Prickly Post
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- Back to basics Cornwall camping a mile inland from Fowey
- Eden Project 15 minutes' drive; 25 minutes to Bodmin Moor
- Beaches within walking distance; bus stop at the end of the road
Campground type
20
This park has no on-site shower facilities.
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 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 22 or over.
- Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, Apr 18 to
Reviews
100% would recommend this campground to a friend
67% would stay here again
Location was perfect, site was just what we needed for our family.
Primitive grass trailer tent or tent campsite
Liked We loved the location, lovely walk down to Readymoney beach and Fowey. Very peaceful site, plenty of room for our children to play games. The owners were very helpful and made everything straightforward and easy. Toilet was clean and chimnea was lovely in the evening.
We had a lovely stay at Prickly Post, the hosts were welcoming,…
Primitive grass trailer tent or tent campsite
Liked We had a lovely stay at Prickly Post, the hosts were welcoming, super helpful and nothing was too much trouble. We were only staying one night but we loved the position of site, the location and decided to stay an extra night.
Waking up to see such beautiful countryside and horses was so peaceful.
The toilet on site was really clean too
We are returning in August and can’t wait.
Disliked There was nothing to dislike apart from putting a tent up in good old English weather 😜
Lovely position. Handy for the town. Pricey
Primitive grass trailer tent or tent campsite
Liked Good view. Level pitch
Disliked Expensive for limited facilities when sites with wi fi and showers are half the price.
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 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 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 Peaceful Spectacular sceneryUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)Accessibility
Accessible parking at siteNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearbyLocation
Prickly Post
Prickly Post Lane
Lankelly
Fowey
Cornwall
England
PL23 1EZ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.33821°N
4.65649°W
Nearest transport
Bus
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readymoney Cove | 0.8 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Polkerris | 1.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Par Sands | 1.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Shorthorn Beach | 2.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Crinnis Beach | 3.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Eden Project 5.3 mi
Lost Gardens of Heligan 7.8 mi
Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park 15.9 mi
Lappa Valley Steam Railway 17.3 mi
Truro Cathedral 18.2 mi
National Trust
Trerice 17.2 mi
Trelissick Garden 18.7 mi
Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps 19.1 mi
St Anthony Head 19.8 mi
Cotehele Mill 21.8 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Readymoney Cove (Fowey) to Polridmouth Bay 0.5 mi
MENABILLY 0.7 mi
Fowey to Polkerris 0.8 mi
Polkerris to Gribbin Head and Polridmouth 1 mi
Menabilly Barton - Gribbin Head - Polkerris - Fowey 1.1 mi
Local events
- Boardmasters (Wednesday, August 6, 2025 – Wednesday, August 6, 2025)
Newquay, England 18.1 mi
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 campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Prickly Post have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Prickly Post dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Prickly Post? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Fowey: five minutes’ drive - Readymoney Cove: five minutes - Polkerris beach: five minutes - Eden Project: 15 minutes - Lostwithiel (ancient stannary town): 15 minutes … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Prickly Post?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Prickly Post? From $24.26 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.