Stithians Lake Campsite
View prices & book
/-5.2103036642074585,50.188240721974765,12,0,0/376x277@2x)
- Pitches overlooking the 275-acre Stithians Lake
- Fishing, sailing, windsurfing, paddleboarding and lots more to try
- Playground, lakeside trails, bird hide, café and refreshment kiosk
Site type
40
40
40
2
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Facilities/activities including watersports, fly fishing and boat hire are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
- Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri 3 Apr to
This site is a member of South West Lakes Trust group.
Pitch types & availability
No dogs allowedReviews
92% would recommend this site to a friend
88% would stay here again
What customers say
This peaceful lakeside campsite offers clean, well-maintained wet room facilities and spacious pitches. Guests highlight the excellent location for water sports and scenic walks, along with friendly, helpful staff and a good on-site cafe. While most reviews are highly positive, some mention occasional noise from other campers and infrequent issues with grass cutting or facility access codes. A previous shower temperature issue has reportedly been resolved.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews.
Last updated 28/07/2026
46 
Filter by topic
We love this place. Great spot…
Electric grass pitch
Liked We love this place. Great spot and great value
Recommend to friends Visit again
The cleanliness of the facilities.…
'%20stroke='%23cf142b'%20stroke-width='4'/%3e%3cpath%20d='M30,0%20v30%20M0,15%20h60'%20stroke='%23fff'%20stroke-width='10'/%3e%3cpath%20d='M30,0%20v30%20M0,15%20h60'%20stroke='%23cf142b'%20stroke-width='6'/%3e%3c/svg%3e "Reviewer's country: United Kingdom"){kind=small}
Anonymous Electric grass pitch
Liked The cleanliness of the facilities.
Disliked The marshals talking next to our pitch early in the morning and throwing stones at each other. We didn't know their was a big event on. Would not recommend pitch 1 as it was also used at a walk through for some dog walkers.
Recommend to friends Visit again
off the beaten track , good use of a resource
Anonymous Non-electric grass pitch
Liked tranquility
Disliked couldn't cycle around lake but understand why.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Stithians is well worth the visit - you won't be disappointed
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Another excellent stay at Stithians. I can confirm that following my last review in May, the shower issue (water too hot) has now been resolved. As expected, probably just a fault when we last stayed.
On this visit the grass had been cut, which makes life easier, and the pitches are all nicely marked out, so you really can't go wrong. This time we also walked round to the dam, which I highly recommend. We're hoping to walk the entire perimeter next time.
All in all, Stithians ticks all boxes. It's peaceful, has decent facilities, and really isn't far from places such as Falmouth and Redruth.
Disliked There were some noisy people who arrived (you couldn't miss them revving their van), but thankfully as the afternoon went into evening, they quitened down. People need to realise that not every campsite is a hive of activity, and sometimes people come to locations such as this for peace and quiet.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Facilities - Cafe…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Facilities - Cafe
Disliked Grass was overgrown which just made it difficult as it was a sunny day and wanted to mostly be out on the grass.
Had creepy campers staring at me for the whole 4 hours I stayed there so I decided to leave and not stay the night as I didn't feel comfortable.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Location next to the lake enabled…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Location next to the lake enabled amazing views first thing in the morning. Area was clean and tidy and booking activities on the lake was super easy.
Individual wet rooms with shower, toilet and sink were perfect.
Lovely walks around the lake.
No mobile signal :)
Disliked None
Recommend to friends Visit again
Loved the lake view, and had…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Loved the lake view, and had a very welcome breeze across the water during a heatwave. Toilets and showers were really clean, and the site was tidy. Though we didn't use the cafe, it looked lovely, and all the staff were really helpful. Great site position for us to go to Stithians showground to the Fishermans Friends Festival.
Disliked Would have liked to be able to pitch earlier than 14:00, to give us a chance to put up the awning, and enjoy the lake before dinner...
Recommend to friends Visit again
Lovely setting . Good facilities .
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Lovely setting . Nice quiet site .
Disliked No arrival instructions but apparently they are sorting this . Grass in camping field very long .
Recommend to friends Visit again
A very enjoyable experience
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked A lovely site with good facilities
Disliked It was our first time with the caravan,there wasn't anyone in the office when we arrived but fortunately the other campers were very helpful
Recommend to friends Visit again
Spacious pitched and great clean facilities.…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Spacious pitched and great clean facilities. Great views and really peaceful.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Features
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
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular sceneryUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearbyType
Medium (26-50 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Stithians Lake Campsite
Stithians Lake
Menherion
Redruth
Cornwall
England
TR16 6NW
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.18824°N
5.2103°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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portreath | 6.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Maenporth | 6.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Swanpool | 6.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Porthtowan | 7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Gyllyngvase | 7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 3.6 mi
National Seal Sanctuary 6.4 mi
Trebah Garden 6.9 mi
National Maritime Museum Cornwall 7 mi
Pendennis Castle 7.7 mi
National Trust
Cornish Mines and Engines 3.6 mi
Glendurgan Garden 6.9 mi
Godolphin 7.2 mi
Trelissick Garden 8 mi
Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool 8.2 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
CARCLEW 5 mi
ENYS 5 mi
PENJERRICK 5.9 mi
Circular walk Portreath - Tehidy Country Park - Reskajeage Downs - Coastal Path 6.2 mi
Hell's Mouth 6.5 mi
Local events
- Boardmasters (Wednesday, 5 August 2026 – Wednesday, 5 August 2026)
Newquay, Cornwall 18.7 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.
Want to know more about camping in Cornwall?
Frequently asked questions
- Does Stithians Lake Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Stithians Lake Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Stithians Lake Campsite? Stithians Lake is very close to 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 … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Stithians Lake Campsite?
Camping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 11 a.m. Early arrivals are allowed, but it will only be possible to check-in from the indicated time. For arrivals outside opening times, please go straight to your pitch. The site will contact you providing the relevant information.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at Stithians Lake Campsite? From £24 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.