Camping in Isles of Scilly AONB

·

Hopping across to the go-slow Isles of Scilly off southwest Cornwall feels like leaving England far behind, though the mainland is under 30 miles away. Some 140 islands make up this wildly beautiful and historically fascinating archipelago, and only five are inhabited. It’s a world of secluded coves, lonely lighthouses, wonderfully scenic coastal footpaths, and beachy strands that appear like magic at low tide, and there are just a few camping spots and glamping lodges sprinkled around. Outdoor adventurers delight in hiking, swimming, diving, kayaking, sailing, windsurfing, and seal-spotting, not to mention sleeping under blissfully clear skies.

92% (103)

Top-rated campgrounds

Mushroom Meadow, Cornwall UK

3. Mushroom Meadow, Cornwall UK

100%
(9)
10 units · Tents, Motorhomes ·
Centrally located yet quiet, secluded and flat two-acre meadow with 9 large grass pitches each mowed for privacy within natural wildflower borders. Clean and well looked after composting toilets, hot gas showers, fire pits, free scrap wood and a quiet woodland to immerse yourself in, next to the stream. Mushroom Meadow and the adjoining woodland are nestled at the bottom of our picturesque 50 acre family farm - with the stream at it's southerly border. Access is via a long farm track (about 750m) and is clearly signed once you arrive at our farm. The numbered pitches are thoughtfully spaced across the entire meadow. Perfect for those who like lots of space and for children who like to run free. An ideal West Cornwall location (10 min drive to both North and South coasts) - you can walk into our village of Praze and Beeble to visit the local pub, village shop or famous Philps Bakery for all your pasty needs!
Pets
Potable water
Campfires
from 
£14
 / night
Lamarth Farm Campsite

6. Lamarth Farm Campsite

100%
(1)
45 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Porthleven, Cornwall, South West England
We are a relaxed, spacious campsite on a quiet family run farm at the gateway to the Lizard Peninsula. Whether it is enjoying the local beaches, coastal walks, cycling trails, castles or attractions Lamarth Farm is a simple and uncomplicated site ideally situated to explore all these things. Whatever you get up to when enjoying your stay with us be assured there is plenty of space for you to relax and unwind in the Cornish countryside taking in the fantastic valley views across Mounts Bay. Our Pitch sizes at Lamarth Farm are unrestricted so you are able to spread out! We allow barbeques and campfires if they are raised off the ground so they don’t damage the land. We welcome well behaved dogs and ask that they are on leads around the campsite. We do have a designated dog exercise area and with 2 dog friendly beaches within 5minutes drive and an award winning dog friendly pub! Not only with you have a fantastic holiday your four legged friend will too. Our facilities have been kept to just the basics and they are well looked after. We have 2 shower blocks, WC’s and washbasins. We look forward to welcoming you and hope you make some wonderful memories that last a lifetime POSTCODE TR12 7QP
Pets
Potable water
Campfires
from 
£18
 / night
Trevena Cross Glamping & Camping

7. Trevena Cross Glamping & Camping

100%
(4)
25 units · Tents · Porthleven, England
Pop- up site throughout the summer in the village of Breage, just off the A394. Porthleven and Praa Sands five minutes' drive away. At the foot of Tregonning Hill; on a main bus route for easy outings. Trevena Cross Glamping & Camping is strategically placed just off the A394, it's also on the main Penzance to Helston bus route for easy outings. Not that it's all about getting off site: the place itself is rather lovely too, set back from the road surrounded by agricultural land and at the foot of Tregonning Hill (climbs of which are rewarded with views of the south coasts). The pitching area takes up four and a half acres of the seven- acre plot, with guests able to pick their own pitch and numbers limited to ensure plenty of space for all. Facilities have been kept simple here Eco Loo, Wash up area and hot showers. There is free parking on site too (although in wet weather you'll be asked to keep travel through the fields to a minimum). It's a family friendly site with a car free play area complete with a communal toy box. Dogs are welcome to take a break here too, they have a dedicated exercise area where they can run free but you'll need to keep them on a lead in all other areas, clean up after them and generally be mindful of other guests and the livestock in neighbouring fields. There is a small onsite 'essentials shop' for when you've been caught short and can't face the drive to Helston (we're talking really important items that never should have missed the list like marshmallows, baked beans and batteries!). Freezer pack re-freezing and battery pack charging facilities also available on request (subject to a small charge and availability). Those aiming to see Cornwall on foot should be pleased to note that there are plenty of countryside walks around, and lots of lovely coastal spots close by too (Praa Sands and Porthleven are both a couple of miles away, and linked by the South West Coast Path). It's also an easy 5- minute amble to Breage village centre for a top notch pub, a couple of play areas, a post office/ shop and a popular garden centre with a fab cafe.
Pets
Potable water
Campfires
from 
£15
 / night
Wild Coastal Retreat

12. Wild Coastal Retreat

100%
(2)
1 unit · Glamping · Porthcurno, Penzance, England
This wild coastal retreat (Raftra Retreat) is open from May til September, with accommodation for 2 in a converted shipping container in May and September, and with an added 6 metre bell tent in June, July & August making it accommodate 4 people during those months. The Retreat is in a secluded corner of a 3 acre meadow with sea views and direct footpath access to several stunning coves. The meadow is left to grass and wildflowers, cut once a year in June or July for organic hay. It is visited regularly by badgers, foxes and red deer, and it's a great spot to see hunting barn owls and raptors, swallows....and bats! It's a fantastic place for star-gazing too! Many guests don't use their car once they're here....there are so many walks right from the gate to some of the most breathtaking coastline in Britain. If you like sea-swimming, nature photography, bird-watching, rock-clambering, or just fire-cooking and romantic nights under the stars, you'll love it! We are a little haven in the middle of farmland, so please be aware that whilst most of the time it is very peaceful here, there are times when you can hear farm noises.
Potable water
Campfires
Showers
from 
£100
 / night
Halgarrack Farm Hideaway

14. Halgarrack Farm Hideaway

2 units · Glamping · Redruth, Cornwall, South West England
We are an informal and friendly site in a gorgeous part of Cornwall. These bell tents are located in a peaceful five-acre field, so there's ample space to spread out, explore and play. The field faces the west, so it catches lots of sunlight and is a great spot for watching the sky light up in pinks and oranges as the sun sets in the evening Sustainability and nature is at the heart of what we do here, so we wanted to find a way that we could make your stay unique and eco friendly without compromising on comfort. We have turned a horsebox into a shower block complete with a composting loo! Everything you see on the site has been made from upcycled and repurposed materials. All of the tents are decorated slightly differently with vintage and antique pieces, making them truly unique and one-off! This farm is centrally located, making all of Cornwall very easy to explore. Both the north and south coasts of the county can be reached in about a quarter of an hour, so you can nip up to Gwithian to catch the surf before heading south to the much-loved foodie town of Porthleven.
Potable water
Campfires
Showers
from 
£102
 / night
Ocean View Lodge

15. Ocean View Lodge

1 unit · Glamping · Penzance, England
The Ocean View Lodge is a newly insulated timber lodge nestled within its own wildflower meadow, offering complete privacy. The lodge boasts stunning panoramic views of Mounts Bay and the majestic St. Michael's Mount. Inside, the cozy lodge features a king-size bedroom with an ensuite bathroom, a twin bedroom, a cabin bed, and a second bathroom. The front of the lodge houses a fully fitted kitchen equipped with a fridge, freezer, electric cooker, and microwave. The dining/living area offers a TV and an elegant log-burning stove, providing extensive sea views through double patio doors and large front windows. Additionally, a utility room includes a washing machine. Outside, guests can enjoy a covered hot tub, two hammocks, decking with a picnic table and deck chairs, and a fire pit, all while soaking in the fantastic views. The local country pub, The White Hart, known for serving excellent food, is conveniently within walking distance. Beautiful sandy beaches are just over a mile away. Nearby places worth visiting include Marazion and St. Michael's Mount, Mousehole, St. Ives, and Land's End. Additionally, the Minack Theatre, an open-air theatre cut into the cliffside at Porthcurno, and the highly recommended Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens, which are within walking distance, offer wonderful experiences for visitors.
Pets
Potable water
Campfires
from 
£220
 / night

Hopping across to the go-slow Isles of Scilly off southwest Cornwall feels like leaving England far behind, though the mainland is under 30 miles away. Some 140 islands make up this wildly beautiful and historically fascinating archipelago, and only five are inhabited. It’s a world of secluded coves, lonely lighthouses, wonderfully scenic coastal footpaths, and beachy strands that appear like magic at low tide, and there are just a few camping spots and glamping lodges sprinkled around. Outdoor adventurers delight in hiking, swimming, diving, kayaking, sailing, windsurfing, and seal-spotting, not to mention sleeping under blissfully clear skies.

92% (103)

Top-rated campgrounds

Mushroom Meadow, Cornwall UK

3. Mushroom Meadow, Cornwall UK

100%
(9)
10 units · Tents, Motorhomes ·
Centrally located yet quiet, secluded and flat two-acre meadow with 9 large grass pitches each mowed for privacy within natural wildflower borders. Clean and well looked after composting toilets, hot gas showers, fire pits, free scrap wood and a quiet woodland to immerse yourself in, next to the stream. Mushroom Meadow and the adjoining woodland are nestled at the bottom of our picturesque 50 acre family farm - with the stream at it's southerly border. Access is via a long farm track (about 750m) and is clearly signed once you arrive at our farm. The numbered pitches are thoughtfully spaced across the entire meadow. Perfect for those who like lots of space and for children who like to run free. An ideal West Cornwall location (10 min drive to both North and South coasts) - you can walk into our village of Praze and Beeble to visit the local pub, village shop or famous Philps Bakery for all your pasty needs!
Pets
Potable water
Campfires
from 
£14
 / night
Lamarth Farm Campsite

6. Lamarth Farm Campsite

100%
(1)
45 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Porthleven, Cornwall, South West England
We are a relaxed, spacious campsite on a quiet family run farm at the gateway to the Lizard Peninsula. Whether it is enjoying the local beaches, coastal walks, cycling trails, castles or attractions Lamarth Farm is a simple and uncomplicated site ideally situated to explore all these things. Whatever you get up to when enjoying your stay with us be assured there is plenty of space for you to relax and unwind in the Cornish countryside taking in the fantastic valley views across Mounts Bay. Our Pitch sizes at Lamarth Farm are unrestricted so you are able to spread out! We allow barbeques and campfires if they are raised off the ground so they don’t damage the land. We welcome well behaved dogs and ask that they are on leads around the campsite. We do have a designated dog exercise area and with 2 dog friendly beaches within 5minutes drive and an award winning dog friendly pub! Not only with you have a fantastic holiday your four legged friend will too. Our facilities have been kept to just the basics and they are well looked after. We have 2 shower blocks, WC’s and washbasins. We look forward to welcoming you and hope you make some wonderful memories that last a lifetime POSTCODE TR12 7QP
Pets
Potable water
Campfires
from 
£18
 / night
Trevena Cross Glamping & Camping

7. Trevena Cross Glamping & Camping

100%
(4)
25 units · Tents · Porthleven, England
Pop- up site throughout the summer in the village of Breage, just off the A394. Porthleven and Praa Sands five minutes' drive away. At the foot of Tregonning Hill; on a main bus route for easy outings. Trevena Cross Glamping & Camping is strategically placed just off the A394, it's also on the main Penzance to Helston bus route for easy outings. Not that it's all about getting off site: the place itself is rather lovely too, set back from the road surrounded by agricultural land and at the foot of Tregonning Hill (climbs of which are rewarded with views of the south coasts). The pitching area takes up four and a half acres of the seven- acre plot, with guests able to pick their own pitch and numbers limited to ensure plenty of space for all. Facilities have been kept simple here Eco Loo, Wash up area and hot showers. There is free parking on site too (although in wet weather you'll be asked to keep travel through the fields to a minimum). It's a family friendly site with a car free play area complete with a communal toy box. Dogs are welcome to take a break here too, they have a dedicated exercise area where they can run free but you'll need to keep them on a lead in all other areas, clean up after them and generally be mindful of other guests and the livestock in neighbouring fields. There is a small onsite 'essentials shop' for when you've been caught short and can't face the drive to Helston (we're talking really important items that never should have missed the list like marshmallows, baked beans and batteries!). Freezer pack re-freezing and battery pack charging facilities also available on request (subject to a small charge and availability). Those aiming to see Cornwall on foot should be pleased to note that there are plenty of countryside walks around, and lots of lovely coastal spots close by too (Praa Sands and Porthleven are both a couple of miles away, and linked by the South West Coast Path). It's also an easy 5- minute amble to Breage village centre for a top notch pub, a couple of play areas, a post office/ shop and a popular garden centre with a fab cafe.
Pets
Potable water
Campfires
from 
£15
 / night
Wild Coastal Retreat

12. Wild Coastal Retreat

100%
(2)
1 unit · Glamping · Porthcurno, Penzance, England
This wild coastal retreat (Raftra Retreat) is open from May til September, with accommodation for 2 in a converted shipping container in May and September, and with an added 6 metre bell tent in June, July & August making it accommodate 4 people during those months. The Retreat is in a secluded corner of a 3 acre meadow with sea views and direct footpath access to several stunning coves. The meadow is left to grass and wildflowers, cut once a year in June or July for organic hay. It is visited regularly by badgers, foxes and red deer, and it's a great spot to see hunting barn owls and raptors, swallows....and bats! It's a fantastic place for star-gazing too! Many guests don't use their car once they're here....there are so many walks right from the gate to some of the most breathtaking coastline in Britain. If you like sea-swimming, nature photography, bird-watching, rock-clambering, or just fire-cooking and romantic nights under the stars, you'll love it! We are a little haven in the middle of farmland, so please be aware that whilst most of the time it is very peaceful here, there are times when you can hear farm noises.
Potable water
Campfires
Showers
from 
£100
 / night
Halgarrack Farm Hideaway

14. Halgarrack Farm Hideaway

2 units · Glamping · Redruth, Cornwall, South West England
We are an informal and friendly site in a gorgeous part of Cornwall. These bell tents are located in a peaceful five-acre field, so there's ample space to spread out, explore and play. The field faces the west, so it catches lots of sunlight and is a great spot for watching the sky light up in pinks and oranges as the sun sets in the evening Sustainability and nature is at the heart of what we do here, so we wanted to find a way that we could make your stay unique and eco friendly without compromising on comfort. We have turned a horsebox into a shower block complete with a composting loo! Everything you see on the site has been made from upcycled and repurposed materials. All of the tents are decorated slightly differently with vintage and antique pieces, making them truly unique and one-off! This farm is centrally located, making all of Cornwall very easy to explore. Both the north and south coasts of the county can be reached in about a quarter of an hour, so you can nip up to Gwithian to catch the surf before heading south to the much-loved foodie town of Porthleven.
Potable water
Campfires
Showers
from 
£102
 / night
Ocean View Lodge

15. Ocean View Lodge

1 unit · Glamping · Penzance, England
The Ocean View Lodge is a newly insulated timber lodge nestled within its own wildflower meadow, offering complete privacy. The lodge boasts stunning panoramic views of Mounts Bay and the majestic St. Michael's Mount. Inside, the cozy lodge features a king-size bedroom with an ensuite bathroom, a twin bedroom, a cabin bed, and a second bathroom. The front of the lodge houses a fully fitted kitchen equipped with a fridge, freezer, electric cooker, and microwave. The dining/living area offers a TV and an elegant log-burning stove, providing extensive sea views through double patio doors and large front windows. Additionally, a utility room includes a washing machine. Outside, guests can enjoy a covered hot tub, two hammocks, decking with a picnic table and deck chairs, and a fire pit, all while soaking in the fantastic views. The local country pub, The White Hart, known for serving excellent food, is conveniently within walking distance. Beautiful sandy beaches are just over a mile away. Nearby places worth visiting include Marazion and St. Michael's Mount, Mousehole, St. Ives, and Land's End. Additionally, the Minack Theatre, an open-air theatre cut into the cliffside at Porthcurno, and the highly recommended Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens, which are within walking distance, offer wonderful experiences for visitors.
Pets
Potable water
Campfires
from 
£220
 / night

Camper favorites in and near Isles of Scilly AONB

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Stories from the community

Value Prop
Value Prop
Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field
Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

Camping in Isles of Scilly AONB guide

Where to go

St. Mary’s & Tresco

The liveliest and largest island in Scilly—with all the transport links, restaurants, and shops—St. Mary’s unveils far-flung bays, windswept headlands, and meandering paths running along the coast and across the wide-open countryside. Excellent swimming, snorkelling, diving, and birdwatching opportunities abound, while boats zip over to neighbouring Tresco, with its subtropical, 19th-century gardens and powdery, Caribbean-worthy beaches.

St. Martin’s

Famous for hosting some of England’s outstanding blonde-sand beaches, the northernmost of the inhabited Scilly Isles is a delight to explore, and it even has its own tiny winery. Hike between sandy strands; go swimming, snorkelling, and diving off the sweeping bays; get the campfire going under the stars; and feast on super-fresh seafood plucked from the surrounding Atlantic. 

Bryher

Tiny, rugged, and remote Bryher feels worlds away from everything, even its sister Scillies. The fun here is all about wandering the coast-hugging paths, clambering up to superb viewpoints, wandering past rustic-charm cottages, enjoying the secluded sweeping beaches and rocky coves, and stocking up on fresh local produce at street-side stalls.

St. Agnes

If camping with impossibly beautiful views across a deserted white-sand beach and rustling up meals with ingredients fresh from local farms sounds like exactly your thing, seek out the southernmost of the populated Scilly Isles. As well as secluded coves, aquamarine views, and flower-filled fields, isolated St. Agnes is known for prehistoric burial sites and the dreamy low-tide sandbar running across to the even more isolated Gugh island.

Top regions near Isles of Scilly AONB