Carn View Camping
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- Cornish pop-up campsite with sea views 10 minutes’ drive from Redruth
- Porthtowan Beach and the South West Coast Path five minutes’ drive
- Quiet grass pitches five minutes’ walk from a cider mill; dogs welcome
Site type
45
5
This site has no on-site shower facilities.
General
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
Reception
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Dogs
- 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).
- Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
Admission
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Mon, 27 Jul to
Pitch types & availability
3 
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 7m width × 7m depth (49m²)
Arrival daysFrom £18 (£18)
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- 6
Non-electric grass motorhome pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 7m width × 7m depth (49m²)
Arrival daysFrom £20 (£20)
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Reviews
88% would recommend this site to a friend
88% would stay here again
What customers say
Friendly owners, a quiet site with lovely, flat fields. Exceptionally clean loos. Ideal for hikers to Portreath/Port Town. Some found Porthtowan tricky on foot. A few mentioned dried dog poo. Highly recommended, with guests keen to return.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews.
Last updated 2026/09/01
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Perfect stay, even in the wet…
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Non-electric grass motorhome pitch
Liked Perfect stay, even in the wet and wild weather. Our toddler loved running around the field. Lovely owners too. Will be back again.
Definitely follow the directions they message you instead the sat nav to get the easiest entrance to field!
Recommend to friends Visit again
Very good, very close walk to…
Non-electric grass motorhome pitch
Liked Very good, very close walk to Portreath and Port town
Disliked Very nice and peaceful close walk to Port town and Portreath great for hiker
Recommend to friends Visit again
Owner very nice and offered some…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Owner very nice and offered some advice about local places to eat.
Disliked Very basic and a pain getting to the campsite from Porthtowan on foot - not for people on the south west coastal path.
Some dried dog poo left around the site.
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Lovely quiet site, great views and…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Lovely quiet site, great views and friendly owners. Would highly recommend.
Disliked Nothing.
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Well maintained field with the cleanest…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Well maintained field with the cleanest portaloos I’ve ever seen!
The owners’ family came round to collect money personally, they were lovely and happy to recommend local places to visit.
Would definitely recommend!
Recommend to friends Visit again
Nice location, flat field, friendly owner.…
Non-electric grass motorhome pitch
Liked Nice location, flat field, friendly owner. What more do you need?! Thanks for a great stay - we’ll be back!
Disliked Nothing!
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Lovely site, will be back…
Non-electric grass motorhome pitch
Liked Lovely site, will be back
Recommend to friends Visit again
Definitely stop again
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Nice and peaceful
Recommend to friends Visit again
Features
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Portable toilet
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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 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 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 Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearbyType
Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campgroundAccessibility
Accessible parking at pitchNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Carn View Camping
The Field
Porthtowan
Cornwall
England
TR16 5UG
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50,27067°N
5,23864°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
Food and drink
- The Unicorn Pub 1,7 km
- The Bridge Inn Pub 2,4 km
- The Victory Inn Pub 2,5 km
- Old School Bar and Kitchen Restaurant 2,7 km
- Treleigh Arms Pub 2,8 km
- The Inn For All Seasons Restaurant 2,9 km
- The Mount Ambrose Inn Pub 3,3 km
- The Robartes Arms Pub 3,4 km
- Plume of Feathers Pub 3,4 km
- Manha Spice Restaurant 3,5 km
Groceries
- Aldi Supermarket 3,2 km
- Costcutter Supermarket 3,7 km
- Tesco Supermarket 3,9 km
- Co-op Food Supermarket 4,5 km
- Morrisons Supermarket 4,9 km
- Lidl Supermarket 5 km
- Tesco Extra Supermarket 5,9 km
- Tesco Supermarket 7,3 km
- Deol Wines Off-licence 7,5 km
- Aldi Supermarket 7,7 km
Parks and play
- Porthtowan Play Park Playground 1,7 km
- ROAR Playground 1,8 km
- Trenoweth Playing Field park 2,3 km
- Millenium Green Playground 2,5 km
- Mount Hawke (Millennium Green) park 2,5 km
- Manningham Woods park 3,3 km
- Pumping Station Park 3,5 km
- Greenslade Park Playground 3,5 km
- Treskerby Playing Field park 3,6 km
- Illogan Park 3,7 km
Family days out
- Carn Brea Castle 5,4 km
- Heartlands Visitor attraction 5,5 km
- Crane Castle 6,2 km
- Chacewood Bike Park Visitor attraction 6,9 km
- Carwynnen Quoit Visitor attraction 10 km
Public transport
- Chapel Meadow 0,7 km
- Glenview 1 km
- Sunny Ridge 1 km
- Porthtowan Turn 1,3 km
- Beach Road 1,7 km
- Mawla Junction 1,7 km
- Mawla Juction 1,7 km
- Triple M's 1,9 km
- Atlantic Way 2 km
- Cornish Goldsmiths 2,2 km
Beaches
- Porthtowan Beach 1,9 km
- Chapel Porth Beach 3,3 km
- Portreath Beach 4,2 km
- Amy's Cove 4,3 km
- Trevaunance Cove 6,2 km
- Greenbank Cove 6,8 km
What’s nearby
- Radnor Golf and Leisure Golf course 2,6 km
- Coarse Fishing Lake 3,9 km
- GwelanMor Golf Course 4 km
Local services
- Mount Hawke Surgery Hospital 2,3 km
- NHS Talking Therapies Clinic 2,7 km
- Homecroft Surgery Clinic 3,3 km
- Harris Memorial Surgery Doctors 3,3 km
- Scorrier SSTN Fuel station 3,4 km
- Boots Pharmacy 3,5 km
- Tesco Fuel station 3,9 km
- Redruth Health Clinic Doctors 4,1 km
- Green Lane Pharmacy 4,1 km
- Day Lewis Pharmacy 4,2 km
Must see
Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 5,1 km
Truro Cathedral 13,3 km
Lappa Valley Steam Railway 17,4 km
National Maritime Museum Cornwall 18,2 km
Tate St Ives 18,4 km
National Trust
Cornish Mines and Engines 5,1 km
Godrevy 11,6 km
Trelissick Garden 15,7 km
Godolphin 17 km
Trerice 19 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Porth Towan - Towan Cross - Chapel Porth 1,8 km
Circular walk Portreath - Tehidy Country Park - Reskajeage Downs - Coastal Path 4 km
St Agnes Beacon 5,1 km
Hell's Mouth 7,4 km
Hanover 8,2 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Carn View Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Carn View Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Carn View Camping? Local attractions and activities include: - Porthtowan Beach: five minutes’ drive - South West Coast Path: five minutes - Wheal Ellen (old mine): five minutes - Cornwall Gold and Tolgus Mill: 10 … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Carn View Camping?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: noon – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Carn View Camping? From R389,05 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.