Summit Camping
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- Basic field camping with amazing views over Cornwall’s Tamar Valley
- A 25-minute drive to Dartmoor National Park; 45 to The Eden Project
- Access to Kit Hill; café five minutes’ walk
Site type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
- Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
- The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
- No charcoal barbecues allowed.
- No electric barbecues allowed.
Languages spoken
English
French
Open from Sun, 22 Jun to
Pitch types & availability
Reviews
87% would recommend this site to a friend
80% would stay here again
What customers say
Awesome views & space, great shower. Kit Hill walks nearby. Tranquil, friendly hosts, but portaloos need a clean. Basic, good value, near Callington. Dogs allowed (fee).
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Friendly staff, welcome pk was nice but pointless, no washing up area
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked The 1 shower was good glad I didn't book another night
Disliked Over priced for a field with no washing up facilities and porta loos which 2 out of 4 were full. Rubbish area (jumbo ton bags) overflowing worth no more than £10 a night.
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Great shower, great views, toilets unacceptable.
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked The shower was excellent, warm and easy to operate. However, the instructions provided did not get the water hot or the pilot light on the boiler lit. Might need to fiddle around a bit with the water pressure and temperature controls. Loved the walk up Kit Hill opposite, great views
Disliked Main issues with the campsite was the toilets. They were portaloos that had not been cleaned. Informed by campsite staff (who we only saw once during a 3 night stay, mobile numbers provided on site for assistance) that they were cleaned out once a week but that the clean had been missed in the previous week. By the third day the toilets were overflowing with toilet paper and excrement. To improve campsite would recommend a compost toilet and then owners can ensure sanitary conditions. Only saw owner on first morning and did not return for the rest of our stay, if there were issues staff are very absent.
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From the manager: Hi, I did meet you and explained we were waiting to have the portaloos emptied, which has now been done. They were kept clean by myself 3 x a day but i cant go behind every guest. However, we take all comments very seriously and addressed the problem by buying our own tanker so this never happens again. Our guests safety and welfare is of the highest importance to us.
We have also added more notices inside for guests to check before they leave and to leave the loos as they would like to find them. Which would have been obvious to us. My husband and i were both in and out of the field several times a day but sadly you must have been out when we were there. We are very pleased that you enjoyed the shower, its a great addition to have a free hot shower on a pop up site. The instructions are clear turn the lever on wait to connect adjust water for temperature. return knobs as found. we are glad you enjoyed the views and our lovely Kit Hill. Take care,
Sehr schöner Blick und super Preis/Leistung…
Non-electric grass motorhome pitch
Liked Sehr schöner Blick und super Preis/Leistung
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From the manager: Lovely to meet you, we're so happy you enjoyed the views, and we hope to see you again soon.
Highly recommend but please anyone reading this, use all the space!
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Absolutely beautiful spot. Lots of space. Wonderful walks from the campsite. Great fire pit. Really good communication.
Disliked Not the campsites fault but a family came and camped right next to us, we could hear them snoring - a huge field with plenty of space. Obviously 'no idea' people. Ruined our stay really.
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From the manager: Hi Mary, Thank you for your review, i'm so sorry to hear about the other campers ( How sill & how rude) we do say camp 8 meters apart and they had 8 acres to chose from, crazy.
still, i'm sorry it was not nice for you so come again and I'll find you a quiet spot and a couple of free nights, cheers Tracy
Views and tranquility…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Views and tranquility
Disliked Nothing except some wind. But it's normal on the hill.
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From the manager: Thank you Virginie, for your review it was lovely to meet you. We did have some windy weather that week, odd for July.
Great for basic camping.
Non-electric grass motorhome pitch
Liked What a view. It is quite something, and there's plenty of space to find the perfect spot. Kit Hill is just next door, so we had a great walk with the dog. Tracey was a lovely host. We will be back.
Disliked It's bit basic, but we knew that before we booked. There wasn't really anything I didn't like, although £5 for a small dog wad a bit steep.
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From the manager: Thank you Harriet, it was nice to meet you and we are happy that you enjoyed Kit Hill hope to see you again next year.
A good basic campsite, had everything I needed, great price
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Great location very quiet, basic but suited me
Disliked Some people might find it basic, although porta loos are fine for me.
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From the manager: Thank you for booking Summit Camping and we are pleased that you enjoyed your stay and the amazing views, it is basically a pop up Camping site, so portaloos are the best we can do.
Excellent shower, hot, powerful and clean. Great views. Lots of space -…
Non-electric grass motorhome pitch
Liked Excellent shower, hot, powerful and clean. Great views. Lots of space - I was the only one there apart from 1 chap who stayed there all season.
Disliked On a steep slope. But then it is called Summit and you wouldn’t get the views if it wasn’t up a hill!
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From the manager: Thank you for staying at Summit Camping, we are glad you enjoyed the shower & our lovely views. It is on a slope, hence Summit & Kit Hill as you said :) we've kept the amenities to the left so they are all handy and there's lots of flat places to pitch, We've opened up earlier this year so it is quiet at the moment which is nice for lots of people. Cheers Tracy
Excellent peaceful site with amazing views.
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Score based on the very accurate description on pitch up. Was confused as could not find the shower shed until farmer pointed it out but I'd just got warmed up after very wet day on Dartmoor and wasn't prepared to change that. Hosts were great, checking on me twice a day as I was the only one there. Would have been better with other campers to share the fire pit and chat but that's not hosts fault! Great location and views!. This site is great for exploring both east cornwall and Dartmoor. Other reviews complained about road noise, yes it's noisy during the day but generally stops once kitt hill closes. Slept like a baby and I'm a light sleeper....I chose this site as a test for wild camping. Don't think it's for me as I won't give up my camp bed and quilt and miss my big tent. 😄 that said, I'd stay again
Disliked Nothing, you know what you're getting
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From the manager: Hi Rachel, thank you for your review, I will do an automated note for everyone about the shower shed, its in the welcome pack but i don't think you picked that up, Come Back in July or August with Bigger tent & Duvet :) cheers Tracy & I'll bring you some freshly laid eggs for breakfast
Lovely location and views. Clean facilities. Warm welcome…
Non-electric grass motorhome pitch
Liked Lovely location and views. Clean facilities. Warm welcome
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Features
Portable toilet
Pop-up campground
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Shop nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campgroundNearby leisure
Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal pitchesLocation
Summit Camping
Kit Hill Road
Callington
Cornwall
England
PL17 8AX
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.51982°N
4.28071°W
Nearest transport
Coach
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portwrinkle | 17.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Downderry | 18.8 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seaton (Cornwall) | 18.8 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Sharrow | 19.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | N/A |
| Plymouth Hoe West | 19.8 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
National Marine Aquarium 20.1 km
Dartmoor Zoological Park 23.7 km
Buckfast Abbey 35.8 km
Tintagel Castle 37.8 km
Eden Project 38.1 km
National Trust
Cotehele 4.8 km
Cotehele Mill 4.8 km
Buckland Abbey 11.3 km
Lawrence House 14.4 km
Lydford Gorge 18.3 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
COTEHELE 4.8 km
Cotehele Quay - River Tamar - Calstock - Metherell 5 km
Newbridge and River Lynher 5.1 km
Cadsonbury Hill-Fort 5.1 km
ENDSLEIGH 6.6 km
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.
Nearest sites
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Summit Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Summit Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Summit Camping? The historians among you can seek out neolithic standing stones at Minions (20 minutes’ drive), and as the campsite is in Poldark Country, you can potter around the lonely ruins of Cornwall’s … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Summit Camping?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 1 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Summit Camping? From R355,91 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.