Namparra Campsite

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Main field
Main field
Visitor image of the campsite sunset
Riptides beer garden
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View towards hook-up pitches from the touring pitches on the grass
Top of the camp field
Shower room huts and toilet block
Pigs and goats enjoying the sunshine
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Riptides beer garden
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  • Near Kennack Sands on the Lizard Peninsula
  • Campfires allowed; kindling and logs for sale
  • Bar on site with beer garden
'I’m free, to do what I want, any old time…' Free spirits will enjoy Namparra Campsite, near Kennack Sands on Cornwall’s Lizard Peninsula: visitors are at liberty to light their own campfire and can pick their perfect spot within the lush six-acre camping meadow to get the best of the gorgeous sea views. Fellow residents include alpacas, sheep and pigs, plus a flock of ducks and chickens whose eggs can be bought in the site shop. With the Riptide Bar and Grill just a short stroll away, guests can also freely sample the local cider and homemade cocktails over a game of pool, without any arguments about who's the designated driver. The bar also has regular entertainment and a beer garden (plus bacon baps available from the shop/reception area the morning after…) Four unisex wetrooms (with toilet, sink and shower) are on hand for all guests to use, with an additional new toilet block housing an extra four toilets just for the ladies. There’s also a sheltered washing-up area and a small laundry room. You can get kindling and logs for your campfire on site, or dig your own firepit. In-ground trampolines have been set up so that kids have a safe space to bounce away from any such proceedings.

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Languages spoken

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Reviews

6.9

Overall rating from 37 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Budget/backpackerPeaceful

62% would recommend this campground to a friend

62% would stay here again

What customers say

This budget-friendly, relaxed campsite offers a rural feel, praised for its peaceful vibe and access to beaches and coastal walks. Staff are friendly, with farm animals and an on-site bar with entertainment. While facilities are deemed adequate for the price by most, some note cleanliness issues and dated amenities. Entrance and general upkeep have been called untidy, though management highlights ongoing improvements and the site's farm setting.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 9/29/2026

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Nothing

Disliked The campsite was like driving into a scrapyard and the general state of the campsite was dire to say the least .
The pictures on their website were totally misleading and though we had booked and paid for 2 nights we could not face staying . There were obviously people living in caravans and we later learned that the site was known for a bad reputation
All in all a disaster

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From the manager: I guess,Tm, that anyone can see from the other reviews that this is totally rubbish! Yes you do come through a breakers entrance BEFORE you get to the campsite,the only people living in caravans are our 2 daughters and they are good class statics. Our reputation is actually good and great on our food,we have a fantastic little facility cleaner,maybe you should have approached us to voice your problems as we are very friendly and try to help everyone.

Great value for money

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DAWN S. 1 review

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Great campsite with all you need, extremely friendly. I will be booking again and bring my family.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great time had by all the family, will definitely return.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked The vibe, live music, affordable bar, great staff, plenty of room to run around, pool table.

Disliked Toilets could have been cleaned more.

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Works for us

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Mark S. 7 reviews

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Great location
Laidback atmosphere
Good bar and band when we were there in two weekend visits
Very welcoming

Disliked Nothing

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Would not stay here

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Zero

Disliked We were really disappointed and didn’t actually stay,

I understand the vision behind it and it could be beautiful,

but everything is dated, rotted and dirty.
Flies surrounding unemptied bins. How someone hasn’t fallen through the decking outside the showers is just short of a miracle.

Very sad as we were really looking forward to our stay but as stated above we left and didn’t use our slot

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From the manager: Thankyou for your opinion,the boards were on order for the repair of the decking,there was also a warning sign,you'll be pleased to hear that the wood has now arrived and is being fixed right now.Nothing is dirty as anyone can see from other reviews this year and oh dear,flies around the bin,maybe someone should be paid to stand there with fly spray! The bins are emptied by Biffa,weekly.

Great location

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Mark S. 7 reviews

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Laid back
Great location
Very welcoming hosts
Just spent a couple of weekends there
They have some great local bands in the beer garden, which is great in the brilliant weather we have had.
We only live 20 miles away so easily reached
Great beaches near by and Cadgwith just down the road
What more could you want

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thanktou so much for your review,so pleased you had a good time,see you soon.

Lovely rustic site!

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Emma K. 2 reviews

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Great big field for pitching in! Not overcrowded at all!
Local band playing at the weekend - looks like a regular thing that they have!
Owners were very friendly & helpful.
Nice little bar area.
We’re already going back for another local band night!!

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We’ve been coming fur many years…

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Dawn R. 1 review

Primitive grass campsite

Liked We’ve been coming fur many years to this lovely friendly beautiful site within walking distance of sea with onsite bar and bands and lovely owner.

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Great time

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 Nigel C. 4 reviews

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Loved the staff great family next year is there anniversary 20 years and we will be back for it lovely bar you must try the cocktails entertainment was good fun. facilities where exactly as we expected showers and tiolet block laundry available loads of space on the field so you can spread out I will be coming back with the family short walk to the beaches also few animals for the kids to enjoy

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Nice spot with facilities on site.…

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Danguole K. 11 reviews

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Nice spot with facilities on site. Also have it's own bar that serves hot food. Kennack Sands beach just short walking distance away.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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 Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce 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 Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer 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 Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities

Location

Namparra Campsite

Kuggar

Helston

Cornwall

England

TR12 7LY

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.00639°N
5.17473°W

Nearest transport

Bus
7.9 mi Seven Stars
7.9 mi Blue Anchor
8.4 mi Bus Shelter
Rail
10.8 mi Penmere Rail Station
11 mi Falmouth Town Rail Station
11.3 mi Falmouth Docks Rail Station
Ferry
6.4 mi Helford Village Ferry Landing
6.8 mi Helford Passage Ferry Landing
11.2 mi Falmouth Custom House Quay
Airport
17.5 mi Penzance Airport
22.9 mi 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

About 20 minutes’ walk from Namparra Campsite is Kennack Sands, a fantastic family beach with a great café; a similar walk in the other direction takes you through an attractive valley to Poltesco, a hidden cove with a pebbly beach and the photogenic ruins of an old serpentine works, and the Lizard Point with its iconic lighthouse. This part of Cornwall is peppered with enchanting fishing villages, including nearby Cadgwith: if you’re lucky enough to be here on a Friday night (known in these parts as Saint Inebriatus’ Eve!), you can join the renowned Cadgwith Singers for a singalong of sea shanties in the local pub. There are loads of good days out for the family, too: try the Cornish Seal Sanctuary at Gweek, or Cornish Camels for tractor rides, a giant sandpit and lots of animals, including, of course, camels.
(within 6.2 mi)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park, Zoo, & Cashpoint (within 10 mi)

Food and drink

  • Potters Bar Pub 0.1 mi
  • The Cadgwith Cove Inn Pub 1.3 mi
  • Chimichangas Restaurant 2.9 mi
  • The Top House Inn Pub 2.9 mi
  • The Witch Ball Pub 2.9 mi
  • Old Inn Pub 3.4 mi
  • Jumunjy Restaurant 3.6 mi
  • Harbour Lights Restaurant 3.6 mi
  • Atlantic View Restaurant 3.8 mi
  • The Paris Hotel Pub 3.8 mi

Groceries

  • The Lizard Cider Barn Off-licence 1.8 mi
  • Co-op Food Supermarket 3.4 mi

Parks and play

  • Adventure Playground 2 mi
  • The Mullion Garden park 3.4 mi
  • St. Mellan's Park 3.4 mi
  • Sculpture Park 3.4 mi
  • The Battery Playground 3.7 mi
  • Gunwalloe Playing Field park 5.8 mi

Family days out

  • Guinevere Visitor attraction 2.8 mi
  • Arthur Visitor attraction 2.9 mi
  • Lancelot Visitor attraction 2.9 mi
  • Merlin Visitor attraction 3.1 mi
  • Uther Visitor attraction 3.2 mi
  • Sculpture Park Visitor attraction 3.4 mi
  • Coverack Watersports Centre (Windsurfing, Kayaks & SUPs) Visitor attraction 3.7 mi
  • Cornish Seal Sanctuary Zoo 6.1 mi

Public transport

  • Phone Box 0.2 mi
  • Ruan Minor Treleague Crossroads 1 mi
  • Ruan Minor 1 mi
  • Little Gwenter 1.3 mi
  • Mullion Holiday Park 2.1 mi
  • Penhallick 2.7 mi
  • Landewednack Cp School 2.8 mi
  • Upper Treleaver Farm 2.9 mi
  • The Green 2.9 mi
  • Mullion School 3.1 mi

Beaches

  • Kennack Sands 0.7 mi
  • Downas Cove 2.3 mi
  • Housel Bay 3.1 mi
  • Pentreath 3.2 mi
  • Porthbeer Cove 3.6 mi
  • Pedn-y-ke 3.8 mi
  • Poldhu Cove 4.3 mi
  • Church Cove 4.7 mi
  • Dollar Cove 4.9 mi
  • Leggan Cove 5.8 mi

Other nearby

  • Sea Acres 9 hole course 0.4 mi
  • Mullion Golf Course 4.5 mi

Local services

  • Leeds Building Society Cashpoint 6.8 mi
  • Tesco Bank Cashpoint 7.9 mi
  • Lloyds Bank Cashpoint 7.9 mi
  • Ruan Minor Surgery Doctors 0.9 mi
  • Kynance Garage Fuel station 2.1 mi
  • Mullion Pharmacy 3.3 mi
  • E.ON Drive Charging station 3.5 mi
  • E.ON Drive Charging station 3.5 mi

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Must see

National Seal Sanctuary 6.3 mi

Trebah Garden 7.3 mi

National Maritime Museum Cornwall 11.2 mi

Pendennis Castle 11.2 mi

St Michael's Mount 15.5 mi

National Trust

Glendurgan Garden 7.3 mi

Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool 7.6 mi

Godolphin 11.9 mi

St Anthony Head 12.7 mi

St Michael's Mount 15.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Church Cove and Lizard Point 3.4 mi

Rill Cove 3.6 mi

Royal Anne Galley 3.8 mi

TRELOWARREN 4.7 mi

Schiedam 5 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 Namparra Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Namparra Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Namparra Campsite? About 20 minutes’ walk from Namparra Campsite is Kennack Sands, a fantastic family beach with a great café; a similar walk in the other direction takes you through an attractive valley to … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Namparra Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  10 a.m. –  5:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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