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Best family campsites in Cornwall
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Cornwall is foolproof for family holidays. Its beaches are spectacular, and family-friendly attractions like the Eden Project and Newquay Zoo are easy to get to from almost anywhere in the county. Camping in Cornwall is just as amazing for families, with Cornish campsites ranging from farmyard campgrounds in the countryside to coastal holiday parks that keep kids busy all day long.
Below, we round up the 10 best family campsites in Cornwall so that you can set off on an unforgettable adventure with your little (and no-so-little) ones.
10 best family campsites in Cornwall
1. Looe – Tencreek Holiday Park
**Polperro Road, Looe, PL13 2JR
Price per night: from £19.99
Finding fame as one of the holiday parks featured in Channel 5’s Happy Campers: The Holiday Park, Dolphin Holidays’ Tencreek Holiday Park is one of the biggest and best family campsites in Cornwall. All ages and tastes are catered for here, from the kids’ club and heated indoor pool to the restaurant and regular entertainment. The park is on Cornwall’s south coast, the closest campsite to the seaside town of Looe.
Campsite features:
Lively holiday park a mile and a half from East Looe Beach
Direct access to coast paths: 20 minutes’ walk to Talland and the South West Coast Path
Heated and air-conditioned swimming pool (open all year) with adults-only sessions, toddlers’ splash pool, swim lessons and aquafit
Adventure playground and multi-sports pitch
2. St Austell – Seaview Gorran Haven Holiday Park
Boswinger, Gorran Haven PL26 6LL
Price per night: from £30
Also on Cornwall’s south coast, this St Austell campsite is on the stunning Roseland Peninsula in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Seaview Gorran Haven is packed with activities and facilities for all ages and is in a perfect setting for Cornwall seaside days: the nearest beach (Hemmick) is only half a mile away.
Campsite features:
Five-star, dog-friendly holiday park on Cornwall’s south coast
Under five miles from The Lost Gardens of Heligan and 10 from St Austell
Wildlife haven: David Bellamy Gold Award holder
Pool, paddling pool, sunbathing terrace, playground and games areas
3. Lizard Peninsula – Little Trevothan Camping and Caravan Park
Price per night: from £16
Little Trevothan Camping and Caravan Park is an award-winning, family-run campsite on the Lizard Peninsula, within walking distance (one mile) to its local village, Coverack. A more remote and peaceful option than bigger holiday sites, it still has lots to do: a playground, games room and playing field are on site, and plenty of spectacular beaches are close by.
Campsite features:
Peaceful Lizard Peninsula campsite in a secluded setting, surrounded by mature trees, hedging and green open spaces
11 miles drive from Helston
Grass and hardstanding level pitches, all with electric hook-up
Family-friendly amenities plus covered dishwashing area and launderette
4. Bude – Wooda Farm Holiday Park
Bude, Cornwall, England, EX23 9HJ
Price per night: from £22
Wooda Farm Holiday Park is a five-star, family-run campsite with sea and countryside views, in north Cornwall on the Devon/Cornwall border. It’s on a working farm with goats, sheep and chickens to see, has 40 acres of parkland, nature trails and woodland paths to explore, and offers stacks of facilities including a fishing lake and indoor soft play.
Campsite features:
Dog-friendly, five-star site 2.5 miles from Bude
Huge range of leisure facilities including fishing lake, playroom, games room, tractor rides, tennis, badminton, archery and Segway
Home-cooked and takeaway food, local cider and ales and a wide range of wines available
Licensed shop, campers’ kitchen, launderette and dog showers
5. Newquay – Monkey Tree Holiday Park
Hendra Croft, Scotland Road, Newquay TR8 5QR
Price per night: from £16
Bude is well known as a Cornish surfing spot, but Newquay is the most famous surfing destination in Cornwall – and one of the best known in the country. A stay at Monkey Tree Holiday Park will have surfers of all sizes under six miles from the waves of Newquay Beach; if this isn’t the kids’ thing, this award-winning family-friendly park can keep them busy with its swimming pool, play areas and 56 acres to roam. This is easily one of the best family campsites in Cornwall for those who love outdoor activities!
Campsite features:
Wildlife haven park with loads to do on site and off
Four miles from the Blue Reef Aquarium
Outdoor heated pool complex, kids’ club and regular family entertainment
Clubhouse, restaurant, chippy and shop all on site
6. Perranporth – Lakewell Touring and Camping Site
Perranwell Road, Goonhavern TR4 9NX
Price per night: from £16
Another peaceful park is Lakewell Touring and Camping Site, a family-run, family-friendly and dog-friendly campsite two miles from the beaches of Perranporth. The location will suit all ages, with Newquay Zoo and the Lappa Steam Railway within six miles and rambles on the South West Coast Path and around the St Agnes Heritage Coast just to the west. Pitches are grass, with electric or non-electric both available.
Campsite features:
Peaceful family park close to many family-friendly attractions
Half a mile from Healey's Cornish Cyder Farm and a mile from shops and restaurants art Goodhavern
Private fishing lake for guests’ use
Free hot showers, disabled-access shower, chemical disposal, washing machine and campers’ fridge and freezer
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7. Boscastle – Lower Pennycrocker Farm
Boscastle, North Cornwall PL35 OBY
Price per night: adults £10; children £5
Enthral the kids with a visit to Tintagel and Tintagel Castle, steeped in Cornwall’s Arthurian legends. Just five miles away is the family-friendly Boscastle campsite of Lower Pennycrocker Farm, in scenic Cornish countryside just half a mile from the South West Coast Path – hike the path direct to Tintagel. Let the kids camp under canvas for the holiday – pup tents here are free.
Campsite features:
Farm campsite in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, ideal for family hikes and wildlife spotting
Close to the highest cliffs in Cornwall: wildlife haven managed by the National Trust
Under three miles from the beach at Crackington Haven; nine miles from Bodmin Moor
Washing-up areas and free showers on site
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8. Saltash – Bush Farm Wild Camping
Price per night: adults £12; children £6
Let the kids run free range around the 200 acres of Bush Farm Wild Camping in Cornwall’s countryside near Saltash, a wildlife haven with open fields, rivers, lakes and woodland walks. Pitches are old-style – on grass/earth and without electricity – although mums and dads who like their comforts will be pleased to hear that showers and toilets are available too. One of the best family campsites in Cornwall, it is nestled in the great outdoors with excellent access to the rest of the county, as well as to Plymouth in Devon, 10 miles south.
Campsite features:
Almost-wild camping in a countryside setting
Pitch up where you like across the 200-acre site
Under five miles from Saltash
Fire pits allowed
9. Trevessa Farm
9 Long Ln, St Erth, Hayle TR27 6JZ
Price per night: from £20
Book early to ensure a spot at Trevessa Farm, as this lovely little farm campsite keeps its vibe low-key with only a handful of pitches around its sheltered grounds. Right in the centre of Cornwall and six miles from St Ives, this peaceful campsite has easy access to both the north and south coasts, and is close to local footpaths and cycle paths. It has five hardstanding pitches, all with electric hook-up.
Campsite features:
Small, friendly farm campsite three miles from Marazion
Direct footpath access to St Erth (one mile), with shop, pub and Saturday market
Well maintained toilet and shower block, free hot water and dishwashing area
Dog friendly – dogs stay for free
10. Stithians Lake Campsite
Stithians Watersports Centre, Menherion, Redruth TR16 6NW
Price per night: from £18
Last but not least in our round up of the best family campsites in Cornwall is the action-packed Stithians Lake Campsite near Redruth. It is next to Stithians Watersports Centre, where options on offer include paddleboarding, sailing, kayaking, boating and water zorbing, alongside a nature trail, fishing or bird watching for something a little less active. The campsite has a café; a pub serving food is a couple of minutes’ walk away.
Campsite features:
Lakeside activity campsite four miles from Redruth
Pitches by the biggest inland water in West Cornwall
Watersports kit hire and lessons available
Pirate-themed play area
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