Campgrounds for backpackers in Cornwall
59 bookable campsites in Cornwall
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Anchor Barrow Campsite
Perranporth, Cornwall, England- Dog-friendly site, 25 minutes’ walk to dog-friendly Perranporth beach
- A 20-minute drive to Newquay; 40 minutes to Eden Project and Flambards
- On-site bar and kitchen, plus acres of space for games
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
Menallack Farm Caravan and Camping Site
Falmouth, Cornwall, England- Secluded site with excellent views, set over two scenic acres
- Within four miles of Falmouth, the River Fal and sandy beaches
- Take the nature walk down the site valley through the bluebell wood
The Oaks Holiday Park
Looe, Cornwall, England- Small family-run park five minutes' drive from Looe
- Monkey sanctuary within walking distance; Eden Project 30 mins' drive
- Bring binoculars, buckets and spades and barbecues
Padstow View Campsite
Padstow, Cornwall, England- Friendly family-run Cornwall farm site 20 minutes' drive from Newquay
- Take a bus or a five-minute drive to Padstow and its stunning beach
- Food served mornings and evenings; secure dog walking field available
Tencreek Holiday Park
Looe, Cornwall, England- Lively family park five minutes' drive from the coast at Looe
- Huge range of facilities including cabaret room, bar, diner and café
- Indoor pool, toddlers' pool, swim lessons, sports room and shop
Chy Carne Holiday Park
Helston, Cornwall, England- Relaxed family park 10 minutes' walk from Kennack Sands
- Licensed shop, pizza takeaway, fire baskets and chimeneas on site
- Three amenities blocks with well-kept toilets and hot showers
Pensagillas Park
St Austell, Cornwall, England- Attractive park in meadows and woodland, family-run for generations
- Stream and lake on site for angling: land fish of up to 28lb
- Takeaway and bar available in high season
Efford Down Campsite
Bude, Cornwall, England- Pick your own pitches at this back to basics camping field in Cornwall
- A five-minute walk from Bude and the South West Coast Path
- Spacious hillside pitches; barbecues and dogs permitted
Tregella Place Camping
Padstow, Cornwall, England- Rural site in a quiet grassland setting, a 10-minute drive to Padstow
- Under 10 minutes' drive from the beaches of Harlyn and Trevone
- On-site bar, live music at the weekend and street food in high season
Blue Hills Touring Park
St Agnes, Cornwall, England- Peaceful Cornwall site with direct access to the South West Coast Path
- Perranporth, Porthtowan Beach and Truro within 20 minutes' drive
- Trevellas Cove and St Agnes village within walking distance
Atlantic Bays Holiday Park
Padstow, Cornwall, England- Pitches across 27 acres of parkland in Cornwall
- Within walking distance of St Merryn; a couple miles from beaches
- Well-stocked licensed shop and a bar-café on site
Trevose View Campsite
Padstow, Cornwall, England- Relaxed family-friendly pitches with sea views two miles from Padstow
- Walk through the fields to Trevone Bay, Harlyn Bay and a natural pool
- Barbecues and dogs allowed; restaurants and cafés a short walk away
Tresco Farm
Padstow, Cornwall, England- Dog-friendly farm site two miles from the Cornwall coast
- Several beaches and coastal paths within walking distance of the site
- Restaurants, café and a pub within 10 minutes’ walk of site
Bay View Camping
Falmouth, Cornwall, England- Off-grid camping on the Cornish coast two miles from Falmouth
- Walk to Maenporth or Swanpool beach within 20 minutes
- Sea views; direct access to the South West Coast Path and a beach
Lakefield Caravan Park
Camelford, Cornwall, England- Cornwall site with adjacent equestrian centre for lessons and hacks
- Lake on site with valley views
- Peaceful family farm site with plenty of room for play
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 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
New 
Kestle View
Newquay, Cornwall, England- Simple, peaceful site five minutes' walk from a bus stop for Newquay
- Fistral surfing beach 15 minutes’ drive; Holywell Bay 20 minutes
- Dog-friendly pop-up with valley views; pubs within 15 minutes’ walk
Acorn Camping and Glamping
Par, Cornwall, England- Environmentally-friendly site in the Luxulyan Valley
- A five-minute drive from the Eden Project; St Austell 15 minutes
- Workshops, wildlife walk and communal firepit
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