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Home › Campsites›Budget Backpacker›England(442)›South West England(158)›Cornwall(65)›Porthtowan

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Campsites for backpackers in Porthtowan, Cornwall

21 bookable campsites within 15 miles of Porthtowan

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8.8
Mount Pleasant Eco Park

0.4 mi
Porthtowan, Cornwall, England

42-acre eco site with wide views of the north Cornwall coast
Footpath to Porthtowan beach; 10 minutes' drive to St Agnes
Vegetarian café on site; campfires and barbecues permitted
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch (large, wild)

From £24 (£24) 1 night, 2 adults
Assigned non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch (large)

From £24 (£24) 1 night, 2 adults
Electric hardstanding and grass pitch

From £28 (£28) 1 night, 2 adults
Electric grass touring pitch

From £30 (£30) 1 night, 2 adults

Mars Eco Pod camping pod (two person)

From £120 (£120) 2 nights, 2 adults
Venus Eco Pod camping pod (two person)

From £120 (£120) 2 nights, 2 adults
Mercury Eco Pod camping pod (two person)

From £120 (£120) 2 nights, 2 adults
Neptune Eco Pod camping pod (two person)

From £120 (£120) 2 nights, 2 adults
Jupiter Eco Pod camping pod (two person)

From £120 (£120) 2 nights, 2 adults
Saturn Eco Pod camping pod (two person)

From £120 (£120) 2 nights, 2 adults
Tye View shepherd's hut (two person)

From £160 (£160) 2 nights, 2 adults
Small Woods shepherd's hut (two person)

From £160 (£160) 2 nights, 2 adults
Beacon shepherd's hut (four person)

From £160 (£160) 2 nights, 2 adults
Shepherd's hut (four person)

From £170 (£170) 2 nights, 2 adults
Shepherd's hut (three person)

From £170 (£170) 2 nights, 2 adults
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Opens 1 May 2026
9.8
Elm Farm

1 mi
Redruth, Cornwall, England

Peaceful west Cornwall family campsite 10 minutes’ drive from Redruth
Porthtowan beach five minutes’ drive; Portreath beach 10 minutes
Tree-sheltered grass pitches; firepit and bike hire; café on site
Non-electric grass tent pitch

Non-electric grass touring pitch
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9.2
Sunset Camping

2.2 mi
Redruth, Cornwall, England

Peaceful Cornish site in an accessible location just off the A30
Five minutes' drive to Redruth town centre or 10 minutes to Portreath
Far-reaching views over the local area; dogs welcome
Non-electric grass pitch

From £19 (£19) 1 night, 2 adults
#4 electric hardstanding and grass pitch

From £22 (£22) 1 night, 2 adults
#1 electric grass pitch (large)

From £22 (£22) 1 night, 2 adults
#6 electric hardstanding and grass pitch (large)

From £22 (£22) 1 night, 2 adults

#5 electric hardstanding and grass pitch (large)

From £22 (£22) 1 night, 2 adults
#1A electric grass pitch

From £22 (£22) 1 night, 2 adults
Red camping pod

From £90 (£90) 2 nights, 2 adults
Blue camping pod

From £90 (£90) 2 nights, 2 adults
2 bedroom cottage / chalet / bungalow (deluxe)

From £170 (£170) 2 nights, 2 adults
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9.5
Blue Hills Touring Park

3.8 mi
St Agnes, Cornwall, England

Peaceful Cornwall site with direct access to the South West Coast Path
Perranporth, Porthtowan Beach and Truro within 20 minutes' drive
Trevellas Cove and St Agnes village within walking distance
Spitfire non-electric grass tent pitch (backpacker, no cars)

From £40 (£40) 2 nights, 2 adults
Spitfire non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch

From £50 (£50) 2 nights, 2 adults
Spitfire electric grass pitch (twin axle)

From £62 (£62) 2 nights, 2 adults
Avenger electric grass tent pitch

From £62 (£62) 2 nights, 2 adults

Spitfire electric grass pitch

From £62 (£62) 2 nights, 2 adults
Harleys Field fully-serviced grass pitch

From £74 (£74) 2 nights, 2 adults
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9.6
Rosewarne Campsite

4.5 mi
Camborne, Cornwall, England

Friendly back to basics four-acre site on the outskirts of Camborne
A five-minute drive from the nearest beach and Tehidy Country Park
Barbecues permitted on site; food shops, restaurants and pubs nearby
Non-electric grass tent pitch

From £15 (£15) 1 night, 2 adults
Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

From £25 (£25) 1 night, 2 adults
Bell tent

From £130 (£130) 2 nights, 2 adults
New
9.1
Sunny Meadows Tourist Park

7 mi
Truro, Cornwall, England

Spacious family site five minutes’ drive from Perranporth in Cornwall
Fistral Beach 15 minutes’ drive; Falmouth 40 minutes
Ten acre of fields for exercising and dog walks; pub 10 minutes’ walk
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

From £18 (£18) 1 night, 2 adults
Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

From £25 (£25) 1 night, 2 adults
Electric grass touring pitch

From £25 (£25) 1 night, 2 adults
New
9.6
The Old Stables Campsite

7.3 mi
Hayle, Cornwall, England

Simple site in south Cornwall, five minutes' drive from a surf beach
A 20-minute drive from St Ives, Scilly ferries and St Michael's Mount
A five-minute drive from a pub and a farm shop
Non-electric grass pitch

From £17 (£17) 1 night, 2 adults
Electric grass pitch

From £22 (£22) 1 night, 2 adults
Electric grass motorhome pitch

From £66 (£66) 3 nights, 2 adults
Camping pod

From £90 (£90) 2 nights, 2 adults

Shepherd's hut

From £110 (£110) 2 nights, 2 adults
Morwenna 2 bedroom static caravan (deluxe)

From £280 (£280) 4 nights, 2 adults
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9.7
Higher Trevaskis Caravan Park

7.5 mi
Hayle, Cornwall, England

Friendly family-run touring park in spectacular Cornish countryside
Secluded yet well placed for local beaches (2.5 miles) and attractions
A short drive from restaurants and a traditional Cornish pub
Non-electric grass pitch

From £44 (£44) 2 nights, 2 adults
Electric grass pitch

From £56 (£56) 2 nights, 2 adults
Electric gravel touring pitch

From £56 (£56) 2 nights, 2 adults
Electric grass touring caravan pitch

From £56 (£56) 2 nights, 2 adults
New
9.8
Lizard View

8.9 mi
Helston, Cornwall, England

Quiet site with views of the Lizard Peninsula, four miles from Helston
A 15-minute drive from Porthleven beach; 25 minutes from Marazion
Walk to pubs, restaurants takeaways & the Poldark Mine
Electric optional grass tent or trailer tent pitch

From £20 (£20) 1 night, 2 adults
New
9.2
Chyan Farm

10.3 mi
Penryn, Cornwall, England

Quiet, eco-friendly rural site surrounded by apple orchards
Five miles from beaches and coastal paths around Falmouth
Wildlife haven with orchards, willow play areas and mud kitchen
Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

From £20 (£20) 1 night, 2 adults
Non-electric grass and earth campervan pitch

From £24 (£24) 1 night, 2 adults
New
9.1
Menallack Farm Caravan and Camping Site

10.6 mi
Falmouth, Cornwall, England

Secluded site with excellent views, set over two scenic acres
Within four miles of Falmouth, the River Fal and sandy beaches
Take the nature walk down the site valley through the bluebell wood
Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

From £20 (£20) 1 night, 2 adults
Electric grass touring caravan pitch

From £25 (£25) 1 night, 2 adults
Electric grass motorhome pitch

From £25 (£25) 1 night, 2 adults
Electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

From £25 (£25) 1 night, 2 adults

Camping pod

From £140 (£140) 2 nights, 2 adults
Prestige 2 bedroom static caravan

From £225 (£225) 3 nights, 2 adults
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Opens 3 April 2026
9.7
Lena May's Meadow

11.2 mi
Helston, Cornwall, England

Peaceful and secluded site with spectacular Cornish views near Helston
A 10-minute drive to Porthleven pubs; South West Coast Path 15 minutes
Dog-friendly wildlife meadow with showers and a toilet
Non-electric grass tent pitch

From £20 (£20) 1 night, 2 adults
New
8.1
Penwarne Campsite

11.8 mi
Falmouth, Cornwall, England

Quiet Cornish farm site with spectacular sea views
A mile from Mawnan Smith; 15 minutes' drive from Falmouth
Play area; footpath to the beach, 1.5 miles away
Non-electric grass pitch

From £25 (£25) 1 night, 2 adults
Electric grass pitch

From £31 (£31) 1 night, 2 adults
New
9.2
Trevessa Farm

12.3 mi
Hayle, Cornwall, England

Quiet, rural, sheltered and well-maintained site on a working farm
Within four miles of Hayle and Marazion on the north and south coasts
Barbecues allowed: buy locally-sourced meat and veg within two miles
Electric optional grass tent pitch

From £18 (£18) 1 night, 2 adults
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

From £24 (£24) 1 night, 2 adults
Yurt

From £150 (£150) 2 nights, 2 adults
Camping pod

From £160 (£160) 2 nights, 2 adults
New
9
Bay View Camping

12.4 mi
Falmouth, Cornwall, England

Off-grid camping on the Cornish coast two miles from Falmouth
Walk to Maenporth or Swanpool beach within 20 minutes
Sea views; direct access to the South West Coast Path and a beach
Non-electric grass tent pitch

From £30 (£30) 1 night, 2 adults
New
9.8
Kestle View

12.5 mi
Newquay, Cornwall, England

Simple, peaceful site five minutes' walk from a bus stop for Newquay
Fistral surfing beach 15 minutes’ drive; Holywell Bay 20 minutes
Dog-friendly pop-up with valley views; pubs within 15 minutes’ walk
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

From £20 (£20) 1 night, 2 adults
New
9.5
Gweek Campsite

12.6 mi
Helston, Cornwall, England

Modest family-friendly site just outside the Lizard Heritage Coast
Walking distance from Gweek’s boatyard and the Cornish Seal Sanctuary
Café, pub and shop in the village, 5 minutes' walk away
Pitch H non-electric grass tent pitch (large)

From £30 (£30) 1 night, 2 adults plus taxes or fees £12 (£12)
Pitch I non-electric grass tent pitch (medium)

From £30 (£30) 1 night, 2 adults plus taxes or fees £12 (£12)
Pitch C non-electric grass tent pitch (small)

From £30 (£30) 1 night, 2 adults plus taxes or fees £12 (£12)
Pitch D non-electric grass tent pitch (medium)

From £30 (£30) 1 night, 2 adults plus taxes or fees £12 (£12)

Pitch E electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

From £35 (£35) 1 night, 2 adults
Pitch F electric hardstanding and grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch (large)

From £35 (£35) 1 night, 2 adults
Pitch A electric hardstanding and grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

From £35 (£35) 1 night, 2 adults
Pitch G electric hardstanding and grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch (XL)

From £35 (£35) 1 night, 2 adults
Tipi

From £65 (£65) 1 night, 2 adults
Cosy Tinyhouse microlodge

From £120 (£120) 1 night, 2 adults
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Opens 25 May 2026
9.6
Lower Penderleath Farm

13.6 mi
St Ives, Cornwall, England

Friendly hidden park in a Cornish wildlife haven
Two miles from St Ives and five from Penzance
Barbecues permitted on site; pub 15 minutes' walk away
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

From £60 (£60) 2 nights, 2 adults
New
8.9
Higher Pentreath Farm Camp Site

13.8 mi
Penzance, Cornwall, England

Relaxed, back to basics camping overlooking Praa Sands beach
Beach pub serving food five minutes' walk away
Shower and toilet block, washing machine, phone and laptop charging
Non-electric grass pitch

From £25.99 (£25.99) 1 night, 2 adults
New
9.8
Lamarth Farm Campsite

14.2 mi
Helston, Cornwall, England

Spacious unallocated pitches suitable for families, groups and dogs
Near to the South West Coast Path, beaches and attractions
Campfires and groups welcome; enclosed dog exercise field on site
Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

From £18 (£18) 1 night, 2 adults
Roof tent non-electric grass tent pitch

From £18 (£18) 1 night, 2 adults
Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

From £20 (£20) 1 night, 2 adults
Non-electric grass touring caravan pitch

From £20 (£20) 1 night, 2 adults

Evania bell tent (four person)

From £35 (£35) 1 night, 2 adults
Bella bell tent (six person)

From £40 (£40) 1 night, 2 adults
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