Tent Camping for backpackers in Penzance, England
13 bookable campgrounds with tent sites within 15 miles of Penzance
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Trewarveneth Manor Farm Camping
Penzance, Cornwall, England- Back-to-basics pitches with spectacular Mount’s Bay views in Cornwall
- A 20-minute walk from Newlyn and half an hour from Mousehole
- Dog-friendly site five minutes’ drive from the South West Coast Path
Mousehole Camping
Penzance, Cornwall, England- Family- and dog-friendly site a mile from stunning Mousehole harbour
- Ramblers’ paradise: easy access to the South West Coast Path
- A 25-minute drive from Land's End, 20 minutes from top surfing spots
Wheal Rodney Holiday Park
Marazion, Cornwall, England- Small, cosy and family-run park a mile from Marazion
- A short walk from St Michael's Mount
- Free pool and spotless amenities
Lower Penderleath Farm
St Ives, Cornwall, England- Friendly hidden park in a Cornish wildlife haven
- Two miles from St Ives and five from Penzance
- Barbecues permitted on site; pub 15 minutes' walk away
Higher Penderleath Resort
St Ives, Cornwall, England- Back-to-basics camping five minutes’ drive from St Ives in Cornwall
- Marazion and St Michael’s Mount 20 minutes’ drive; 35 to Land’s End
- Dark skies site with spectacular rural views; pub 10 minutes’ walk
Trevessa Farm
Hayle, Cornwall, England- Quiet, rural, sheltered and well-maintained site on a working farm
- Within four miles of Hayle and Marazion on the north and south coasts
- Barbecues allowed: buy locally-sourced meat and veg within two miles
Higher Pentreath Farm Camp Site
Penzance, Cornwall, England- Relaxed, back to basics camping overlooking Praa Sands beach
- Beach pub serving food five minutes' walk away
- Shower and toilet block, washing machine, phone and laptop charging
Lena May's Meadow
Helston, Cornwall, England- Peaceful and secluded site with spectacular Cornish views near Helston
- A 10-minute drive to Porthleven pubs; South West Coast Path 15 minutes
- Dog-friendly wildlife meadow with showers and a toilet
Higher Trevaskis Caravan Park
Hayle, Cornwall, England- Friendly family-run touring park in spectacular Cornish countryside
- Secluded yet well placed for local beaches (2.5 miles) and attractions
- A short drive from restaurants and a traditional Cornish pub
Lizard View
Helston, Cornwall, England- Quiet site with views of the Lizard Peninsula, four miles from Helston
- A 15-minute drive from Porthleven beach; 25 minutes from Marazion
- Walk to pubs, restaurants takeaways & the Poldark Mine
Rosewarne Campsite
Camborne, Cornwall, England- Friendly back to basics four-acre site on the outskirts of Camborne
- A five-minute drive from the nearest beach and Tehidy Country Park
- Barbecues permitted on site; food shops, restaurants and pubs nearby
Lamarth Farm Campsite
Helston, Cornwall, England- Spacious unallocated pitches suitable for families, groups and dogs
- Near to the South West Coast Path, beaches and attractions
- Campfires and groups welcome; enclosed dog exercise field on site
Gweek Campsite
Helston, Cornwall, England- Modest family-friendly site just outside the Lizard Heritage Coast
- Walking distance from Gweek’s boatyard and the Cornish Seal Sanctuary
- Café, pub and shop in the village, 5 minutes' walk away
Mys Hedra Farm
Penzance, Cornwall, England- Simple pitches on a Cornwall farm 10 minutes' drive from Lands End
- Sennen Cove and Penzance 10 minutes' drive; 25 minutes to St Ives
- Campfires allowed and dogs welcome; easy access from the A30
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Ryn Gwari Farm Campsite
St Just, Cornwall, England- Cornish pop-up site with ocean views five minutes’ drive from St Just
- South West Coast Path 20 minutes' walk; Sennen Cove 15 minutes' drive
- Large, off-grid pitches with simple showers; pubs five minutes’ drive
Trevaylor Touring Park
Penzance, Cornwall, England- Peaceful site five minutes' walk from the South West Coast Path
- On the scenic west coast of Cornwall, near to heritage mining sites
- A five-minute walk from a pub; games room and small play area on site
Hayle Rugby Club Campsite
Hayle, Cornwall, England- Small dog-friendly site one mile from the St. Ives Bay coastline
- A 25-minute walk from three miles of golden-sand surfing beaches
- Clubhouse on site; kitchen open for some evening meals
Trevena Cross Camping and Glamping
Helston, Cornwall, England- Pop-up site in the village of Breage, just off the A394
- Porthleven and Praa Sands five minutes' drive away
- At the foot of Tregonning Hill; on a main bus route for easy outings
Boskenwyn Manor Farm
Helston, Cornwall, England- Peaceful farm site with great views of Cornwall's countryside
- Helston, Porthleven and Flambards Theme Park within 10 minutes' drive
- Great area for walks and bike rides around the Helford river
Mullion Pop-up Camping at Tresprisson Farm
Mullion, Cornwall, England- Pop-up site on a family-run farm two miles from Mullion Harbour
- Walking distance from coastal walks, watersports and Poldhu Cove
- Shops, restaurants, cafés, a park and two pubs a short walk away
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