Mill Lane Campsite
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- Well-maintained pitches five minutes’ walk from Porthleven, Cornwall
- A 10-minute drive to Helston Railway; 15 minutes to Marazion
- On-site pub; five minutes’ walk to the beach and South West Coast Path
Site type
- At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. 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.
- This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
- 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.
- Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- A cable measuring at least 20 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- Units longer than 9 metres are not allowed.
- Units heavier than 4000 Kilograms are not allowed.
- 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
Pitch types & availability
4

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
2 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 4m width × 4m depth (16m²)
Arrival daysFrom £20
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Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
4 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 9m width × 11m depth (99m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30
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Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch
4 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 9m depth (90m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30
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Reviews
91% would recommend this site to a friend
89% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a well-located campsite, a short flat walk to Porthleven harbour, shops, and restaurants. Visitors consistently praise the clean, hot showers and friendly staff. Many highlight the convenient on-site pub and spacious pitches. Some mention dated facilities and occasional road noise from the bottom field, but overall feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests returning.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews.
Last updated 30/06/2026
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Quiet (was outside school holidays), easy…
Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Quiet (was outside school holidays), easy walk to harbour
Recommend to friends Visit again
Location and facilities.…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Location and facilities.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Fab campsite in great location
Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Great campsite just outside Porthleven
Fab showers and nice and clean
Great pub on site Out the Blue with friendly staff
Nice flat 10 min walk to the harbour
Super beach Praa Sands 10 min drive away
Disliked Nothing
Recommend to friends Visit again
Been several times. Always great, good size…
Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Been several times.
Always great, good size pitches.
Really quiet.
Good pubs and food in surrounding areas.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Will definitely return .
Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked The hard standing pitches were a great size with a lovely amount of grass too.
The showers were excellent and always clean .
The situation was excellent so close to Porthleven .
Lovely to see the flowers around,it's a very well managed site.
Good to have the pub too .
Recommend to friends Visit again
Everything lovely clean site and facilities,…
Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Everything lovely clean site and facilities, 5 minute walk to the harbour our two dogs had a lovely time
Disliked Nothing
Recommend to friends Visit again
Lovey campsite, great location
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Very accesible for porthleven town ( only 5 minutes walk) with its picturesque harbour and lovely bars and restaurants . The beautiful coastal walks are also a short walk away.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Everything about the site ticked the…
Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Everything about the site ticked the boxes for us.
The showers were piping hot and clean.
The site itself is well maintained.
The on-site pub is a bonus.
Disliked Shame the pub doesn't sell food.
Even some basic basket meals or burgers etc would go down well.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Well located. Good facilities. Excellent bar.…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Well located. Good facilities. Excellent bar.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Lovely stay, close to the harbour and shops.
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Camp site is lovely and well kept. Toilets and showers were spotless. Staff were very polite and couldn't do enough to help.
Disliked Pub needs attention.
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
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 Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Medium (26-50 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
Mill Lane Campsite
Mill Lane
Porthleven
Cornwall
England
TR13 9LQ
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.08879°N
5.31711°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porthleven Sands | 0.5 mi | Sea | Good | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Praa Sands East | 2.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Praa Sands West | 3.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Church Cove | 4.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poldhu Cove | 4.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
National Seal Sanctuary 4.9 mi
St Michael's Mount 7.4 mi
Trebah Garden 8.7 mi
Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 9.9 mi
Tate St Ives 11.4 mi
National Trust
Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool 0.9 mi
Godolphin 3.6 mi
St Michael's Mount 7.4 mi
Glendurgan Garden 8.7 mi
Cornish Mines and Engines 9.9 mi
Cycle routes
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Other
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Local events
- Boardmasters (Wednesday, 5 August 2026 – Wednesday, 5 August 2026)
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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 Mill Lane Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Mill Lane Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Mill Lane Campsite? If you’re keen to get out on the water, Porthleven beach (five minutes’ walk) is a fantastic surfing spot, and you can take coastal cruises (try one at dusk for spectacular sunset … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Mill Lane Campsite?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Mill Lane Campsite? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.