with sea and country views. Excellent facilities, including a swimming pool.
St Austell, Cornwall
4.67 /5
3 reviews
100%
would recommend
Peaceful, family friendly site with camping, touring and glamping. Just a 25 minute walk to Pentewan Beach.
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Things to do when camping in Cornwall
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.
Our favourite things to do in Cornwall
With so many highlights, Cornwall deserves a longer list!
- The entire gorgeous coastline
- St Ives
- Eden Project
- Tintagel
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.
The incredible Cornish coast
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.
Enchanting villages
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.
A fascinating past
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.
Superb attractions
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 a theme park, Crealy Great Adventure Park, 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.