Gear Farm Camping
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Add your business details- Small, family-run site in the Cornish countryside
- A mile and a half from the Helford river; Lizard 20 minutes' drive
- Located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Site type
3
18
3Languages spoken
English
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Features
Pop-up campsite
Dogs 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 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 yearUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)Nearby leisure
Restaurant nearbyLocation
Gear Farm Camping
St Martin
Helston
Cornwall
England
TR12 6DE
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.08123°N
5.18507°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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Cove | 4.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poldhu Cove | 4.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Porthallow | 4.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Maenporth | 5.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Polurrian Cove | 5.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
National Seal Sanctuary 1.3 mi
Trebah Garden 3.3 mi
National Maritime Museum Cornwall 7.3 mi
Pendennis Castle 7.6 mi
Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 10.7 mi
National Trust
Glendurgan Garden 3.3 mi
Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool 5 mi
Godolphin 8.3 mi
St Anthony Head 9.6 mi
Cornish Mines and Engines 10.7 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
TRELOWARREN 0.6 mi
Helford - St. Anthony-in-Meneage - Gillan Creek - Manaccan 2.4 mi
TREBAH 3.2 mi
GLENDURGAN 3.6 mi
LISMORE 4.2 mi
Local events
- Boardmasters (Wednesday 6 August 2025 – Wednesday 6 August 2025)
Newquay, Cornwall 25.3 mi
- Eden Sessions (Thursday 12 June 2025 – Thursday 12 June 2025)
Par, Cornwall 27.4 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.
Offers
Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details
Reviews
Overall rating from 4 Pitchup.com customers 
View breakdown
100% would recommend this site to a friend
100% would stay here again
schimmel.heike@gmx.de
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked - great facilities
- fridges, possibility to charge phone
- opportunity to buy locally grown veggies
- very quiet
Disliked - a bit far off when you aren't coming by car
Location, views, showers and toilets were great and clean. Pasties from the…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Location, views, showers and toilets were great and clean.
Pasties from the farm were the best I've ever had.
Owner is very friendly.
If you want somewhere children can play football or games in a field it's a great location.
Will defo be back
Non-electric grass touring pitch
Liked Loved the campsite. Very chilled great facilities for off the beaten track camping. Lovely views. Sarah the owner was so helpful and kept the site lovely. Amazing vege stall, pasties and brownies at the Gear Farm opposite the campsite.
Great stay at Gear farm, would return in future
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Relaxing atmosphere, level pitch, shower/toilet facilities were clean and modern. Friendly welcome, felt like we could ask for assistance if needed.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Gear Farm Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Gear Farm Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Gear Farm Camping? Local attractions and activities include: - Helford river: 30 minutes' walk - Cornish Seal Sanctuary: 10 minutes' drive - Flambards Theme Park: 15 minutes - Lizard Point: 20 minutes - Trebah Garden: … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Gear Farm Camping?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 4 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 12 p.m.