Bush Farm Wild Camping

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Surrounded by hills
Surrounded by hills
Aerial view of site
Semi-wild surrounds
Aerial shot of sunset over the site
Plenty of space to spread out
Views from the pitches
Wild-style camping
Pitch up by the river
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Aerial view of site
Semi-wild surrounds
Aerial shot of sunset over the site

  • Peaceful and secluded 200-acre farm site on the river Lynher
  • A 10-minute drive from Saltash or 20 minutes from Looe
  • Pitch up wild-style anywhere on site or opt for field with facilities
What a cracking corner of Cornwall this is: make a break for Bush Farm Wild Camping if you fancy peaceful times spent lounging by the Lynher river. There's certainly no shortage of space at this 200-acre site – woodland walks, strolls through green fields and waterside wanders by rivers and lakes are all on offer here. This family-friendly spot is a fab site to bring the kids to, especially if they're avid nature fans: these wild grounds are always rustling with local birds and beasts, and you can keep an eye out for the farm's friendly horses and dogs as well. When you roll up at this green and grassy spot, you'll be given a map and left to settle down wherever you please. Don't fancy trekking to get to the loo and showers? Opt for the main site instead and pitch up closer to the farm’s creature comforts. Off-site jaunts are also easily arranged in this well-connected part of the world – Saltash and the gorgeous river Tamar are 10 minutes' drive away, while Plymouth, on the other side of the Devon-Cornwall border, can be reached in about 25 minutes. Well-behaved dogs are welcome here. The Bush Farm Wild Camping crew are happy for you to light up a barbecue or firepit and can sort you out with bags of wood to help you get the flames flickering in no time.

Campground type

Tent sites 50
RV sites 50
Open now
Opens May 23
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, May 23 to

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Reviews

9.4

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Wild campingPeaceful

96% would recommend this campground to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

Spacious, peaceful, natural site for wild camping. Guests loved picking their spot, friendly owners & riverside pitches. Facilities are simple, quirky, clean, with warm showers. Watch out for rough tracks in wet weather & occasional noise. Highly recommended for a relaxed getaway.

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Michael B.

Primitive grass and earth tent or RV campsite (wild)

Liked the orchard and the river

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great spot enjoyed freedom

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Anonymous

Primitive grass and earth tent or RV campsite (wild)

Liked Enjoyed freedom to camp where I selected Esther than being given a pitch

Disliked Lack of hook ups but realise I need to up my game to get solar panels

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Awesome spot

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Linda N.

Primitive grass and earth tent or RV campsite (wild)

Liked Stunning view, lovely staff, good facilities

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Very friendly staff. Relaxed vibe on…

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Robert B.

Primitive grass and earth tent or RV campsite (wild)

Liked Very friendly staff. Relaxed vibe on the whole site.

Disliked Our field was s bit sloping so difficult to find level pitch

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Perfect for time with the family, enjoying nature and all its beauty

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Elliot W.

Primitive grass and earth tent or RV campsite (wild)

Liked Big open spaces, the sound of the river. Close enough for day trips out.

Disliked Nothing

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Decent shower and toilet facilities. Value for money, friendly owner.

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Anonymous

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Liked Very friendly and accommodating owners. Fire pit/fire allowed.

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Beautiful site with loads of space…

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Ryan V.

Primitive grass and earth tent or RV campsite (wild)

Liked Beautiful site with loads of space to camp, we had the field pretty much to ourselves at times.

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This is such a Cornish gem…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass and earth tent or RV campsite (wild)

Liked This is such a Cornish gem will definitely stay again!

Recommend to friends Visit again

A wonderful site if you're looking for peace and solitude.

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Michelle L.

Primitive grass and earth tent or RV campsite (wild)

Liked Absolutely loved this campsite. I received a very warm welcome and was invited to drive round the site to choose my spot. I picked a wonderful pitch by the river. There is so much space. It was so peaceful. Although it's not too far from a main road, which is convenient, I didn't hear any road noise. There is reasonably priced petrol in the garage in Hatt and supermarkets about 7 minutes up the road.

Disliked It didn't matter to me as the weather was quite good, but I imagine the tracks around the site aren't much fun to drive when it's been very wet. You do have to drive through a yard of industrial units when you get there, which isn't pretty, but beyond that it's really beautiful.

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So peaceful and quiet. Great to…

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Laura S.

Primitive grass and earth tent or RV campsite (wild)

Liked So peaceful and quiet. Great to be able to pitch up anywhere, I had a beautiful spot by the river where I went for a swim in the morning with the dog. The owners were very friendly and I felt completely at ease on my first camping trip as a solo female. Will 100% be back!

Disliked Nothing!

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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 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 Picnic table 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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location 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 Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Bush Farm Wild Camping

Pillaton

Saltash

Cornwall

England

PL12 6QY

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.43645°N
4.28413°W

Nearest transport

Bus
0.9 mi Foot Bridge
0.9 mi Foot Bridge
0.9 mi Foot Bridge
Rail
3.1 mi St Germans Rail Station
3.9 mi Saltash Rail Station
4.6 mi Bere Ferrers Rail Station
Ferry
5.8 mi Torpoint Ferry Terminal
6.1 mi Devonport Ferry Terminal
7.1 mi Cremyll Mount Edgcumbe Ferry Landing

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

After a couple of days on this vast family farm, you'll probably be a dab hand at finding your way around a fair few of its 200 acres. Put those navigation skills to the test at The Amazing Cornish Maize Maze (five minutes' drive), a fiendishly tricky labyrinth that's planted in a different layout each summer. Adrenaline Quarry (20 minutes), an adventurous activities centre, has more family-friendly options to keep the small sorts on side. Grownups who fancy a break from DIY-style stays can indulge in a proper pampering at St. Mellion Estate (10 minutes), a posh Cornish resort with a top-notch golf course and soothing spa. Once your aches and pains have melted away, take a blissful saltwater bath at Whitsand Bay (20 minutes), or head to Looe harbour for wine by the sea and sunset strolls. The inimitable Eden Project (45 minutes) has been a mainstay of Cornish hols since it opened the doors to its domes back in 2001 – budding botanists and eager environmentalists will definitely want to make the trip.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Portwrinkle 5.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sharrow 6.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentN/A
Downderry 6.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seaton (Cornwall) 6.7 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Tregonhawke 6.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

National Marine Aquarium 8.3 mi

Dartmoor Zoological Park 12.9 mi

Eden Project 21.7 mi

Buckfast Abbey 22.7 mi

Lost Gardens of Heligan 25.5 mi

National Trust

Cotehele 4.7 mi

Cotehele Mill 4.7 mi

Buckland Abbey 7.4 mi

Saltram 9.7 mi

Salcombe: Thurlestone to Torcross 9.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

PORT ELIOT 2.6 mi

Clam Oak - Tamar Valley - Bere Alston - Clam Oak 3.8 mi

Cadsonbury Hill-Fort 4.1 mi

Newbridge and River Lynher 4.1 mi

ANTONY 4.4 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 Bush Farm Wild Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Bush Farm Wild Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Bush Farm Wild Camping? After a couple of days on this vast family farm, you'll probably be a dab hand at finding your way around a fair few of its 200 acres. Put those navigation skills … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Bush Farm Wild Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  Anytime
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Bush Farm Wild Camping? From $32.29 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.