The Rising Sun

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The rising sun inn, directly opposite.
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  • Dog-friendly site at a gastropub on the edge of Bodmin Moor, Cornwall
  • A 45-minute drive to Newquay; 15 minutes from Launceston
  • Grass pitches with access to showers and a wet room
With a remote and peaceful location on the edge of the Bodmin Moor National Landscape, rural views are a given at The Rising Sun. The field behind the inn also has easy access to Cornish attractions and activities, from the surfing beaches of Newquay (45 minutes’ drive) to the biomes at The Eden Project (35 minutes). When you stay on the dog-friendly grass pitches at The Rising Sun, you can be first through the door of the inn and last out at night, safe in the knowledge that you don’t need to drive. Alternatively, you could get out nice and early in the morning to spend the day on moorland hiking trails and cycling routes or scaling the heights of Rough Tor (40 minutes). And after a day out in the Cornish air, you'll be able to relax over a tasty meal cooked by the gastropub’s award-winning chef, using the finest of regional produce. Accompany your food with a local ale or cider, drawn up from the former smuggler’s cellar below the inn. For a change of scenery, Launceston (15 minutes) has plenty of dining options, from cafés to pizzerias. If you’d rather go down the self-catering route, pick up essentials for the barbecue from the town’s supermarkets. A bit of practical advice: take a torch as there’s no electricity on the camping field and you may need to use the facilities (loo, shower and a wet room in the pub) after dark.

Campground type

RV sites 15
Tent sites 15
Camper sites 15
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • The pub is closed on Mondays. On Tuesdays, the pub (and campsite) open at 4pm.

Languages spoken

English

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0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.1

Overall rating from 147 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

96% would recommend this campground to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

Spacious, peaceful pitches next to a top-rated pub. Guests rave about the food & friendly staff at The Rising Sun Inn, loving the camping fee discount on meals. Facilities are clean but basic. Great for a quiet, good-value getaway.

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Beautiful location, friendly staff and a…

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Anonymous

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Beautiful location, friendly staff and a great meal.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fabulous space and proximity to wonderful…

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 sharon d. 2 reviews

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Fabulous space and proximity to wonderful pub

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place for camping after a…

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 Heather S. 1 review

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Great place for camping after a meal at the pub.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing food!!!!!! 🤤 Perfect location out…

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 Bobby-jayne A. 4 reviews

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Amazing food!!!!!! 🤤 Perfect location out of the way in a Field with plenty of space between pitches. Good facilities available for campers during the stay and only seconds away from the pub. The food was phenomenal, quick service, perfectly cooked food and incredibly tasty!! Staff were friendly and helpful during the sta and when visiting the pub. Highly recommend for a quiet getaway for a couple like us!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

I would not hesitate to revisit this site.

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Anonymous

Power optional grass campsite

Liked setting, facilities, Ales and Food all excellent.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing stay. Quiet beautiful surroundings.

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 Michaela S. 3 reviews

Primitive grass campsite

Liked The food in the pub was amazing.
The camping field was spot on!
The pub was so friendly and welcoming.

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Nice little camping field opposite pub.…

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 Sarah N. 1 review

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Nice little camping field opposite pub. Toilets and showers 24hrs (though only 2). Pub really friendly and food was fantastic.

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Perfect. Super setting. Excellent food. Friendly…

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 selena b. 1 review

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Perfect. Super setting. Excellent food. Friendly staff. Can't fault it.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent value and 3rd visiting. I will be back.

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Martyn B. 6 reviews

Power optional grass campsite

Liked The bar food was very good and the pitch was good.

Disliked Grass a little too long but no drama.

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Relaxing camping spot with lush food

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 Jenny H. 2 reviews

Power optional grass campsite

Liked The site, the welcome, the atmosphere and the food were all lush. We will return.

Disliked The camping bathrooms could do with regular checks.

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Features

Dogs 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 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies 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

Gastronomic delight Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Pub campground Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Fishing nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

The Rising Sun

Altarnun

Launceston

Cornwall

England

PL15 7SN

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.61475°N
4.523°W

Route directions

Please use the address rather than satnav, as the latter is not always very accurate.

Nearest transport

Bus
10.9 mi Methodist Church
10.9 mi Institute
11.3 mi Lloyds TSB Bank
Rail
11.8 mi Coombe Junction Halt (Rail Station)
11.8 mi Liskeard Rail Station
13.2 mi Bodmin Parkway Rail Station
Ferry
18.4 mi Rock Padstow Ferry Landing
18.9 mi Padstow Ferry Landing
19.6 mi Fowey Custom House Quay Ferry Landing
Airport
24.2 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

Exploring Bodmin Moor could not be easier. A two-hour circular hike takes in the rugged peak of Brown Willy from Rough Tor Car Park (20 minutes’ drive), or you can yomp up to the Neolithic remains at Leskernick and Trippet stone circles (both 15 minutes). There are gentler strolls through the conifer forest at Halvana Plantation (10 minutes). Try a day on the zipwires and giant swings at Adrenalin Quarry (40 minutes), or go trekking with alpacas on Bodmin Moor. Surfers may want to head straight for Newquay’s famed Fistral Beach (50 minutes), but there are plenty more temptations on Cornwall’s spectacular north coast. Head for Tintagel (25 minutes) to unravel the mysteries of King Arthur at its clifftop castle, or have a ramble around the twisting streets and whitewashed cottages of pretty Port Isaac (half an hour), which doubles as Portwenn on TV’s “Doc Martin”).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Crackington Haven 10 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Trebarwith Strand 10.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Widemouth Sand 12.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Summerleaze 15 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Crooklets 15.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Tintagel Castle 11.1 mi

Rock Beach 18.3 mi

Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park 19.8 mi

Eden Project 20 mi

National Marine Aquarium 24.3 mi

National Trust

Lawrence House 7.2 mi

Tintagel Old Post Office 10.6 mi

Cotehele 15.5 mi

Cotehele Mill 15.5 mi

Lydford Gorge 18.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

PENHEALE MANOR 4.7 mi

Camelford Country 6.8 mi

Camelford and Countryside 6.8 mi

Camelford Town and River 6.9 mi

Minions - Wild Cornish Moorland 7.5 mi

Local events

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

    Newquay, England 25.8 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 The Rising Sun have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Rising Sun dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Rising Sun? Exploring Bodmin Moor could not be easier. A two-hour circular hike takes in the rugged peak of Brown Willy from Rough Tor Car Park (20 minutes’ drive), or you can yomp up … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Rising Sun?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  11 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon

    On Tuesdays, please note that arrivals are from 4pm.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Rising Sun? From $20.03 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.