Hayle Rugby Club Campsite

View prices & book 8.3 63 reviews
Dog Friendly site
Dog friendly site
Flat spacious camping
The site's grounds
Plenty of room
Family time
Relaxation
Camping pitches
Birds' eye view of the rugby club premises with clubhouse, toilets and showers
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Flat spacious camping
The site's grounds
Plenty of room

  • 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
Time to get stuck into the Cornish surf and St Ives’ arts scene? All aboard for Hayle Rugby Club Campsite, a small site just a mile from the St Ives Bay coastline. Setting down 25 minutes’ walk from three miles of golden-sand surfing beaches will surely please those looking to master the Cornwall waves, explore the dunes and wildlife or set about some sandcastle building. Just off the main A30 road, accessing beaches, towns and the surf is all rather straightforward. There are plenty of restaurants within walking distance of the site, along with pubs, shops and bus stops (to access other local spots and areas all around the Cornish coast). St Michael’s Mount is 20 minutes’ drive away, by the way. Hayle Rugby Club Campsite has nine acres of land with limited access, set up for simple tents-only camping. The site’s shared with the RFC, who have a great dog-friendly clubhouse (grab a drink there) and a seating area (a prime spot for sunset). Barbecues are welcome, as long as they are raised off the grass, but campfires are banned. On-site facilities include toilets, washing-up facilities and a tap for running water. There are also hot and cold ladies' and gents' showers (separated by curtains), open from 8am until the club closure (note that they are shut on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6pm to 9pm due to rugby training). Take a note: there's a Cornish Oven bakery on site open seven days per week. There’s also a bus stop within 50 metres of the site.

Site type

Tent pitches 30
Motorhome pitches 3
Open now
Opens 12 July
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
  • There is no reception at this site. Guests arriving before 5pm must call the number on their booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 5pm must check in at the lounge bar on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, 12 Jul to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

8.3

Overall rating from 63 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Budget/backpacker

86% would recommend this site to a friend

83% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a value campsite, ideal for Cornwall exploration, near shops & beaches. Staff are friendly & helpful. Facilities are basic but clean. Some mention A30 traffic noise. Parking's easy, offering a relaxed vibe. Good for a no-frills stay.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Nice staff. Good amenities - pasty shop on site (opening early for…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Nice staff. Good amenities - pasty shop on site (opening early for breakfast). Club house. Beach is a good 25-30 minutes walk away - but a nice walk and an amazing beach.

Disliked Just the noice from very nearby busy traffic road.

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Going back next year

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Loved this campsite not to crowded. Staff were brilliant. Nothing to much bother.im disabled and struggled with my tent on my own the rugby club.guys help put my tent up.toilets clean shower area clean and where you wash pots clean enough bins for rubbish. Ideal spot to stay to get out and about.

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Great site clean with good basic facilities, be aware communal showers

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Simple setup

Disliked Showers as a single woman travelling with son we decided not to use the communal showers in today's climate it felt unsafe -showering on my own. Or my son on his own as a teenager.

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Lisa O.

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Liked Nothing

Disliked Its a small field located on an industrial site right next to a30 and behind services and shopping centre. I didnt even stay i was so dissappointed.

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Friendly, clean, convenient, good value and plenty of space.…

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Lucy C.

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Friendly, clean, convenient, good value and plenty of space.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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Ellimay W.

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Liked ...

Disliked Topless drunk Watchman walking round

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Good value for money

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Good location
Friendly staff
Clean
Good toilets

Disliked Shower block isn’t open 24hr
So so close to the A30 can’t hear lorry’s going up the hill from 4am

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Cheap and cheerful, friendly staff, close to beaches

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Kris W.

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Been here 2 years on the trot, and will be back next year, it's Close to the beaches, the camp site watch man was friendly, have a pasty shop on site, club house open to have a evening beer, showers and toilets on site, cheap and cheerful, what else could you ask for

Disliked Nothing

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It's so interesting parking up in a rugby field , pitch 2…

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bran l.

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked It's so interesting parking up in a rugby field , pitch 2 to be exact. There were a mix of tents and vans. The pitch is right by A30 but there is a line of trees alongside it so you have a sound and sight barrier, Everyone seemed very happy at the campsite. There are washing facilities , showers ( although you cant control the temp so sometimes they are a little hot. ) toilets. Near big Marks and Spencers, not far from Lidl . All walking distance. Easy to walk or drive to beach with a great sauna. This site is cheap and worked very well for me. I was there for 6 nights.

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Very unfriendly

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Not much

Disliked Campsite Watchman , behaving inappropriate towards my small child , felt like we was being watched all the time , and over heard conversations about me taking place with the watch man and another family camping. Felt uncomfortable and left , the main road was far too load to get any sleep , sounded like a wind tunnel

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Features

Pop-up campground

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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campground

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Hayle Rugby Club Campsite

Memorial Park

Marsh Lane

Hayle

Cornwall

England

TR27 5HX

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.19304°N
5.39749°W

Nearest transport

Coach
1.5 km War Memorial
1.5 km War Memorial
1.9 km Viaduct
Rail
1.8 km Hayle Rail Station
3 km Lelant Rail Station
3.5 km Lelant Saltings Rail Station
Ferry
12.6 km Penzance Ferry Terminal
21.7 km Helford Village Ferry Landing
21.8 km Helford Passage Ferry Landing
Airport
11.2 km Penzance Airport
21.8 km Land's End St Just Airport
39.8 km Newquay St Mawgan 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - St Ives (art galleries, boat trips and surfing): 15 minutes’ drive - Godrevy Lighthouse: 15 minutes - St Michael's Mount (historic castle on a tidal island): 20 minutes - Flambards Theme Park: 25 minutes - Land's End (walks and visitor attractions): 45 minutes - The Minack Theatre (clifftop open-air theatre): 50 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Hayle Towans 1.9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Mexico Towans 2.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentN/A
Upton Towans 2.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentN/A
Porthkidney Sands 3 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Gwithian Towans 3.9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Tate St Ives 6.5 km

St Michael's Mount 10.2 km

Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 10.2 km

National Seal Sanctuary 17.4 km

Trebah Garden 21.9 km

National Trust

Godrevy 4.2 km

Godolphin 7.1 km

St Michael's Mount 10.1 km

Cornish Mines and Engines 10.2 km

Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool 14.1 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

THE DOWNES (ST MICHAEL'S CONVENT) 2.4 km

HAYLE ESTUARY (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 15/08/1996) 2.7 km

BARBARA HEPWORTH SCULPTURE GARDEN 6.3 km

St Ives - Bosigran - Penzance: Part 1 6.6 km

GODOLPHIN 6.8 km

Local events

  • Boardmasters (Wednesday, 6 August 2025 – Wednesday, 6 August 2025)

    Newquay, England 37.1 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 Hayle Rugby Club Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Hayle Rugby Club Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Hayle Rugby Club Campsite? Attractions and activities nearby include: - St Ives (art galleries, boat trips and surfing): 15 minutes’ drive - Godrevy Lighthouse: 15 minutes - St Michael's Mount (historic castle on a tidal island): … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Hayle Rugby Club Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.

    There is no reception at this site. Guests arriving before 5pm must call the number on their booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 5pm must check in at the lounge bar on site.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Hayle Rugby Club Campsite? From R525,50 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.