Student friendly campsites in Porthcurno, Cornwall

Mt Bartinney Base Camp

• Wild camping on the spectacular West Penwith peninsula
• A 15 minutes’ drive to Sennen Cove; 35 minutes to Tate St Ives
• Nature walks direct from site; great spot for stargazing

Badgers Field

• Spacious nine-acre site on a working Cornish dairy farm
• Two miles from Saint Just; Cape Cornwall 10 minutes' drive
• Wildlife haven in a field bordered by woodland

YHA Land's End

• Peaceful valley site 15 minutes' walk from St Just
• Views down the valley to the Atlantic Ocean
• Self-catering kitchen, showers and drying room

The Field of Stars

• Spacious, natural site on an organic beef farm in Cornwall's far west
• A 20-minute drive from Penzance and 35 minutes from St Ives
• Livestock, far-reaching rural views and archeological remains on site

Parknoweth Farm Camping

• Pop-up site a five-minute walk from Botallack’s UNESCO heritage sites
• A 20-minute drive from Porthcurno and 25 minutes from St Ives
• Coastal park with an eco-friendly ethos and farm animals to feed

Penzance Youth Hostel

The Engine Inn

• Back-to-basics pitches next to a traditional Cornish country pub
• A five-minute drive from St Ives and 10 from Carbis Bay beach
• Friendly pub with home-cooked food, beer garden and gorgeous views

Rosevidney Glamping

• Well-equipped glamping in spectacular surroundings near Penzance
• Horse school, dressage arena and riding lessons all available on site
• Within cycling distance of St Michael's Mount

Ashton Hill Camping

• Cornish camping on a working farm with spectacular sea views
• Three miles to Praa Sands and Porthleven; under two miles to the beach
• Family-friendly site with dogs welcome; half a mile from a café or pub

The Queens Arms

• Well-maintained pub site in the peaceful village of Breage
• Touring field adjoining the pub, five minutes from the coast
• Pub meals served at lunch and dinner every day, using local produce