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

  • Back to basics dog-friendly site on a working dairy farm
  • A 10-minute drive to Kynance Cove; access 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 23
Please note
  • 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.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, May 23 to

Pitch types & availability

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Reviews

9.7

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PeacefulSpectacular sceneryHikers’ paradise

98% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

Great sea views & a chill vibe. Owners are super welcoming. Facilities are clean, if a bit basic. Steps to the coast path, Cadgwith nearby. Food truck's a hit. Wind can be a factor.

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- Helpful and personable hosts - Food variety and quality - Low impact site -…

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Ryan W.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked - Helpful and personable hosts
- Food variety and quality
- Low impact site
- Beautiful location

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Very friendly, fantastic sea views. Very casual camping. Loved it. Lovely short walk…

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Philip B.

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Very friendly, fantastic sea views. Very casual camping. Loved it.

Lovely short walk to Cadwith and seeing rge famous devil's frying pan

Disliked None

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Toller Campingplatz!…

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Armin S.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Toller Campingplatz!

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Beautiful campsite location and lovely, chilled vibe- owners were so friendly would…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Beautiful campsite location and lovely, chilled vibe- owners were so friendly would deffo come again 😊

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A soulful campsite!

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Jo W.

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Natural and simple site. Loved it. Facilities basic but clean. Felt particularly friendly and welcoming. The food caravan cafe a definitepositive addition. Lovely not to be greeted with a degree of trust and not a rule book. Fabulous natural position with outlook and Cadgwith within walking distance.

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We stayed on the site for two nights and honestly had the…

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Joe A.

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked We stayed on the site for two nights and honestly had the most wonderful time. From the moment we arrived, Will, Cathy, and their lovely children, Elowen and Mawgan, made us feel so genuinely welcome.

The facilities were spot on, and the food truck was a real highlight, delicious meals that hit the spot after a day of exploring. The location couldn’t be better either. Just a short walk to the coast path, around 20 minutes to Cadgwith, and a scenic hour or so to the Lizard. Perfect for soaking in the beauty of the area.

All in all, it was fantastic value for money, and the warmth of the hosts really made it special. I’d go back in a heartbeat.

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Very friendly camp site. The owners were there to meet and great…

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Sarah J.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Very friendly camp site. The owners were there to meet and great and go through all the facilities.
Stunning views overlooking the sea.
Coastal path a few minutes walk away, great for Lizard point.
Catering van on site which serves wonderful food from breakfast to dinner, very reasonable prices too.
Offer great services too like laundry and pet sitting.
Highly recommend and will be visiting again.

Disliked Nothing.

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Perfect site for walking SW coastal path with well spaced pitches!

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Sarah A.

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Beautiful sea views, very welcoming site, showers have plenty of hot water although are a little breezy, but we were unfortunate to have high winds and rain when we stayed! Lovely to have the cows roaming around too, very cute. Very close to the coastal path, which is great for those who enjoy walking.

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The perfect place with the best hosts (& mini cows!)

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Lucy B.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Friendly and warm, our welcome couldn’t have been any better. I loved the personal message before we arrived checking that we were okay en route. The campsite was clean with incredible views, we loved the tiny calves which wandered freely around the tents. The showers were open yet perfectly warm, the toilets were clean and well looked after. The owners checked in on us and we shared stories which was lovely. Our children are the same age (1&4). When I messaged about the possibility of a fire pit, it was delivered within moments with a friendly smile. I couldn’t recommend this campsite any more highly than I am doing right now. we will definitely be back next summer for a longer stay so we can enjoy exploring the Lizard further and all its beautiful surroundings.

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Amazing site. Amazing fam who run it

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Clare C.

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Absolutely fab and what a blessing the young family who run the site are. They work so so hard and are adorable. God bless them all

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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 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 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. Big or small, kids are likely to find one of their favourite rides at Flambards Theme Park (20 minutes). 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Cadgwith Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Cadgwith Camping dog friendly? No 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 $18.40 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.