Sandy Acres Campsite

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Aerial view of the site
Aerial view of the site
Seating area outside a beach pod
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Group surf lesson at our onsite 'sandy acres surf school'
Group surf lesson at our onsite sandy acres surf school
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Seating area outside a beach pod
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Group surf lesson at our onsite 'sandy acres surf school'

  • Dog-friendly site five minutes’ walk from a surfing beach in Hayle
  • St Ives 20 minutes’s drive; Minack Theatre 35 minutes
  • On-site surf school and equipment hire, plus yoga sessions and café
Sea, surf and spectacular views – the deal at Sandy Acres Campsite sounds pretty good already, right? But there’s another element that might make it extra sweet, and that’s its dog-friendly nature. Four-legged guests (on a lead) are welcome – and not just on site, but also at the nearby beach, a vast expanse of golden sand also named Sandy Acres (five minutes’ walk, just beyond the Hayle Sand Dunes). As well as its splendid and convenient location, this pleasant site has a relaxed, low-key vibe. That doesn’t mean, however, that there are no perks here. True, there is no electric hook-up (though the owners will be happy to charge your mobile phone in the office), but there are several toilets, hot-water showers and a washing-up area (no hot water there, though). And while there's no fridge to store your grillable items, there is a freezer for your ice packs, plus a small café serving drinks and smoothies. For anything else, the nearest shop is just under a mile away, or you can head into Hayle town (10 minutes’ drive) for supermarkets, restaurants and pubs. With the practical aspects of your holiday taken care of, all you need to do is relax and take advantage of the site’s facilities, which include a surf school (catering to all levels) and equipment hire (from bodyboards and surfboards to wetsuits), plus yoga sessions, which take place on the beach (or in a wooden hut if the weather takes a turn).

Campground type

Tent sites 25
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 4
Open now
Opens May 21
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

French

German

Open from Thu, May 21 to

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Reviews

9.8

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100% would recommend this campground to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

A beautiful, clean campsite in an amazing location, perfect for walks and very close to a surf beach. Guests loved the friendly staff, easy check-in, and excellent facilities. Site signs were a nice touch. Highly recommended; many plan to return.

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Would 100% return and recommend to friends and family.

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 Roy D. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite (super)

Liked Beautiful area, lovely walks and a nice clean campsite

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing location, clean facilities, super friendly…

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 Ingrida S. 1 review

Beach Track primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Amazing location, clean facilities, super friendly staff. Highly recommended. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Recommend to friends Visit again

Totally worth staying here

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 Lizzi N. 2 reviews

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite (classic)

Liked Everything. It was lovely. We travelled 7 hours to get here (with traffic) we had our pitch saved under our name with enough space from other tents. Lovely location.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely campsite, great location, easy to…

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Kay C. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite (classic)

Liked Lovely campsite, great location, easy to find, lovely staff, super friendly, love the little pitch signs with your name on them. Toilets and showers were great, way better than others I have visited on similar sized sites. Loved the simple signage for everything. I will definitely be booking again

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Great location…

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Toby M. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite (super)

Liked Great location

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Great location, good facilities, friendly and…

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Seb H. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite (classic)

Liked Great location, good facilities, friendly and easy check in

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location, really chilled…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite (super)

Liked Great location, really chilled

Recommend to friends Visit again

So close to the beautiful surfing…

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mia r. 2 reviews

Beach Track primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked So close to the beautiful surfing beach. Facilities were great had everything we needed! Loved the beach cafe and easy access to hiring a surfboard.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Beach access Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports Wild swimming

Amenities on park

Bath available 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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Hikers’ paradise 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 Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Sandy Acres Campsite

22 Sandyacres Road

Hayle

Cornwall

England

TR27 5BA

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.20382°N
5.41131°W

Nearest transport

Bus
1.1 mi War Memorial
1.1 mi War Memorial
1.4 mi Viaduct
Rail
1.3 mi Hayle Rail Station
1.8 mi Lelant Rail Station
2.2 mi Lelant Saltings Rail Station
Ferry
7.9 mi Penzance Ferry Terminal
14.4 mi Helford Village Ferry Landing
14.5 mi Helford Passage Ferry Landing
Airport
7 mi Penzance Airport
13.4 mi Land's End St Just Airport
24.6 mi 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

On the outskirts of Hayle, Paradise Park and JungleBarn Cornwall (10 minutes’ drive) is home to small mammals such as otters and red pandas, plus dozens of species of birds, including colourful parrots, flamingoes and a penguin colony. If birding is your jam, continue on to RSPB Hayle Estuary (10 minutes), inhabited by wetland birds. In St Ives (20 minutes by car, or take a 25-minute train ride from Hayle), the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden and Tate St Ives (the latter overlooking sandy Porthmeor Beach) ought to satisfy your art cravings. Then take a stroll through the town’s cobbled streets or along the harbour, stopping for ice cream or fish and chips. Head west to Porthcurno (35 minutes), where the Minack Theatre puts on plays and concerts in a most spectacular setting. The seating is carved right out of the granite cliff, and the stage has the waters of Porthcurno Bay as its dramatic backdrop.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Hayle Towans 0.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Mexico Towans 0.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentN/A
Upton Towans 0.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentN/A
Porthkidney Sands 1.4 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Gwithian Towans 1.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Tate St Ives 3.2 mi

St Michael's Mount 6.7 mi

Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 6.7 mi

National Seal Sanctuary 11.8 mi

Trebah Garden 14.5 mi

National Trust

Godrevy 2.1 mi

Godolphin 5.4 mi

St Michael's Mount 6.6 mi

Cornish Mines and Engines 6.7 mi

Trengwainton Garden 8.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

HAYLE ESTUARY (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 15/08/1996) 1.5 mi

THE DOWNES (ST MICHAEL'S CONVENT) 1.8 mi

BARBARA HEPWORTH SCULPTURE GARDEN 3.1 mi

St Ives - Bosigran - Penzance: Part 1 3.3 mi

Hell's Mouth 4.4 mi

Local events

  • Boardmasters (Wednesday, August 5, 2026 – Wednesday, August 5, 2026)

    Newquay, England 23 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Sandy Acres Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Sandy Acres Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Sandy Acres Campsite? On the outskirts of Hayle, Paradise Park and JungleBarn Cornwall (10 minutes’ drive) is home to small mammals such as otters and red pandas, plus dozens of species of birds, including colourful … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Sandy Acres Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Sandy Acres Campsite? From $73.82 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.