Porthilly Beach Pop-Up Camping
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- Peaceful sheltered wild meadow site 400 metres from Porthilly beach
- A five-minute walk to the Camel Estuary beach; 15 minutes from Rock
- Grass pitches within walking distance of Rock’s shops and restaurants
Site type
12
3
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- A charge of £0.50 applies for the use of the shower.
- Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Tue, 10 Jun to
Pitch types & availability
Meadow 2 non-electric grass campervan pitch
4 people maximum 
No dogs allowed Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 8m depth
Calculated area: 56m²
Arrival daysFrom £15 1 night, 2 adults
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Meadow 2 non-electric grass tent pitch
4 people maximum No dogs allowed Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 8m depth
Calculated area: 56m²
Arrival daysFrom £15 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Overall rating from 50 Pitchup.com customers 
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96% would recommend this site to a friend
94% would stay here again
Nice, relaxed, wide open flat field. Basic and well organised.…
Meadow 2 non-electric grass campervan pitch
Liked Nice, relaxed, wide open flat field. Basic and well organised.
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Nice flat field for tent and car. Portaloos and bins and clear…
Meadow 2 non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Nice flat field for tent and car. Portaloos and bins and clear signage to get out to footpaths. Slept well thanks!
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Fantastic location, flat pitches and so peaceful. Within walking distance to…
Meadow 2 non-electric grass campervan pitch
Liked Fantastic location, flat pitches and so peaceful. Within walking distance to restaurants and the ferry to Padstow but felt so remote. Just stunning! Wish I could have stayed longer.
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We enjoyed a wonderful, relaxing stay with a warm welcome and an…
Meadow 2 non-electric grass campervan pitch
Liked We enjoyed a wonderful, relaxing stay with a warm welcome and an abundance of nature..! We will be back !!
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Peaceful grass roots camping site!
Meadow 2 non-electric grass campervan pitch
Liked It's quiet and green. I think people call this 'grass roots camping' as it has basic facilities, but it's walking distance to everything you need. Nice little walk around the site to a pond with festoon lighting over picnic tables that light up at night. Loos on site and good recycling facilities. Easy walking distance to showers, beach, cute church and ferry to Padstow. We were really happy to be in a quiet little haven amidst the vast August tourist hoards.
Disliked Could do with an additional water source. By the loos would be handy.
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Nice for no frills.
Meadow 2 non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Lots or space to choose a camp site spot. Showers were really good for 50p! Drinking water was local. Lots of space so not on top of each other.
Disliked Portaloo needs changing more as it smelt really bad due to hot weather . Be nice to have a place to wash up too. Didn’t get direction or an email
On my spam.
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Spacious campsite, Peaceful location.…
Meadow 2 non-electric grass campervan pitch
Liked Spacious campsite,
Peaceful location.
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Everything! Such a hidden gem! Such a lovely campsite and will definitely…
Meadow 2 non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Everything! Such a hidden gem! Such a lovely campsite and will definitely be coming again!
Disliked Nothing
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Excellent site with clean facilities
Meadow 2 non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Perfect for what we needed. Portable toilet on site, wash and shower facilities less than 5 mins away. Directions to campsite easy to follow. Located in Great location.
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Great location, not a far walk from beach, shops, pubs and restaurants…
Meadow 2 non-electric grass campervan pitch
Liked Great location, not a far walk from beach, shops, pubs and restaurants
The site was easy to find and has a very friendly host
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Features
No dogs allowed
Portable toilet
Pop-up campsite
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 No dogs allowedThemes
Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearbyType
Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal pitchesLocation
Porthilly Beach Pop-Up Camping
Porthilly Meadow
Rock
Cornwall
England
PL27 6JX
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.54142°N
4.90777°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daymer Bay | 1.6 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Polzeath | 2.3 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Good | Excellent |
| Trevone Bay | 3.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Harlyn Bay | 3.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Mother Ivey`S Bay | 4.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Rock Beach 1.1 mi
Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park 3.7 mi
Tintagel Castle 10.9 mi
Newquay Zoo 11.5 mi
Blue Reef Aquarium 11.6 mi
National Trust
Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps 6.7 mi
Tintagel Old Post Office 10.8 mi
Trerice 12.2 mi
Trelissick Garden 23.1 mi
Lawrence House 24.8 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Padstow and the South-West Coast Path 1.4 mi
PRIDEAUX PLACE 1.5 mi
Pentire Point and The Rumps 2.2 mi
Trevone Bay - Constantine Bay - South West Coastal Path 3.1 mi
Harlyn and Constantine Bays 3.8 mi
Local events
- Boardmasters (Wednesday 6 August 2025 – Wednesday 6 August 2025)
Newquay, Cornwall 9.3 mi
- Eden Sessions (Thursday 12 June 2025 – Thursday 12 June 2025)
Par, Cornwall 14.5 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.
Offers
Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Porthilly Beach Pop-Up Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Porthilly Beach Pop-Up Camping dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Porthilly Beach Pop-Up Camping? Local attractions and activities include: - Porthilly beach: five minutes’ walk - The Camel Estuary: five minutes’ walk - Rock: five minutes’ drive - Wadebridge: 15 minutes - Pencarrow House and Garden … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Porthilly Beach Pop-Up Camping?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Porthilly Beach Pop-Up Camping? From £15 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.