Tent campgrounds in Mawnan Smith, England

Penventon House Campsite

• Small, well-equipped site just off the A393 in the village of Lanner
• A 15-minute drive to Porthtowan beach; half an hour to St Ives
• Sauna, barbecues, firewood and tea room all provided on site

Come to Good Farm

• Small, peaceful site in a valley 35 minutes’ walk from Loe Beach
• A 20-minute drive from Falmouth and 40 minutes from the Eden Project
• Fresh chicken and duck eggs available; pub a short walk away

Carnon Downs Caravan and Camping Park

• Award-winning site three miles from Truro and Falmouth, on bus route
• Dog friendly with country walks to local inns and the River Fal
• Immaculate amenities blocks including disabled and family bathroom

Dowha Fields Camping

• Simple rural site 10 minutes' drive from Redruth and Camborne
• St Ives, St Michael's Mount and Praa Sands within a half-hour drive
• Central Cornwall spot roughly halfway between north and south coasts

Penventon Farm Wild Camping

• Experience (nearly) wild camping!

Carn Meor Farm

• Quiet farm field in an elevated position with far-reaching views
• Within a 20-minute drive of the north or south coast of Cornwall
• Sea views on clear days; fresh local produce available

Rustic Comfy Camping

• Rural off-grid site in the middle of south Cornwall
• Around 15 minutes' drive to the surf spots of Portreath and Porthtowan
• Guests are welcome to borrow outdoor games, kayaks and surfboards

Granary Barn Camping

• In scenic countryside two miles from Helston and three from Porthleven
• On-site owner with extensive local knowledge to offer advice and tips
• Toilets, showers, fridge, freezer, firepit hire and firewood sales

Trevolankan Farm

• Eco-friendly Cornwall countryside site with its own livery
• A 10-minute drive from Camborne and 20 to Hayle and Porthleven beaches
• Within 15 minutes' drive of Flambards, Paradise Park and Poldark

Chycarne Pastures Camping

• Family-run and eco-friendly site on a rural smallholding
• A 20-minute drive to sandy beaches; 30 minutes to St Ives or Falmouth
• Shop and bus stop to Camborne in the village; feed the animals

Carn View

• Dog-friendly Cornwall site just with views of Carn Brea Castle
• A 25-minute drive from St. Ives Bay and St Agnes Head; trails nearby
• Short walk from a train station, medieval restaurant, pubs and shops

Lotties Farm Campsite

• Quiet dog-friendly site on 24 acres of farmland
• A 10-minute drive from Porthleven and 15 minutes from Hayle
• Surrounded by a footpath network; firepit provided on site

Scorrier Estate Camping

• Laidback four-acre field deep in the Cornish countryside
• Perranporth and Portreath beaches both within 15 minutes' drive
• Guests get a discount on local surf lessons and a seafood restaurant

Cherry Mason's Fruit Farm

• Farm stays in a green three-acre field next to a village pub
• A five-minute drive from the beaches of Porthleven and Praa Sands
• Flambards Theme Park within 10 minutes; Poldark Mine within 15

Teneriffe Farm Camping and Caravan Site

Truro Holiday Park

• Dog-friendly holiday park four miles from Truro
• A 10-minute drive to Truro and 15 minutes to Chapel Porth beach
• Dog exercise area; pubs, restaurants and entertainment in the city

Clowance Vean

• Quiet and off-grid pop-up campsite on a working farm in West Cornwall
• Flambards Theme Park 20 minutes’ drive; St Agnes Beach half an hour
• Pet-friendly site with a dog-walking field; shops five minutes’ drive

Wheal Rose Caravan Park

• Family-friendly site close to A30 and three miles from Porthtowan
• Next to the Portreath Tramway for walks, cycling and horse riding
• Shop, playground and outdoor pool (heated in summer)

Treburthes

• Dog-friendly wildlife haven in a secluded Cornwall valley
• A 20-minute drive from Truro and 15 minutes from St Mawes
• Wild camping with composting toilets; pubs, beaches, and shops nearby

Jolly's Top

• Rural site with basic facilities, five miles from Truro
• 10 minutes' drive from north Cornwall's beaches and coast path
• Loads of space for games and campfire evenings