Porthilly Beach Pop-Up Camping
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- Peaceful sheltered wild meadow site 400 metres from Porthilly beach
- A five-minute walk to the Camel Estuary beach; 15 minutes from Rock
- Grass pitches within walking distance of Rock’s shops and restaurants
Campground type
12
3Admission
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Extras
- A charge of £0.50 ($0.67) applies for the use of the shower.
General
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
Occupancy
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
Safety
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
Vehicles
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Languages spoken
English
Campsite types & availability
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Reviews
95% would recommend this campground to a friend
94% would stay here again
What customers say
Porthilly Meadow is a peaceful, basic pop-up campground with spacious, flat sites, praised for its great location near the beach and Rock's amenities. Guests love the tranquil vibe, natural setting with a pond, and friendly hosts. Facilities include clean portable toilets and nearby showers. Some find it pricey for basic amenities, noting portable toilets can get smelly in heat, and there's a lack of dishwashing areas. Arrival instructions are usually sent, but check spam.
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Last updated 9/1/2026
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Wouldn't hesitate to recommend this place
Meadow 2 primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Perfect place for a quiet, fun family camp. There was a group of us with toddlers and children and the site was perfect - safe with lots of space and beach within easy access. The compromise with the facilities doesn't compare with the benefits offered. We all loved every minute.
Disliked Nothing! A portaloo is a portaloo but we knew that!
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Lovely site and location - a little wilderness and great value!
Meadow 2 primitive grass campervan campsite
Liked Quiet location plenty of space and helpful owners
Disliked nothing
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The site is small, quiet and…
Meadow 2 primitive grass tent campsite
Liked The site is small, quiet and safe for kids. It is in a great location for access to the beach, Rock, Padstow and Polzeath. It is flat and great for camping.
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Lovely setting, facilities basic but as…
Meadow 2 primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Lovely setting, facilities basic but as expected for the price. Spacious and not too busy - well spaced pitches. Walking distance from shower block at caravan site, though didn't use this. Close to Rock.
Disliked Tranquility disrupted by regular, loud, pained sounds from cows in field across from campsite. One cow in particular started around 3am and kept going all morning.
It's on a working farm so some farmyard sounds and smells to be expected, but we did feel very sorry for the cow.
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Great location; basic facilities; lovely hot…
Meadow 2 primitive grass campervan campsite
Liked Great location; basic facilities; lovely hot showers (off site) and very helpful owner
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Great little place, recommended!
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Anonymous Meadow 2 primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Quiet spot, within short walk of the beach and Rock. Great for a few days peace or for longer stays with easy access to local amenities and say trips further afield.
We stayed 2 nights, fab price for this!
Portaloos were clean and stocked.
Night life was great (bat watching, and a fox who walked straight past us about a foot away one evening).
Disliked Nothing.
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The location was perfect very close…
Anonymous Meadow 2 primitive grass tent campsite
Liked The location was perfect very close to the beach . Peacful and restful .
Disliked Nothing to comment
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Have already revisited
Meadow 2 primitive grass campervan campsite
Liked Peacefulness and location to beach.
Tawny owls nesting nearby
Apart from minor tweak below this is a gem
Disliked Water tap top kept falling off. Would benefit from a pallet there to stand on. Boggy even in the driest summer ever
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Lovely location…
Anonymous Meadow 2 primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Lovely location
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Lovely quiet spot…
Meadow 2 primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Lovely quiet spot
Recommend to friends Visit again
Features
No dogs allowed
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Portable toilet
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Pop-up campground
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowedThemes
Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal sitesLocation
Porthilly Beach Pop-Up Camping
Porthilly Meadow
Rock
Cornwall
England
PL27 6JX
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.54142°N
4.90777°W
Nearest transport
Bus
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Food and drink
- The Mariners Pub 0.5 mi
- The Rock Inn Restaurant 0.8 mi
- The Pityme Inn Pub 1.1 mi
- Jaws Pizza Restaurant 1.1 mi
- Rick Stein's Fish & Chip Restaurant 1.3 mi
- The Seafood Restaurant 1.3 mi
- The Old Custom House Pub 1.3 mi
- The Shipwrights Pub 1.3 mi
- Cally Oyster Bar & Grill Restaurant 1.3 mi
- The Harbour Inn Pub 1.3 mi
Groceries
- Sharp's Brewery Shop Off-licence 1 mi
- Tarquin's Gin School & Shop Off-licence 1.4 mi
- Cornish Spirit Off-licence 1.4 mi
- Tesco Supermarket 1.7 mi
- Spar Supermarket 2.2 mi
- Tesco Supermarket 2.8 mi
- Aldi Supermarket 2.9 mi
- Lidl Supermarket 3.4 mi
- The Little Gin Shack Off-licence 3.5 mi
- Co-op Food Supermarket 3.6 mi
Parks and play
- Wheal Jubilee Parc (Millennium Green) park 1.9 mi
- Willow Croft park 2.7 mi
- Coronation Park 3.4 mi
- Port Isaac Playing Field Playground 5 mi
Family days out
- Sharp's Brewery Shop 1 mi
- Prideaux Place 1.7 mi
- Porteath Bee Centre 2.8 mi
- Lundy Bay 3 mi
- Wave Rider 3.7 mi
- Reptile House 3.7 mi
- Kiddies Carousel 3.7 mi
- Pony Express 3.7 mi
- Show Arena 3.7 mi
- Raging Rivers 3.7 mi
Public transport
- Rock Villas 0.3 mi
- Clock Garage 0.5 mi
- The Pityme Inn 1.1 mi
- Padstow Bus Terminus 1.3 mi
- Dennis Road 1.3 mi
- Post Box 1.3 mi
- Junction of Glynn Road 1.3 mi
- New Street 1.4 mi
- School Hill 1.4 mi
- Sarahs Lane 1.4 mi
Beaches
- Daymer Bay 1.6 mi
- Jutty 1.8 mi
- Gully 1.9 mi
- Greenaway Beach 2 mi
- Pentireglaze Haven 2.7 mi
- Pentire Haven 2.8 mi
- Trevone Beach 3.1 mi
- Trevone Beach 3.2 mi
- Harlyn Bay 4.1 mi
- Mother Ivy's Bay 4.8 mi
What’s nearby
- St Enodoc Golf Club Golf course 1 mi
- Point at Polzeath Golf Course 1.7 mi
- hawksfield cornwall Shopping centre 2.7 mi
- The Alps Fishery Fishing 3.3 mi
- Trevose Golf & Country Club Golf course 4.8 mi
- St Kew Golf Club Golf course 5.2 mi
- Retallack Resort Pitch and Putt Golf Course 5.8 mi
Local services
- Texaco Fuel station 0.5 mi
- Boots Pharmacy 1.4 mi
- Petroc Group Practice Doctors 1.6 mi
- Pod Point Charging station 1.7 mi
- InstaVolt Charging Station 2 mi
- Pod Point Charging Station 2 mi
- Padstow Petrol Station Fuel station 2 mi
- BP Fuel station 2.7 mi
- Osprey Charging station 2.9 mi
- Tesco Fuel station 2.9 mi
Must see
Rock Beach 1.1 mi
Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park 3.7 mi
Tintagel Castle 10.9 mi
Newquay Zoo 11.5 mi
Blue Reef Aquarium 11.6 mi
National Trust
Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps 6.7 mi
Tintagel Old Post Office 10.8 mi
Trerice 12.2 mi
Trelissick Garden 23.1 mi
Lawrence House 24.8 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Padstow and the South-West Coast Path 1.4 mi
PRIDEAUX PLACE 1.5 mi
Pentire Point and The Rumps 2.2 mi
Trevone Bay - Constantine Bay - South West Coastal Path 3.1 mi
Harlyn and Constantine Bays 3.8 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 Porthilly Beach Pop-Up Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Porthilly Beach Pop-Up Camping dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Porthilly Beach Pop-Up Camping? Local attractions and activities include: - Porthilly beach: five minutes’ walk - The Camel Estuary: five minutes’ walk - Rock: five minutes’ drive - Wadebridge: 15 minutes - Pencarrow House and Garden … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Porthilly Beach Pop-Up Camping?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m.