Mount Pleasant Eco Park

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Beacon shepherd's hut
Beacon shepherd's hut
Main camping field
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  • 42-acre eco site with wide views of the north Cornwall coast
  • Footpath to Porthtowan beach; 10 minutes' drive to St Agnes
  • Plant-based café on site; campfires and barbecues permitted
Off to the north Cornwall coast and fancy being able to walk to the beach easily from where you’re staying? The place is Mount Pleasant Eco Park, and the beach in question is Porthtowan, a gorgeous long sandy stretch with plenty of space to play in on the sand or up in the dunes and a summer lifeguard service for swimmers and surfers. Getting there simply involves a strong along the footpath that runs directly from the site (and also takes you to a couple of pubs and takeaways within a short stroll too). The pretty village of St Agnes and larger town of Redruth are both within a 10-minute drive should you need more eating/drinking/shopping options. It all adds up to a fabulous location – but the team here haven’t relied on that alone to draw people to their park. Much love and care has gone into setting up this site, which is part of a 42-acre community space providing lots of useful things to local residents (think organic garden space, eco-friendly workspaces and an education programme). Events are often hosted here, so you may well be able to catch some live music or a traditional skills workshop if you like. No worries if you’d like to do your own thing though – there’s so much space here that you can always find a peaceful corner well away from the action even when there’s an event in full swing. All facilities have been well thought out at this dog-friendly site – compost toilets and solar showers among them. Barbecues and campfires are permitted if you’d like to try outdoor cooking; if not, the café is open Wednesday to Sunday for tasty plant-based meals using local produce.

Site type

Tent pitches 65
Touring caravan pitches 18
Motorhome pitches 18
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 11
Open now
Opens 19 July

Tourist board rating

Please note

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

General

  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Occupancy

  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Customers staying on pitches can bring an awning or a gazebo, but not both.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sun 19 Jul to

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Reviews

8.6

Overall rating from 85 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

84% would recommend this site to a friend

82% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite is praised for its beautiful eco-friendly setting, stunning views, and relaxing atmosphere. Guests appreciate the on-site canteen and bar, as well as proximity to the beach. However, some reviews highlight issues with the cleanliness and adequacy of toilet and shower facilities, particularly the compost toilets. Dog owners have reported off-lead pets causing disturbances. Directional signage and pitch spacing have also been mentioned as areas for improvement. Despite these concerns, many visitors express a desire to return.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 05/08/2026

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Amazing site. Loads going on -…

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Lucy W. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch (large, wild)

Liked Amazing site. Loads going on - friendly staff, shop, bar, cafe, live music every night. Views of the sea and walking distance to Porthtowan- which is a
Fun and friendly surf beach and world class at low tide. Great eco vibes. Loved all the recycling/ food waste. Great showers and toilets - clean and practical.

Disliked Nothing

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would stay again

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Sally S. 1 review

Assigned non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch (large)

Liked eco idea

Disliked path to the beach was hard work!

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Will 100% be back

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Thomas F. 1 review

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Everything. Organised. Calm. Peaceful. Friendly. Great views. Wonderful beach. Good food. Good drinks. Perfect spot to unwind and enjoy family time. Loved every second!

Disliked Only slight downside is the steep walk to the beach but nothing can be done and it’s quite an enjoyable walk albeit tricky with a toddler!

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amazing I would recommend

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 zuzanna m. 1 review

Neptune Eco Pod camping pod (two person)

Liked the facilities, people super helpful, nice people camping, tigerfeet resturant, the view, very chill ibe

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely, quiet place…

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 Anna G. 2 reviews

Assigned non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch (large)

Liked Lovely, quiet place

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great casual atmosphere. Food on site…

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Andy B. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch (large, wild)

Liked Great casual atmosphere. Food on site is lovely.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place to stay!

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Chloe W. 4 reviews

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Great location. Great site. Clean and tidy. Lovely view! Added bonus of sauna and different events!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great campsite.

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Lovely campsite with great amenities, lots of trails around the site & very quiet overnight.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent stay at a brilliant campsite

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 Karina S. 1 review

Sorrel shepherd's hut (three person)

Liked Accommodation was excellent, really well thought out. Water in the shower was warm, the hut itself was also so warm, we couldn't believe it! The hut was tucked away in it's own little corner and was private, it had its own car parking space. The restaurant on site served the most delicious vegan breakfasts and lunches! We loved getting some cakes and a hot drink to take back to the hut, the Pastal de Natas were just amazing. The chocolate cookies were also to die for but were only available once - I nearly cried haha! The mushroom roll (sounds boring to some) was delicious. We couldn't fault the food at the canteen whatsoever, we wanted to go everyday. We also attended the live music one night and had vegan pizzas, it was so nice to just stay at the site on the odd night and just chill having nice food without having to venture out.

The site was also well located for day trips in the car to places like St Ives, St Ives Bay, Falmouth, Newquay, Mousehole and Land's End etc. They were still a drive away, but not long enough to put us off! The other option was to visit the local beach which was just amazing, especially at dusk when the dog could come with us. It's a stunning beach with cheap parking. The sauna at The Unicorn pub also looked great and you could take a dip in the stream afterwards! The local village hall also had a sound bath every Wednesday night for £15. So much to do!

My only tips would be to add blinds to all windows in the hut. Only one window had a blind, some had linen curtains you could see straight through at night when the lights were on inside, and then two windows (the small kitchen one and the window in the front door) had no blind or curtain and people would be able to see us and our baby sleeping if they really wanted to. I was very paranoid! We had to put towels up at the windows which was a bit ridiculous. The other tip would be to upgrade the tea towels (and maybe provide more than 1 for a 6 night stay) and pillows as they were poor quality and would be an easy win for the owners. More than one toilet roll for a 6 night stay would also be appreciated! Other than that, it was bang on and we will be booking to visit the site again!

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From the manager: Thanks so much for your feedback! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay.
Best wishes, The Eco Park Team x

Overpriced for what you get.

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Kezza T. 1 review

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Spacious pitches. Views were great from some pitches.

Disliked Eco toilets were overflowing. Flushing toilets were filthy, as were the showers. Very steep footpath leading down to road then to beach.

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Location

Mount Pleasant Eco Park

Porthtowan

Cornwall

England

TR4 8HL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.27636°N
5.23525°W

Nearest transport

Coach
3 mi Railway Station
3 mi Alma Place
3.7 mi Kings Head
Rail
3 mi Redruth Rail Station
5.3 mi Camborne Rail Station
6.8 mi Perranwell Rail Station
Ferry
10 mi Trelisick Ferry Landing
10.1 mi Ponsharden Ferry Landing
10.2 mi Tolverne Ferry Landing
Airport
15.6 mi Newquay St Mawgan Airport
16.2 mi Penzance Airport
22.7 mi Land's End St Just Airport

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

Porthtowan beach will almost certainly be your first stop (possibly even the very minute you’ve dropped your bags off) but then what? Well, perhaps a walk along the South West Coast Path to see some more of that coastal scenery (Chapel Porth and the Wheal Coates mine are not far off), or a direct route to one of the other gorgeous beaches – perhaps Gwithian (15 minutes’ drive) or Perranporth (20 minutes). A stop in the lovely village of St Agnes (10 minutes) is a must, and art lovers will surely also want to head over to St Ives (25 minutes) to explore Tate St Ives and the Barbara Hepworth Museum. The north Cornwall coast has plenty to keep you busy for many a day, but if you fancy a change of scenery it’s not far to get to the south coast for days at Falmouth, Trebah Garden, Glendurgan Garden and Gyllyngvase beach (all about half an hour away).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Porthtowan 0.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Chapel Porth 1.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Portreath 2.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Trevaunance Cove 3.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Perranporth 6.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 3.6 mi

Truro Cathedral 8.2 mi

Lappa Valley Steam Railway 10.5 mi

National Maritime Museum Cornwall 11.5 mi

Fistral Beach 11.6 mi

National Trust

Cornish Mines and Engines 3.6 mi

Godrevy 7.5 mi

Trelissick Garden 9.8 mi

Godolphin 11 mi

Trerice 11.5 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Porth Towan - Towan Cross - Chapel Porth 0.7 mi

Circular walk Portreath - Tehidy Country Park - Reskajeage Downs - Coastal Path 2.7 mi

St Agnes Beacon 2.7 mi

Hanover 4.7 mi

Hell's Mouth 4.9 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 Mount Pleasant Eco Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Mount Pleasant Eco Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Mount Pleasant Eco Park? Porthtowan beach will almost certainly be your first stop (possibly even the very minute you’ve dropped your bags off) but then what? Well, perhaps a walk along the South West Coast Path … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Mount Pleasant Eco Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.

    If you have made a same-day booking, please contact the site before arrival so that you can be given your pitch/unit number.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Mount Pleasant Eco Park? From £24 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.