Little Clifden Campsite

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View of tintagel from campsite

  • Frill-free site with sea views on a Cornish dairy farm
  • A mile and a half from Tintagel; Boscastle 10 minutes' drive
  • Spacious pitches with basic amenities; dogs on leads allowed
Dawdling on a dairy farm on the north coast of Cornwall is all the nicer when there are fetching sea views to take in… If you're seeking a spell of country strolling, dips at the beach and open-air chilling, Little Clifden Campsite near Tintagel should be just the job. Guests are (depending on availability) able to pick their own pitches at this low-key Cornish spot. Wherever you end up settling down, you'll be a short stroll from handy facilities like two coin-operated showers, unisex toilets, a shower block, washing-up facilities, a cold water tap and rubbish disposal points. There aren't an awful lot of rules here, but those bringing four-legged friends need to keep them on leads at all times when on site and be mindful of the livestock grazing in neighbouring fields. Away from base, it's under half a mile to St Nectan's Glen, a gorgeous woodland on the banks of the Trevillet river with walks, a 60-foot waterfall and a café for drinks and light bites (a path to this scenic spot runs adjacent to the site). You can also give your legs a gentle stretch by taking the half-hour wander down into Tintagel village, where there are lots of food options, a small supermarket, laundry facilities and an assortment of independent shops.

Campground type

RV sites 20
Tent sites 20
Camper sites 20
Open now
Opens May 22
Please note
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • A charge of £1.00 ($1.32) applies for the use of the shower.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Minimum spacing of 2 metres between pitches.
  • The shower meter accepts 50p coins only. Please bring the correct change as none is available on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, May 22 to

Campsite types & availability

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94% would recommend this campground to a friend

92% would stay here again

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Great site, friendly staff. facilities clean and well serviced.

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Friendly and spacious. Beautiful views and quiet peaceful location.

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Excellent site, with great views, friendly staff

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Views, peaceful site

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Simple, clean and friendly campsite with beautiful views.…

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Simple, clean and friendly campsite with beautiful views.

Disliked Even better with a couple more indoor sinks, mirrors and more clothes hooks.

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Excellent staff, clean facilities, amazing views.

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Jenny E. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Amazing views from the campsite, stayed for 2 nights whilst travelling around Cornwall. BBQ allowed and you can hire a fire pit + buy wood. It's about a 25 min walk to tintagil. Nice clean facilities. I Would definatly recommend.

Disliked Nothing to dislike about the site, what you would expect.

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Lovely campsite, with superb clean facilities and a friendly owner!

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Grace H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Host was so friendly and helpful, toilet/shower block was immaculate and no smell. Nicest campsite toilets I have ever used, also liked that there's music playing in there. Situated in a lovely area, plenty of nice sights/walks nearby and so peaceful!

Disliked Only downside was that although the site is listed as dogs on lead at all times, many people ignore this which is down to them and no reflection on the site/owner. Just a shame as our dog can be reactive and having a random dog stroll into our segregated pitch wasn't nice for our little one. A lot of dog owners have no consideration for others around them.

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Evertrhing was fine.

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Maxim G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked View

Disliked Music in toilet. Coins for shower, not practical.

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Awesome place to stay

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Tracey L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Lovely site well maintained shower blocks very clean smell fresh. Hot water washing up facilities dogs allowed

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Exactly what a traditional campsite should be

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Louise H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Exactly what a traditional campsite should be. Lots of space, clean toilets and shower/washing up facilities and the sound of peaceful countryside.

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Beautiful setting and in a great location, with options for site seeing,…

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Beautiful setting and in a great location, with options for site seeing, hiking, on your doorstep. Sally was a friendly host, and facilities were great. Would highly recommend and will definitely be visiting again.

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Sally was ery friendly on my arrival, the views were amazing,…

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Don R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Sally was ery friendly on my arrival, the views were amazing, shower and toilet block were very clean

Disliked the weather !!

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Features

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 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 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

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Little Clifden Campsite

Halgabron

Tintagel

Cornwall

England

PL34 0BD

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.6651°N
-4.72823°W

Route directions

If approaching the site from Boscastle on the B3263, do not attempt to go left onto the U6138 after Rocky Valley. Instead, continue towards Tintagel and take the second left onto the C0138 before turning left at the next crossroads onto the U6138, where signs will be in place. Please ignore your satnav for this final part of the journey.

Nearest transport

Bus
11.3 mi Lidl Superstore
11.3 mi Lidl Superstore
13.3 mi Car Park
Rail
15.4 mi Bodmin Parkway Rail Station
17.6 mi Roche Rail Station
18 mi Lostwithiel Rail Station
Ferry
12 mi Rock Padstow Ferry Landing
12.5 mi Padstow Ferry Landing
22.8 mi Fowey Custom House Quay Ferry Landing
Airport
19.4 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

Walks? Yes indeed. This site is roughly a mile from the South West Coast Path, a 630-mile route that becomes particularly pretty in this part of Cornwall. After a few days on the trot you might want to stop off at a spa to soothe aching muscles – there's one in Bude (30 minutes' drive) if you're heading east and Trebetherick (30 minutes) if you're wending your way westwards to Land's End. If you'd rather save your poor feet, perhaps a one-mile stroll around the National Trust's Rocky Valley (five minutes' drive) will be a better fit. Tiddlers not amused by the prospect of such active jaunts? Tintagel Toy Museum and the village's historic castle (30 minutes' walk/five minutes' drive) should provide sufficient amusement if you're sticking close to base. Need more? The brill town of Boscastle (10 minutes) has opportunities for crabbing off the harbour wall, plus a museum all about witchcraft that's recommended for kids who aren't too easily spooked. Days likely to please tots and grownups alike are to be found in Trethorne (25 minutes), where there's a hands-on indoor play centre, bowling and a well-kept 18-hole golf course. The Eden Project (50 minutes), an uncontested must-see when visiting these parts, is also within reach.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Trebarwith Strand 2 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Crackington Haven 6.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Polzeath 10.3 mi Estuary N/AExcellentGoodExcellent
Daymer Bay 11.3 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Widemouth Sand 11.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Tintagel Castle 1.5 mi

Rock Beach 11.8 mi

Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park 15 mi

Eden Project 20.4 mi

Newquay Zoo 23.1 mi

National Trust

Tintagel Old Post Office 1.1 mi

Lawrence House 16.1 mi

Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps 18.3 mi

Trerice 23.7 mi

Cotehele 25 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Tintagel Castle and Coast 0.4 mi

Rocky Valley 0.4 mi

St Nectern's Glen 0.4 mi

Tintagel and Trebarwith - Coast and Country 1.5 mi

Tintagel - Trebarwith - Barras Nose - Tintagel 1.5 mi

Local events

  • Boardmasters (Wednesday, August 6, 2025 – Wednesday, August 6, 2025)

    Newquay, England 20.9 mi

  • Eden Sessions (Thursday, June 12, 2025 – Thursday, June 12, 2025)

    Par, England 21.2 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Little Clifden Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Little Clifden Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Little Clifden Campsite? Walks? Yes indeed. This site is roughly a mile from the South West Coast Path, a 630-mile route that becomes particularly pretty in this part of Cornwall. After a few days on … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Little Clifden Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Little Clifden Campsite? From $27.40 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.