St Ives campsites
Sat on the northern coast of Cornwall's western tip, opposite Penzance in the south, the pretty town of St Ives has a thriving arts scene and no less than four fantastic beaches. Popular with families and watersport fans, this selection of St Ives campsites take you right to the heart of the action!
55 St Ives campsites
St Ives, Cornwall (1.2 miles)
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.
Penderleath, St Ives, Cornwall (1.8 miles)
3.38 /5
17 reviews
75%
would recommend
Dog friendly camping and touring park in a countryside location. Just five minutes from St Ives.
Carbis Bay, St Ives, Cornwall (1.8 miles)
4.61 /5
25 reviews
92%
would recommend
Camping and touring on the Cornish Coast, close to Carbis bay - welcoming the whole family, dogs included!
St Ives, Cornwall (1.9 miles)
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.
St Ives, Cornwall (2.1 miles)
5 /5
15 reviews
100%
would recommend
Fantastic woodland glamping near St Ives Bay and top beaches. Cosy, comfortable Landpods with private facilities.
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Hayle, Cornwall (4.7 miles)
4.66 /5
34 reviews
94%
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A quiet, rural and family-friendly site close to Hayle, with easy access to the A30 and beaches at St Ives Bay.
Gulval, Penzance, Cornwall (5.3 miles)
4.28 /5
29 reviews
90%
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Tiny site with fully serviced hardstanding pitches, close to great woodland walks and five minutes to Penzance.
Connor Downs, Hayle, Cornwall (5.5 miles)
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.
St Hilary, Penzance, Cornwall (5.7 miles)
Simple family and dog friendly touring site. Within a ten minute drive of sandy beaches and St Michael's Mount!
Penzance, Cornwall (6 miles)
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.
Leedstown, Hayle, Cornwall (6.1 miles)
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.
Connor Downs, Hayle, Cornwall (6.3 miles)
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.
Hayle, Cornwall (6.3 miles)
4.66 /5
47 reviews
91%
would recommend
Welcoming holiday park nestled in the heart of West Cornwall. Onsite pool, mini golf course and more!
Helston, Cornwall (8.6 miles)
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.
Ashton, Cornwall (9.4 miles)
4.79 /5
25 reviews
96%
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Family-run campsite set in picturesque countryside, two miles from Porthleven and golden sand beaches.
St Just, Penzance, Cornwall (9.6 miles)
4.62 /5
10 reviews
100%
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Peaceful dog friendly site with a play area and games room. Ten minutes to the beach and 20 minutes to Land's End.
Breage, Helston, Cornwall (9.6 miles)
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!
Botallack, St Just, Cornwall (9.7 miles)
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 Buryan, Penzance, Cornwall (10.1 miles)
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.
Four Lanes, Redruth, Cornwall (10.5 miles)
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.
Portreath, Illogan, Cornwall (10.6 miles)
4.89 /5
51 reviews
98%
would recommend
Award winning family friendly park with excellent facilities. Just five minutes from sandy beaches.
Trenear, Helston, Cornwall (10.9 miles)
Quiet, family friendly site overlooking the Lizard Peninsula. Ten minutes to Helston and 15 minutes to the beach.
Porthleven, Cornwall (11 miles)
4.83 /5
20 reviews
100%
would recommend
A 20 minute walk from the golden sands of Porthleven Beach, back-to-basics family camping.
Laity Moor, Redruth, Cornwall (11.2 miles)
4.88 /5
10 reviews
100%
would recommend
Small, peaceful adult only touring site with 20 acres of farmland. Five minutes from Portreath Beach. Dog friendly.
St Buryan, Penzance, Cornwall (11.8 miles)
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!
Porthtowan, Cornwall (11.8 miles)
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.
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St Ives, Cornwall (0.4 miles)
Grass and hardstanding pitches available for tents or tourers, just a mile from St Ives town centre and the beach.
St Ives, Cornwall (0.8 miles)
5 star pitches right by St Ives and its beaches, ideal for walks along the South West Coast Path with your dog.
St Ives, Cornwall (1.2 miles)
Small, peaceful, friendly back-to-basics camping close to the beach. Dogs welcome.
Hayle, Cornwall (3.3 miles)
Located right on the beach at fabulous St Ives Bay in Hayle, this park is perfect for families and couples.
Hayle, Cornwall (3.5 miles)
Beach camping right by St Ives Bay, with a surfing school and easy access to the South West Coast Path.
Crowlas, Cornwall (3.7 miles)
Arch Lane Camping is a laid back farm Campsite in beautiful West Cornwall.
Crowlas, Cornwall (4 miles)
Beautiful safari tents and a glamping truck set in a peaceful meadow, a couple of miles from the beach at Marazion.
Gwithian, Hayle, Cornwall (4.6 miles)
This family run coastal campsite and caravan park is perfectly placed for stunning St Ives and its beaches.
Marazion, Cornwall (5.4 miles)
A quiet, family-run and dog friendly park with a heated indoor pool. 15 minutes walk from St Michael's Mount.
Penzance, Cornwall (5.8 miles)
The closest campsite to the town of Penzance, within easy walking distance of town and beaches.
Penzance, Cornwall (6 miles)
Glamping safari tents, one with a hot tub, plus a romantic gypsy caravan on a dog friendly Cornish farm.
St Hilary, Penzance, Cornwall (6.1 miles)
A tranquil, adult only site in the heart of the Cornish coastline, close to great beaches and the Marazion coast.
Ashton, Helston, Cornwall (7.8 miles)
A peaceful family run park, 10 minutes from Praa Sands beach and the beautiful coastline. Dog friendly.
Praa Sands, Penzance, Cornwall (7.9 miles)
Camping is a CS with stunning views sea views to Praa Sands
Penzance, Cornwall (8.1 miles)
A dog friendly, back to basics site just by Praa Sands, for nostalgic and rustic proper camping and touring.
Mousehole, Penzance, Cornwall (8.5 miles)
A family and pet-friendly site just a mile's walk downhill to the famous Mousehole Harbour.
St Just, Penzance, Cornwall (9.3 miles)
A small site rich in nature with six grass pitches. Family and dog friendly just 15 minutes from the beach.
Camborne, Cornwall (9.4 miles)
Certificated campsite in West Cornwall with grass pitches close to sandy beaches and cycling trails. Dog friendly.
Ashton, Helston, Cornwall (9.4 miles)
Cornish camping on a friendly working farm with tent pitches and only three miles from Praa Sands and Porthleven.
Helston, Cornwall (9.5 miles)
Peaceful camping and bell tent pop up site. Five minutes to the beach and ten minutes from Mounts Bay.
Troon, Camborne, Cornwall (9.6 miles)
Small off-grid glamping site with fully furnished bell tents, just 15-30 minutes from sandy beaches.
St Just, Penzance, Cornwall (9.7 miles)
Trevaylor is located just 500 metres from the coastal path and some of the most dramatic coastline in Cornwall.
Tregeseal, St Just, Cornwall (9.8 miles)
A campsite in a quiet, sheltered valley, only a short walk from the town of St Just on the Penwith Heritage Coast.
Penzance, Cornwall (10.6 miles)
A peaceful, family-run campsite in West Cornwall offering camping and touring. 10 mins from Porthcurno Beach.
Cambrose, Portreath, Cornwall (11.2 miles)
A small family camping and touring park, situated in the unspoilt Portreath Valley 1.5 miles from Portreath.
Helston, Cornwall (11.3 miles)
Go back to basics on this rural farm! Bell tents available. Near the Cornish Seal Sanctuary and Swanpool Beach.
Porthleven, Helston, Cornwall (11.9 miles)
Unrestricted pitches and sea views. Family friendly and a ten minute walk from a sandy beach.
Helston, Cornwall (11.9 miles)
This small Cornish family-run campsite is perfect for nature lovers. They even have their own foster farm animals.
Redruth, Cornwall (11.9 miles)
A peaceful lakeside spot sitting next to the beautiful Stithians Reservoir.
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Things to do in St Ives
It's no surprise that people fall in love with St Ives when they see its top-notch beaches. These are one of the town's key attractions, with excellent options such as Porthmeor Beach which is popular with swimmers and surfers alike, Porthminster Beach with its stunning crescent shape and tropical style palm trees, and Porthgwidden Beach which is great for families with its sheltered waters.
The harbour has its own sandy beach (Harbour Beach) and lots of brightly coloured fishing boats. Watch the catch of the day brought in by the skilled fishermen here, then taste some at one of the top notch restaurants in the town the same evening.
St Ives is famous for is surfing conditions and Gwithian Beach (just across St Ives Bay) is very popular for sure surfing waves. There are several local surf schools offering lessons if you fancy braving the water!
The town is also home to interesting museums and art attractions. Discover the Tate St Ives and Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden, or take a visit to the St Ives Museum which has a fascinating history of the local area and people.
The Leach Pottery Studio & Museum is well worth a visit, featuring a shop, studio and beautiful pottery exhibitions. Barnoon Workshop Arts Space has a team that will help adults and children alike get creative in St Ives and explore their artistic side. There's plenty to explore, including classes, arty parties, a portrait studio and exhibitions of local work.
Walkers will enjoy exploring the South West Coast Path from St Ives, and also taking in the sights from The Island (previously known as Pendinas), which is a good spot for birdwatching and seal spotting. This interesting inshore island is just over 3 miles from the centre of town and well worth the effort.
For something a bit more challenging, take the bus from St Ives to Zennor and then walk back. The route is strenuous, but rewarding.
Nearby, the bustling town of Penzance is a must-see, as is St Michael's Mount near Marazion and the famous open-air Minack Theatre by Porthcurno. You also can't really come this far without a trip to Land's End, the most westerly point in mainland Britain.