- Camping with Campfires allowed
Campsites with campfires near St. Austell
95% (1.1K) • 794 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near St. Austell
Pleasant Streams Farm Camping
1. Pleasant Streams Farm Camping
91%
(70)
5.5km from St. Austell · 67 units · Tents, Glamping
Lakeside camping with streams, rope swings and farmyard animals in rural Cornwall
Showers
Potable water
Picnic table
from
£15
/ night
The Camping Field
2. The Camping Field
94%
(27)
7.7km from St. Austell · 35 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Back-to-basics camping in beautiful Cornish countryside
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from
£16
/ night
Cotna Eco Retreat
3. Cotna Eco Retreat
100%
(10)
10km from St. Austell · 5 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
Showers
Wifi
Potable water
from
£72
/ night
Tregonetha Lake Camping & Glamping
4. Tregonetha Lake Camping & Glamping
97%
(16)
14km from St. Austell · 28 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Open 3rd April - 20th September 2026
Mel and Tom are looking forward to welcoming you to our charming, eco-friendly camping and glamping site, proudly awarded a Silver Green Tourism accolade. Passionate about sharing this special corner of Cornwall, we hope our tranquil surroundings will help you unwind, relax, and immerse yourself in nature. With stunning views and a peaceful atmosphere, our site is the perfect escape.
Tregonetha Lake is a Freedom Camping Club Certified Site, offering peaceful, low-impact camping in a natural setting. Membership is not required to stay.
Mel has called Cornwall home for over 20 years and is always happy to share her local knowledge with guests, while Tom, a seasoned surfer, can offer advice on the best surf spots based on the weather and swell conditions. Friendly and approachable, we’re here to ensure your stay is enjoyable and memorable, surrounded by great company and a welcoming atmosphere.
Tregonetha Lake is a small, peaceful, off grid site surrounded by wild and natural, Cornish countryside and open farmland, including a beautiful 2 acre coarse fishing Lake.
Fishing is an extra cost of £10 per adult day ticket, £7.50 per child day ticket.
Just 9 miles from Mawgan Porth, 10 miles from Padstow, 11 miles from Newquay and 15 miles from Mevagissey it’s the perfect place to get away from it all, while still being within easy reach of some of the most popular holiday destinations on both the north and south coasts of Cornwall.
Our Lake View Camping Field offers peaceful pitches for tents, campervans, motorhomes and caravans, all overlooking our beautiful two-acre lake. For a more immersive nature experience, we also have five secluded woodland camping pitches, tucked among the trees and just a short walk from the lake. All camping pitches operate on a choose-where-you-want-to-pitch basis.
Glamping in bell tents is also available.
Tregonetha Lake is a small campsite with a big impact — wild, natural and peaceful. With wildlife-rich surroundings and uninterrupted lake views, it’s the perfect spot for a summer holiday, a restorative weekend break, or a quiet overnight stop on your journey.
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from
£13
/ night
Pigscombe Piglet
5. Pigscombe Piglet
100%
(15)
16km from St. Austell · 2 units
An exclusive hire site with a cute and cosy cabin and a rustic shepherd's hut in charmingly rural East Cornwall
Pets
Showers
Wifi
from
£100
/ night
Trewan Hall
6. Trewan Hall
100%
(10)
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
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from
£16
/ night
Real Glamping at the Fir Hill
7. Real Glamping at the Fir Hill
92%
(13)
17km from St. Austell · 12 units
Family-friendly yurt glamping on an enchanting old Cornwall estate just three miles from the surf and sand of Newquay
Pets
Showers
Wifi
from
£140
/ night
West Kellow Yurts
8. West Kellow Yurts
95%
(22)
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
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from
£54
/ night
South Penquite Farm Glamping
9. South Penquite Farm Glamping
96%
(14)
24km from St. Austell · 6 units
Eco-friendly yurt glamping on the edge of Bodmin Moor
Showers
Wifi
Potable water
from
£58
/ night
South Penquite Farm
10. South Penquite Farm
98%
(55)
24km from St. Austell · 35 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Location, location, location. Traditional tent camping and Mongolian chic on the moor’s edge.
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from
£13
/ night
The Paddock Wildcamp Glamping
11. 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
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from
£80
/ night
Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping
12. Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping
97%
(147)
28km from St. Austell · 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.
Showers
Potable water
from
£25
/ night
Sunny Corner Campsite
13. Sunny Corner Campsite
98%
(115)
30km from St. Austell · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Back-to-basics camping with views of the sea in walking distance of St Agnes
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from
£35
/ night
Mount Pleasant Eco Park
14. Mount Pleasant Eco Park
93%
(165)
33km from St. Austell · 81 units
Eco-friendly camping with campfires, an excellent café and knock-out sea views, all within walking distance of the beach
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from
£75
/ night
Elm Farm Camp, Cafe & Cycle hire
15. Elm Farm Camp, Cafe & Cycle hire
98%
(85)
33km from St. Austell · 26 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Quiet camping meadows and a friendly café located beside some of Cornwall's most popular cycling routes
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from
£15
/ night
Trecombe Lakes
16. 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
Showers
Hot Tub
Wifi
from
£155
/ night
Bush Farm Campsite
17. Bush Farm Campsite
99%
(99)
37km from St. Austell · 50 units · Tents, Motorhomes
As close to wild camping as you can get on a rewilded 200-acre farm in Cornwall
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from
£12
/ night
Coastal Glamping @ Tregantle Farm
18. Coastal Glamping @ Tregantle Farm
100%
(13)
37km from St. Austell · 3 units
Quiet bell tent glamping within walking distance of Sharrow Beach and Whitsand Bay.
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from
£171
/ night
The Greenhouse Spa Retreat
19. The Greenhouse Spa Retreat
100%
(12)
39km from St. Austell · 4 units
Garden glamping with an eco-friendly spa and sauna, all a 20-minute drive from Plymouth
Showers
Hot Tub
Wifi
from
£98
/ night
Roskilly Camping
20. Roskilly Camping
97%
(32)
39km from St. Austell · 20 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A small family run campsite located on the famous ice cream farm, Roskilly’s. On the Lizard in South West Cornwall, the farm is remote and tucked away with a Cornish feel, yet there is plenty to do.
The farm has a vast array of animals that you can feed, a large woodland and ponds walk where the cows may be grazing. There are also many stunning beaches and Cornish fishing villages a small walk or drive away. We have a restaurant offering lovely food all day from breakfast to dinner.
During the summer season there is also live music performed by local bands on selected evenings.
Our campsite offers large grass pitches for tents and camper vans as well as a pristine toilet and shower block and communal area.
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from
£15
/ night
95% (1.1K) • 794 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near St. Austell
Pleasant Streams Farm Camping
1. Pleasant Streams Farm Camping
91%
(70)
5.5km from St. Austell · 67 units · Tents, Glamping
Lakeside camping with streams, rope swings and farmyard animals in rural Cornwall
Showers
Potable water
Picnic table
from
£15
/ night
The Camping Field
2. The Camping Field
94%
(27)
7.7km from St. Austell · 35 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Back-to-basics camping in beautiful Cornish countryside
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from
£16
/ night
Cotna Eco Retreat
3. Cotna Eco Retreat
100%
(10)
10km from St. Austell · 5 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
Showers
Wifi
Potable water
from
£72
/ night
Tregonetha Lake Camping & Glamping
4. Tregonetha Lake Camping & Glamping
97%
(16)
14km from St. Austell · 28 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Open 3rd April - 20th September 2026
Mel and Tom are looking forward to welcoming you to our charming, eco-friendly camping and glamping site, proudly awarded a Silver Green Tourism accolade. Passionate about sharing this special corner of Cornwall, we hope our tranquil surroundings will help you unwind, relax, and immerse yourself in nature. With stunning views and a peaceful atmosphere, our site is the perfect escape.
Tregonetha Lake is a Freedom Camping Club Certified Site, offering peaceful, low-impact camping in a natural setting. Membership is not required to stay.
Mel has called Cornwall home for over 20 years and is always happy to share her local knowledge with guests, while Tom, a seasoned surfer, can offer advice on the best surf spots based on the weather and swell conditions. Friendly and approachable, we’re here to ensure your stay is enjoyable and memorable, surrounded by great company and a welcoming atmosphere.
Tregonetha Lake is a small, peaceful, off grid site surrounded by wild and natural, Cornish countryside and open farmland, including a beautiful 2 acre coarse fishing Lake.
Fishing is an extra cost of £10 per adult day ticket, £7.50 per child day ticket.
Just 9 miles from Mawgan Porth, 10 miles from Padstow, 11 miles from Newquay and 15 miles from Mevagissey it’s the perfect place to get away from it all, while still being within easy reach of some of the most popular holiday destinations on both the north and south coasts of Cornwall.
Our Lake View Camping Field offers peaceful pitches for tents, campervans, motorhomes and caravans, all overlooking our beautiful two-acre lake. For a more immersive nature experience, we also have five secluded woodland camping pitches, tucked among the trees and just a short walk from the lake. All camping pitches operate on a choose-where-you-want-to-pitch basis.
Glamping in bell tents is also available.
Tregonetha Lake is a small campsite with a big impact — wild, natural and peaceful. With wildlife-rich surroundings and uninterrupted lake views, it’s the perfect spot for a summer holiday, a restorative weekend break, or a quiet overnight stop on your journey.
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from
£13
/ night
Pigscombe Piglet
5. Pigscombe Piglet
100%
(15)
16km from St. Austell · 2 units
An exclusive hire site with a cute and cosy cabin and a rustic shepherd's hut in charmingly rural East Cornwall
Pets
Showers
Wifi
from
£100
/ night
Trewan Hall
6. Trewan Hall
100%
(10)
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
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from
£16
/ night
Real Glamping at the Fir Hill
7. Real Glamping at the Fir Hill
92%
(13)
17km from St. Austell · 12 units
Family-friendly yurt glamping on an enchanting old Cornwall estate just three miles from the surf and sand of Newquay
Pets
Showers
Wifi
from
£140
/ night
West Kellow Yurts
8. West Kellow Yurts
95%
(22)
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
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from
£54
/ night
South Penquite Farm Glamping
9. South Penquite Farm Glamping
96%
(14)
24km from St. Austell · 6 units
Eco-friendly yurt glamping on the edge of Bodmin Moor
Showers
Wifi
Potable water
from
£58
/ night
South Penquite Farm
10. South Penquite Farm
98%
(55)
24km from St. Austell · 35 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Location, location, location. Traditional tent camping and Mongolian chic on the moor’s edge.
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from
£13
/ night
The Paddock Wildcamp Glamping
11. 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
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from
£80
/ night
Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping
12. Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping
97%
(147)
28km from St. Austell · 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.
Showers
Potable water
from
£25
/ night
Sunny Corner Campsite
13. Sunny Corner Campsite
98%
(115)
30km from St. Austell · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Back-to-basics camping with views of the sea in walking distance of St Agnes
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from
£35
/ night
Mount Pleasant Eco Park
14. Mount Pleasant Eco Park
93%
(165)
33km from St. Austell · 81 units
Eco-friendly camping with campfires, an excellent café and knock-out sea views, all within walking distance of the beach
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from
£75
/ night
Elm Farm Camp, Cafe & Cycle hire
15. Elm Farm Camp, Cafe & Cycle hire
98%
(85)
33km from St. Austell · 26 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Quiet camping meadows and a friendly café located beside some of Cornwall's most popular cycling routes
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from
£15
/ night
Trecombe Lakes
16. 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
Showers
Hot Tub
Wifi
from
£155
/ night
Bush Farm Campsite
17. Bush Farm Campsite
99%
(99)
37km from St. Austell · 50 units · Tents, Motorhomes
As close to wild camping as you can get on a rewilded 200-acre farm in Cornwall
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from
£12
/ night
Coastal Glamping @ Tregantle Farm
18. Coastal Glamping @ Tregantle Farm
100%
(13)
37km from St. Austell · 3 units
Quiet bell tent glamping within walking distance of Sharrow Beach and Whitsand Bay.
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from
£171
/ night
The Greenhouse Spa Retreat
19. The Greenhouse Spa Retreat
100%
(12)
39km from St. Austell · 4 units
Garden glamping with an eco-friendly spa and sauna, all a 20-minute drive from Plymouth
Showers
Hot Tub
Wifi
from
£98
/ night
Roskilly Camping
20. Roskilly Camping
97%
(32)
39km from St. Austell · 20 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A small family run campsite located on the famous ice cream farm, Roskilly’s. On the Lizard in South West Cornwall, the farm is remote and tucked away with a Cornish feel, yet there is plenty to do.
The farm has a vast array of animals that you can feed, a large woodland and ponds walk where the cows may be grazing. There are also many stunning beaches and Cornish fishing villages a small walk or drive away. We have a restaurant offering lovely food all day from breakfast to dinner.
During the summer season there is also live music performed by local bands on selected evenings.
Our campsite offers large grass pitches for tents and camper vans as well as a pristine toilet and shower block and communal area.
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from
£15
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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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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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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Andrew
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Just returned home from a lovely week at Roskilly’s, and we had a great time! Lovely site with good facilities, the staff really helpful as well. The restaurant/ice cream shop across the road makes it me, the food is lovely and the entertainment in the evening is varied and really good.
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Craig
August 2025
Tent
Friendly, helpful staff on site. Good set up and lots of teas to walk around. Would definitely go back
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tyla
August 2025
4 m Class B
With pets
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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Adrian
August 2025
4 m Class B
I stayed for a single night in my campervan and was really impressed with the site. Its quiet, had all the basic facilities I needed and is well maintained. The fishing lake is lovely and the 2 anglers I watched seemed to be catching some nice fish. Mel & Tom are friendly, welcoming hosts and were kind enough to share some tips on good local beaches for surfing & bodyboarding (reason for my being in Cornwall). I would certainly come back again.
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Joanna
August 2025
Tent
With kids
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.
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Alejandra
August 2025
Tent
With kids
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
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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CeriJones
August 2025
Weekend Trip to The Paddock Wildcamp Glamping
Absolutely lovely long weekend. The tents were so clean and cwtchy. Ren was very lovely and easily contactable if needed. Short drive away from Perraporth. My boyfriend and I loved our stay and will definitely be coming back!
Thank you again Ren!
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Zoe A
August 2025
6 m Class A
With pets
Really easy site to find - nice flat field - great clean loos and showers - kettle, fridge and toaster in communal area - fab cafe just over the road - best chicken shawarma I’ve ever had - fabulous ice cream, goes without saying - lovely coast walks right on the door step 💕
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Nick
August 2025
Tent
With kids
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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Grace
August 2025
3 m Class B
As always I love staying here. Waking up to the lake is beautiful. Thanks guys
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Mark
August 2025
Tent
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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Neil
August 2025
Tent
With pets
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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anna
August 2025
Tent
With kids
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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Jacob
August 2025
Tent
Sweet campsite! Really nice facilities and pretty scenery. Mel was lovely. Thanks very much! :)
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Abigail
August 2025
Tent
With kids
What a beautiful spot. Very relaxed, child friendly and fun. They’ve created the perfect balance between being in nature and having the mod cons that make camping easy - like hot showers and a kettle. We’ll definitely be back.
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Robbi
August 2025
Tent
With kids
We had a great stay at Elm farm which is in a fantastic location to go surfing and to explore the coastline and local beaches.
The campsite is lovely and quiet and has everything you need for a comfortable stay. I will definitely be going back!
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Mat
August 2025
Tent
I really enjoyed the few days at the woodlands campsite. The no frills, no fuss provision was exactly the basic camping experience I was after. As the site had no occupancy when I arrived, I was able to pitch anywhere on the largely flat area using the provided wheel barrows to ferry the gear from the car. The woodlands site is nicely secluded from the main, more manicured, Lakeview part, with the excellent, eco-centric toilets and washing facilities right next door. The clay grounds accepted the tent pegs without hammering and I was able to set up (2 tents) and get the campfire going within half an hour of arrival. The campfire being the biggest selling point for me. Mel (and Tom) were very friendly and accommodating hosts and when they weren't present at the reception booth, they were always quick to respond to texts and facilitate any enquiries raised. I do look forward to returning to the site and if anyone else does, feel free to use the central fire pit we built (and Mel requested we leave ;) great place, great price, thanks all 👍
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Campsites with campfires near St. Austell guide
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.