Cadgwith Camping

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Our camp looking towards the sea. Fire pits and logs were available
Our camp looking towards the sea. fire pits and logs were available
View across site to the coast
Epic views
View across field to the coast
Camping field
Dawn at the site
Cadgwith cove - a 10 minute walk along the coast path or via quiet country lane
Cadgwith cove fishing village
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View across site to the coast
Epic views
View across field to the coast

  • Dog-friendly site on a working dairy farm on the Lizard Heritage Coast
  • A 10-minute drive to Kynance Cove; access to the South West Coast Path
  • Barbecues and campfires allowed; pub within 15 minutes’ walk
If hiking all around the Lizard Peninsula has long been on your bucket list – or even if it’s your first time hearing of its sweet coves and southwesterly sea views – Cadgwith Camping will let you crack the coastal code. From this dog-friendly site on a working dairy farm with naturally splendid seaside scenery, you’ll be well set to forge your way towards nearby beaches, try local seafood specialities and snorkel over the busy reedbed (or dive into the deeper sea from the rockside) at the National Trust's Kynance Cove, 10 minutes’ drive away. Follow the sea breeze to the South West Coast Path, easily accessed just five minutes’ walk from the site. From here, you can hike to the lighthouse at Lizard Point (another National Trust site and the most southerly spot in the UK). En route, drop into Lizard village (also five minutes’ drive and a good shortcut to Lizard Point) for pubs/restaurants, cafés and food shops. For some of the most scrumptious crab sandwiches around, stroll in the opposite direction through peaceful country lanes to Cadgwith (15 minutes’ walk or five minutes’ drive), where the food you’ll eat is caught pretty much straight from the sea. Let the staff point you towards a local who will take you out yourself, so you can see what you can reel in too. And afterwards, you can nurse a pint in the pub or browse the seafood market. Take your catch back to the grill with an on-site barbecue or perhaps end the day beside the campfire, as they’re allowed on site too. Things are kept pretty basic here, as the site's geared towards wild camping with with just composting toilets and handmade portable shower cubicles – simply lay back and take in the sea views.

Site type

RV sites 3
Tent sites 47
Open now
Opens May 21
Please note

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Dogs

  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Reception

  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Admission

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

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, May 21 to

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Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 131 Pitchup.com customers

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Spectacular sceneryPeacefulHikers’ paradise

99% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

Fantastic sea views and super helpful owners are highlights. Clean, basic facilities (composting toilets!). Great for walkers with coastal path access. On-site food truck is a hit. Relaxed, dog-friendly vibe. Can get busy.

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Everything was perfect. Compost toilets very…

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Gavin B. 1 review

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Everything was perfect. Compost toilets very clean and showers great, all with individual gas bottles so no varying temperatures. Food truck serving open most of the day. Short walk to the coast path. Lovely welcoming hosts. No check out time on your departure day. Fab views, what's not to love about it!

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Great friendly site

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Jacqueline H. 1 review

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Friendly owners, gorgeous views

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great Campsite, Cathy and Will are…

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Anne A. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Great Campsite, Cathy and Will are excellent hosts and run everything smoothly, beautiful walks just of the campsite, and the best coffee, breakfast and dinner - I had a great stay and would definitely recommend 🫶🤩

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful.

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Ryan S. 1 review

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Amazing sea views! Lovely spot.

Open field for the kids to play.

Will and Cathy are lovely people. You can see how hard they work.

Wish them all the best!

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Super Lage, mit Torftoilette muss man klarkommen oder den Platz meiden

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Matthias K. 6 reviews

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Lage ist sehr gut!
Ausblick je nach Standplatz super!
Freundlicher Empfang.
Die Nachhaltigkeit des Platzes wird hervorgehoben.
Imbisswagen auf dem Platz mit Frühstück und Abende

Disliked Die Torftoiletten sind bei guter Auslastung des Platzes unangenehm. Bei wenig Betrieb wird es sicher gehen, irgendwie…

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Gastvrije ontvangst, locatie, catering.…

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 Dirk I. 5 reviews

Primitive grass tent campsite (backpacker, no cars)

Liked Gastvrije ontvangst, locatie, catering.

Disliked Wc /douche ver lopen.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good budget camping, need better facilities, but would stay again.

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 John C. 2 reviews

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Price, views, quiet, location

Disliked Toilets, showers

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback.

Our showers and toilets are intentionally simple and eco-friendly. Our aim is to provide a low-impact experience, crucially, without permanently altering the field with extensive infrastructure or hardstanding facilities. This approach helps us preserve the natural environment that many of our guests come to enjoy.

We appreciate that this style of camping isn't for everyone, which is why we try to describe our facilities clearly in our listing before booking. We would encourage future guests to read the site description carefully to make sure our campsite matches their expectations.

While there is no Wifi, we do get 5G coverage throughout the site.

Wonderful hidden gem of a campsite!

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Michaela L. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Fantastic location with lovely sea views. Relaxed, peaceful, chilled. Food van. Welcoming owners. Lovely warm water at sinks and showers. Toilets are well looked after. Composting loos are definitely preferable to chemical ones! Adored the care for wildlife the owners are taking.

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A wonderful, friendly back to basics…

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Stacey R. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked A wonderful, friendly back to basics campsite with the most gorgeous view, would highly recommend.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very peaceful and on coastal footpath…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Very peaceful and on coastal footpath

Disliked None

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Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available 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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Cadgwith Camping

Gwavas Farm

Lizard

Cornwall

England

TR12 7LQ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

49.98266°N
5.1892°W

Nearest transport

Coach
14.5 km Blue Anchor
14.5 km Seven Stars
14.6 km Bus Shelter
Rail
20.1 km Penmere Rail Station
20.5 km Falmouth Town Rail Station
21 km Falmouth Docks Rail Station
Ferry
13.1 km Helford Village Ferry Landing
13.7 km Helford Passage Ferry Landing
20.9 km Falmouth Ntl Maritime Museum Ferry Landing
Airport
28.6 km Penzance Airport
36.7 km 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

If you’re still hankering after more sea and sand, there are two beaches (with pretty cool seaside cafés too) at Kennack Sands (10 minutes’ drive). And if you fancy a plunge or just a slightly more challenging dip, the local activity centre (10 minutes) will introduce you to the sea through coasteering, kayaking and paddleboarding. There are walks and bays all around the Lizard Peninsula, but if you want something a little different, you can stroll through botanical gardens at Trebah Garden (35 minutes). Head a little further into Falmouth for Pendennis Castle (45 minutes), a pretty mighty fortress looking out to sea. If you’re willing to travel a little further, The Eden Project (an hour and 20 minutes) also makes an intriguing day out, as the domes are home to rather huge tropical gardens.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Kennack Sands 3.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Polurrian Cove 6.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poldhu Cove 7.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Coverack 8.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Church Cove 8.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

National Seal Sanctuary 12.5 km

Trebah Garden 14.6 km

National Maritime Museum Cornwall 20.8 km

Pendennis Castle 20.9 km

St Michael's Mount 25.5 km

National Trust

Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool 13.6 km

Glendurgan Garden 14.6 km

Godolphin 20.6 km

St Anthony Head 23.2 km

St Michael's Mount 25.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Church Cove and Lizard Point 2.7 km

Royal Anne Galley 3.4 km

Rill Cove 3.8 km

Schiedam 8.8 km

TRELOWARREN 10.2 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Cadgwith Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Cadgwith Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Cadgwith Camping? If you’re still hankering after more sea and sand, there are two beaches (with pretty cool seaside cafés too) at Kennack Sands (10 minutes’ drive). And if you fancy a plunge or … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Cadgwith Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Cadgwith Camping? From $18.82 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.