Cornwall is one of the United Kingdom’s (UK) most visited holiday destinations, especially every summer. While it is famous for its picturesque landscapes, sandy beaches with sparkling blue waters, and quaint fishing villages, tourists also flock here for its mouthwatering seafood cuisine and sought-after galleries. If you love basking under the sun or exploring the outdoors, it is surely a must-see for you. Many areas like St. Agnes have earned dark sky status, which means that they have skies so clear that you can enjoy uninterrupted stargazing. Camping here is one of the best things you can do and cannot miss, so check out these campgrounds near beaches in Cornwall.
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Tent-only campgrounds
1. Bryher Campsite
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
The first campers are back, dotted in their favourite spots around the site, and it feels so good!
Posted by Bryher Campsite on Monday, May 17, 2021
If you are exploring the Isles of Scilly, Bryher Campsite is the ideal base camp for you. It is stunningly situated between two hills, only a few minutes away from a white-sand beach. You can either bring and set up your own tent for traditional camping or rent its fully equipped Bell Tent for cozy glamping. Featuring five camping fields, it lets you choose your own pitch. It also has a spacious games field with football goals and a volleyball net, allowing you to unplug, play, and meet other campers over some fun outdoor sports.
Bryher Campsite
Address: Jenford, Bryher TR23 0PR, United Kingdom
Website: Bryher Campsite
RV Campgrounds & RV sites
1. Lower Penderleath Campsite
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Only 4.83 km (3 mi) away from St. Ives and 8.05 km (5 mi) away from Penzance, Lower Penderleath Campsite boasts a tranquil, countryside setting. It welcomes campers with small campervans and tents between Easter and October for a minimum of two nights. For your convenience, it has basic facilities like shower and toilet blocks, a dishwashing area, and a laundry area. Barbecues and fire bowls are allowed here. While small fire buckets are available for rent, you need to bring your own charcoal and wood.
Lower Penderleath Campsite
Address: Lower Penderleath, St.Ives Cornwall TR26 3AF, United Kingdom
Website: Lower Penderleath Campsite
2. Cherry Masons Fruit Farm
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Posted by Cherry masons fruit farm. on Friday, August 2, 2019
Cherry Masons Fruit Farm provides a peaceful camping experience not far from Porthleven. The locally renowned Garden Kitchen Cafe is only within a short walking distance. Featuring grass pitches with and without electricity, it welcomes backpackers, families, and groups with small campervans and tents. Electric hookups are available but cannot be used for cooking and heating. Since it also has dog baths and huge novelty dog kennels, you may also bring your dogs here. Campfires are permitted, and firepits are available for your perusal at no extra charge.
Cherry Masons Fruit Farm
Address: Higher Rd, Breage, Helston TR13, United Kingdom
Website: Cherry Masons Fruit Farm
3. Bay View Farm Camping Site
Bay View Farm Camping Site is nestled on South West Coast Path. It is perfect for those exploring the surrounding cliff paths leading to Blackrock Beach or the local offerings in Looe. It offers pitches for motorhomes and tents, welcoming campers of all kinds. Further, it has a luxurious, static caravan equipped with heating and a shower. Other on-site amenities include coin-operated laundry and washing facilities, and shower and toilet blocks. It is open 11 months a year, with a month off usually occurring between January and February.
Bay View Farm Camping Site
Address: Bay View Farm, St Martin, Looe PL13 1NZ, United Kingdom
Website: Bay View Farm Camping Site
4. Mount Pleasant Eco Park
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Posted by Mount Pleasant Ecological Park on Thursday, February 4, 2021
A modern, sustainable community that has been developed over the past 2 decades, Mount Pleasant Eco Park offers 17 hectares (42 acres) of organic farmland. While it is a known venue for conferences, live music events, and shows, it also has a campsite for camping and glamping. Its wild camping field overlooking Porthtowan Beach has grass pitches for caravans, motorhomes, and tents. It also has handcrafted Shepherd’s huts and bell tents for a fun, eco-glamping experience. When you camp here, you have access to dishwashing facilities, solar-powered showers, and a toilet block.
Mount Pleasant Eco Park
Address: Chapel Hill, Porthtowan, Truro TR4 8HL, UK
Website: Mount Pleasant Eco Park
5. Mousehole Camping
Mousehole Camping is a small campsite at Mousehole Association Football Club (AFC), only 0.31 km (0.5 km) away from Paul. Accommodating campers every summer, it provides basic facilities like showers, toilets, and a parking area. It also has a licensed clubhouse selling some refreshments and snacks every day. Campervans, motorhomes, and tents are welcome here. Ensuring that you have a worthwhile stay, it allows barbecues and campfires on-site, provided that you use firepits or anything to keep fires off the ground.
Mousehole Camping
Address: Trungle Parc, Paul, Penzance TR19 6AZ, United Kingdom
Website: Mousehole Camping
6. Ryn Gwari Farm
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Posted by Ryn Gwari - Farm & Campsite on Wednesday, February 28, 2018
A quiet, family-friendly campsite, Ryn Gwari Farm offers 10 pitches not far away from a beach and a pub. It is nestled in a 2.43-hectare (6-acre) smallholding where you can enjoy picturesque ocean views. It welcomes campervans, motorhomes, and tents, and allows campfires on-site. Ideal for those who are looking for something close to wild camping, it offers basic facilities like two compost loos, a hot shower, and an outdoor sink. A shared campfire area is available for all guests. Wood is also provided.
Ryn Gwari Farm
Address: No Go By Hill, Kenython Ln, St Just, Penzance TR19 7PS, UK
7. Ayr Holiday Park
Ayr Holiday Park is open year-round, welcoming campers and tourers in the spectacular Ayr. You can enjoy a worry-free camping experience here, especially with its amenities block with separate loos and shower areas for men and women, and shower rooms for family use. Moreover, it features chemical disposal points, coin-operated laundry facilities, and washing-up facilities. A drying area is available, too. Providing various recreational opportunities, it also has several benches, picnic tables, a games room, and a playground.
Ayr Holiday Park
Address: Ayr Terrace, Saint Ives TR26 1EJ, United Kingdom
Website: Ayr Holiday Park
Enjoy a fun-filled summer vacation in Cornwall
With vast, scenic landscapes and breathtakingly beautiful beaches, Cornwall is one of the UK’s most visited summer destinations. Tourists usually go here for an exciting outdoor experience; and if you are one of those adventurous souls, make sure that you check out these campgrounds near beaches in Cornwall.
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