Carnon Downs Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite
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- Spacious touring pitches at a Cornwall park with café and bar
- A 10-minute drive from Truro and 20 minutes from Falmouth
- Caravan and Motorhome Club site open to non-members, with member rates
If you're on the lookout for a Cornwall location that’s both gorgeously green and easy to get to, take a look at the touring pitches at Carnon Downs Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite. The spacious pitches here are set between mature trees and hedges at a 20-acre landscaped park that provides plenty of peace and privacy – but they're also fabulously easy to access from the A39 (between Truro and Falmouth).
This site is managed by the Caravan and Motorhome Club but it’s open to non-members as well as club members (if you’re a member, make sure you select the 'already a member’ extra for your discounted price). It’s a quiet and family-friendly place a short walk from the village of Carnon Downs, which has a mini market, a seasonal fruit farm and a local garden centre with a popular café.
This is a spacious site that's got high-quality facilities including a playground, a well-equipped games room and a café/bar serving up snacks and hot or cold drinks, either inside or out on the terrace. There are also heated bathroom blocks (with wheelchair-accessible facilities), a launderette, a washing-up area and an information point with lots of handy tips about the area. Dogs are welcome, and there's plenty of space to exercise them at the dog walk area.
As for human walks, how about a stroll to the pub? There are three welcoming local inns within walking distance for an easy meal and drink at the end of your day of exploring the Cornish countryside and coast.
Site type
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181Open all year
The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- A cable measuring at least 25 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- Units longer than 10 metres are not allowed.
- Please ensure you have selected one of the membership options when making your booking: - 'I am already a member of the Caravan and Motorhome Club': Enter your Caravan and Motorhome Club membership number in the "Special requests" box and membership will be verified on arrival. - 'I want to become a member of the Caravan and Motorhome Club for a year': Add the annual membership cost to join today and access all member benefits including access to over 140 club campsites. - 'I want to stay as a non-member and pay a nightly fee': Add the non-member per night cost. A fourteen-day cooling-off period from the booking date allows for cancellation of the membership and a refund of fees paid.
Languages spoken
English
This site is a member of Caravan and Motorhome Club group.
Pitch types & availability
7 
Powered grass caravan site
10 people maximum 
Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom £36.80 (£36.80)
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Powered concrete slab caravan site
10 people maximum Ground type: Concrete slab
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom £37.80 (£37.80)
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Fully-serviced concrete slab caravan site
10 people maximum Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Concrete slab
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom £42.70 (£42.70)
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Baby-changing facilities Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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 yearUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Large (51-200 sites)Accessibility
Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toiletNearby leisure
Fishing nearby Golf nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Motorhome service pointLocation
Carnon Downs Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite
Carnon Downs
Truro
Cornwall
England
TR3 6JJ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.22512°N
5.08069°W
Nearest transport
Coach4.4 km Lay By
4.7 km Bus Station
6.4 km Kings Head
Rail2.4 km Perranwell Rail Station
4.5 km Truro Rail Station
6.4 km Penryn Rail Station
Ferry3.8 km Trelisick Ferry Landing
4.1 km Philleigh King Harry Ferry Landing
4.2 km Tolverne Ferry Landing
Airport25.3 km Newquay St Mawgan Airport
33 km Penzance Airport
44.1 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
Cornwall's only cathedral city is rather easy to reach from Carnon Downs Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite. Truro (10 minutes' drive) has stunning historic architecture, a popular weekly farmers' market and modern shops to its name.
If you like to take a dip while on holiday, you might like to acquaint yourself with Loe beach (10 minutes). This sheltered spot is just the spot for a swim or some watersports. The maritime town of Falmouth (20 minutes) is another fine option, with its sandy beaches. After your dip, look around the natural harbour or call into the National Maritime Museum Cornwall (25 minutes).
Walkers and nature fans are also well-served in these parts. There are scenic footpaths leading directly from the site towards the river Fal and the historic hamlets of Penpol and Devoran; on these routes you'll see some of the area's industrial heritage as well as pretty views over the creek. Cyclists can get their fix on the coast-to-coast Bissoe Trail, a short drive from the site.
Other iconic Cornish landmarks within striking distance of the park include the Eden Project (45 minutes) or the lush Trelissick Garden (five minutes).
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porthcurnick | 8.8 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Excellent | Excellent |
| Gyllyngvase | 9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Swanpool | 9.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Pendower | 9.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Maenporth | 11.2 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Truro Cathedral 4.8 km
National Maritime Museum Cornwall 8.3 km
Pendennis Castle 9 km
Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 13.1 km
Trebah Garden 13.5 km
National Trust
Trelissick Garden 3.4 km
St Anthony Head 10.2 km
Cornish Mines and Engines 13 km
Glendurgan Garden 13.5 km
Trerice 18.1 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
CARCLEW 2.9 km
TRELISSICK 3.4 km
Trelissick Garden - Lamouth Creek - the Fal 3.4 km
ENYS 4.6 km
TREGOTHNAN 5.5 km
Local events
- Boardmasters (Wednesday, 5 August 2026 – Wednesday, 5 August 2026)
Newquay, England 23.6 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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- Does Carnon Downs Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Carnon Downs Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Carnon Downs Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite? Cornwall's only cathedral city is rather easy to reach from Carnon Downs Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite. Truro (10 minutes' drive) has stunning historic architecture, a popular weekly farmers' market and modern … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Carnon Downs Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: noon – 8 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Carnon Downs Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite? From $84.53 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.