Best campsites for hikers near Polruan

Polruan puts you right on the South West Coast Path, with over 1,100 camping options for hikers. Expect rugged clifftops, wooded trails, and hidden coves—this stretch of Cornwall doesn’t pull its punches. Campsites like Coverack Camping & Glamping (63 reviews), Sunny Corner Campsite (57 reviews), and Mount Pleasant Eco Park (49 reviews) offer simple bases for long days on foot. Most sites have toilets, allow pets, and let you light a campfire. Pitch your tent for as little as £10 per night, though the average is closer to £75. You’ll find spots next to fishing villages, tucked above surf beaches, or surrounded by farmland—each with easy access to a web of footpaths and coastal views that don’t get old.

96% (850) • 662 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Polruan

Polruan puts you right on the South West Coast Path, with over 1,100 camping options for hikers. Expect rugged clifftops, wooded trails, and hidden coves—this stretch of Cornwall doesn’t pull its punches. Campsites like Coverack Camping & Glamping (63 reviews), Sunny Corner Campsite (57 reviews), and Mount Pleasant Eco Park (49 reviews) offer simple bases for long days on foot. Most sites have toilets, allow pets, and let you light a campfire. Pitch your tent for as little as £10 per night, though the average is closer to £75. You’ll find spots next to fishing villages, tucked above surf beaches, or surrounded by farmland—each with easy access to a web of footpaths and coastal views that don’t get old.

96% (850) • 662 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Polruan

1. Coverack Camping & Glamping

99%

(200)

48km from Polruan · 162 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

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

2. Secret Spot Camping Saunton

99%

(140)

92km from Polruan · 12 units · Tents

Finding this exclusive Devon spot is like making it on to the best VIP guest list in town

3. Parke Farm Camping

98%

(124)

147km from Polruan · 67 units · Tents, Motorhomes

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

4. Troytown Farm Campsite

132km from Polruan · 4 units · Tents, Glamping

Extreme Atlantic isolation, one of England’s most naturally beautiful campsites

5. Willow Valley Holiday Park

100%

(16)

58km from Polruan · 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!

6. Deer Barn Retreats

94%

(33)

114km from Polruan · 3 units · Glamping

Dog-friendly glamping on the Somerset-Devon border

7. Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping

97%

(147)

31km from Polruan · 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.

8. The Enchanted Wilderness

93%

(43)

34km from Polruan · 6 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

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

9. Kingsmead Camping

99%

(96)

124km from Polruan · 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. Sunny Corner Campsite

98%

(115)

40km from Polruan · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes

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

11. Pure & Rustic

86%

(7)

95km from Polruan · 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..!

12. Bredy Farm

87%

(63)

143km from Polruan · 31 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Back-to-basics camping on a Dorset farm with a party vibe at weekends

13. Bush Farm Campsite

99%

(99)

28km from Polruan · 50 units · Tents, Motorhomes

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

14. Buckland Farm Camping

95%

(21)

125km from Polruan · 12 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Dog-friendly camping on the edge of the Blackdown Hills

15. Elm Farm Camp, Cafe & Cycle hire

98%

(85)

43km from Polruan · 26 units · Tents, Motorhomes

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

16. Brig's Farm

97%

(157)

131km from Polruan · 21 units · Tents, Glamping

Family camping with campfires near Charmouth, with sea views and a couple of quirky glamping lorries

17. Pittaford Farm

99%

(67)

68km from Polruan · 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

18. Flowerdew Farm

100%

(18)

145km from Polruan · 23 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Bell tents and camping with alpacas near Dorset’s Jurassic Coast

19. Tamarisk Holiday Cabins

90%

(5)

46km from Polruan · 3 units · Glamping

Holiday cabins with hot tubs on the North Cornish Coast

20. Ruby Country Camping

100%

(30)

65km from Polruan · 6 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

A natural, spacious meadow campsite perfect for exploring North Devon and Cornwall

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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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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Sean

August 2025

Tent

With kids

1 night at Brig's Farm

Quiet, lovely place. Very off grid. Nice toilets and showers. Good recycling and bins. Great location.

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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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Peter

August 2025

Tent

3 nights at Secret Spot Camping Saunton

Fabulous 3-field site, fantastically located and very quiet after the August Bank Holiday. Cleanest showers, toilets and guest hut with very friendly and helpful hosts. I'd say more, but it's supposed to be a secret.

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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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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!

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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David

August 2025

Tent

4 nights at Secret Spot Camping Saunton

What a wonderful find. Relatively close for a camping site to lots of local amenities and all of the wonderful opportunities that Croyde, Saunton and Wollacombe offer for jut getting out there and calling. The campsite is well maintained and good value. Steve is so knowledgeable and informative and will guide you through what to do and see.

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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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Andrew

August 2025

Tent

5 nights at Brig's Farm

My partner and I had an amazing long weekend staying at Mew's Farm. The views to the sea and surrounding hills are stunning. The campsite is surrounded by trees on one side (acting as a windbreak) and has all your camping needs close. The showers and pizza night were highlights! There is so much to see, do and explore, all within a short drive. A stunning part of the south West and well worth a visit

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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

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Kimberley

August 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Pittaford Farm

Absolutely loved our time, both sally and Paul were lovely and super friendly. The spot was so peaceful and had a homely atmosphere, everyone we meet was very friendly. 100% going back!

Wild Camping - Private Pitch - Bluebell Bank

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anna

August 2025

Tent

With kids

4 nights at Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping

This is wonderful. The private pitches for wild camping are perfect for a family holiday. What a beautiful place teeming with wildlife and beautiful swimming.

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Karen

August 2025

Tent

5 nights at Parke Farm Camping

Such a lovely campsite! Great facilities with thoughtful extra touches like the free tea and coffee in the morning and marshmallows on skewers handed out in the evening. Pitches are spacious and semi private with long grass left to grow in between pitches. We also had our own tap! Close to lots of beaches and castles.