Best campsites for surfing in Watergate Bay

In Watergate Bay, surfing campsites line the coast with over 850 options tailored for wave-chasers. You’ll spot tents pitched above the cliffs, a short walk from the sand, and plenty of sites where you can rinse off in a hot shower after your morning paddle. Top picks get high marks from regulars: Coverack Camping & Glamping (63 reviews), Mount Pleasant Eco Park (49 reviews), and Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping (39 reviews) are favourites for reliable facilities and quick access to the waves. Expect toilets and showers as standard, and most sites don’t mind pets tagging along. Prices start at just £10 a night, with the average closer to £75. When you’re not surfing, look out for seals, take a hike along the South West Coast Path, or cast a line off the rocks. This isn’t just a place to pitch a tent—it’s a proper base for salty days and late-night fireside chats.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Watergate Bay

In Watergate Bay, surfing campsites line the coast with over 850 options tailored for wave-chasers. You’ll spot tents pitched above the cliffs, a short walk from the sand, and plenty of sites where you can rinse off in a hot shower after your morning paddle. Top picks get high marks from regulars: Coverack Camping & Glamping (63 reviews), Mount Pleasant Eco Park (49 reviews), and Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping (39 reviews) are favourites for reliable facilities and quick access to the waves. Expect toilets and showers as standard, and most sites don’t mind pets tagging along. Prices start at just £10 a night, with the average closer to £75. When you’re not surfing, look out for seals, take a hike along the South West Coast Path, or cast a line off the rocks. This isn’t just a place to pitch a tent—it’s a proper base for salty days and late-night fireside chats.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Watergate Bay

1. Camp De Lank Cornwall

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35 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · St Breward, England

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

2. Hideaway Camping

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17 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Okehampton, England

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

3. Coverack Camping & Glamping

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162 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Cornwall, South West England

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

4. Lamarth Farm Campsite

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45 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Porthleven, Cornwall, South West England

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. Elm Farm Camp, Cafe & Cycle hire

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26 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Redruth, Cornwall, South West England

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

6. Willow Valley Holiday Park

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31 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Bude , England

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!

7. Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping

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168 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Cornwall, South West England

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. Pleasant Streams Farm Camping

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67 units · Tents, Glamping · St Austell, England

Lakeside camping with streams, rope swings and farmyard animals in rural Cornwall

9. Tregella Place Camping

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40 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Padstow, England

Laid-back dog-friendly, family camping near Padstow

10. Roskilly Camping

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20 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Helston, England

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.

11. Predannack Anti-Aircraft Battery

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1 unit · Tent, Motorhome · Porthleven, England

Campsite is part of the Predannack Anti-Aircraft Battery and Museum, a former WW2 AA site that defended RAF Predannack. Grass pitches maximum of 12 with flushing toilet, fresh water and gas powered shower. 2 Military Camping Pods with gas showers, heating and off grid low voltage lighting Site borders a nature reserve and is close to the Spectacular Kynance Cove, the Lizard Point, Kennack Sands and the fishing village of Cadgwith, as seen on the TV documentary, Fishermans Apprentice

12. Camp Bedrock

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1 unit · Tent, Motorhome · Plymouth, England

Almost wild waterside camping on Cornwall’s Rame Peninsula

13. Surf Pods and Camping at Atlantic Farm

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50 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Bude, Cornwall, South West England

Glamping near Bude, with eye-catching eco-pods, a staggering treehouse for couples and traditional tent camping

14. Ryn Gwari Farm

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15 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Penzance, Cornwall, South West England

A family-friendly, 10-pitch campsite in Cornwall with big views, rustic facilities and a touch of magic

15. Diddylake Shepherd Huts

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1 unit · Glamping · Bodmin Moor, England

An off-grid shepherd’s hut site out on Bodmin Moor

16. Looe Country Park

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2 units · Glamping · Looe, Cornwall, South West England

Glamping pods on a quiet camping and caravan park in the Cornish countryside

17. Wylde Valley Camping

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132 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Bude, Cornwall, South West England

18. Cerenety Eco Campsite

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5 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Bude, Cornwall, South West England

Back-to-basics camping on the edge of Bude

19. Fox Camping

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14 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Launceston, England

Off-grid pitches for tents and campervans in North Cornwall

20. Friendly Spacious Campsite

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10 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Redruth, England

A Spacious, peaceful site with great facilities just 5 miles to the beach. Far from the crowd but close to everywhere, being just 1/2 a mile to the village shops, bakery and restaurants and only 1.5 to the town. A small number of pitches over 3 meadows where you choose where you want to pitch when you arrive, being assured of a great space for your stay, bring whatever size tent or your campervan and enjoy the great facilities include flushing toilets, hot showers and a wash up area with hot water, together with a communal fridge, microwave and phone charging sockets. There's drinking water in every meadow. So, relax and listen to the birds and enjoy the surrounding nature and magnificent views across the Cornish countryside whilst you sit by the fire. A great location to explore from being fairly central. We're close to the Tresavean Trail which links to the network of trails throughout Cornwall, so bring your walking shoes or cycle. Horse riding is just a 5 minute drive and if you fancy a spot of windsurfing/ canoeing, then Stithians lake is just 2 miles away. For the surfers amongst you there are several great beaches within a short distance and there's a handy wetsuit wash area when you get back. Dogs are welcome - all we ask is that you clean up and use the waste bin on site. This quiet site is perfect for children 8 years and over with plenty of space for a ball game or two. Fire pits and bbq's are allowed as long as they're raised off the ground - we have blocks for you to use.

Camper favorites in and near Watergate Bay

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Surf Pods and Camping at Atlantic Farm

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50 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Bude, Cornwall, South West England

Glamping near Bude, with eye-catching eco-pods, a staggering treehouse for couples and traditional tent camping

Ryn Gwari Farm

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15 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Penzance, Cornwall, South West England

A family-friendly, 10-pitch campsite in Cornwall with big views, rustic facilities and a touch of magic

Diddylake Shepherd Huts

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1 unit · Glamping · Bodmin Moor, England

An off-grid shepherd’s hut site out on Bodmin Moor

Looe Country Park

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2 units · Glamping · Looe, Cornwall, South West England

Glamping pods on a quiet camping and caravan park in the Cornish countryside

Wylde Valley Camping

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132 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Bude, Cornwall, South West England

Cerenety Eco Campsite

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5 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Bude, Cornwall, South West England

Back-to-basics camping on the edge of Bude

Fox Camping

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14 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Launceston, England

Off-grid pitches for tents and campervans in North Cornwall

Friendly Spacious Campsite

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10 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Redruth, England

A Spacious, peaceful site with great facilities just 5 miles to the beach. Far from the crowd but close to everywhere, being just 1/2 a mile to the village shops, bakery and restaurants and only 1.5 to the town. A small number of pitches over 3 meadows where you choose where you want to pitch when you arrive, being assured of a great space for your stay, bring whatever size tent or your campervan and enjoy the great facilities include flushing toilets, hot showers and a wash up area with hot water, together with a communal fridge, microwave and phone charging sockets. There's drinking water in every meadow. So, relax and listen to the birds and enjoy the surrounding nature and magnificent views across the Cornish countryside whilst you sit by the fire. A great location to explore from being fairly central. We're close to the Tresavean Trail which links to the network of trails throughout Cornwall, so bring your walking shoes or cycle. Horse riding is just a 5 minute drive and if you fancy a spot of windsurfing/ canoeing, then Stithians lake is just 2 miles away. For the surfers amongst you there are several great beaches within a short distance and there's a handy wetsuit wash area when you get back. Dogs are welcome - all we ask is that you clean up and use the waste bin on site. This quiet site is perfect for children 8 years and over with plenty of space for a ball game or two. Fire pits and bbq's are allowed as long as they're raised off the ground - we have blocks for you to use.

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Alistair

September 2025

5 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Ryn Gwari Farm

Simple, well kept and with stunning views. Thank you.

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Lucy

August 2025

5 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Cerenety Eco Campsite

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

8 nights at Roskilly Camping

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

3 nights at Ryn Gwari Farm

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

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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Jen

August 2025

Tent

With kids

4 nights at Tregella Place Camping

Peaceful campsite, close to Padstow and some beautiful beaches. Bathroom and showers clean. Very relaxed atmosphere. Perfect for children and families

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Caroline

August 2025

With kids

3 nights at Diddylake Shepherd Huts

The most beautiful location and the huts were so cosy and clean. We had everything we needed. I can't wait to visit again!

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Tess

August 2025

5 m Class B

2 nights at Fox Camping

So spacious, great out of the way peaceful spot but also near enough to the coast and moor for walks. Lovely walk around the hill fort for sunset. Yummy pizza.

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tyla

August 2025

4 m Class B

With pets

2 nights at Tregella Place Camping

We stayed at Tragella Place Camping for two nights with two friends and our two dogs, and had a fantastic time. The location is perfect – close to plenty of beautiful beaches and just a short trip into Padstow. Our dogs especially loved exploring the local beaches! Although the weather wasn’t on our side, we still made the most of our stay. The facilities on site were great, with clean showers and bathrooms, plus a bar and food available. The hosts were attentive and welcoming, and gave us some excellent recommendations for things to do in the area. Overall, it was a lovely stay, and we’d definitely recommend Tragella Place Camping – we’ll be returning!

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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Carol

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Ryn Gwari Farm

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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Ann

August 2025

20 m Class B

5 nights at Tregella Place Camping

Amazing Atmosphere, Beautiful clean showers with Fresh Flowers.. Yummy Food served Locally sourced..Amazing live Band and karaoke night..Fabulous.

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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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Zoe A

August 2025

6 m Class A

With pets

5 nights at Roskilly Camping

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 💕

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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Laura

August 2025

Tent

With kids

5 nights at Ryn Gwari Farm

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

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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Steven

August 2025

5 m car

2 nights at Ryn Gwari Farm

Basic field with a sea view. Really lovely to have a hot shower. Massive bonus

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Alastair

August 2025

5 m Class B

With kids

3 nights at Ryn Gwari Farm

Great location for the coast and many old tin mines! Really well priced and basic, but excellent facilities. Super good shower!!

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Shaun

August 2025

Tent

3 nights at Cerenety Eco Campsite

As stated this is a basis eco wild camp site. Very well run by a lovely hard working lady. Close to town, canal, river and sea. Would definitely recommend