Best campsites for hikers near Penrose

Set up your tent in Penrose, where footpaths twist through ancient woodland and open out onto wild Cornish coast. With over 1,000 camping options that put hiking front and centre, you’ll find everything from simple pitches to tucked-away glades just steps from the trail. Nights start as low as £10, with an average stay running about £75. You can expect campfires, toilets and pet-friendly sites across the board. Favourites include Coverack Camping & Glamping (63 reviews), Sunny Corner Campsite (57 reviews), and Mount Pleasant Eco Park (49 reviews). Hike the South West Coast Path, wild swim in clear pools, or keep an eye out for otters and herons along the creeks. Rubbish points and solid facilities make it simple to focus on the miles ahead.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Penrose

Set up your tent in Penrose, where footpaths twist through ancient woodland and open out onto wild Cornish coast. With over 1,000 camping options that put hiking front and centre, you’ll find everything from simple pitches to tucked-away glades just steps from the trail. Nights start as low as £10, with an average stay running about £75. You can expect campfires, toilets and pet-friendly sites across the board. Favourites include Coverack Camping & Glamping (63 reviews), Sunny Corner Campsite (57 reviews), and Mount Pleasant Eco Park (49 reviews). Hike the South West Coast Path, wild swim in clear pools, or keep an eye out for otters and herons along the creeks. Rubbish points and solid facilities make it simple to focus on the miles ahead.

96% (735)

Top-rated campgrounds near Penrose

1. Camp De Lank Cornwall

100%

(6)

22km from Penrose · 35 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Bell tents and pitches close to Bodmin Moor and the Camel Trail

2. Deer Barn Retreats

94%

(33)

126km from Penrose · 3 units · Glamping

Dog-friendly glamping on the Somerset-Devon border

3. South Dean Camping

98%

(307)

109km from Penrose · 70 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Clifftop camping with epic sea views, right next to Exmoor National Park.

4. Lamarth Farm Campsite

100%

(1)

50km from Penrose · 45 units · Tents, Motorhomes

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

5. Hideaway Camping

98%

(43)

66km from Penrose · 17 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Carefree camping and glamping in Devon with a nature-friendly setting and imaginative owners

6. Bush Farm Campsite

99%

(99)

51km from Penrose · 50 units · Tents, Motorhomes

As close to wild camping as you can get on a rewilded 200-acre farm in Cornwall

7. The High Nature Centre

92%

(19)

94km from Penrose · 14 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

A stay at The High Nature Centre is sure to reinvigorate the soul as only a sojourn by the sea can

8. Coverack Camping & Glamping

99%

(200)

54km from Penrose · 162 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Traditional family camping near Coverack, with the promise of coast, countryside and Cornish ice cream

9. Kingsmead Camping

99%

(96)

138km from Penrose · 36 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A range of pitches, from grassy open spaces to off-grid woodland clearings, topped off by two well-stocked fishing lakes

10. Westland Farm

100%

(140)

106km from Penrose · 21 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Camping and glamping on a working farm, with yurts, huts with hot tubs, and simple, spacious, sociable camping pitches

11. Pittaford Farm

99%

(67)

96km from Penrose · 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

12. Melin Mabes

95%

(21)

141km from Penrose · 3 units · Glamping

Otherworldly glamping, including a jaunty treehouse and a family-friendly UFO, all a short drive from Saundersfoot Beach

13. Parke Farm Camping

98%

(124)

126km from Penrose · 67 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Idyllic farm campsite with campfires in south Pembrokeshire, 10 minutes' drive from several top beaches

14. Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping

97%

(147)

19km from Penrose · 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.

15. Sunny Corner Campsite

98%

(115)

25km from Penrose · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Back-to-basics camping with views of the sea in walking distance of St Agnes

16. The Enchanted Wilderness

93%

(43)

55km from Penrose · 6 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Simple riverside camping pitches in the Tamar Valley on the edge of Dartmoor

17. Elm Farm Camp, Cafe & Cycle hire

98%

(85)

31km from Penrose · 26 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Quiet camping meadows and a friendly café located beside some of Cornwall's most popular cycling routes

18. Livit, Glamping by the coast

98%

(48)

77km from Penrose · 9 units · Glamping

Adventure-filled glamping with sea views to savour

19. Forest Edge

100%

(24)

128km from Penrose · 44 units · Tents, Glamping

A welcoming and wild-ish camping and glamping site on the edge of a forest in East Devon

20. The Camping Field

96%

(26)

20km from Penrose · 35 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Back-to-basics camping in beautiful Cornish countryside

Camper favorites near Penrose

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Parke Farm Camping

98%

(124)

126km from Penrose · 67 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Idyllic farm campsite with campfires in south Pembrokeshire, 10 minutes' drive from several top beaches

Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping

97%

(147)

19km from Penrose · 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.

Sunny Corner Campsite

98%

(115)

25km from Penrose · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Back-to-basics camping with views of the sea in walking distance of St Agnes

The Enchanted Wilderness

93%

(43)

55km from Penrose · 6 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Simple riverside camping pitches in the Tamar Valley on the edge of Dartmoor

Elm Farm Camp, Cafe & Cycle hire

98%

(85)

31km from Penrose · 26 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Quiet camping meadows and a friendly café located beside some of Cornwall's most popular cycling routes

Livit, Glamping by the coast

98%

(48)

77km from Penrose · 9 units · Glamping

Adventure-filled glamping with sea views to savour

Forest Edge

100%

(24)

128km from Penrose · 44 units · Tents, Glamping

A welcoming and wild-ish camping and glamping site on the edge of a forest in East Devon

The Camping Field

96%

(26)

20km from Penrose · 35 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Back-to-basics camping in beautiful Cornish countryside

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Niome

October 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Westland Farm

brilliant place to stay, very relaxed there but if you need anything they was there. me and my partner stayed here with our 2 daughters and our dog and it was 100% one of the best places we have been to, great veiws, great facilities. all in all will 100% be staying again and maybe try the other cabins.

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Kevin

September 2025

Tent

With pets

4 nights at Sunny Corner Campsite

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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Shemek

September 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Sunny Corner Campsite

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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tyla

August 2025

4 m Class B

With pets

2 nights at Elm Farm Camp, Cafe & Cycle hire

We had such a wonderful two-night stay at Elm Farm with two friends and our two dogs. The location was absolutely perfect, just a short drive to lots of beautiful beaches, with Porthtowan being a real highlight for us as it brought back childhood memories of visiting. The facilities at Elm Farm were excellent and made our stay really comfortable. The hosts were so welcoming and attentive, and they went out of their way to give us loads of great recommendations for places to explore nearby. One of the best surprises was discovering their café on the bike hire side, the food was absolutely amazing and not to be missed! We couldn’t have asked for a better base for our trip. We’d definitely recommend Elm Farm to anyone looking for a relaxing stay in a fantastic location, and we’ll certainly be returning.

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Charlotte

August 2025

Tent

1 night at The Enchanted Wilderness

Lovely site, great amenities that were also eco friendly, river is right there for a swim or kayak and the morning views were beautiful. We were the only campers so it was super quiet but Jonathan was close by if we had any issues. Would have loved to have stayed longer!

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Joanna

August 2025

Tent

With kids

4 nights at Bush Farm Campsite

A beautiful, peaceful place to camp for a few days. We loved the rope swings over the river and how the butterflies gorged on fallen apples in the orchard. Lots of space even over the bank holiday weekend.

Railway 2 - Wild Camping - Private Pitch

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Alejandra

August 2025

Tent

With kids

4 nights at Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping

My family and I loved the campsite. We were 10 people: 7 adults and 3 5-year-old children. We chose one of the private sites and brought 4 tents. The site was large and private. We enjoyed 3 nights there and plan to return sometime soon. We cooked over a lovely campfire, which the kids loved. They also went canoeing one morning, completing a fascinating trip.

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Jess

August 2025

With kids

2 nights at Livit, Glamping by the coast

Amazing quiet spot (except for some noisy sheep!), plenty of space per pitch & lovely sea views. excellent shower and toilet facilities a very short walk away. Picnic bench and fire pit and wood provided. The tent itself was amazing - looked brand new, on a raised deck which kept it dry and clean & chairs to sit and watch the sun rise with a cuppa, comfy warm beds, rugs, blankets, hot water bottles all provided. Cute little “kitchen” hut with a gas hob and kettle and pans and crockery and cool box - everything we needed for a short break was thought of and provided. Great communication with the hosts beforehand as well. Would highly recommend and love to return if we’re in the area again.

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Ian

August 2025

Tent

4 nights at Sunny Corner Campsite

Amazing campsite. Everything was perfect. And we are seriously fussy people! Even over a very busy bank holiday, Kate still made it work, amazingly well!

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Dani

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to South Dean Camping

We had a wonderful time here, with a beautiful seaside view and the added bonus of catching the sunset in a truly special way. The facilities were excellent – clean toilets, hot showers, and the option to buy a bundle of logs and a fire pit, which made the evenings extra enjoyable. It was also nice to have plenty of space between pitches, giving us a relaxed and comfortable stay. Everyone we met was very friendly and helpful, which added to the experience. The only downside was the mobile network coverage – it only worked when we were close to the facilities, but there was no signal at the pitch itself, so it’s good to be prepared for that. Other than that, everything was perfect. Definitely 5 stars from us. Thank you, South Dean Camping, for having us – we’re already looking forward to returning!Dani & Alex

Wild Camping - Communal Meadow Tent Pitch

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Nick

August 2025

Tent

With kids

4 nights at Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping

An interesting and wonderful spot that is a superb location for cornwall adventures and an incredible campsite with the lake and restaurant! They need to sort out the hot water and when they do it will be 5/5!

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Alan

August 2025

4 m pop-up camper

With kids

4 nights at Parke Farm Camping

Open and natural space, which felt safe as the kids ran around. Facilities were all good as described. Some areas/facilities looked perhaps old/tired, but overall generally clean tidy with warm, friendly staff/owners.

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Mark

August 2025

Tent

4 nights at Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping

I stayed in Gosels as a private pitch and absolutely loved it. The campsite was perfect blend of eco/modern (compostable/flushable toilets and hot showers) within a tranquil setting. I liked how the campsite was used in a traditional sense for escape keeping noise and disturbance down to a minimum. The quarry lake was a great area for a splash around and cool down. Though used heavily by young families, had enough space for all. I already miss my chicken and rabbit friends seen daily on my pitch. The location of the site was perfect for me to make some visits out to North Cornwalls surrounding beaches and beauty spots. Well worth the trip.

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Danni

August 2025

Tent

With kids

3 nights at Parke Farm Camping

Lovely campsite with everything you need - even boiling water for your morning cuppa! Lovely people running the site, very helpful. Toilets and showers are always clean Would 100% recommend this site.

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Neil

August 2025

Tent

With pets

4 nights at Sunny Corner Campsite

I can’t rate the site and owner Kate high enough. Plenty of hot water, clean amenities on a great site close to coast path, stunning beaches, pubs etc. There is a wealth of information provided for campers and someone on hand to offer advice or support. We will back very soon. Thank you 🥰

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Josh

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to South Dean Camping

Incredible views. Off the beaten track. Some fantastic walks both ways on the SW Coastal Path. Clean facilities and warm showers that don’t take away from the more wild feel of the place. What more could you ask for?!

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Gabs

August 2025

Tent

4 nights at South Dean Camping

The campsite overlooks a breathtaking view, quite remote from the busyness of life. Not ideal for surfing as need to drive a bit to a surf beach. However ideal to get away and unwind with nature and explore what the Tarka Trail has to offer . V clean and well looked after.

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Paul

August 2025

With pets

1 night at Deer Barn Retreats

Would highly recommend , we stopped in the safari lodge and had the whole site to our selves kids and dog loved it . lodge was very clean and so was the shower and toilet facilities also has a kitchen what has everything you need if you do forget anything with an honesty box to leave the money in . We was lucky to have a clear night so seeing all the stars at night was amazing also spotted deers in the morning. Very pleased with our stay