Prosper House Camping
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- Family-run campsite in the small village of Gwithian
- Under a mile from the South West Coast Path; Hayle four miles
- Utility corner with charging facilities and a communal fridge
Site type
4
4
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Group bookings of 5 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, May 15 to
Pitch types & availability
No dogs allowed
Reviews
96% would recommend this site to a friend
93% would stay here again
What customers say
This small, quiet campsite offers spacious, semi-private sites with picnic tables. Guests love its great location, a short walk from Gwithian beach and near a pub. Amenities include clean, hot showers in individual huts and basic washrooms. The site's "back to basics" charm, friendly chickens, and relaxing vibe are a hit. Some minor issues, like a temperamental shower and occasional lack of hot water for dishes, were mentioned, along with limited cell service. Management has addressed concerns about washroom cleanliness and availability.
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Last updated 2026-07-14
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Schöner Stellplatz recht nah zum Meer…
Anonymous Primitive grass tent or RV campsite (pet friendly)
Liked Schöner Stellplatz recht nah zum Meer
Disliked Kein Toilettenpapier, keine Seife, Mülltonnen überfüllt
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From the manager: Sorry you had a negative experience. I'm struggling to recognise the issues you allude to as the loos and bins are checked twice daily. Occasionally there is a problem, and as we live on site, if people mention any issues to us we can resolve them immediately. During the 24 hours that you were on site, neither yourself, nor any other campers brought any issues to our attention, which seems odd if there were no loo roll available! I have increased our checks of the facilities to three times daily, which is our standard during school holiday periods anyway, but am still surprised to hear you had an issue, especially as all was fine when I cleaned them in the morning.
Lovely basic site
Primitive grass tent or RV campsite (pet friendly)
Liked Great basic camping with fully functional rustic facilities in a super location. Sadly the site is low on phone signal for my provider but the charging was great
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Lovely place if big sites and noise are not for you
Primitive grass tent or RV campsite (pet friendly)
Liked Location is great...next to pub, short walk across dunes to Gwithian beach and near Hayle for supplies.
Small site (16 pitches). Quiet. Lovely big pitches with bench table each. Semi private with hedges. Ours was no 7, at top end...fab! Level too.
2 good showers, in individual wooden huts...good heat and power. 2 toilets in wooden huts too... good but 1 not available after 1 night but we had our own so we were ok. Chickens scratching around...lovely. would definitely return.
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From the manager: Thanks for your lovely review, it's much appreciated. Glad you had a good time. Sorry about the loo - my husband was away so mending the flush took me a bit longer than it would have taken him!
Rustic…
Primitive grass tent or RV campsite (pet friendly)
Liked Rustic
Disliked Shame 1 of the toilet doors and 1 of the shower doors didn’t close and no hot water for washing up
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From the manager: Hi Lynn,
thanks for taking the time to leave a review. I've looked at the doors a few times since and can't see an issue. I wonder whether it was the heat or the rain that made the door swell? We try to make it clear on our website that we don't have piped hot water for washing up. Most of our guests just use the provided kettle to get hot water - unfortunately due to the rustic nature of the site we can't provide hot water there without getting another gas burner.
Cheers,
Ruth
Great place to stay.
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Anonymous Primitive grass tent or RV campsite (pet friendly)
Liked Very quiet and big pitches.
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From the manager: Thanks for taking the time to review - it's much appreciated. Glad you had a good stay!
Really nice little site, tucked away…
Primitive grass tent or RV campsite (pet friendly)
Liked Really nice little site, tucked away with a pub right next door.
Very clean and tidy.
Disliked NONE
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From the manager: Thanks for taking the time to review - it's much appreciated. Glad you had a good stay!
Peaceful, clean, good sized pitches &…
Primitive grass tent or RV campsite (pet friendly)
Liked Peaceful, clean, good sized pitches & easy to find
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From the manager: Thanks for taking the time to review - it's much appreciated. Glad you had a good stay!
Perfect location, lovely spacious site. Will definitely return.
Anonymous Primitive grass tent or RV campsite (pet friendly)
Liked The site was well maintained and had lovely big pitches. The showers and toilets were clean and shower temperature was perfect.
Disliked Road was noisy with speeding cars in the evening. Obviously not the sites fault. No WiFi but nice to get away from it all.
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From the manager: Thanks for taking the time to review - it's much appreciated. Glad you had a good stay and we'd love to have you back.
Great location, lovely sized pitches, small and not overcrowded.
Primitive grass tent or RV campsite (pet friendly)
Liked The size of the pitch, location was great for coast path, access to beach, bus stop for 14 and 18 to get to different places without moving the campervan, lovely local pub. Freezer space for ice packs and lovely hot shower, only tried the left one based on the previous reviews.
Disliked A few gaps around the toilet and shower doors making them not entirely private, but ppl didn't tend to loitre once they knew someone was in there.
Didn't bother us, but some ppl may be disappointed with lack of phone signal & no wifi.
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Fantastic place. Clean and good facilities :)
Primitive grass tent or RV campsite (pet friendly)
Liked Fantastic little campsite which had a great community feel. It was also very close to the beach, surfing, restaurants and next to a pub. We really enjoyed our stay at this campsite and would definitely return.
Disliked Disliked nothing. However, it could be useful to install a road mirror adjacent to the campsite entrance as it's quite a tight blind spot when pulling out.
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearUtilities
Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearbyType
Small (11-25 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Prosper House Camping
Prosper House
Gwithian
Cornwall
England
TR27 5BW
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.22041°N
5.38482°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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gwithian Towans | 1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Upton Towans | 1.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | N/A |
| Godrevy Towans | 1.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | N/A |
| Hayle Towans | 2.9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Mexico Towans | 3.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Tate St Ives 7 km
Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 8.6 km
St Michael's Mount 13.2 km
National Seal Sanctuary 18.9 km
Trebah Garden 22.6 km
National Trust
Godrevy 1.1 km
Cornish Mines and Engines 8.6 km
Godolphin 9.7 km
St Michael's Mount 13.2 km
Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool 16.4 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Hell's Mouth 4.4 km
HAYLE ESTUARY (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 15/08/1996) 5.1 km
THE DOWNES (ST MICHAEL'S CONVENT) 5.3 km
BARBARA HEPWORTH SCULPTURE GARDEN 6.8 km
St Ives - Bosigran - Penzance: Part 1 7 km
Local events
- Boardmasters (Wednesday, August 5, 2026 – Wednesday, August 5, 2026)
Newquay, England 34.3 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Prosper House Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Prosper House Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Prosper House Camping? If you like surfing or fancy trying it out, get in touch with staff on site who can recommend a local kit hire company and surf school operating in St Ives Bay. … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Prosper House Camping?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: noon – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Prosper House Camping? From $37.73 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.