Cadgwith Camping
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- 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
Site type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- 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).
- Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Thu, May 21 to
Pitch types & availability
2

Primitive grass tent campsite (backpacker, no cars)
2 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 8m depth (48m²)
Arrival daysFrom £10 (£10)
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Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
8 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 12m width × 15m depth (180m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25)
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Reviews
99% would recommend this site to a friend
97% would stay here again
What customers say
This campsite offers a back-to-basics experience with great sea views & direct coastal path access. Guests rave about the friendly owners, spacious sites & food truck. Facilities are clean but composting toilets are a thing. Peak times can be busy, but the relaxed vibe & location are highly recommended.
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Last updated 2026-07-28
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I would 100% come here again, amazing hosts & amazing views
Primitive grass tent campsite (backpacker, no cars)
Liked - Hosts/owners were amazing. Really polite, friendly & helpful
- views were absolutely stunning, amazing location
- food van onsite is a bonus. Really handy and you are able to charge your phones with is great
- Large site so plenty of space
- Area itself is lovely. Nice walks, stunning views and a really cute village not far away
Disliked Only thing we didn't love were the toilets/showers, it's not a massive issue but i will have preferred more modernised toilets/shower.
Another recommendation would be an area for kids either a mini play area or something of the sort but overall there wasn't anything we really didn't like
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From the manager: Hi Jasmin, thank you for your lovely review :) We thought we should clarify the reason we do not modernise our showers and toilets & it's fundamental to our ethos.
Our campsite is intentionally very much "back to basics." As working farmers, caring for the land is at the heart of everything we do. The campsite is located in one of our grazing cow meadows, and we've deliberately chosen not to develop it with permanent infrastructure because sustainable farming, protecting biodiversity, and preserving the natural landscape are our priorities. By keeping the field as natural as possible, we can support wildlife, improve soil health, and continue farming in a way that works with nature rather than against it.
Our simple facilities (we built them ourselves ) are a conscious choice to minimise our environmental impact. Our composting toilets reduce waste and avoid the need for extensive drainage systems that would permanently alter the field.
All the best, Cathy & Will.
Nice but overpriced.
Primitive grass RV campsite
Liked Nice landlords, beautiful landscape, just quietness and peace.
Disliked It's a low standard of camping. Everything feels like a festival site with composting toilets and hacked together facilities.
Water is a hose attached to a pole in the open meadow.
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear that our campsite wasn't what you were looking for.
Our campsite is intentionally very much "back to basics." As working farmers, caring for the land is at the heart of everything we do. The campsite is located in one of our grazing cow meadows, and we've deliberately chosen not to develop it with permanent infrastructure because sustainable farming, protecting biodiversity, and preserving the natural landscape are our priorities. By keeping the field as natural as possible, we can support wildlife, improve soil health, and continue farming in a way that works with nature rather than against it.
Our simple facilities (we built them ourselves ) are a conscious choice to minimise our environmental impact. The water point is designed to encourage mindful water use, helping us conserve this precious resource, while our composting toilets reduce waste and avoid the need for extensive drainage systems that would permanently alter the meadow.
We understand that this style of camping isn't for everyone, and guests looking for hard standings, modern shower blocks, serviced pitches, and more extensive facilities may be happier at a holiday park, where those amenities are the main focus.
It's also worth mentioning that you visited while we were supporting a local community event, so the atmosphere was a little different from usual and may have felt busier or more festival-like than it typically does.
We genuinely appreciate your feedback and hope you find a campsite that better suits your preferences for your next holiday.
Super dog friendly, basic set up…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Super dog friendly, basic set up but as long as you are aware of that it's fine. Wonderful views, pretty quiet. Food van is great and will is super accommodating and very relaxed. Great location with 10min walk through fields to pub and immediate access to the coastal path.
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Lovely place . Beautiful walk to the…
Primitive grass RV campsite
Liked Lovely place .
Beautiful walk to the beach
Loved shower
Fantastic owners very welcoming.
Disliked Absolutely nothing
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View. Very friendly host. Simplicity of the…
Primitive grass RV campsite
Liked View. Very friendly host.
Simplicity of the campsite
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Great
Primitive grass RV campsite
Liked Location. Friendly. Flat field, lovely walks. Food available, good hot showers. Compost loos. Lovely walks in either direction. Lots of seals
Disliked Nothing but if taking large groups poss consider adding portaloos for those weekends?
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Perfect place to stay. 10/10
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked The showers were amazing, lovely and warm.
The veiws were incredible and the owners were so friendly and accommodating.
Loved we could have a fire and the fire pit was brought to us with wood for only £11, so much fire wood too!
Great having the food van for the evenings and morning coffee/ bacon baps if you haven't brought your own.
Lots of helpful advice about local walks, very laid back and welcomed us to stay another night if we wanted to with no pressure to decide there and then and no check out time.
My little boy is diabetic and they even offered to pick us up if we got into any trouble and keep his medication in a fridge for us. Honestly, just the nicest people and campsite. We would love to visit again. ♥️
Disliked Nothing
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Great place
Primitive grass RV campsite
Liked Great place, friendly owners, very clean and tidy. There’s a box of loo roll in each toilet so you won’t run out, There is a pizza truck on site in the evening and breakfast and coffees served in the morning. Washing up facilities, loved listening to the farm animals in the background. we loved our stay and will definitely come back, this is a peaceful, more back to basic site but I 💯recommend this site.
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Food van, views, good showers…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Food van, views, good showers
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Spacious pitches. Sea view. Great showers.…
Primitive grass RV campsite
Liked Spacious pitches. Sea view. Great showers.
Disliked Compost toilets smelt a bit .
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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 WatersportsAmenities 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 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 yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' marketType
Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campgroundNearby 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 nearbyLocation
Cadgwith Camping
Gwavas Farm
Lizard
Cornwall
England
TR12 7LQ
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
49.98266°N
5.1892°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennack Sands | 3.1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Polurrian Cove | 6.6 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poldhu Cove | 7.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Coverack | 8.1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Church Cove | 8.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
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?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Cadgwith Camping? From $18.76 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.




