Bodmin Moor Camping

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Views from the site
Views from the site
Pods on site
Open the doors to let the fresh air in
Five-metre tent
Firepit and a plentiful wood supply
Quiet fireside evening
'wild camping' in the field
Pick your own pitch
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Pods on site
Open the doors to let the fresh air in
Five-metre tent

  • Small, friendly site on Bodmin Moor, 25 minutes' drive from Bodmin
  • Half an hour's drive from south coast beaches and Eden Project
  • Peaceful location for walks, stargazing and wildlife-watching
Stargaze by night and take on cycling routes, mountain climbs and moorland hikes by day… at Bodmin Moor Camping, you won’t be short on things to do in the outdoors. Indeed, this simple, back-to-basics site is right on the Bodmin Moor and 25 minutes’ drive from the town of Bodmin when it’s time for eating out, shopping or going behind bars in an 18th-century jail museum. With such a remote and peaceful location, splendid rural views are a given, but you’ll be far from cut off. The site has easy access to all sorts of Cornwall attractions and activities – the Eden Project and the south coast are both around half an hour’s drive away, and it’s about a 45-minute drive to the north coast for visits to Newquay, Tintagel and Port Isaac. Closer to home are bike rides on the Camel Trail and other quiet cycle paths, fishing at Colliford Lake and Bodmin Moor hikes including climbs up Brown Willy (nine miles away). Outdoorsy time on site might involve getting a blaze going at the communal firepit (with a stack of wood provided), exploring the site’s woods and stream or looking out for the deer and badgers that often pass by. A distinct lack of light pollution often leads to some excellent stargazing after dark, too.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Rent a tent 2
Tent pitches 2
Open now
Opens 4 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 10 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Reception is unmanned after 8:30 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
  • Minimum spacing of 10 metres between pitches.
  • The bell tent and camping pitches do not have access to any shower facilities.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 4 Apr to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

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Wild campingPeaceful

100% would recommend this site to a friend

100% would stay here again

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Wonderful camp site for those who want quiet reflective space

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Michelle R.

Non-electric grass tent pitch (no pets)

Liked Beautiful site, quiet and tranquil with lovely horses and alpacas in the adjacent field. Compost toilet was very clean and well maintained and the hosts were lovely. Will definitely camp here again.

Disliked Nothing

Happy place

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Gareth W.

Non-electric grass tent pitch (no pets)

Liked I absolutely loved it, I was so happy with the place

Disliked Having to go home

Perfect spot to stop over as part of a walking holiday

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Matt R.

Non-electric grass tent pitch (no pets)

Liked A peaceful place but a short wheelbarrow push away! Marvelous star gazing.

We stayed for just one night but would really recommend as a no frills place to pitch up.

There is also a bell tent for hire here if you fancy a bit more comfort.

Disliked Nothing to dislike at all.

Lovely remote spot on Bodmin, the owner was lovely and took our…

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Nathan C.

Non-electric grass tent pitch (no pets)

Liked Lovely remote spot on Bodmin, the owner was lovely and took our stuff down and up to the site on the quad as it's quite a steep access to the site. Had the place to ourselves and was very chilled would visit again!

If you are looking for a break from the hustle and bustle…

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Marcin Z.

Camping pod

Liked If you are looking for a break from the hustle and bustle of the city this is the perfect place for you. The owners Richard and Jenny are very kind and nice people, after a few minutes of conversation you already know that you have come to the right place. The cottage is well equipped, there is a comfortable double mattress with bedding, a small sofa, a table with two chairs. There is a beautiful view from inside. Outside the cottage there is a garden table with chairs, a fireplace, a wood bin and a shoebox. Equipped a dozen metres away, there is a private small kitchen equipped with a coffee machine, toaster, kettle and sink. There is also a bathroom behind the door. I sincerely recommend this place.

Really helpfull and friendly, very quiet and relaxing, perfect for…

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Andrew S.

Non-electric grass tent pitch (no pets)

Liked Really helpfull and friendly, very quiet and relaxing, perfect for escape from children lol 😆

Beautiful location. Wild camping, lots of space, views of night sky

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Robin C.

Non-electric grass tent pitch (no pets)

Liked Lots of space, beautiful setting. Owners helped with quad bike and trailer to get our tent and equipment down to the field. Fire pits and logs, clean compost loos, excellent all round

Great Pod

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Daniel R.

Camping pod

Liked Our stay with Bodmin Moor camping in the escape pod was great. The pod is tucked away and private. The hosts Jenny and Rich are both super friendly and welcoming.

beautiful, small secluded site.

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Dean R.

Non-electric grass tent pitch (no pets)

Liked Owner was helpful and non intrusive

We will definitely come back here again if travelling in the area!

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch (no pets)

Liked Lovely hosts, great site and had the whole field to ourselves

Disliked Nothing

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Bodmin Moor Camping

Warleggan

Mount

Bodmin

Cornwall

England

PL30 4HE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.50241°N
4.59464°W

Route directions

The site is on the right after Downhouse Farm and cottage – look out for the brown field gates.

Nearest transport

Coach
4.3 mi Bus Shelter
4.3 mi Post Box
4.3 mi Post Box
Rail
4.9 mi Bodmin Parkway Rail Station
6.3 mi Coombe Junction Halt (Rail Station)
6.7 mi Liskeard Rail Station
Ferry
11.3 mi Fowey Custom House Quay Ferry Landing
11.4 mi Bodinnick Ferry Landing
11.7 mi Fowey Town Quay Ferry Landing
Airport
18.5 mi Newquay St Mawgan Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

It’s tricky to run out of places to ride your bike around here, and there’s something for the mountain biking fans among you too, because the Cardinham mountain bike trails (10 minutes' drive) have runs for beginners and pros and Woody's Bike Park (35 minutes) continues the adrenaline-induced cycles – so carry on with shredding up the trails. For a little less of the land and more of the water, Newquay (45 minutes) will let you take the steering wheel (or paddle) on your chosen watercraft or spend a day at the beach. And for more waterside scenery, Colliford Lake (10 minutes) has plenty on that front. Historical places, yes please… go for walks around the woods of a Victorian country house at Lanhydrock House (20 minutes) or spy on the shore from the Tintagel Castle (45 minutes), which is on its own island out to sea. Look into an old slate mine in the Carnglaze Caverns (15 minutes) and when you’re done with those history book pages, you could turn your attention to the slightly more futuristic rainforest biomes at Eden Project (half an hour) – with whizzes down the zipwire on-hand for those adventurous sorts.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Par Sands 11.6 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Polkerris 12 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Millendreath 12 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
East Looe 12.1 mi Estuary N/AGoodN/AN/A
Readymoney Cove 12.2 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Eden Project 11.8 mi

Tintagel Castle 13.7 mi

Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park 14.7 mi

Rock Beach 15 mi

Lost Gardens of Heligan 17.7 mi

National Trust

Tintagel Old Post Office 13.1 mi

Lawrence House 13.8 mi

Cotehele 16.2 mi

Cotehele Mill 16.2 mi

Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps 19.1 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Golitha Falls 4.2 mi

Cardinham Woods Ramble (Wheelchair-Friendly) 4.3 mi

Cardinham Woods and Wheal Glynn 4.3 mi

Cardinham Woods Ramble 4.3 mi

Cardinham Woods 4.4 mi

Local events

  • Eden Sessions (Thursday 12 June 2025 – Thursday 12 June 2025)

    Par, Cornwall 11.9 mi

  • Boardmasters (Wednesday 6 August 2025 – Wednesday 6 August 2025)

    Newquay, Cornwall 20 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Bodmin Moor Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Bodmin Moor Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Bodmin Moor Camping? It’s tricky to run out of places to ride your bike around here, and there’s something for the mountain biking fans among you too, because the Cardinham mountain bike trails (10 minutes' … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Bodmin Moor Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Bodmin Moor Camping? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.