Bush Farm Wild Camping

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Surrounded by hills
Aerial view of site
Semi-wild surrounds
Aerial shot of sunset over the site

  • Peaceful and secluded 200-acre farm site on the river Lynher
  • A 10-minute drive from Saltash or 20 minutes from Looe
  • Pitch up wild-style anywhere on site or opt for field with facilities
What a cracking corner of Cornwall this is: make a break for Bush Farm Wild Camping if you fancy peaceful times spent lounging by the Lynher river. There's certainly no shortage of space at this 200-acre site – woodland walks, strolls through green fields and waterside wanders by rivers and lakes are all on offer here. This family-friendly spot is a fab site to bring the kids to, especially if they're avid nature fans: these wild grounds are always rustling with local birds and beasts, and you can keep an eye out for the farm's friendly horses and dogs as well. When you roll up at this green and grassy spot, you'll be given a map and left to settle down wherever you please. Don't fancy trekking to get to the loo and showers? Opt for the main site instead and pitch up closer to the farm’s creature comforts. Off-site jaunts are also easily arranged in this well-connected part of the world – Saltash and the gorgeous river Tamar are 10 minutes' drive away, while Plymouth, on the other side of the Devon-Cornwall border, can be reached in about 25 minutes. Well-behaved dogs are welcome here. The Bush Farm Wild Camping crew are happy for you to light up a barbecue or firepit and can sort you out with bags of wood to help you get the flames flickering in no time.

Site type

Tent pitches 50
Motorhome pitches 50
Open now
Opens 22 May
Please note

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri 22 May to

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10
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10
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9
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
7

94% would recommend this site to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

Bush Farm offers a "wild camping" experience with spacious pitches, riverside locations, and a relaxed atmosphere. Visitors appreciate the freedom to choose their spot, friendly staff, and natural surroundings. Amenities like hot showers and toilets are generally clean and well-maintained, though some describe them as basic or "quirky." While many enjoy the peace and quiet, a few mention noise from other campers or events during peak times. Some reviews highlight the natural, less manicured aspects of the farm, which may not appeal to everyone.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 04/08/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

Une belle ambiance le samedi soir,…

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6 out of 10
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Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch (wild)

Liked Une belle ambiance le samedi soir, possibilité de manger pizzas, burgers, breakfasts. Un camping très grand, compartimenté, donc on peut se mettre oú on veut, on a de l'espace. Un accueil chaleureux.

Disliked Les toilettes et les douches trop peu nombreux et mal entretenus.

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Really liked it, convenient, lovely scenery. Definitely recommend

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kate l. 4 reviews

Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch (wild)

Liked Options of different fields etc. Facilities were mostly good, and a good amount.
Food on site and availability of campfires, bins etc was good. Felt like a lot of thought had gone into it.

Disliked A few minor problems with some facilities (one very cold shower, and one with slipping mats, one toilet wouldnt flush) but mostly to be expected. and a lack of soap (but a good amount of toilet paper.

The only thing we were a bit unsure of, was the rule of no driving on site after 9pm, a bit of a problem if you want to go out locally in the eve, or dont make it back from an outing in time.

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Not a quiet site at peak times.

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4 out of 10
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8
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4
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch (wild)

Liked The onsite pizza van.
The amount of space and freedom to choose.
The friendly check in.
The scenery.

Disliked Litter left by previous campers (cigarette buts and wet wipes hanging in the hedges).
Leaking toilet sinks and filthy toilet paper.
Onsite event all afternoon with megaphones spoiling the peace and quiet.
Partying till 10pm.
Howling and barking dogs.
Awoken in night by arguing people and cars driving past my tent.

I wasn't happy with my experience compared to other sites where I've paid the same. The site clearly needs better supervision and regular checking for litter & cleanliness when busy and rules about quiet times made more visible.

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Well spread.out Nice showers Basic but worth…

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10 out of 10
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8
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Paul M. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch (wild)

Liked Well spread.out
Nice showers
Basic but worth it for getting back to nature
Get location for watching sunsets

Disliked Port-a-loos could do with an empty and clean

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Overall we loved this place, especially my partner and son.

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Liked Large selection of pitches to choose from with 1 great for viewing the sunset. Goats in 1 of the fields in a pen and sometimes let out for stroking. Haybales available at this time useful for privacy and shelter.
Great for dogs, very dog friendly.
Great Polish food with friendly chef Roman. Also pizza available separately. Live music on the Saturday was excellent.
Breakfast available but not always open.
Some alcohol available at the pizza takeaway.
The shower pressure was wxcellent and perfect temperature at any time of the day that we used it. Toilet roll was provided.
Great little area of the river for kids and dogs to play in with a little slide.

Disliked No campsite shop except for cold drinks and ice lollies.
Shower was thick with cobwebs and large spiders which could just use sweeping out.

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Very much worth staying

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9 out of 10
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6
Dave T. 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch (wild)

Liked Very good site
Nice facility lots of space

Disliked Grass needed cutting but not the end of the world

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Originally booked for 1 night to…

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10 out of 10
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Paul M. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch (wild)

Liked Originally booked for 1 night to see hoe my 7 year old son would cope with electronics (lol)
He absolutely loved it so booked to stay 2 more days.
Lovely campsite for getting back to nature and making great memories

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Excellent wild camping with facilities that are more than adequate

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Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch (wild)

Liked Space, facilities and location.

The variety of fields was great - it meant that whilst the farm clearly had campers, it didn’t feel busy and there’s plenty of cool places to pitch up

Tent only field was great for me, down by the river and it felt like I had the entire hillside to myself

Facilities were excellent with great help from the owners and staff.

Onsite pizza and polish street food too!! Check timings and I’ll be definitely not brining my own food next time so I can indulge!

Will be back - highly recommended for something a little more wild and definitely rural

Oh and the shower - perfect temp and pressure - could have stayed under that for hours

Recommend to friends Visit again

One night stay wish it was longer

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Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch (wild)

Liked Everything TBH

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Big site, choose your spot, very…

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8 out of 10
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S K. 12 reviews

Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch (wild)

Liked Big site, choose your spot, very nice surroundings.

Disliked Showers, one never got warm the other was just hot.

Recommend to friends Visit again


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 Sauna TV room Take away Tennis Watersports Wild swimming

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 Picnic table 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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Peaceful Remote location 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 Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Bush Farm Wild Camping

Pillaton

Saltash

Cornwall

England

PL12 6QY

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.43645°N
4.28413°W

Nearest transport

Coach
0.9 mi Foot Bridge
0.9 mi Foot Bridge
0.9 mi Foot Bridge
Rail
3.1 mi St Germans Rail Station
3.9 mi Saltash Rail Station
4.6 mi Bere Ferrers Rail Station
Ferry
5.8 mi Torpoint Ferry Terminal
6.1 mi Devonport Ferry Terminal
7.1 mi Cremyll Mount Edgcumbe Ferry Landing

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

After a couple of days on this vast family farm, you'll probably be a dab hand at finding your way around a fair few of its 200 acres. Put those navigation skills to the test at The Amazing Cornish Maize Maze (five minutes' drive), a fiendishly tricky labyrinth that's planted in a different layout each summer. Adrenaline Quarry (20 minutes), an adventurous activities centre, has more family-friendly options to keep the small sorts on side. Grownups who fancy a break from DIY-style stays can indulge in a proper pampering at St. Mellion Estate (10 minutes), a posh Cornish resort with a top-notch golf course and soothing spa. Once your aches and pains have melted away, take a blissful saltwater bath at Whitsand Bay (20 minutes), or head to Looe harbour for wine by the sea and sunset strolls. The inimitable Eden Project (45 minutes) has been a mainstay of Cornish hols since it opened the doors to its domes back in 2001 – budding botanists and eager environmentalists will definitely want to make the trip.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Portwrinkle 5.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sharrow 6.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentN/A
Downderry 6.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seaton (Cornwall) 6.7 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Tregonhawke 6.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

National Marine Aquarium 8.3 mi

Dartmoor Zoological Park 12.9 mi

Eden Project 21.7 mi

Buckfast Abbey 22.7 mi

Lost Gardens of Heligan 25.5 mi

National Trust

Cotehele 4.7 mi

Cotehele Mill 4.7 mi

Buckland Abbey 7.4 mi

Saltram 9.7 mi

Salcombe: Thurlestone to Torcross 9.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

PORT ELIOT 2.6 mi

Clam Oak - Tamar Valley - Bere Alston - Clam Oak 3.8 mi

Cadsonbury Hill-Fort 4.1 mi

Newbridge and River Lynher 4.1 mi

ANTONY 4.4 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 Bush Farm Wild Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Bush Farm Wild Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Bush Farm Wild Camping? After a couple of days on this vast family farm, you'll probably be a dab hand at finding your way around a fair few of its 200 acres. Put those navigation skills … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Bush Farm Wild Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Bush Farm Wild Camping? From £24 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.