Bay View Camping
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- Off-grid camping on the Cornish coast two miles from Falmouth
- Walk to Maenporth or Swanpool beach within 20 minutes
- Sea views; direct access to the South West Coast Path and a beach
Site type
50
1Admission
At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Dogs
- 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).
Occupancy
- Group bookings of 3 or more units travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
Reception
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Safety
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri 22 May to
Reviews
97% would recommend this site to a friend
95% would stay here again
What customers say
This campsite boasts spectacular sea views and direct access to the South West Coast Path, with beaches and Falmouth within easy walking distance. Pitches are spacious and the site is generally peaceful. Facilities, including toilets and showers, are consistently reported as clean, though some guests found them basic and cramped. The challenging access road is noted by several reviewers. The host, Alice, receives consistent praise for her friendliness and helpfulness.
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Last updated 11/08/2026
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Great views and awesome sunrises
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Great views. Alice was a helpful and accomadating host
Disliked Basic but ok washing facilities. Site could be a bit windy but worth it for the views
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Great value for money.
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Views, location, size of plot, direct access to coast path
Disliked Small toilet cubicles with gaps in doors and a little smelly. Warm water in showers but not a lot of pressure when others using.
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What’s not to like? THE most amazing…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked What’s not to like?
THE most amazing Views ✅
Spacious pitch areas ✅
Showers and toilets ✅
Somewhere to clean dishes ✅
Dog friendly ✅
Kid friendly ✅
Welcoming ✅
Clean ✅
Walk to a beach within 10 minutes ✅
We have been for a few summers in a row on multiple trips and loved every single stay for different reasons.
We’ve seen dolphins, sunrises, boat races, calm seas, choppy seas, wake boarding, rain, heatwaves and so much more all just sitting in our tent.
Great value for money for location.
Could not recommend this campsite more, perfect for families or date night with friends or partners!!
Alice always keep the toilets well stocked and keeping everything clean and looked after.
We forgot our tent pegs on one visit and Alice was immediately there with spares and a giggle for forgetting one of the most important parts of the tent structure!
We absolutely love this site and can’t wait to return in a few weeks for the 3rd time this summer as we just can’t get enough.
Disliked Packing up and driving away!!
Slightly stronger shower curtains as I felt I was spraying water out the bottom but that’s really not a big issue or problem.
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5*…
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Anonymous Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked 5*
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We had a wonderful stay at…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked We had a wonderful stay at Bay view camping, the views from the site were spectacular and the site was equipped with everything you need! The access to the coastal path was brilliant making it easy to explore. The beaches surrounding the site were stunning and the site sits super close to Falmouth! The host was lovely and answered any questions we had!
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Recent stay at Bayview in August
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked *The view, without a doubt - it’s stunning and lovely to wake up to and the simplicity of the camping with the view was what we loved.
*Easy access to coastal paths that take you into Falmouth, lovely beaches and beautiful views.
*In the female toilets there were plenty of sanitary towels which we appreciated and plenty of toilet roll.
*Fresh bath mats for the showers.
*Alice was really helpful.
*Pitch spaces were a really good size.
Disliked *Ideally it would be helpful having more water sources around the field, I appreciate this might not be easy but it’s quite far if you are on the far side of the field.
*Another washing up sink would be great, there’s only one so it’s limiting when washing pots - this wasn’t a real issue for us tbh.
*The loos were quite smelly, I think this is the set up - they were incredibly clean but it had a distinct drain smell.
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A great view for a Sunday Morning
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked The view is fantastic.
15 mins walk to Maenporth Beach with access to the SW footpath through a private gate.. Lively large pitches.
Disliked Site closes on the 1st September until next year. Owners only have a short period licence.
Showers and toilets are a little cramped if you are tall.
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Location and gateway just off the…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Location and gateway just off the south west coastal path close walking distance to Seanpool and Falmouth
Disliked Nothing pure and simple campsite over looking Falmouth
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- Fantastic View - Welcoming Host -…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked - Fantastic View
- Welcoming Host
- Nearby Shops
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Clean and spacious and top spot…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Clean and spacious and top spot
Recommend to friends Visit again
Features
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Pop-up campsite
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Beach access 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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsiteNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal pitchesLocation
Bay View Camping
Penrose Farm
Maenporth
Falmouth
Cornwall
England
TR11 5HL
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.13052°N
5.08579°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maenporth | 0.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Swanpool | 0.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Gyllyngvase | 1.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Porthallow | 4.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Porthoustock | 5.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
National Maritime Museum Cornwall 1.8 mi
Pendennis Castle 2 mi
Trebah Garden 2.3 mi
National Seal Sanctuary 5.9 mi
Truro Cathedral 9.4 mi
National Trust
Glendurgan Garden 2.3 mi
St Anthony Head 4.2 mi
Trelissick Garden 6.4 mi
Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool 9.9 mi
Cornish Mines and Engines 10.3 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
PENJERRICK 0.9 mi
FALMOUTH GENERAL CEMETERY 1 mi
GLENDURGAN 2.1 mi
TREBAH 2.4 mi
Helford - St. Anthony-in-Meneage - Gillan Creek - Manaccan 3.4 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Bay View Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Bay View Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Bay View Camping? The coast is the big draw around here, of course – and no doubt you’ll start with outings to Maenporth and Swanpool beach, which are both within 20 minutes’ walk. You could … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Bay View Camping?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Bay View Camping? From £25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.