You’ll get flapping brilliant views from your tent at this site, where the pitches look out over the 275-acre Stithians Lake.
There’s loads of space around the site for family games and picnics, as well as a pirate-themed children’s playground, walking trails around the lake and a bird hide for confirmed and wannabe twitchers.
The range of activities on offer at Stithians Lake Campsite makes the site ideal for groups. The limpid waters offer excellent sport for fly fishermen, who can cast from boat or bank for sizeable brown and rainbow trout (rod licences required for the over 12s). Pedal-driven recreationalists can cycle along the surfaced route to the dam.
Visitors can try out a wide range of watersports with the help of the jovial, qualified instructors at the Outdoor+Active centre. Windsurfing, sailing, rowing, kayaking and walk-on-water balls are all on offer, and guests can bring their own kit or rent it on site. Back on dry land, campers can also do some climbing, or have a shot at archery.
Hungry tums can rid themselves of the rumbles at the on-site café and refreshment kiosk, or partake of the homemade specials on the menu at the Golden Lion pub, a mere 100 yards away.
For further activities, check out the local indoor swimming pool and gym, the crazy golf at Swanpool Beach, and the energetic escapades to be found on the many other golden sands nearby, from coasteering to scuba diving.
Nearby attractions and activities
Stithians Lake is very close to funky Falmouth, where guests can continue the watery theme with a visit to the dockyards and National Maritime Museum, take a tour of Henry VIII’s seaside cottage, Pendennis Castle, or just indulge in some retail therapy.
Horticulturalists will find plenty of inspiration at the nearby Trebah and Glendurgan Gardens, and animal fanciers will go barking mad over the seals, sea lions, otters and penguins at the National Seal Sanctuary in Helston.
Attractions near Stithians Lake Campsite
Must see
- Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre (4.5 miles)
- National Seal Sanctuary (5.6 miles)
- Trebah Garden (6.0 miles)
National Trust
- Cornish Mines and Engines (4.5 miles)
- Glendurgan Garden (6.0 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Activities near Stithians Lake Campsite
Maen Porth (6.0 miles) Beach - Excellent Water Quality Beaches
Swanpool (6.1 miles) Beach - Excellent Water Quality Beaches
Gyllyngvase (6.4 miles) Beach - Excellent Water Quality Beaches
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Fantastic, peaceful & relaxing Cara B. (Young couple, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: The surroundings are beautiful and there are a lot of activities to do at the site, although we did not get a chance to try any. Staff are very friendly and relaxed. Disliked: The only thing I disliked was the fact that we couldn't stay longer! |
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Friendly site and a great base for touring the coasts of Cornwall Mike M. (Family with older children, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: Plenty of activities on the lake Disliked: Nothing. The sun shone all week. |
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A good site for watersports and active people Simon D. (Mature couple, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: The area and the lakeside touring field, quite well kept and organised. plenty of open space and picnic areas, fly fishing, canoeing, walking and nature reserve around the lake. cafe on site. Disliked: The toilet and showers are suited for the watersport and leisure persuits rather than the campsite users, ie communial showers. |
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first tent outing Rachael M. (Young couple, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: the piece and quiet. Disliked: entering a code for the toliets. it was on a tiny piece of paper. and we had to find it each time , not fun when you have had a few beers. |
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Liked: that the toilets and shoers facilities were near to the camp site. Disliked: the fact that there were only 2 cubicle showers, the rest were communal. |
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8 paul h. (Family with young children, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: very clean, peacefull, ground was flat witch made camping easy, Disliked: the walk around the lake, we forgot too go through the gates, as we forgot what was adviced too us. we carried on, we walked into trouble, but if there was a sign there too say DO NOT PASS THIS POINT that would of stopped us walking into trouble . also too many wasp around bin area |
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Lovely small friendly campsite Ben S. (Young couple, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: The site itself is quite small which means the facilties are easily accessable. Staff were really helpful and friendly. Disliked: Nothing |
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Friendly, polite and lots to do if thats what our after Michael B. (With friends, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: The friendly atmosphere and polite staff and the amenities were very good. If the toilets were not up to standard or had issues the staff rectified the problem straight away. All the facilities were very good and there was always someone to help if you had problems either on site or on the lake itself. A very good site for those with an interest in water sports. Disliked: Could benefit from an onsite shop for campers, although it wasn't very far to the nearest supermarket. There is a cafe onsite however whilst camping boiling the kettle on a stove is part of the fun. |
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Liked: 24 hour wash block and hot showers Disliked: very windy site! |
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Liked: on opening the tent up in the morning the view was lovely across the lake. Disliked: we had no dislikes |
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Liked: The site was level with easy access. pitches were of good size though not hard standings, but even though it had been a wet few days the ground was still suitable for a heavy motor home. There is plenty of activities for those energetic types on the water and for those less so, fishing and walking. The site and facilities were very clean and of good standard. the showers were hot and plenty of water ... Disliked: The shower facilities whilst of high standard were not very private, with communal changing area used for boaters etc. Although there are a couple of cubicles, you need to be prepared to display yourself in the buff to all those in the room in order to reach them. |
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Liked: My daughter loved the climbing wall and the rock! Disliked: There was lots of noise, mainly due to people on the nearby beach having a party! |
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Liked: The peace and quiet. The cafe. The pub around the corner. The walks, the activities and the beauty of the place. Disliked: The communal undressing for the showers. |
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Liked: Nice area, plenty of walks and located in the center of west cornwall for trips to falmouth and other nice places. Disliked: none |
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Leisure on site
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Games room
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Play area
TV room
Take away
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Car parking by pitch
Disabled facilities
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Touring and motorhomes
Electrical hook-up points for tourers
Seasonal pitches
Rules
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Themes
Lake and/or mountain
Peaceful
Spectacular scenery
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Horse riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Watersports nearby
Groups welcome
D. of E. welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Rallies welcome
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Medium (26-50 pitches)
Ordnance Survey maps (GB and Northern Ireland only) are available at lower levels via the drop-down menu.
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Rame Cross (Cornwall): Coach Stop — 1.3mi
Redruth: Rail Station Coach Stop — 4.1mi
Penryn (Cornwall), Penryn Bridge Coach Stop — 4.7mi
- Train stations
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Penryn Rail Station — 4.1mi
Redruth Rail Station — 4.1mi
Camborne Rail Station — 4.8mi
- Ferry ports
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Ponsharden Ferry Landing — 5.2mi
Flushing Falmouth Ferry Landing — 6.0mi
Falmouth Prince of Wales Pier Ferry Landing — 6.1mi
- Airports
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Penzance Airport — 14.4mi
Newquay St Mawgan Airport — 20.7mi
Land's End St Just Airport — 21.2mi
Directions
From redruth take the B3297 towards Helston, Stithians Lake is signposted from here. Follow brown signs to the entrance by the Golden Lion Inn.
From truro/Falmouth take the A394 towards Helston, follow the brown tourism signs to Stithians from Rame. Continue to follow the brown signs to the lake.
Permitted arrival time
From 12 noon
Cancellation policy
Any cancellations must be made at least 24 hours before due arrival please contact site.
Deposits are non-refundable.
Please note that your deposit paid to Pitchup.com is non-refundable.
Payment of balance
Balance to be paid on arrival.
Cards accepted on the park
Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Maestro
Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditionsPlease note
A maximum number of two dogs per booking included in the price. All dogs must be kept on leads and out of the water.
Check availability at Stithians Lake Campsite…
Spacious 11m x 15m pitch without electric, with modern showers, toilets and wash-up facilities and unrivalled views across this 275-acre lake. One awning, gazebo or pup tent is allowed on pitch. Two cars are included but the second car may have to park in the main car park.
Max. persons: unlimited
Spacious 9m x 15m pitch with electric hook-up, with modern showers, toilets and wash-up facilities and unrivalled views across this 275-acre lake. One awning, gazebo or pup tents allowed on pitch. Two cars are included but the second car may have to park in the main car park.
Max. persons: unlimited
