Porthtowan Tourist Park

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Porthtowan beach
Tent & caravan pitches
Fully serviced hardstanding pitches
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Porthtowan beach
Tent & caravan pitches
Fully serviced hardstanding pitches

  • Flat level grass pitches with easy access from the A30
  • A mile from the surfing beach of Porthtowan
  • Adventure play area, swings, shop and games room
Small and friendly, family run and a mere mile from the first-rate Cornish beach of Porthtowan… this is a peaceful and well located place for Cornwall breaks. Porthtowan Tourist Park is in a quiet countryside setting, on the edge of Porthtowan village surrounded by fields and country lanes – but is only a couple of miles from the A30 and has easy access to Truro, Portreath, Tehidy Country Park and the South West Coast Path. This is an award-winning park, with modern facilities maintained to a high standard. There's a games room and adventure play area for leisurely times indoors or out; a tourist information room for plotting your next Cornish stopoff, and a food shop open daily – you'll be chuffed to hear that barbecues are allowed on site too... Among the well-kept amenities are a launderette, a washing-up area and a disabled-friendly toilet and shower block. Dogs are welcome on site.

Site type

Motorhome sites 80
Tent sites 80
Caravan sites 80
Open now
Opens 11 April

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • 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).
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • A cable measuring at least 15 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Units longer than 8.5 metres are not allowed.
  • Units heavier than 4500 Kgs are not allowed.
  • Group bookings of more than 4 under-25s are not accepted via Pitchup.com. Any groundsheets for tents or gazebos apart from those which are sewn-in, must be breathable.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 11 Apr to

Open from Wed, 1 Apr to

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Reviews

9.9

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Peaceful

99% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

This tidy spot has good, flat sites and great facilities, like a games room and playground. Staff are super friendly and helpful, making for a chilled vibe. Perfect for exploring the coast, with the beach close by. Most people loved it, though a few noted the shop's short hours and sometimes cool showers. Highly recommended, many plan to come back.

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• Nice layout of the site…

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Daniel M.

Powered grass site

Liked • Nice layout of the site
• Perfect pitch size
• All clean and tidy
• Plenty to do with your children
• Facilities all kept clean
•Would definitely visit again soon

Disliked None

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This was our 4th visit to the site. Andrew and Angie always welcoming.

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Alison K.

Powered grass site

Liked Clean , neat and tidy site . Well organised pitches. Helpful friendly staff. Washrooms always clean. Never had to wait for a shower.

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Location Pitch size Facilities Staff are very friendly and…

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David W.

Powered grass site

Liked Location
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Staff are very friendly and helpful

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful campsite and Porthtowan beach is an absolute gem!

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Tachel M.

Powered grass site

Liked Upon arrival we noted our tent was too big for the pitch and we would be unable to set up our tent alongside our car as it had to be parked to the right of the tent. The staff were extremely accommodating and made no issue of relocating us to a bigger pitch - the customer service was exceptional and made our holiday wonderful as we would have struggled staying on a small pitch. I had anticipated that there would be no other pitches available due to high season, however this was not a problem. The toilet’s and showers were immaculate at all times as was the washing up area, games room and recycling facilities. The other campers staying on the site were very respectful of the site which made a pleasurable stay overall and everyone was super friendly! Lovely park for the children and they loved the milkshakes and crepes from the shop in a morning! As a base the location is perfect - in between some of the main attractions and not forgetting Porthtowan beach itself. We visited many beaches during our stay and none compared to the beautiful beach of Porthtowan only a 2 minute drive away.

Disliked I am unable to find anything to dislike as the team work very hard on the upkeep of the site and they are a credit to Porthtowan

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We stayed for a week in…

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Jacqueline H.

Fully-serviced concrete slab caravan site (premium)

Liked We stayed for a week in august 2025, Immaculate site,( never saw any dropped litter) Showers & toilets spotless, staff very friendly and helpful, nice large pitches.

Disliked N/a

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Anonymous

Powered grass site

Liked Great site
Clean facilities inc hot showers
Near all local fantastic beaches
Friendly staff
Spacious
Shop is great for basics

Disliked Kids playing loudly in the park past 9pm was a bit disruptive when trying to chill out but we were right behind the play area

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Can’t wait to come back!

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Anonymous

Powered grass site

Liked The staff were so friendly.
The park is so well maintained it looks lovely.
Nice spacious pitch.
Great facilities.
Perfect location.
We will 100% be back!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly, helpful all you need for a great camping experience.

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Robert E.

Fully-serviced concrete slab caravan site (premium)

Liked Nothing not to like

Disliked Nil

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing absolutely stunning site

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Lisa W.

Fully-serviced concrete slab caravan site (premium)

Liked We loved absolutely everything about our stay and this site we cant recommend it enough! Our first time staying here and the staff were so friendly and polite and very helpful!
Bonus was the most amazing milkshakes and pancakes couldn't get enough of them!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Another fantastic stay! Perfect location to travel around Cornwall.

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Claire S.

Powered grass site

Liked Cleanliness of facilities, location, friendly staff, quiet site.

Disliked Nothing!

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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 restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by site/unit 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 85 cm) Level campground, no steep slopes Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Step-free or level access

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities

Location

Porthtowan Tourist Park

Mile Hill

Porthtowan

Truro

Cornwall

England

TR4 8TY

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.27404°N
5.2379°W

Nearest transport

Coach
4.6 km Railway Station
4.6 km Alma Place
5.7 km Cornwall College
Rail
4.6 km Redruth Rail Station
8.3 km Camborne Rail Station
11 km Perranwell Rail Station
Ferry
16.2 km Ponsharden Ferry Landing
16.2 km Trelisick Ferry Landing
16.4 km Tolverne Ferry Landing
Airport
25.4 km Newquay St Mawgan Airport
25.7 km Penzance Airport
36.2 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

Stick to the north coast area, venture inland, or head down to Falmouth and the south coast, all within easy driving distance of here. Within walking distance, the beach of Porthtowan is a popular spot for surfers and families, with plenty of rockpools and caves to explore around its scenic wide stretch of sand. The site is also a short walk from the South West Coast Path – hike the up and down trail to Portreath four or so miles west – and near the Mineral Tramways trail, 14 mostly traffic-free miles from Portreath to Devoran down on the south coast near Falmouth. Shops, restaurants, bars and river boat trips are all at Truro a few miles away; also take time to see the museum, and, if you're around on Wednesday or Saturday, to mooch around the Truro farmers' market on Lemon Quay. Gardens? Several are in the area, with the National Trust's Trerice and Glendurgan the closest to the site. Or gold? Take a trip to Cornwall Gold Centre on the Portreath Road, to pan for gold, have a go at pottery, or just look significantly at your significant other over the gold, silver and pearl jewellery for sale. For family cycling or walking, Tehidy Country Park just outside Portreath is flat and buggy-friendly, and leads out to spectacular views for smashing picnics. More actively, try SK8 Skate Park and The Track, Sithians Lake for watersports and Camel Creek Adventure Park at Wadebridge.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Porthtowan 1.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Chapel Porth 2.9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Portreath 4.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Trevaunance Cove 5.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Perranporth 10.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 5.5 km

Truro Cathedral 13.3 km

Lappa Valley Steam Railway 17.1 km

National Maritime Museum Cornwall 18.5 km

Tate St Ives 18.6 km

National Trust

Cornish Mines and Engines 5.5 km

Godrevy 11.8 km

Trelissick Garden 15.8 km

Godolphin 17.4 km

Trerice 18.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Porth Towan - Towan Cross - Chapel Porth 1.4 km

Circular walk Portreath - Tehidy Country Park - Reskajeage Downs - Coastal Path 4.2 km

St Agnes Beacon 4.7 km

Hell's Mouth 7.6 km

Hanover 7.9 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.

Offers

Tent pitchTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome or campervan pitch
Powered grass site
  • 15% off Limited time offer 15% off all 2025 bookings. –
  • 10% off 2026 Season Early bird 10% off all 2026 bookings. –
Touring caravan pitchesMotorhome or campervan pitch
Fully-serviced concrete slab caravan site (premium)
  • 15% off Limited time offer 15% off all 2025 bookings. –
  • 10% off 2026 Season Early bird 10% off all 2026 bookings. –

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Porthtowan Tourist Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Porthtowan Tourist Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Porthtowan Tourist Park? Stick to the north coast area, venture inland, or head down to Falmouth and the south coast, all within easy driving distance of here. Within walking distance, the beach of Porthtowan is … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Porthtowan Tourist Park?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Porthtowan Tourist Park? From $54.90 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.