Porthallow Cove Campsite
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Add your business details- Peaceful farm site a short walk from a Cornish cove
- On the eastern Lizard Peninsula; five minutes' walk to a pub and beach
- Local produce sold on site; barbecues and firepits allowed
If you’re after a stay somewhere remote and scenic, the Lizard Peninsula should certainly fit the bill – this is Cornwall’s most southerly point, so you could hardly get further away from the trappings of busy modern life. Porthallow Cove Campsite is located on the eastern edge of this splendid spot, in a quiet village location under five minutes' walk from the coast.
Porthallow is a small former fishing community just to the south of the peaceful Helford river. Sitting between the neighbouring villages of Saint Keverne and Roskorwell, there's just one road that runs through the village, plus a cluster of houses and a pub. The South West Coast Path skirts the village too, with Porthallow Cove Campsite close to the midpoint of that spectacular long-distance trail.
The pitching area at this small coastal farm has stunning sea vistas on the one side and lovely valley views on the other. The main field is set over a very gentle slope as the land approaches the sea, with access to simple portable toilets and a shower. Some locally-produced food is available to buy on the site too for when you're feeling peckish, with cooking easily sorted thanks to barbecue and firepit-friendly rules.
A shop, butcher's and newsagents can all be found just down the road in the village of St Keverne (10 minutes' drive).
Site type
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English
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Features
Portable toilet
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Porthallow Cove Campsite
Tre-War-Nevas Farm
Gillan
Manaccan
Helston
Cornwall
England
TR12 6ET
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
50.06941°N
-5.08246°W
Nearest transport
Coach9.5 km The Moor B
10.9 km Bridge
12.6 km Rame Cross
Rail8.9 km Falmouth Town Rail Station
9 km Penmere Rail Station
9.2 km Falmouth Docks Rail Station
Ferry4.7 km Helford Village Ferry Landing
4.7 km Helford Passage Ferry Landing
9.3 km Falmouth Ntl Maritime Museum Ferry Landing
Airport31.9 km Penzance Airport
42 km Land's End St Just Airport
42.4 km Newquay St Mawgan 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
This southern part of Cornwall is peppered with scenic fishing villages, including nearby recommended spots like Coverack (15 minutes' drive) and Cadgwith (25 minutes). If you're around in the latter on a Friday night (known around these parts as Saint Inebriatus' Eve…) you can join the famed Cadgwith Singers for a singalong of sea shanties at the lively village pub.
To the west of The Lizard, the foodie town of Porthleven (30 minutes) is where to head for gastronomy and more good times, or you could head in the other direction towards Falmouth (45 minutes), home to Pendennis Castle, several top-rated beaches and ferries over to St Mawes and St Anthony on the Roseland Heritage Coast.
Cornwall does family-friendly very well too, with highlights including (but not limited to) the Cornish Seal Sanctuary at Gweek (25 minutes), Flambards Theme Park (25 minutes) and Trebah Garden (40 minutes). For a glimpse into the life of a Cornish tin miner, meanwhile, you could head to Geevor Tin Mine (an hour), where there's also a wide range of activities like gold panning, candle dipping and pottery throwing.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porthallow | 0.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Porthoustock | 2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Coverack | 5.1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Maenporth | 6.2 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Swanpool | 7.9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Trebah Garden 5 km
Pendennis Castle 9 km
National Maritime Museum Cornwall 9.2 km
National Seal Sanctuary 9.3 km
Truro Cathedral 21.8 km
National Trust
Glendurgan Garden 5 km
St Anthony Head 10.9 km
Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool 15.4 km
Trelissick Garden 16.7 km
Godolphin 20.6 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Helford - St. Anthony-in-Meneage - Gillan Creek - Manaccan 4.5 km
TREBAH 4.7 km
GLENDURGAN 4.8 km
PENJERRICK 7.4 km
TRELOWARREN 7.8 km
Local events
- Eden Sessions (Thursday 12 June 2025 – Thursday 12 June 2025)
Par, England 40.2 km
- Boardmasters (Wednesday 6 August 2025 – Wednesday 6 August 2025)
Newquay, England 40.8 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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- Is Porthallow Cove Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Porthallow Cove Campsite? This southern part of Cornwall is peppered with scenic fishing villages, including nearby recommended spots like Coverack (15 minutes' drive) and Cadgwith (25 minutes). If you're around in the latter on a … Read more
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