Cadgwith Camping

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Our camp looking towards the sea. Fire pits and logs were available
View across site to the coast
Epic views
View across field to the coast

  • Dog-friendly site on a working dairy farm on the Lizard Heritage Coast
  • A 10-minute drive to Kynance Cove; access to the South West Coast Path
  • Barbecues and campfires allowed; pub within 15 minutes’ walk
If hiking all around the Lizard Peninsula has long been on your bucket list – or even if it’s your first time hearing of its sweet coves and southwesterly sea views – Cadgwith Camping will let you crack the coastal code. From this dog-friendly site on a working dairy farm with naturally splendid seaside scenery, you’ll be well set to forge your way towards nearby beaches, try local seafood specialities and snorkel over the busy reedbed (or dive into the deeper sea from the rockside) at the National Trust's Kynance Cove, 10 minutes’ drive away. Follow the sea breeze to the South West Coast Path, easily accessed just five minutes’ walk from the site. From here, you can hike to the lighthouse at Lizard Point (another National Trust site and the most southerly spot in the UK). En route, drop into Lizard village (also five minutes’ drive and a good shortcut to Lizard Point) for pubs/restaurants, cafés and food shops. For some of the most scrumptious crab sandwiches around, stroll in the opposite direction through peaceful country lanes to Cadgwith (15 minutes’ walk or five minutes’ drive), where the food you’ll eat is caught pretty much straight from the sea. Let the staff point you towards a local who will take you out yourself, so you can see what you can reel in too. And afterwards, you can nurse a pint in the pub or browse the seafood market. Take your catch back to the grill with an on-site barbecue or perhaps end the day beside the campfire, as they’re allowed on site too. Things are kept pretty basic here, as the site's geared towards wild camping with with just composting toilets and handmade portable shower cubicles – simply lay back and take in the sea views.

Campground type

RV sites 3
Tent sites 47
Open now
Opens May 21
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, May 21 to

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99% would recommend this campground to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

This peaceful, back-to-basics campground offers spectacular ocean views & direct coastal path access. Guests rave about the friendly, helpful owners. Facilities: clean, rustic composting toilets & hot showers. On-site food truck for meals. Spacious sites & farm animals are highlights. Can get busy.

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Anna B. 8 reviews

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Location. Friendly. Flat field, lovely walks. Food available, good hot showers. Compost loos. Lovely walks in either direction. Lots of seals

Disliked Nothing but if taking large groups poss consider adding portaloos for those weekends?

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Perfect place to stay. 10/10

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Amy W. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked The showers were amazing, lovely and warm.
The veiws were incredible and the owners were so friendly and accommodating.

Loved we could have a fire and the fire pit was brought to us with wood for only £11, so much fire wood too!

Great having the food van for the evenings and morning coffee/ bacon baps if you haven't brought your own.

Lots of helpful advice about local walks, very laid back and welcomed us to stay another night if we wanted to with no pressure to decide there and then and no check out time.

My little boy is diabetic and they even offered to pick us up if we got into any trouble and keep his medication in a fridge for us. Honestly, just the nicest people and campsite. We would love to visit again. ♥️

Disliked Nothing

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Jane H. 1 review

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Great place, friendly owners, very clean and tidy. There’s a box of loo roll in each toilet so you won’t run out, There is a pizza truck on site in the evening and breakfast and coffees served in the morning. Washing up facilities, loved listening to the farm animals in the background. we loved our stay and will definitely come back, this is a peaceful, more back to basic site but I 💯recommend this site.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Food van, views, good showers

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Rob S. 2 reviews

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Spacious pitches. Sea view. Great showers.

Disliked Compost toilets smelt a bit .

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Generous pitches, clean but rustic facilities,…

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Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Generous pitches, clean but rustic facilities, excellent catering van, very warm welcome from our hosts, fiee pits and fuel available, well signed.

The view at night is spectacular, the sea, the stars, the bats...lol

15-20 min walk to the village pub.

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Dpr H. 2 reviews

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Everything about Cadgwith Camping is perfect for us, quiet , peaceful, beautiful views across the sea and the owners Will and Kathy always make you feel welcome and nothing is to much trouble for them.

We came back again this year after a lovely visit last year and we ill be going back again next year.

Top marks are fully deserved for the campsite.

Dave & Karen

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Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Amazing view friendly helpful owners

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We love this place. It’s how…

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John F. 1 review

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked We love this place. It’s how camping used to be. Fabulous view over the sea, loads of space even at weekends, basic but thoroughly useable loos and showers and even a little on-site cafe. The hosts were very friendly and helpful too. Brilliant for those who don’t want the more suburban campsites that seem to be everywhere today

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Can’t wait to come & stay again

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Anonymous

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Very friendly welcome, great compost WCs, brilliant showers & lovely sea view!

Disliked Nothing

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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 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 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 Nearby farmers' market

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Cadgwith Camping

Gwavas Farm

Lizard

Cornwall

England

TR12 7LQ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

49.98266°N
5.1892°W

Nearest transport

Bus
9 mi Blue Anchor
9 mi Seven Stars
9.1 mi Bus Shelter
Rail
12.5 mi Penmere Rail Station
12.7 mi Falmouth Town Rail Station
13 mi Falmouth Docks Rail Station
Ferry
8.2 mi Helford Village Ferry Landing
8.5 mi Helford Passage Ferry Landing
13 mi Falmouth Ntl Maritime Museum Ferry Landing
Airport
17.8 mi Penzance Airport
22.8 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

If you’re still hankering after more sea and sand, there are two beaches (with pretty cool seaside cafés too) at Kennack Sands (10 minutes’ drive). And if you fancy a plunge or just a slightly more challenging dip, the local activity centre (10 minutes) will introduce you to the sea through coasteering, kayaking and paddleboarding. There are walks and bays all around the Lizard Peninsula, but if you want something a little different, you can stroll through botanical gardens at Trebah Garden (35 minutes). Head a little further into Falmouth for Pendennis Castle (45 minutes), a pretty mighty fortress looking out to sea. If you’re willing to travel a little further, The Eden Project (an hour and 20 minutes) also makes an intriguing day out, as the domes are home to rather huge tropical gardens.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Kennack Sands 1.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Polurrian Cove 4.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poldhu Cove 4.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Coverack 5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Church Cove 5.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

National Seal Sanctuary 7.8 mi

Trebah Garden 9.1 mi

National Maritime Museum Cornwall 13 mi

Pendennis Castle 13 mi

St Michael's Mount 15.8 mi

National Trust

Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool 8.5 mi

Glendurgan Garden 9 mi

Godolphin 12.8 mi

St Anthony Head 14.4 mi

St Michael's Mount 15.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Church Cove and Lizard Point 1.7 mi

Royal Anne Galley 2.1 mi

Rill Cove 2.3 mi

Schiedam 5.4 mi

TRELOWARREN 6.3 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 Cadgwith Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Cadgwith Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Cadgwith Camping? If you’re still hankering after more sea and sand, there are two beaches (with pretty cool seaside cafés too) at Kennack Sands (10 minutes’ drive). And if you fancy a plunge or … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Cadgwith Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Cadgwith Camping? From $13.35 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.