Campsites for backpackers in Porthtowan, Cornwall
27 bookable campsites within 15 miles of Porthtowan
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Mount Pleasant Eco Park
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
Elm Farm
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
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Cambrose Camping and Touring
Cambrose, Cornwall, England- Sheltered pitches at a family-run north Cornwall site near Porthtowan
- Direct access to Mineral Tramways path; half-hour drive to Newquay
- Heated pool on site in summer, plus play areas and games room
Sunset Camping
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
Blue Hills Touring Park
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
Rosewarne Campsite
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
Anchor Barrow Campsite
Perranporth, Cornwall, England- Dog-friendly site, 25 minutes’ walk to dog-friendly Perranporth beach
- A 20-minute drive to Newquay; 40 minutes to Eden Project
- On-site bar and kitchen, plus acres of space for games
Callestick Camping
Truro, Cornwall, England- Wild camping field with spectacular views over Cornish countryside
- A 40-minute drive to the Eden Project, and 20 minutes from Newquay
- Dog-friendly pitches on a 25-acre site; the beach 10 minutes’ drive
Summer Valley Touring Park
Truro, Cornwall, England- Peaceful park in a sheltered valley and wildlife haven
- Two miles from Truro and 10 minutes' drive from sandy beaches
- Spotless facilities, playground and guest lounge
Sunny Meadows Tourist Park
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
Higher Trevaskis Caravan Park
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
Lizard View
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
Hayle Rugby Club Campsite
Hayle, Cornwall, England- Small dog-friendly site on the edge of Hayle with easy access from A30
- A mile from Hayle's long sandy beach; 15 mins' drive to St Ives
- Clubhouse and bakery on site; short walk to bus stop, shops and pubs
Chyan Farm
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
Menallack Farm Caravan and Camping Site
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
Lena May's Meadow
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
Penwarne Campsite
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
Boskenwyn Manor Farm
Helston, Cornwall, England- Peaceful farm site with great views of Cornwall's countryside
- Helston, Porthleven and Cornish Seal Sanctuary within 10 mins' drive
- Great area for walks and bike rides around the Helford river
Trevessa Farm
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
Bay View Camping
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
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