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Best campervan sites Newquay: Cornwall camping guide

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Best campervan sites Newquay: Cornwall camping guide

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Campervan overlooking Fistral Beach, Newquay. Cornwall camping holiday at sunset.

Ready to go camping in Newquay? Cornwall’s surf capital draws holidaymakers from all over the world, who come to tackle the waves and enjoy easy access to other top attractions like St Ives and the Eden Project - all perfect for a campervan holiday! Check out our top campervan sites in Newquay for an amazing beachside break.

6 best campervan sites in Newquay

1. Trencreek Holiday Park

Fistral South Beach at Newquay, a short drive from Trencreek Holiday Park.

Trencreek Road, Newquay TR8 4NS

Price per night: pitches from £6.50; adults £6-£11; children £3-£6

Family run, family friendly and with stacks of facilities on site and close by… Trencreek Holiday Park is a top pick for Newquay campervan trips. It’s only a mile from Newquay town centre (and on the local bus route) and is close to Newquay Zoo and a farm shop.

On site, you can enjoy free fishing, a swimming pool and well-kept gardens, plus a play area, sand pit and games room for the kids.

(Please note Trencreek is for families and couples only; no groups are allowed at this Newquay campervan site.)

Campsite features:

  • Peaceful and well-maintained park within walking distance of Newquay

  • Family run with a safe family-friendly vibe

  • Two miles from the Blue Reef Aquarium; surf shop a mile away

  • Free peak season entertainment in a licensed clubhouse

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2. Porth Beach Holiday Park

Porth Beach Holiday Park, only 100 metres from the beach. Image by Porth Beach Holiday Park.

Porth, Newquay TR7 3NH

Price per night: from £35 per person

Porth Beach Holiday Park is almost as close to Newquay as Trencreek, just over a mile from the famous surf. But the park’s nearest beach is even closer than that - Porth Beach is just across the road (100 metres) from the campsite! One of the most well-kept campervan sites in Newquay, the team members at the park pride themselves on its immaculate facilities, which have won multiple awards.

As with Trencreek, this is a park for families and couples only – no groups.

Campsite features:

  • Multi-award winning campsite a minute’s walk from the beach at Porth

  • Level pitches on grass or hardstanding; hook-up available on all

  • Wide choice of pitch types and sizes, including riverside premium pitches with personal water supply, electric hook-up, sink-waste drainage and TV point

  • Free showers, central heating, free powerpoints, washing cubicles, baby bath and disabled-access amenities

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3. Trevornick Holiday Park

View of the beach from Trevornick Holiday Park. Image by Trevornick Holiday Park.

Holywell Bay Road, Holywell Bay, Newquay TR8 5PW

Price per night: from £19.85

Based by the sea at Holywell Bay, 5.5 miles from Newquay, Trevornick Holiday Park is a five-star campground with a wide range of facilities for all ages. This is easily one of the most family-friendly campervan sites in Newquay!

A heated pool, three well-stocked fishing ponds, a spa/treatment centre, golf, pitch and putt, and a forest trail with zipwire are all on offer here. Plus, the dog-walking area will keep furry friends happy too. Food is sorted as well, with a bar/restaurant, farm shop and a takeaway all on site.

Campsite features:

  • Family-friendly five-star park under a mile from Holywell Bay

  • Three fishing ponds stocked with monster carp, rudd and tench – hire equipment from The Bait shack next to the ponds

  • Packed entertainment and activities programme including peak season yoga and dance classes

  • Playground, indoor play, kids’ club, outdoor skills adventure club, games arcade and forest trail

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4. Hendra Holiday Park

Watergate Bay, 3.5 miles from Hendra Holiday Park. Image by Hendra Holiday Park.

Lane, Newquay TR8 4NY

Price per night: adults from £7.25; children from £2.25; regular discounts available

It’s a great year to park up at Hendra Holiday Park, as this popular five-star Newquay campervan site is celebrating its 50th anniversary throughout 2022. Awarded Holiday Centre of the Year by the AA in 2020 and holder of many other awards, Hendra is packed with facilities including pools with water flumes, a bar with regular entertainment, play parks, soft play and a skate park. Newquay Beach is only two miles from the park.

Campsite features:

  • Family-owned park two miles from Newquay and three from Dairyland Farm Park

  • Spotless amenities including award-winning toilets/showers

  • 12 pitching areas across 80 acres of landscaped parkland

  • Bar and restaurant, clubhouse, café, chippy and pizzeria

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5. Watergate Bay Touring Park

Getting ready for the surf at Watergate Bay, just half a mile from Watergate Bay Touring Park.

Tregurrian, Newquay TR8 4AD

Price per night: from £8

As its name suggests, it’s easy to get to Watergate Bay from this Newquay holiday park – it’s just half a mile away. Stroll to this stunning Cornwall beach and surf spot or take the free holiday park minibus in peak season… but leave plenty of time for on-site days too, as there’s lots to do at this award-winning touring park.

Aimed at families and couples, Watergate Bay Touring Park is home to an indoor pool, outdoor facilities like a sports court and a skate park, and the Market Kitchen shop and café.

Campsite features:

  • Award-winning touring park four miles north of Newquay

  • Half a mile from Watergate Bay: seasonal bus running five times a day

  • Family friendly with indoor pool, skate park and traffic-free play area

  • Shop and restaurant/café/takeaway, plus seasonal bar

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6. Gwinear Camping and Fishing

Hardstanding and grass pitches at Gwinear Camping and Fishing. Image by Gwinear Camping and Fishing.

Gwinear Farm, Cubert, Newquay TR8 5JX

Price per night: from £25

Gwinear Camping and Fishing is one of our favourite campervan sites in Newquay. This rural campsite is under three miles from spectacular beaches – Crantock, Fistral South, Fistral North and Holywell Bay are all just a few minutes’ drive away.

This farm campground is also a top pick for those who want to combine North Cornwall beach days with a spot of angling. There are two fishing lakes on site for guests’ use.

Facilities include a tackle shop, immaculate shower blocks, a launderette and dog walk.

Campsite features:

  • Excellently-maintained family campsite with pleasure and specimen fishing lakes

  • Within three miles of the Lappa Valley Steam Railway, Newquay Zoo and the Blue Reef Aquarium

  • Large level pitches with water and electric hook-up points

  • Spotless shower blocks with cubicles big enough for families

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Hire a campervan for your Newquay holiday

There you have our list of the best campervan sites in Newquay! Organisecampervan hire in Cornwall to get your camping trip in motion – we have vans to suit all budgets and preferences.

Why not make it a Cornwall road trip and set up camp at some more top spots in the county? Ourbest campervan sites in Cornwall guide has loads more inspiration for an unforgettable holiday!

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