94% (922) • 831 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Carnon Downs
Cadgwith Wild Camping
1. Cadgwith Wild Camping
99%
(244)
28km from Carnon Downs · 21 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A dog-friendly campsite on a farm in Cornwall where every pitch offers a sea view
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£22
/ night
Coverack Camping & Glamping
2. Coverack Camping & Glamping
99%
(200)
22km from Carnon Downs · 162 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Traditional family camping near Coverack, with the promise of coast, countryside and Cornish ice cream
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£12
/ night
Meldon Lake and Woods Wild Camping
3. Meldon Lake and Woods Wild Camping
98%
(211)
92km from Carnon Downs · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Seriously simple but beautiful wild camping beside a lake on Dartmoor
Pets
Campfires
from
£20
/ night
Fat Apples Cafe and Wild Camping
4. Fat Apples Cafe and Wild Camping
18km from Carnon Downs · 4 units · Tents
Hello and thank you for choosing Fat Apples Wild Camp Site!
Less than half a mile from Porthallow beach, our small family run wild campsite has around ten pitches spread throughout an old Cornish woodland, located just behind Fat Apples Café. We are also close to the half way mark of the Southwest Coast Path!
The village of St. Keverne is a five minute drive and has a Spar, baker, butcher, two pubs and a newsagents. When open, the café serves breakfast and lunches, and also has essentials for sale. Please check our café opening days as you will need to bring your own supplies if you are staying on the days we are closed!
The campsite is open seven days a week from April to the end of October (weather permitting).
The camp pitches are wild, and a short distance away we have a coin operated (hot) shower, WC and cold-water dishwashing sink.
There is no vehicular access to the site, cars are left about 100 yards away in our yard. We have wheelbarrows to help unload kit.
Throughout the year we run a variety of events, such as, music nights, courses, an ongoing bookswap and private parties. Our camp area is becoming well known for outdoor retreats and educational visits.
We allow small campfires on site in fire pits or baskets. Logs and basket are £13.50.
The café is open (9.30am-4.00pm).
Thursday to Sunday from the 5th March 2026.
Wednesday-Sunday April- End of August.
Thursday-Sunday September and October.
We also run BBQ evenings on a pop-up basis in the summer season.
It is a good idea to book breakfast or lunch in the café as it gets very busy.
The Village of Porthallow has a lovely pub on the beach called The Five Pilchards Inn. In calm weather it is great swimming, snorkelling and kayaking/boating area.
We are near the Helford estuary- 3 miles
Coverack Cove - 3 Miles
Porthkerris Dive Centre- 1 mile
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£15
/ night
Secret Spot Camping Saunton
5. Secret Spot Camping Saunton
99%
(140)
117km from Carnon Downs · 12 units · Tents
Finding this exclusive Devon spot is like making it on to the best VIP guest list in town
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£20
/ night
Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping
6. Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping
97%
(147)
47km from Carnon Downs · 168 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Wake up to the sound of birdsong, go swimming before breakfast in the clear water of a secluded lake. Cook your bacon and eggs over an open fire while you plan your day, or just laze it away in the peace and quiet of your own personal tipi. You can always go fishing tomorrow, and walk along the cliffs the day after that…
The site is a unique woodland valley folded around a clear, spring-fed lake created from the old Tregildrans Quarry. Our tipis and tent pitches are dotted about this secret 20 acres full of ferns, bluebells, oak and meadowsweet.
Left in peace for many years there's been no modern chemicals or poisons on the land, meaning we've got bluebells, dormice, Red Admirals and shy woodland Jays for you to spot.
It’s a place set apart from the rush and clutter of the modern holiday experience, with an atmosphere that makes you forget the world outside, and just lounge, ramble, or potter about in a boat.
We're committed to giving you a genuinely individual service from first contact to your time staying with us.
We established CTH in 1996. This was the first and we believe still is the best tipi holiday site in the UK. We know our area inside out and can always help with local knowledge or contacts if you need them.
We want to offer our guests a sustainable holiday. A return to real camping means the lowest possible impact on the land and environment - our tipi poles don’t even break the surface of the earth. Your footprint while here could only be bettered by a survival expert. You don't have to fly! a major bonus, and we source all our wood, fish and canvas locally and work with local people wherever possible.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£25
/ night
Deer Barn Retreats
7. Deer Barn Retreats
94%
(33)
147km from Carnon Downs · 3 units · Glamping
Dog-friendly glamping on the Somerset-Devon border
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£81
/ night
Sunny Corner Campsite
8. Sunny Corner Campsite
98%
(115)
13km from Carnon Downs · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Back-to-basics camping with views of the sea in walking distance of St Agnes
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£35
/ night
Pittaford Farm
9. Pittaford Farm
99%
(67)
101km from Carnon Downs · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A campfire-friendly site in South Devon, with a beach, a nature reserve and a pub all less than 45 minutes' walk away
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£26
/ night
Elm Farm Camp, Cafe & Cycle hire
10. Elm Farm Camp, Cafe & Cycle hire
98%
(85)
12km from Carnon Downs · 26 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Quiet camping meadows and a friendly café located beside some of Cornwall's most popular cycling routes
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£15
/ night
Berry's Ground Lane Campsite
11. Berry's Ground Lane Campsite
100%
(18)
139km from Carnon Downs · 40 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Lovely wild camping pitches on the North Devon coastline. You will be one of a maximum of 6 pitches in a large field on the beautiful North Devon coast with incredible sea views.
We can provide a firepit to borrow and you can purchase logs onsite so you can stargaze and chatter around the fire - back to nature!
We are based just outside the pretty hamlet of Martinhoe in North Devon, a stone's throw from the SW Coast Path.
There is a historic Roman Beacon closeby and plenty of wildlife around, we'd be surprised if you didn't see deer in the neighbouring fields!
There is a compost loo and a water point, but no electricity / wifi - delightfully off-grid.
Situated on an organic working farm this is the perfect place to escape!
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£24
/ night
Pure & Rustic
12. Pure & Rustic
86%
(7)
120km from Carnon Downs · 6 units · Glamping
Acres of beautiful woodlands & pastures for those that like to sleep under canvas with or without electric.
Hot showers, Pure Greenfields spring water on tap, designated fire pits to bring out your rawness of nature!!
Pure & Rustic is close by to some fantastic local pubs, and the beaches of Croyde, Saunton, Putsborough & Woolacombe.
A magical woodland retreat to watch the moon & stars float by..!
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£15
/ night
Hideaway Camping
13. Hideaway Camping
98%
(43)
89km from Carnon Downs · 17 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Carefree camping and glamping in Devon with a nature-friendly setting and imaginative owners
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£13
/ night
The Enchanted Wilderness
14. The Enchanted Wilderness
93%
(43)
68km from Carnon Downs · 6 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Simple riverside camping pitches in the Tamar Valley on the edge of Dartmoor
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£28
/ night
Trecombe Lakes
15. Trecombe Lakes
100%
(17)
12km from Carnon Downs · 8 units · Glamping
Self-contained luxury lodge and pods in a tranquil waterside setting close to Falmouth and the River Helford
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from
£155
/ night
Higher Waytown Farm Camping
16. Higher Waytown Farm Camping
100%
(11)
100km from Carnon Downs · 6 units · Tents, Motorhomes
**Now closed except for walkers and 4x4s due to access. Contact directly with Qs and before making a booking - thanks!**
Nestled on the hilltops near Bucks Mills and Clovelly, 10-15min walk by footpath from the SW coast path, our 13 acre smallholding-in-progress offers rustic nearly-wild camping in our wildflower meadows. Share your space with hares, deer, foxes, owls, songbirds, field voles, bees and butterflies.
The views from the fields are a well kept local secret - from your tent or van look out over Hartland, Lundy island, Saunton, Croyde, Exmoor and Dartmoor, even Pembrokeshire on a clear day!
FACILITIES:
In keeping with our low impact approach, the fields are just fields, but with the addition of some picnic benches! A flushing toilet, drinking water, hot shower, charging and WiFi are found by the farmhouse.
BBQs and fires permitted off the ground and we have fire pits for loan and logs for sale. Please pack out all rubbish and leave NO trace.
Dogs welcome under close control - please avoid meadow centres in summer to protect the nesting skylarks and ensure they do NOT chase the wildlife.
ACCESS:
Easily accessible by 4WD, and 2WD in summer/when dry. Be aware it's a grassy uphill track, if your vehicle is not great off-road... (but everyone so far has been fine!) The views are worth the walk though! Campervans have backup options lower down near the house.
THE SITE:
Nature spot, relax and stargaze across our 4 fields. We recently planted 800 trees for a new woodland, created a wildlife pond, and are establishing a traditional cider orchard. Rose looks after our vegetable garden and usually has some native breed piglets. Our apiary is managed by Jon who will happily explain about bees... and sell you a jar of honey for breakfast.
Note - the area is agricultural with very occasional farm noise and odour.
We are pleased to be a South West Coast Path Waymaker, and welcome walkers. We also welcome anyone enjoying the Atlantic Highway or South West 660. We like classics and have spanners!
Flexible arrival/departure. If we are not around just choose a spot and we'll find you later.
We are both keen adventurers and happy to provide tips on things to do and places to visit!
Please contact with any questions and follow @HWF_Adventures
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£20
/ night
The Secret Garden
17. The Secret Garden
100%
(5)
20km from Carnon Downs · 3 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
2 sites to stay
ruby rose for chalet or jasmine pitch for van
This secret garden's is surrounded by the fields and tall hedges, a magical place, it’s in a world of its own and will certainly make those memories.
* Private spacious camping in a very peaceful and beautiful space just for you and your favorites ! either with chalet on its own, van, tents or both :)
chalet with double bed, single bed, bathroom, shower, tv
mini kitchen, plates, kettle, cutlery, pots & pans, outside washing up area
Chill in your massive jacuzzi with a your favourite drink and best tunes 🎶
(add on for Jasmine)
* Picnic bench, garden, hot shower, flushing toilet, firepit
(add on for Jasmine)
* A very special gated garden to spend time out with your favourite people. Family friendly
You may spot wild pheasants, chickens, indian runner ducks, our super friendly Bengal Cats! if you like them!😻
Your own furry friends are welcome as it is a gated secure garden.
Enjoy the fire pit (wood and firelighters can be brought in advance) or bring your own :)
Your car/van can park right outside the gate to your secret garden. (jasmine is another pitch)
Lovely walk down the bottom of our lane to river gannel, bring your own paddle boards, kayaks, yourself for a swim :)
From the river gannel if you walk from your garden it will take you to crantock beach and quant village, including the 2 local pubs worth a visit if your into our local history.
Trenance 15 minute walk 0r 3 minute drive (walk the country back lane here to Trenance via river gannel for a beautiful nature walk)
*Horse riding along the river gannel at Trenance riding stables
*Trenance Boating lake, Tea rooms, rose gardens and Boat hire
*Trenance Play park for the kids
5 mins walk to esso/budgens for essentials 24 hour
5 Mins car ride to the quant Crantock Village beach, or long walk to the beach. Tearooms, the outstanding C-bay day spa for an extra special day out.
1.2 miles into town, 10 min car ride to Newquay town centre to visit our beautiful Cornish beaches, harbour (fishing trips) golf course, chip shops, deliveroo do deliver here :)
Lifts i can do for £10 back from town before 12am if your stuck :)
Bus direct into Newquay town Center or any other part of Cornwall 4 minute walk down the lane :)
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£29
/ night
Willow Valley Holiday Park
18. Willow Valley Holiday Park
100%
(16)
80km from Carnon Downs · 31 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
This peaceful, sheltered site has a special character. The site is the ideal place to unwind with plenty of safe space, a meandering river and friendly atmosphere. It offers 4 acres with facilities, 7 acres of wilderness, shower block, level pitches, picturesque river, children’s playground and has been rated AA 4 star gold pennant.
Becky and John both love Cornwall and fell in love with the site as soon as they saw it and it provided the perfect opportunity for a new challenge.
Having only recently taken over at Willow Valley in the Summer of 2024, there are always ongoing improvements being made so make sure you keep in touch. Any returning campers will be glad to know we aren’t changing the campsite itself though. Why would we when it is already so perfect!
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£29
/ night
The Camping Field
19. The Camping Field
96%
(26)
32km from Carnon Downs · 35 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Back-to-basics camping in beautiful Cornish countryside
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£16
/ night
Bush Farm Campsite
20. Bush Farm Campsite
99%
(99)
62km from Carnon Downs · 50 units · Tents, Motorhomes
As close to wild camping as you can get on a rewilded 200-acre farm in Cornwall
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£12
/ night
94% (922) • 831 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Carnon Downs
Cadgwith Wild Camping
1. Cadgwith Wild Camping
99%
(244)
28km from Carnon Downs · 21 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A dog-friendly campsite on a farm in Cornwall where every pitch offers a sea view
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£22
/ night
Coverack Camping & Glamping
2. Coverack Camping & Glamping
99%
(200)
22km from Carnon Downs · 162 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Traditional family camping near Coverack, with the promise of coast, countryside and Cornish ice cream
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£12
/ night
Meldon Lake and Woods Wild Camping
3. Meldon Lake and Woods Wild Camping
98%
(211)
92km from Carnon Downs · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Seriously simple but beautiful wild camping beside a lake on Dartmoor
Pets
Campfires
from
£20
/ night
Fat Apples Cafe and Wild Camping
4. Fat Apples Cafe and Wild Camping
18km from Carnon Downs · 4 units · Tents
Hello and thank you for choosing Fat Apples Wild Camp Site!
Less than half a mile from Porthallow beach, our small family run wild campsite has around ten pitches spread throughout an old Cornish woodland, located just behind Fat Apples Café. We are also close to the half way mark of the Southwest Coast Path!
The village of St. Keverne is a five minute drive and has a Spar, baker, butcher, two pubs and a newsagents. When open, the café serves breakfast and lunches, and also has essentials for sale. Please check our café opening days as you will need to bring your own supplies if you are staying on the days we are closed!
The campsite is open seven days a week from April to the end of October (weather permitting).
The camp pitches are wild, and a short distance away we have a coin operated (hot) shower, WC and cold-water dishwashing sink.
There is no vehicular access to the site, cars are left about 100 yards away in our yard. We have wheelbarrows to help unload kit.
Throughout the year we run a variety of events, such as, music nights, courses, an ongoing bookswap and private parties. Our camp area is becoming well known for outdoor retreats and educational visits.
We allow small campfires on site in fire pits or baskets. Logs and basket are £13.50.
The café is open (9.30am-4.00pm).
Thursday to Sunday from the 5th March 2026.
Wednesday-Sunday April- End of August.
Thursday-Sunday September and October.
We also run BBQ evenings on a pop-up basis in the summer season.
It is a good idea to book breakfast or lunch in the café as it gets very busy.
The Village of Porthallow has a lovely pub on the beach called The Five Pilchards Inn. In calm weather it is great swimming, snorkelling and kayaking/boating area.
We are near the Helford estuary- 3 miles
Coverack Cove - 3 Miles
Porthkerris Dive Centre- 1 mile
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£15
/ night
Secret Spot Camping Saunton
5. Secret Spot Camping Saunton
99%
(140)
117km from Carnon Downs · 12 units · Tents
Finding this exclusive Devon spot is like making it on to the best VIP guest list in town
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£20
/ night
Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping
6. Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping
97%
(147)
47km from Carnon Downs · 168 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Wake up to the sound of birdsong, go swimming before breakfast in the clear water of a secluded lake. Cook your bacon and eggs over an open fire while you plan your day, or just laze it away in the peace and quiet of your own personal tipi. You can always go fishing tomorrow, and walk along the cliffs the day after that…
The site is a unique woodland valley folded around a clear, spring-fed lake created from the old Tregildrans Quarry. Our tipis and tent pitches are dotted about this secret 20 acres full of ferns, bluebells, oak and meadowsweet.
Left in peace for many years there's been no modern chemicals or poisons on the land, meaning we've got bluebells, dormice, Red Admirals and shy woodland Jays for you to spot.
It’s a place set apart from the rush and clutter of the modern holiday experience, with an atmosphere that makes you forget the world outside, and just lounge, ramble, or potter about in a boat.
We're committed to giving you a genuinely individual service from first contact to your time staying with us.
We established CTH in 1996. This was the first and we believe still is the best tipi holiday site in the UK. We know our area inside out and can always help with local knowledge or contacts if you need them.
We want to offer our guests a sustainable holiday. A return to real camping means the lowest possible impact on the land and environment - our tipi poles don’t even break the surface of the earth. Your footprint while here could only be bettered by a survival expert. You don't have to fly! a major bonus, and we source all our wood, fish and canvas locally and work with local people wherever possible.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£25
/ night
Deer Barn Retreats
7. Deer Barn Retreats
94%
(33)
147km from Carnon Downs · 3 units · Glamping
Dog-friendly glamping on the Somerset-Devon border
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£81
/ night
Sunny Corner Campsite
8. Sunny Corner Campsite
98%
(115)
13km from Carnon Downs · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Back-to-basics camping with views of the sea in walking distance of St Agnes
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£35
/ night
Pittaford Farm
9. Pittaford Farm
99%
(67)
101km from Carnon Downs · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A campfire-friendly site in South Devon, with a beach, a nature reserve and a pub all less than 45 minutes' walk away
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£26
/ night
Elm Farm Camp, Cafe & Cycle hire
10. Elm Farm Camp, Cafe & Cycle hire
98%
(85)
12km from Carnon Downs · 26 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Quiet camping meadows and a friendly café located beside some of Cornwall's most popular cycling routes
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£15
/ night
Berry's Ground Lane Campsite
11. Berry's Ground Lane Campsite
100%
(18)
139km from Carnon Downs · 40 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Lovely wild camping pitches on the North Devon coastline. You will be one of a maximum of 6 pitches in a large field on the beautiful North Devon coast with incredible sea views.
We can provide a firepit to borrow and you can purchase logs onsite so you can stargaze and chatter around the fire - back to nature!
We are based just outside the pretty hamlet of Martinhoe in North Devon, a stone's throw from the SW Coast Path.
There is a historic Roman Beacon closeby and plenty of wildlife around, we'd be surprised if you didn't see deer in the neighbouring fields!
There is a compost loo and a water point, but no electricity / wifi - delightfully off-grid.
Situated on an organic working farm this is the perfect place to escape!
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£24
/ night
Pure & Rustic
12. Pure & Rustic
86%
(7)
120km from Carnon Downs · 6 units · Glamping
Acres of beautiful woodlands & pastures for those that like to sleep under canvas with or without electric.
Hot showers, Pure Greenfields spring water on tap, designated fire pits to bring out your rawness of nature!!
Pure & Rustic is close by to some fantastic local pubs, and the beaches of Croyde, Saunton, Putsborough & Woolacombe.
A magical woodland retreat to watch the moon & stars float by..!
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£15
/ night
Hideaway Camping
13. Hideaway Camping
98%
(43)
89km from Carnon Downs · 17 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Carefree camping and glamping in Devon with a nature-friendly setting and imaginative owners
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£13
/ night
The Enchanted Wilderness
14. The Enchanted Wilderness
93%
(43)
68km from Carnon Downs · 6 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Simple riverside camping pitches in the Tamar Valley on the edge of Dartmoor
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£28
/ night
Trecombe Lakes
15. Trecombe Lakes
100%
(17)
12km from Carnon Downs · 8 units · Glamping
Self-contained luxury lodge and pods in a tranquil waterside setting close to Falmouth and the River Helford
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from
£155
/ night
Higher Waytown Farm Camping
16. Higher Waytown Farm Camping
100%
(11)
100km from Carnon Downs · 6 units · Tents, Motorhomes
**Now closed except for walkers and 4x4s due to access. Contact directly with Qs and before making a booking - thanks!**
Nestled on the hilltops near Bucks Mills and Clovelly, 10-15min walk by footpath from the SW coast path, our 13 acre smallholding-in-progress offers rustic nearly-wild camping in our wildflower meadows. Share your space with hares, deer, foxes, owls, songbirds, field voles, bees and butterflies.
The views from the fields are a well kept local secret - from your tent or van look out over Hartland, Lundy island, Saunton, Croyde, Exmoor and Dartmoor, even Pembrokeshire on a clear day!
FACILITIES:
In keeping with our low impact approach, the fields are just fields, but with the addition of some picnic benches! A flushing toilet, drinking water, hot shower, charging and WiFi are found by the farmhouse.
BBQs and fires permitted off the ground and we have fire pits for loan and logs for sale. Please pack out all rubbish and leave NO trace.
Dogs welcome under close control - please avoid meadow centres in summer to protect the nesting skylarks and ensure they do NOT chase the wildlife.
ACCESS:
Easily accessible by 4WD, and 2WD in summer/when dry. Be aware it's a grassy uphill track, if your vehicle is not great off-road... (but everyone so far has been fine!) The views are worth the walk though! Campervans have backup options lower down near the house.
THE SITE:
Nature spot, relax and stargaze across our 4 fields. We recently planted 800 trees for a new woodland, created a wildlife pond, and are establishing a traditional cider orchard. Rose looks after our vegetable garden and usually has some native breed piglets. Our apiary is managed by Jon who will happily explain about bees... and sell you a jar of honey for breakfast.
Note - the area is agricultural with very occasional farm noise and odour.
We are pleased to be a South West Coast Path Waymaker, and welcome walkers. We also welcome anyone enjoying the Atlantic Highway or South West 660. We like classics and have spanners!
Flexible arrival/departure. If we are not around just choose a spot and we'll find you later.
We are both keen adventurers and happy to provide tips on things to do and places to visit!
Please contact with any questions and follow @HWF_Adventures
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£20
/ night
The Secret Garden
17. The Secret Garden
100%
(5)
20km from Carnon Downs · 3 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
2 sites to stay
ruby rose for chalet or jasmine pitch for van
This secret garden's is surrounded by the fields and tall hedges, a magical place, it’s in a world of its own and will certainly make those memories.
* Private spacious camping in a very peaceful and beautiful space just for you and your favorites ! either with chalet on its own, van, tents or both :)
chalet with double bed, single bed, bathroom, shower, tv
mini kitchen, plates, kettle, cutlery, pots & pans, outside washing up area
Chill in your massive jacuzzi with a your favourite drink and best tunes 🎶
(add on for Jasmine)
* Picnic bench, garden, hot shower, flushing toilet, firepit
(add on for Jasmine)
* A very special gated garden to spend time out with your favourite people. Family friendly
You may spot wild pheasants, chickens, indian runner ducks, our super friendly Bengal Cats! if you like them!😻
Your own furry friends are welcome as it is a gated secure garden.
Enjoy the fire pit (wood and firelighters can be brought in advance) or bring your own :)
Your car/van can park right outside the gate to your secret garden. (jasmine is another pitch)
Lovely walk down the bottom of our lane to river gannel, bring your own paddle boards, kayaks, yourself for a swim :)
From the river gannel if you walk from your garden it will take you to crantock beach and quant village, including the 2 local pubs worth a visit if your into our local history.
Trenance 15 minute walk 0r 3 minute drive (walk the country back lane here to Trenance via river gannel for a beautiful nature walk)
*Horse riding along the river gannel at Trenance riding stables
*Trenance Boating lake, Tea rooms, rose gardens and Boat hire
*Trenance Play park for the kids
5 mins walk to esso/budgens for essentials 24 hour
5 Mins car ride to the quant Crantock Village beach, or long walk to the beach. Tearooms, the outstanding C-bay day spa for an extra special day out.
1.2 miles into town, 10 min car ride to Newquay town centre to visit our beautiful Cornish beaches, harbour (fishing trips) golf course, chip shops, deliveroo do deliver here :)
Lifts i can do for £10 back from town before 12am if your stuck :)
Bus direct into Newquay town Center or any other part of Cornwall 4 minute walk down the lane :)
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£29
/ night
Willow Valley Holiday Park
18. Willow Valley Holiday Park
100%
(16)
80km from Carnon Downs · 31 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
This peaceful, sheltered site has a special character. The site is the ideal place to unwind with plenty of safe space, a meandering river and friendly atmosphere. It offers 4 acres with facilities, 7 acres of wilderness, shower block, level pitches, picturesque river, children’s playground and has been rated AA 4 star gold pennant.
Becky and John both love Cornwall and fell in love with the site as soon as they saw it and it provided the perfect opportunity for a new challenge.
Having only recently taken over at Willow Valley in the Summer of 2024, there are always ongoing improvements being made so make sure you keep in touch. Any returning campers will be glad to know we aren’t changing the campsite itself though. Why would we when it is already so perfect!
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£29
/ night
The Camping Field
19. The Camping Field
96%
(26)
32km from Carnon Downs · 35 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Back-to-basics camping in beautiful Cornish countryside
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Bush Farm Campsite
20. Bush Farm Campsite
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62km from Carnon Downs · 50 units · Tents, Motorhomes
As close to wild camping as you can get on a rewilded 200-acre farm in Cornwall
Pets
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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Mike
November 2025
Tent
With kids
The view from my tent was amazing and if I was there in the summer with the water beside I think the view would be even better. I did worry about being able to drive out because of the way in and out but that's because it rained a lot when I was there but apart from that it's a nice quiet place
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Samantha
October 2025
6 m Class B
With pets
We had a wonderful time as always! We’ve been here quite a few times now, and it never disappoints. It’s such a beautiful, peaceful place to relax and unwind. A lovely surprise this time was watching the cows wander past — such a charming touch to an already perfect stay. We really can’t recommend this place enough; it’s definitely one of our favourite spots to camp!
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Ryan
October 2025
Tent
Nobody around us but the stars and two shetland ponies, views over the reservoir on the hill were amazing, but be careful pitching there as the grass is only centremeters deep and pegs hit rocks everywhere, our tent blew away and caused a scene - the land itself though is 10/10
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shirley
October 2025
5 m Class B
Beautiful site beside a lake. Lovely views and nice walks from the field. Nice to sit beside the camp fire star glazing at night.
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roblox
October 2025
5 m Class B
Amazing place to stop. Beautiful scenery with fantastic walks to the viaduct and reservoir nearby.
Lovely to be able to have a fire.
We went for a great meal at Dartmoor Inn (10 min drive)
Got our camper down ok. It could get a bit tricky if the lane gets wet and slippery.
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charlotte
September 2025
5 m Class B
With pets
Beautiful Spot, we stayed for 2 nights. We had great communication with Phil and a bag of wood delivered to camp. Shared the camp with 2 ponies but no one else. Was nice to see the horse trail pass camp. Overall top spot if you are ok with no facilities. We would definitely stay again.
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Ruth
September 2025
Weekend Trip to Coverack Camping & Glamping
The tent was bigger than I imagined, very sheltered and private. Loved the considerations to the environment, the compost loos, solar panels. Great communication when I enquired about firewood. Easy access to Coverack, great coastal walks and swimming beaches nearby. Would highly recommend.
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Kevin
September 2025
Tent
With pets
Really clean tidy pitch toilets were immaculate. The owner was driving a truck and offered my 3 year son a ride . So friendly.
Great location lovely walk down to the beach plenty to see and do .
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Hew
September 2025
Tent
A gorgeous and spacious campsite with an absolutely magical feel.
Such an idyllic spot to wake up in. I can't wait to come back and visit again!
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Ellie
September 2025
Tent
Perfect campsite, great view, hot showers. Hosts were lovely, checked in with us during a rough weather patch, offered us food in the mornings. Can’t fault it at all - would definitely stay here again!
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Phillip
September 2025
4 m Class B
With pets
It was a beautiful secluded spot close to the lake and the moor.
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Robert
September 2025
4 m pop-up camper
Great site, wild camping but with hot shower, toilet and washing up facilities.
The site is super quiet and the skies are really dark at night.
You can have a firepit and there's a food van on site if you can't be bothered making breakfast.
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Robert
September 2025
Tent
With kids
Great site, hot showers and toilets (composting (flush with a scoop of sawdust)). Wild camping with a little bit of comfort.
Takes tents, motorhomes, camper vans, trailer tents etc.
Dishwashing facilities a bonus with hot water on tap.
Calves in field are a real treat for inquisitive children just keep dogs on a lead as they'll come right up to your tent if you let them.. moo moo.
Beautiful sunrise over the Atlantic and super dark at night so you can see way back in time.
Will definitely be going back as soon as we can.
Get weather now app as it's really accurate for the Cornish weather which can be changeable in September and gives a good radar picture of clouds and rain etc.
The hosts are really friendly and accommodating, fire pits available to toast your marshmallows and dry your socks
Only a short walk from a little fishing village with working shingle harbour "beach".
10 mins by car from Kennack Sands (sandy) beach.
Seems good for surfing on windier days and family fun when it's a bit calmer. Plenty of rock pools, a cafe and a kiosk. Parking isnt too expensive either.
There are also a few other coves and beaches around the lizard peninsula worth exploring.
Fishing is good from the safer rocks and there's a tackle and bait shop in lizard.
Almost forgot, there's a hot food van on site if you can't be bothered cooking breakfast.
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Lewy
September 2025
4 m Class B
With pets
Our second time staying at Phil’s beautiful lakeside gem.
Seclusion, scenery, wildlife, stars and zero stress….. those are the words that sum up this hidden wonder.
Literally yards from the moors with the ponies and rugged landscape, it’s the perfect place from which to explore.
Bring EVERYTHING you need, there are no facilities at all and remember to leave no trace!
Thanks Phil for another amazing stay. We’ll definitely be back again
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Shemek
September 2025
Tent
Group trip
10/10 experience, this campsite is in a perfect spot so it’s near very cool sights to see. This campsite offers great facilities and clean showers. I would recommend this place for anyone going near St Agnes.
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Max
September 2025
5 m Class B
Magical space, really enjoyed camping here and will look forward to returning. Obviously no toilet, a composting loo would have been great but still a very lovely, peaceful place to camp.
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Jenna
September 2025
4 m Class B
Beautiful site! Perfect, peaceful get away. Will definitely be coming back again
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Michael
August 2025
Tent
Beautifuly secluded and peaceful spot with great views of the reservoir/lake
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Hamish
August 2025
Tent
I had a really good stay at this campsite. Will and Catherine were welcoming and helpful. They offered fire pits, wood, eggs, and milk if needed, which was a nice bonus.
The compost loos were clean and well-stocked. The pitches were spacious and had great views over the water. There was also a catering van on site with tasty food and friendly service.
Overall, it was a relaxed and well-run site. I’d definitely recommend it.
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Julie
August 2025
5 m Class B
What a gem! Very clear directions from the host, we found it easily and our campervan got down the narrow track no problem. Sometimes narrow tracks lead to hidden gems and that is definitely the case here! Beautiful location, typical Dartmoor... gentle-natured ponies wandering about, gorgeous views, stunning lake (maybe not everyone's ideal to swim in, but wonderful to sit by and enjoy the peace and quiet). Large pitches right next to the lake and a stone's throw from a river that you can walk alongside and explore - plenty of private spots along the river if you like a cold plunge! It is on a bridle path so the odd dog walker wandered past but that didn't bother us at all. One of the loveliest places I've stayed, highly recommend.
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