- Camping with Hiking
Campsites for hikers in Watergate Bay
96% (699) • 637 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds in Watergate Bay
The Enchanted Wilderness
1. The Enchanted Wilderness
93%
(43)
Yelverton, England · 6 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Simple riverside camping pitches in the Tamar Valley on the edge of Dartmoor
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£28
/ night
Willow Valley Holiday Park
2. Willow Valley Holiday Park
100%
(16)
Bude , England · 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
Coverack Camping & Glamping
3. Coverack Camping & Glamping
99%
(200)
Coverack, England · 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
Higher Bochym Campsite
4. Higher Bochym Campsite
Helston, England · 7 units
A small dog-friendly touring site with spacious pitches at the heart of the Lizard Peninsula
Pets
Full hookups
from
£15
/ night
Sunny Corner Campsite
5. Sunny Corner Campsite
98%
(115)
Saint Agnes, England · 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
Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping
6. Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping
97%
(147)
St Kew, England · 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
Pleasant Streams Farm Camping
7. Pleasant Streams Farm Camping
91%
(70)
St Austell, England · 67 units · Tents, Glamping
Lakeside camping with streams, rope swings and farmyard animals in rural Cornwall
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£15
/ night
Roskilly Camping
8. Roskilly Camping
97%
(32)
Helston, England · 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
Campfires
Showers
from
£15
/ night
The Camping Field
9. The Camping Field
94%
(27)
Bodmin, England · 35 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Back-to-basics camping in beautiful Cornish countryside
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£16
/ night
Treglisson Campsite
10. Treglisson Campsite
97%
(60)
Hayle, England · 35 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A warm welcome awaits at one of Cornwall's best-located campsites
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£30
/ night
Elm Farm Camp, Cafe & Cycle hire
11. Elm Farm Camp, Cafe & Cycle hire
98%
(85)
Redruth, England · 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
Hideaway Camping
12. Hideaway Camping
98%
(43)
Okehampton, England · 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
Ryn Gwari Farm
13. Ryn Gwari Farm
92%
(80)
Penzance, England · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A family-friendly, 10-pitch campsite in Cornwall with big views, rustic facilities and a touch of magic
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£10
/ night
Tremanor Farm
14. Tremanor Farm
89%
(19)
Castledore, England · 50 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Cornish camping with sea views, 5 minutes from the beach and 10 minutes from the Eden Project
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£20
/ night
Surf Pods and Camping at Atlantic Farm
15. Surf Pods and Camping at Atlantic Farm
88%
(66)
Bude, England · 50 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Glamping near Bude, with eye-catching eco-pods, a staggering treehouse for couples and traditional tent camping
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from
£26
/ night
Cerenety Eco Campsite
16. Cerenety Eco Campsite
93%
(21)
Bude, England · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Back-to-basics camping on the edge of Bude
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£22
/ night
Trecombe Lakes
17. Trecombe Lakes
100%
(17)
Falmouth, England · 8 units
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
Ruby Country Camping
18. Ruby Country Camping
100%
(30)
Highampton, England · 6 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A natural, spacious meadow campsite perfect for exploring North Devon and Cornwall
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£15
/ night
South Penquite Farm Glamping
19. South Penquite Farm Glamping
96%
(14)
Bodmin, England · 6 units
Eco-friendly yurt glamping on the edge of Bodmin Moor
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from
£58
/ night
Bush Farm Campsite
20. Bush Farm Campsite
99%
(99)
Saltash, England · 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
96% (699) • 637 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds in Watergate Bay
The Enchanted Wilderness
1. The Enchanted Wilderness
93%
(43)
Yelverton, England · 6 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Simple riverside camping pitches in the Tamar Valley on the edge of Dartmoor
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£28
/ night
Willow Valley Holiday Park
2. Willow Valley Holiday Park
100%
(16)
Bude , England · 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
Coverack Camping & Glamping
3. Coverack Camping & Glamping
99%
(200)
Coverack, England · 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
Higher Bochym Campsite
4. Higher Bochym Campsite
Helston, England · 7 units
A small dog-friendly touring site with spacious pitches at the heart of the Lizard Peninsula
Pets
Full hookups
from
£15
/ night
Sunny Corner Campsite
5. Sunny Corner Campsite
98%
(115)
Saint Agnes, England · 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
Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping
6. Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping
97%
(147)
St Kew, England · 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
Pleasant Streams Farm Camping
7. Pleasant Streams Farm Camping
91%
(70)
St Austell, England · 67 units · Tents, Glamping
Lakeside camping with streams, rope swings and farmyard animals in rural Cornwall
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£15
/ night
Roskilly Camping
8. Roskilly Camping
97%
(32)
Helston, England · 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
Campfires
Showers
from
£15
/ night
The Camping Field
9. The Camping Field
94%
(27)
Bodmin, England · 35 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Back-to-basics camping in beautiful Cornish countryside
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£16
/ night
Treglisson Campsite
10. Treglisson Campsite
97%
(60)
Hayle, England · 35 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A warm welcome awaits at one of Cornwall's best-located campsites
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£30
/ night
Elm Farm Camp, Cafe & Cycle hire
11. Elm Farm Camp, Cafe & Cycle hire
98%
(85)
Redruth, England · 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
Hideaway Camping
12. Hideaway Camping
98%
(43)
Okehampton, England · 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
Ryn Gwari Farm
13. Ryn Gwari Farm
92%
(80)
Penzance, England · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A family-friendly, 10-pitch campsite in Cornwall with big views, rustic facilities and a touch of magic
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£10
/ night
Tremanor Farm
14. Tremanor Farm
89%
(19)
Castledore, England · 50 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Cornish camping with sea views, 5 minutes from the beach and 10 minutes from the Eden Project
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£20
/ night
Surf Pods and Camping at Atlantic Farm
15. Surf Pods and Camping at Atlantic Farm
88%
(66)
Bude, England · 50 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Glamping near Bude, with eye-catching eco-pods, a staggering treehouse for couples and traditional tent camping
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from
£26
/ night
Cerenety Eco Campsite
16. Cerenety Eco Campsite
93%
(21)
Bude, England · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Back-to-basics camping on the edge of Bude
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£22
/ night
Trecombe Lakes
17. Trecombe Lakes
100%
(17)
Falmouth, England · 8 units
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
Ruby Country Camping
18. Ruby Country Camping
100%
(30)
Highampton, England · 6 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A natural, spacious meadow campsite perfect for exploring North Devon and Cornwall
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£15
/ night
South Penquite Farm Glamping
19. South Penquite Farm Glamping
96%
(14)
Bodmin, England · 6 units
Eco-friendly yurt glamping on the edge of Bodmin Moor
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from
£58
/ night
Bush Farm Campsite
20. Bush Farm Campsite
99%
(99)
Saltash, England · 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
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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Sarah
September 2025
Tent
Group trip
A wonderful spot to camp! Tessa was very welcoming and helpful! We had a wonderful view of the sea and the facilities were good. (Hot showers!!) Fowey is super cute and only 5 mins away. Great spot to get to other places in Cornwall too. Would definitely go back :)
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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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Alistair
September 2025
5 m Class B
Simple, well kept and with stunning views. Thank you.
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Lucy
August 2025
5 m Class B
The site was exactly as described! Really quiet and calming.
Our only note would be to make sure if your van is bigger than a short wheel base is make sure you are a relatively confident driver as the roads to get to the site are narrow single track and quite tight.
But overall we would be happy to stay again.
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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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Annabelle
August 2025
Tent
With pets
A proper quiet rural campsite near the coast with amazing sea views and a very quiet setting. The facilities are as described and it is exceptionally good value. Thank you
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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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Charlotte
August 2025
Tent
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
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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Carol
August 2025
Tent
With pets
Admittedly we were blessed with the weather at the August bank holiday weekend so we could sit outside our tent and enjoy the fantastic sea views. Rebecca was very friendly and helpful. It’s a great location for walking two days of the SW Coast path. Back to basics amenities were clean and well kept. The hot shower was a little temperamental . We will return 🙂
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Charlotte
August 2025
5 nights at Surf Pods and Camping at Atlantic Farm
Lovely campsite, the pods look like Tellytubby Land! It's a bit of a walk into Bude probably 40mins but the park and ride is almost opposite the site and very reasonable. We stayed in the Tree House, it was comfy and clean. It has a kettle, microwave, toaster, BBQ and fridge which is so convenient. Would recommend taking your usual cooking kit as there are plates, mugs, bowls and glasses but not pots and pans or stove. I might also take a picnic table if you like to sit in the sun as the seating area is shady. No curtains means you need a sleep mask if you like a dark room but I loved waking up to the sight of a blue sky. Would also recommend a torch for going up and down the steps at night.
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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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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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Laura
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Easy check in, plenty of room, great hot shower and clean and tidy toilets.
Great location to explore the local area.
Sure we will be back, thank you!
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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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Steven
August 2025
5 m car
Basic field with a sea view.
Really lovely to have a hot shower. Massive bonus
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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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Campsites for hikers in Watergate Bay guide
Where to go
Northwest Coast
West of Watergate, Cornwall’s north coast is wild and windswept. The surf Mecca of Newquay is one of the region’s busiest hubs, while further south, St Ives is surrounded by sandy beaches and seaside holiday parks. Coastal hikes don’t come more spectacular than the South West Coast Path, which runs the entire length of the Cornish coast.
Northeast Coast
Sweeping headlands and rocky coves line the coast east of Watergate Bay. Enjoy sea-cliff walks along the Trevose Head Heritage Coast, spot sea-birds swooping along the shore, or take in the views from Pentire Point. Further north, discover the legacy of King Arthur at Tintagel Castle or hike up the High Cliff, Cornwall’s highest point.
South Coast
St Austell, Falmouth, and Fowey are the headline acts of the ‘Cornish Riviera’, a 30-minute drive south of Watergate Bay. Camping options range from family-friendly holiday parks to glamping in a luxury yurt, but whichever you choose, the beach is never far away. Don’t miss a visit to the Eden Project, famed for its giant rainforest biomes.
Bodmin Moors
Misty moorlands and ancient standing stones tempt intrepid hikers away from the coast to the Bodmin Moors. Visit in the summertime to hike amid fields of purple heather, picnic by Golitha Falls, then pitch your tent at a hillside camping ground. Look out for native ponies grazing the hillsides along the way.