Pioneer Billys

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Non-electric camping field with views of an old tin mine
Non-electric camping field with views of an old tin mine
Non-electric camping area
Standard grass pitches with a view of the minestack
Camping with a view
Derek and muffin
Derek the donkey and muffin the shetland pony
Forest and bubba the goats
Firepits and barbecues welcome
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  • No-frills campsite on a farm five minutes’ drive from the A30
  • A half-hour’s drive from St Ives and Newquay’s surfing beaches
  • Animals, Great Flat Lode Trail access, King Edward Mine Museum views
A laidback Cornwall campsite in eight acres of countryside on a working farm, Pioneer Billys is right next to the King Edward Mine Museum and a short walk from the Great Flat Lode Trail (both great ways to get to grips with this area’s industrial history). This is a peaceful hideaway for families, walkers, mountain bikers and nature lovers – in fact anybody who fancies chilling for a few days around a campfire. The farm is home to the Garwood family, as well as Derek the donkey, Muffin the Shetland pony and friendly pygmy goats. There’s plenty of local wildlife in the fields too, and several popular Cornish beaches are within 20 minutes’ drive. It’s only a five-minute drive to Camborne’s shops for bits and pieces to grill on the barbecue (bring your own gear from home), but if you’d like a break from cooking, there are loads of traditional Cornish pubs, restaurants and takeaways within a few minutes’ drive too. The site is a five-minute drive from the A30, so getting out and about to the various corners of Cornwall should be a doddle.

Campground type

Tent sites 7
Rent a tent 1
Caravan sites 3
RV & Motorhome sites 3
Caravans for hire 1
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Pop-up campground

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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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

Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Pioneer Billys

Lower Condurrow Farm

Condurrow Road

Camborne

Cornwall

England

TR14 9AP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.20607°N
5.27114°W

Nearest transport

Coach
2.1 km Bus Station
2.3 km Cornwall College
2.3 km Cornwall College
Rail
1.9 km Camborne Rail Station
4.4 km Redruth Rail Station
10.9 km Hayle Rail Station
Ferry
13.9 km Ponsharden Ferry Landing
15.1 km Flushing Falmouth Ferry Landing
15.4 km Falmouth Prince of Wales Pier Ferry Landing
Airport
19.6 km Penzance Airport
30.6 km Land's End St Just Airport
32.8 km Newquay St Mawgan 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

At Pioneer Billys, you have many options for days at the seaside. Watch the kids swim in the sheltered tidal pool at Portreath beach (15 minutes’ drive), or learn to windsurf at Gwithian (20 minutes), backed by dunes and rockpools. You may spot grey seals at Godrevy beach (20 minutes), and other local options include the surfing beaches at Perranporth (25 minutes) and lively Newquay (half an hour). Anyone with even a passing interest in Cornwall’s mining heritage should consider having a nose around the King Edward Mine Museum (10 minutes’ walk), with its working mining equipment, while the circular Great Flat Lode Trail is accessible direct from the campsite and passes South Wheal Frances and Dolcoath Mine (both five minutes) as it follows an old mining tramway. Fans of modern art can get onto the A30 (five minutes’ drive) and head for St Ives (30 minutes) for the treasures in Tate St Ives and the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden – there are loads of indie galleries to check out in the town too, as well as seafront walks and cosy pubs.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Portreath 6.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Gwithian Towans 8.9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Godrevy Towans 9.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentN/A
Porthtowan 9.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Upton Towans 9.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 2.5 km

National Seal Sanctuary 13.2 km

Tate St Ives 15.1 km

Trebah Garden 15.3 km

National Maritime Museum Cornwall 16 km

National Trust

Cornish Mines and Engines 2.4 km

Godrevy 8.8 km

Godolphin 9.7 km

Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool 13.8 km

Glendurgan Garden 15.3 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Hell's Mouth 5.8 km

Circular walk Portreath - Tehidy Country Park - Reskajeage Downs - Coastal Path 6.3 km

Porth Towan - Towan Cross - Chapel Porth 9.2 km

GODOLPHIN 10.2 km

THE DOWNES (ST MICHAEL'S CONVENT) 11.3 km

Local events

  • Boardmasters (Wednesday 6 August 2025 – Wednesday 6 August 2025)

    Newquay, England 30.4 km

  • Eden Sessions (Thursday 12 June 2025 – Thursday 12 June 2025)

    Par, England 41.2 km

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

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Reviews

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Wonderful experience!

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Mandi C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass caravan site

Liked We received a really warm welcome upon arrival - the owner is a really lovely, down-to-earth lady - we could have stayed chatting to her all night! The toilets and showers were very clean. Really decent showers providing hot water so you can actually get clean! The goats were really friendly & provided us with entertainment. Stunning location with some nice views, not too far from shops etc.

Disliked The donkey & the pony had gone, but after hearing their story, it is nice to know they ended up in a good home together!

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Pioneer Billys have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Pioneer Billys dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Pioneer Billys? At Pioneer Billys, you have many options for days at the seaside. Watch the kids swim in the sheltered tidal pool at Portreath beach (15 minutes’ drive), or learn to windsurf at … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Pioneer Billys?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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