Cadgwith Camping

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Our camp looking towards the sea. Fire pits and logs were available
Our camp looking towards the sea. fire pits and logs were available
View across site to the coast
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View across field to the coast
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Cadgwith cove - a 10 minute walk along the coast path or via quiet country lane
Cadgwith cove fishing village
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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

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Dogs

  • 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).

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 3 or more units travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Reception

  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Safety

  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, May 21 to

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9.6

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99% would recommend this campground to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers stunning ocean views and a super friendly vibe. Hosts are great! Facilities, like hot showers & clean composting toilets, are well-kept, fitting the "back to basics" eco-friendly theme. Great spot for the coastal path & villages. Food truck is a hit. Some noted shower temp/toilet quirks at busy times.

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The view, the lots, the amenities,…

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Charles P. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked The view, the lots, the amenities, the people.

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Fantastic natural & spacious campsite with…

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Caroline A. 3 reviews

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Fantastic natural & spacious campsite with amazing views and wildlife....particularly loved the choughs! Near the coastal path, so amazing walks in either direction. Compost toilets were some of the best I've used and the showers were also good. Will, the owner was very friendly and helpful throughout our stay. The van doing food looked great, though we didn't actually use it as we brought our own food - lovely option if you don't fancy cooking though. We will be returning!

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Lisa C. 1 review

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked What can I say about this site, it was perfect. The owner’s Will & Kathy were fantastic. Yes the site was basic, it had composting toilets, warm showers, no WiFi, it had the basics. So if you are after more of a luxury stay, this is not the site for you. What it did offer was the most stunning views, peace & quiet, plenty of space & the occasional visit from a cow.

Disliked Nothing

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Mateusz J. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Great location, friendly atmosphere

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Wonderful campsite

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Anonymous

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked We have a long list of likes, so here are some of them - the views are absolutely amazing from everywhere on the site; the friendly welcome from Will and Cathy; the food truck was such a bonus on our first evening and last morning; easy access to the site with good signage; so close to some lovely footpaths and of course the coastal path to Cadgwith; the sustainable facilities; the general peaceful feeling after a couple of days at this lovely site.

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Awesome wild camping with a great vibe

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Emma S. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Such a friendly and helpful welcome, loved our stay there, great brekkie from the van, lovely clean loos, great showers, awesome views and stunning stroll along the south west coast path to Cadgwith

Disliked Nothing

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Probably going again next week as we live close by

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Simon B. 1 review

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Beautiful view, completely quiet and fantastic pizza.

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Lovely family, views, and food! Safe…

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Harriet P. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Lovely family, views, and food! Safe for little ones to run around and play. A great weekend

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Great!

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Anonymous

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Great view, nice flat ground, food from the food truck every day, nice walking distance from the gorgeous village Cadgwith. Owner was really nice and helpful.

Disliked Nothing really, toilets and showers are simple but good.

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Martin H. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite (backpacker, no cars)

Liked Perfect location on the West Kernow Way cycle route with sea views. Friendly welcome and food available onsite, clean compost toilets and warm showers.

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Features

Pop-up campground

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 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.

Food and drink

  • The Cadgwith Cove Inn Pub 0.6 mi
  • Chimichangas Restaurant 1.1 mi
  • The Top House Inn Pub 1.2 mi
  • The Witch Ball Pub 1.2 mi
  • Potters Bar Pub 1.7 mi
  • Atlantic View Restaurant 3.9 mi
  • Old Inn Pub 3.9 mi
  • Jumunjy Restaurant 4.8 mi
  • Harbour Lights Restaurant 5 mi
  • The Paris Hotel Pub 5.1 mi

Groceries

  • The Lizard Cider Barn Off-licence 1.8 mi
  • Co-op Food Supermarket 3.8 mi

Parks and play

  • Adventure Playground 2.9 mi
  • The Mullion Garden park 3.9 mi
  • St. Mellan's Park 4 mi
  • Sculpture Park 4.6 mi
  • The Battery Playground 5 mi

Family days out

  • Guinevere 4.4 mi
  • Lancelot 4.5 mi
  • Arthur 4.6 mi
  • Sculpture Park 4.6 mi
  • Merlin 4.7 mi
  • Uther 4.8 mi
  • Coverack Watersports Centre (Windsurfing, Kayaks & SUPs) 5 mi

Public transport

  • Ruan Minor 0.8 mi
  • Ruan Minor Treleague Crossroads 0.9 mi
  • Landewednack Cp School 1 mi
  • The Green 1.2 mi
  • Phone Box 1.5 mi
  • Little Gwenter 2.9 mi
  • Mullion Holiday Park 3 mi
  • Mullion School 3.6 mi
  • Clifden Parc 3.8 mi
  • Mini Market 3.8 mi

Beaches

  • Kennack Sands 2.1 mi
  • Downas Cove 3.5 mi
  • Pedn-y-ke 4.1 mi
  • Porthbeer Cove 4.8 mi
  • Poldhu Cove 4.8 mi
  • Church Cove 5.2 mi

What’s nearby

  • Sea Acres 9 hole course 1.6 mi
  • Mullion Golf Course 5.1 mi

Local services

  • Ruan Minor Surgery Doctors 0.9 mi
  • Kynance Garage Fuel station 1 mi
  • E.ON Drive Charging station 3.7 mi
  • E.ON Drive Charging station 3.7 mi
  • Mullion Pharmacy 3.9 mi

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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 $13.54 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.