Carlyon Bay
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- Large level pitches at a 30-acre park on the south Cornwall coast
- Between Fowey and Charlestown, a five-minute walk from the beach
- Heated outdoor pools on site, plus crazy golf and two play areas
Site type
90
50
40
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- 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) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- The grocery shop is open between 23/05 and 12/09.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- A cable measuring at least 5 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- The outdoor swimming pool is open between 23/05 and 12/09 (subject to weather conditions).
- Reception is unmanned after 6 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri 1 May to
Pitch types & availability
4 
Central electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
6 people maximum 
Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Min 11m width × 10m depth (110m²)
Arrival daysFrom £80
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Electric grass pitch
6 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 11m width × 10m depth (110m²)
Arrival daysFrom £80
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Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch (front)
6 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Min 11m width × 12m depth (132m²)
Arrival daysFrom £82
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Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch
6 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Min 11m width × 20m depth (220m²)
Arrival daysFrom £96
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Reviews
100% would recommend this site to a friend
100% would stay here again
Great family site. Easy access to beach, great pools and lovely parks
Central electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Fantastic site, clean, well kept, lots of love and care goes into maintaining, pools are awesome for the kids. Beach a comfortable 15 min walk (even wheelchair/buggy friendly if you go the road way)
Site now added to our favourites!
Disliked Bins needed emptying a bit more frequently, but nothing major.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Would definitely return
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Anonymous Electric grass pitch
Liked Location was great. Easy to find and check in.
Easy walk to the beach which is dog friendly and has lots of bars/ cafes etc.
Nice quiet site. Owners very helpful.
A lot of the toilet cubicles also had a sink in them too which was handy when getting sorted in the morning. All were clean.
Swimming pool all lovely, warm and clean.
Pitches great sizes.
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Loved the site, generous pitches. Staff…
Central electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Loved the site, generous pitches. Staff are friendly. The swimming pool was warm and only a short walk to a beach.
Disliked Nothing.
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Great campsite, we had a lovely time
Electric grass pitch
Liked Very friendly, lovely grounds, excellent facilities and location
Recommend to friends Visit again
A beautiful campsite in a perfect location!
Electric grass pitch
Liked Everything! This campsite is beautiful and well maintained. The staff are really friendly, happy and helpful. We had a lovely grass pitch which was near the toilet block, shop and reception. The swimming pool was a real highlight - free to use and not overcrowded at all! There were sun beds available to lounge/sunbathe on - however, it could do with a few more.
There’s mini golf on site - 7 holes. Lovely play parks for the children. A very short 5-10 mins walk to the beach!
We took a walk along the coast to Charlestown - a cute, small harbour with such character. A short drive to Fowey is recommended too!
We had an amazing stay and will definitely be back.
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We spent 4 absolutely amazing days…
Electric grass pitch
Liked We spent 4 absolutely amazing days at Carlyon Bay. Everything was very clean and peaceful. My boys really loved the camp and all the activities — it was so entertaining and fun. There was honestly no need to leave the camp to keep the children entertained. The table tennis, golf course, swimming pool, playground, and large open spaces were all fantastic.
Thank you for all the peace and relaxation.
Disliked One small thing that bothered us a little was that the toilet facilities were quite far from our pitch. Usually, it would be good to consider that guests staying in tents may not have their own toilet facilities, so placing their pitches closer to the campsite toilets would be much more convenient.
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Great campsite and facilities - would return!
Anonymous Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch (front)
Liked Lovely clean and well run site. Pitches were large and the area was calm. Hot water for both showers and washing up was always available. Short walk to beach (15 mins) and 40 mins round the coastal path to Charlestown for a meal. Small shop onsite. Close to Eden project. Helpful and informative owners. Oh and swimming pools too which were clean and we used everyday as weather great!
Disliked Nothing to dislike,
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Lovely big pitches and the staff…
Central electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Lovely big pitches and the staff were very friendly and helpful
Recommend to friends Visit again
Would definitely go back again.
Anonymous Central electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Lovely well kept and looked after site with stunning views a beautiful walks. The owners were very welcoming and showed us where everything was.
Disliked Showers often had either cold or lukewarm water if showering late evening.
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From the manager: Sorry about the showers! The water temp is not affected by the time of day but there was a temporary fault that affected the showers in one of our three toilet & shower blocks.
We hope it didn't affect your stay too much, thankfully the weather was so hot we were being asked to turn the shower temperature down!
Hope to see you again soon,
Jeff & Fran Taylor
Excellent site with clean facilities, friendly staff and level pitches
Electric grass pitch
Liked We visited out of season. Loved this site, quiet and well thought out. Shower blocks were clean and tidy. Games area under cover near the pool. Close to the beach and perfect location for exploring and amenities.
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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
Baby-changing facilities 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 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
Peaceful Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Large (51-200 pitches)Accessibility
Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Pitch close to accessible bathrooms Step-free or level accessNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
Carlyon Bay
Cypress Avenue
Carlyon Bay
St Austell
Cornwall
England
PL25 3RE
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.34126°N
4.73976°W
Route directions
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crinnis Beach | 0.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Shorthorn Beach | 0.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Charlestown | 1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Duporth | 1.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Porthpean | 1.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Eden Project 2.3 mi
Lost Gardens of Heligan 5 mi
Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park 13.2 mi
Lappa Valley Steam Railway 13.6 mi
Truro Cathedral 14.7 mi
National Trust
Trerice 13.6 mi
Trelissick Garden 15.6 mi
Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps 15.9 mi
St Anthony Head 17.4 mi
Tintagel Old Post Office 22.2 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
TREGREHAN 0.5 mi
Porthpean, Charlestown and Carlyon Bay 1.8 mi
Polkerris to Readymoney Cove 2.6 mi
Polkerris to Gribbin Head and Polridmouth 2.6 mi
Menabilly Barton - Gribbin Head - Polkerris - Fowey 3 mi
Local events
- Boardmasters (Wednesday, 5 August 2026 – Wednesday, 5 August 2026)
Newquay, Cornwall 14.6 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 Carlyon Bay have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
- Is Carlyon Bay dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Carlyon Bay? You'll want to get down to the beach, of course – perhaps taking the five-minute walk to the sheltered sands of Carlyon Bay beach for a dip or visiting other nearby spots … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Carlyon Bay?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Carlyon Bay? From £80 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.