Gear Farm Camping

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  • 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
Gear Farm is a small, family-run site and a top location for a peaceful camping holiday. Set in the remote Cornish countryside, the site is a paradise for walkers, fans of the outdoors and those keen to try watersports. This pet-friendly organic farm is located about a mile and a half from the Helford river and is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, so there are many scenic spots to explore all around. Back at base, there is plenty of space for you and your family to roam around and play games. The site is open and flat, so you can rest assured that the kids will be in sight at all times. Stunning sandy beaches are only 20 minutes away by car, and a choice of supermarkets is available in the medium-sized town of Helston (15 minutes). There is also a village shop a five-minute drive away in Mawgan, as well as a seasonal farm shop for fresh produce. Gear Farm also produces its own line of tasty traditional Cornish pasties if you fancy a hot bite to eat on site.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 3
Tent pitches 18
Touring caravan pitches 3
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

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/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 Wifi

Groups 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

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Restaurant nearby

Location

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
4.3 mi Seven Stars
4.3 mi Blue Anchor
5.6 mi Rame Cross
Rail
6.6 mi Penmere Rail Station
7 mi Penryn Rail Station
7.1 mi Falmouth Town Rail Station
Ferry
2.5 mi Helford Village Ferry Landing
2.8 mi Helford Passage Ferry Landing
7.2 mi Ponsharden Ferry Landing
Airport
15.2 mi Penzance Airport
21.5 mi Land's End St Just Airport
26.5 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

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: 25 minutes - Falmouth: 35 minutes - Mousehole: 40 minutes - Eden Project: an hour and 10 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Church Cove 4.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poldhu Cove 4.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Porthallow 4.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Maenporth 5.1 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Polurrian Cove 5.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

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

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schimmel.heike@gmx.de

Overall 10/10

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Heike S.

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…

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous

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

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous

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

Overall 8/10

Location
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Sarah S.

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?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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