Campsites near St. Austell
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Top-rated campgrounds near St. Austell
Pleasant Streams Farm Camping
1. Pleasant Streams Farm Camping
92%
(71)
5.5km from St. Austell · 67 units · Tents, Glamping
Lakeside camping with streams, rope swings and farmyard animals in rural Cornwall
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The Camping Field
2. The Camping Field
94%
(33)
7.7km from St. Austell · 35 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Back-to-basics camping in beautiful Cornish countryside
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Electrical hookup
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Tremanor Farm
3. Tremanor Farm
90%
(20)
8.4km from St. Austell · 50 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Cornish camping with sea views, 5 minutes from the beach and 10 minutes from the Eden Project
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Cotna Eco Retreat
4. Cotna Eco Retreat
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(10)
10km from St. Austell · 3 units
An peaceful, eco heaven near the coast, on a 10-acre organic smallholding in Cornwall with yurts, a shepherd’s hut and a strawbale barn
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Tregonetha Lake Camping & Glamping
5. Tregonetha Lake Camping & Glamping
98%
(33)
14km from St. Austell · 25 units · Tents, Motorhomes
🌿 Camping Season: 3rd April – 18th September 2026
Welcome to Tregonetha Lake – your little corner of paradise.
We’re Mel and Tom, and we’d love to welcome you to our peaceful, eco-friendly camping site, proudly awarded a Silver Green Tourism Award.
Sometimes you just need to slow down and surround yourself with nature. 🌿
If you’re looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life, wake up to birdsong, enjoy beautiful lake views and reconnect with nature, you’re in the right place.
Our small, off-grid campsite is surrounded by beautiful Cornish countryside, with a stunning two-acre coarse fishing lake at its heart. Watch damselflies dancing across the water, spot kingfishers and other wildlife, enjoy spectacular sunsets over the lake and spend your evenings beneath some of Cornwall’s darkest skies.
Although you’ll feel wonderfully tucked away, we’re perfectly placed for exploring Cornwall. Mawgan Porth is just 9 miles away, Padstow 10 miles, Newquay 11 miles and Mevagissey 15 miles away, making Tregonetha Lake the perfect base for exploring both the north and south coasts.
As a Freedom Camping Club Certified Site, we offer peaceful, low-impact camping in a natural setting — no membership required.
Camping
Tregonetha Lake is home to around 20 camping pitches, so while you’ll have other campers nearby during busier periods, we’ve designed the site to feel spacious, peaceful and relaxed. Whether you choose a lakeside pitch or one of our secluded woodland pitches, there’s always plenty of room to unwind and enjoy nature.
All camping pitches are non-allocated, so simply choose your favourite spot when you arrive and make yourselves at home.
Fishing
At the heart of the campsite is our beautiful two-acre coarse fishing lake, where guests can enjoy peaceful days by the water surrounded by nature. Fishing day tickets are available during your stay.
🍕 NEW for Summer 2026 – Wildfire Lakeside Bar & Kitchen
From 16th July until the end of August, we’re excited to introduce Wildfire – Lakeside Bar & Kitchen.
Enjoy stone-baked pizzas, homemade loaded nachos, cold drinks and fresh coffee beside the lake while watching the sun go down.
Opening Hours
Thursday: 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Friday: 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Saturday: 1:00pm – 9:00pm
🍳 Breakfast
Fresh coffee and breakfast rolls are available every morning for campsite guests between 8:00am and 10:00am.
🍕 Sunday – Wednesday
Don’t fancy cooking?
We also offer evening food for campsite guests by pre-order between 5:00pm and 9:00pm. Just let us know in advance and we’ll have everything freshly prepared for you.
🥐 Freshly Baked Breakfast Treats
Fresh croissants and pain au chocolat are available to pre-order and collect from 8:00am each morning.
A little about us
We’ve called Cornwall home for over 20 years and love sharing our favourite beaches, walks, restaurants and hidden gems with our guests.
Tom is a keen surfer and is always happy to recommend the best local beaches depending on the weather and surf conditions, while Mel is full of local knowledge to help you make the most of your stay.
We’re a small family-run campsite and genuinely enjoy meeting the people who stay with us. Whether you’re here for a weekend escape, a family holiday or simply passing through, we hope you’ll leave feeling relaxed, refreshed and already planning your next visit.
We can’t wait to welcome you to Tregonetha Lake. 🧡
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Pigscombe Piglet
6. Pigscombe Piglet
100%
(17)
16km from St. Austell · 1 unit
An exclusive hire site with a cute and cosy cabin and a rustic shepherd's hut in charmingly rural East Cornwall
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Trewan Hall
7. Trewan Hall
100%
(16)
16km from St. Austell · 20 units · Tents, Motorhomes
The grounds of a 17th century manor where a relaxed atmosphere and sense of pleasant privacy rules
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Real Glamping at the Fir Hill
8. Real Glamping at the Fir Hill
92%
(13)
17km from St. Austell · 11 units
Family-friendly yurt glamping on an enchanting old Cornwall estate just three miles from the surf and sand of Newquay
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West Kellow Yurts
9. West Kellow Yurts
96%
(23)
18km from St. Austell · 8 units
A small glamping site on a family farm in Cornwall, set just outside the idyllic seaside village of Polperro
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Camp De Lank Cornwall
10. Camp De Lank Cornwall
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(11)
24km from St. Austell · 17 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Bell tents and pitches close to Bodmin Moor and the Camel Trail
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South Penquite Farm Glamping
11. South Penquite Farm Glamping
97%
(16)
24km from St. Austell · 5 units
Eco-friendly yurt glamping on the edge of Bodmin Moor
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South Penquite Farm
12. South Penquite Farm
97%
(56)
24km from St. Austell · 33 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Location, location, location. Traditional tent camping and Mongolian chic on the moor’s edge.
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Tregella Place Camping
13. Tregella Place Camping
94%
(34)
24km from St. Austell · 40 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Laid-back dog-friendly, family camping near Padstow
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The Paddock Wildcamp Glamping
14. The Paddock Wildcamp Glamping
100%
(10)
24km from St. Austell · 4 units
Adults-only bell tents on an off-grid site with campfires near the North Cornish coast
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Looe Country Park
15. Looe Country Park
95%
(11)
26km from St. Austell · 2 units
Glamping pods on a quiet camping and caravan park in the Cornish countryside
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Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping
16. Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping
97%
(151)
28km from St. Austell · 83 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.
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Sunny Corner Campsite
17. Sunny Corner Campsite
98%
(147)
30km from St. Austell · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Back-to-basics camping with views of the sea in walking distance of St Agnes
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Mount Pleasant Eco Park
18. Mount Pleasant Eco Park
93%
(165)
33km from St. Austell · 5 units
Eco-friendly camping with campfires, an excellent café and knock-out sea views, all within walking distance of the beach
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Elm Farm Camp, Cafe & Cycle hire
19. Elm Farm Camp, Cafe & Cycle hire
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(93)
33km from St. Austell · 25 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Quiet camping meadows and a friendly café located beside some of Cornwall's most popular cycling routes
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Trecombe Lakes
20. Trecombe Lakes
100%
(17)
35km from St. Austell · 8 units
Self-contained luxury lodge and pods in a tranquil waterside setting close to Falmouth and the River Helford
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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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John
2 days ago
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Mitchell
1 week ago
Tent
With kids
Lovely chilled campsite with great facilities lovely hot showers too great value for money. We will be back thank you Mel
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Ed
2 weeks ago
4 m campervan
With pets
Really great site: flat field, great (free) showers and clean toilets. Couldn't ask for much more really!
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Mathieu
2 weeks ago
5 m campervan
With kids
Everything good!!
Quite ( no roads around) and sunny ;-)
New shop for food +++ very cool
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Alice
2 weeks ago
Tent
Beautiful and private campsite with spots well-spaced out. The lake is such a bonus for a swim or kayak! Will definitely be back next year.
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Maarja
2 weeks ago
Tent
This campsite was a slice of heaven! What a beautiful surroundings, I had a view of the sea from my tent. Excellent facilities, loved the charging station and the freezers for ice blocks.
Owners were very welcoming and lovely. Would highly recommend!
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Sally
2 weeks ago
4 m campervan
With pets
Lovely site, Lovely owners. Close to the most beautiful coastal views.
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Theo
2 weeks ago
7 m pop-up camper
With pets
It is a spacious and very well maintained pitch. Owners are super friendly and location is fabulous; would highly recommend!
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Benjamin
2 weeks ago
Tent
Mel’s campground was comfortable with nice amenities
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Craig
3 weeks ago
5 m campervan
With pets
Lovely site great location with sea view in background we had a great time. Small shop which does much needed filter coffee tea hot chocolate ant good price etc. would stay again. Good space between pitches nice showers ( could do with a few more shower’s during peak times )
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Rachael
3 weeks ago
5 m campervan
With pets
Absolute gem of a campsite. Beautiful setting, calm, clean & quiet. Stayed for 4 nights - most relaxing campsite I've ever stayed at. Lovely bar, serving some local produce (Cornish Gin!) with the added bonus of live acoustic music on the Saturday evening. Breakfast & pizzas - very tasty! Thank you Mel & Tom 😊
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kevin
3 weeks ago
5 m campervan
Really great spot to stay. Very quiet and chilled. Hosts were excellent and very friendly. Toilet and shower facilities were very clean and tidy. I would recommend anyone to stay here. On site food when open is really good value for money and very enjoyable. Even the frazzles in the burgers.
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Alex
3 weeks ago
Tent
With kids
Beautiful views, great selection of clean amenities on site. Site was nice and quiet overnight
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Jenny
3 weeks ago
Tent
With kids
Beautiful spot and the eco showers and toilets were really well done. Fab to have the bar, pizza and breakfast on site. Mel and Tom were lovely and helpful.
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Heather
3 weeks ago
With kids
Quiet, spacious, and v clean and bright showers and toilets!
Friendly team, good coffee.
Yurt was perfect
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Nia
3 weeks ago
3 nights at West Kellow Yurts
We had an exceptional visit, staying in the shepherds hut.
The hut was cute and the views were amazing.
Everyone was really friendly and the staff were very helpful.
There was no electricty or drinking water in the hut, but that wasn't a problem because the hut was full of tea lights and solar lights and the kitchen / showers were a short walk.
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Robert
August 2026
Tent
Easy and friendly check in. Large space. Good showers!
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Dean
August 2026
6 m campervan
With kids
Lovely peaceful camp site, well maintained and clean
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Stephen
August 2026
Tent
With pets
10/10 perfect campsite, the views and sunsets are unreal. Perfect for family's with smaller or older children, facilities are always spotless, fire pits off the ground are allowed (slabs provided to protect the grass) large flat pitches and only a 10min walk to the beach (not ideal for older or non mobile humans) if you like body boarding head to the beach if you like to swim and snorkel head to the cove. Kate and her husband are amazing host's, they know the local area like the back of their hand, perfect little supply shop on site. We'll definitely be coming back.
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tracy
August 2026
4 m campervan
With pets
Beautiful quiet site. Basic but very clean facilities. Recommended if you want to get away from it all. Loved being able to camp right by the lake.
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Where to go
Penwith Heritage Coast
Hike the cliffs of Penwith Heritage Coast and admire the Celtic Sea views on trails that wander through prehistoric monuments and ancient villages. Stop by the 2,000-year-old Chysauster Ancient Village, then visit Merry Maidens Stone Circle before finishing off with a sweeping view over Land’s End. Local Cornish coast camping parks include waterfront tent pitches and caravan sites with comforts like water standpipes and electric hookups.
Dartmoor National Park
An hour’s drive northwest takes campers to Dartmoor National Park, where wide granite landscapes offer a wealth of hiking and cycling opportunities in the moors. Discover Miles Without Stiles accessible walking paths, and wander the trails to catch a glimpse of otters, bats, and dormice. Rustic backpack camping and caravanning are both popular in the park, and the Driving Guide to Dartmoor helps campervans navigate the narrow roads to find a comfortable spot.
Hartland Devon Heritage Coast
Hike the longest national trail in England with a ramble along South West Coast Path. A section runs along Hartland Devon Heritage Coast, where high Atlantic Ocean waves along the beaches make it a popular surfing destination. Speke’s Mill Mouth waterfall offers even more natural beauty to admire from the shore. Take a break from the path and linger in a rustic backpacking pitch along the trail or reserve a cosy tent pitch in nearby holiday parks with access to toilets and potable water. For a luxurious stay, try a glamping yurt with water views.
When to go
St. Austell’s proximity to the sea makes it a popular spot in summer, when beaches fill with hikers, surfers, and bathers. Book early to score waterfront spots in June and July, or try a quieter, cooler visit with a stay in fall. Some camping pitches near St. Austell remain open year-round, and glamping options like heated cabins offer a comfortable stay in cooler months. Winter temperatures average around 7°C and sea storms can sometimes close certain destinations.
