Budget/backpacker: Tent Campsites in Cornwall
44 bookable campsites with tent pitches in Cornwall
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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
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
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
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
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
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
Little Clifden Campsite
Tintagel, Cornwall, England- Frill-free site with sea views on a Cornish dairy farm
- A mile and a half from Tintagel; Boscastle 10 minutes' drive
- Spacious pitches with basic amenities; dogs on leads allowed
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
Great Kellow Farm
Polperro, Cornwall, England- Quiet family-run site on a working farm a mile from Polperro
- A 10-minute drive to Looe and Lantic Bay; 40 minutes to Eden Project
- Dog-friendly pitches with stunning views of the Cornish coast
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
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
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
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
Little Trevothan Caravan Park
Coverack, Cornwall, England- Friendly family-run site near the Lizard Peninsula
- Coverack village harbour and beach under a mile away
- Sports field, games room, launderette and plenty of space for play
Ruthern Valley Holidays
Bodmin, Cornwall, England- Friendly site in a tree-filled valley near Bodmin Moor
- Well-maintained and peaceful park in a wildlife haven
- Easy drive to both coasts and five minutes' ride to the Camel Trail
Sunset Camping
Redruth, Cornwall, England- Peaceful Cornish site in an accessible location just off the A30
- Five minutes' drive to Redruth town centre or 10 minutes to Portreath
- Far-reaching views over the local area; dogs welcome
Bush Farm Wild Camping
Saltash, Cornwall, England- Peaceful and secluded 200-acre farm site on the river Lynher
- A 10-minute drive from Saltash or 20 minutes from Looe
- Pitch up wild-style anywhere on site or opt for field with facilities
Southleigh Manor Holiday Park
St Columb Major, Cornwall, England- Well-maintained site in the grounds of a St Columb Major manor house
- Within 20 minutes' drive of Newquay, Padstow and the Eden Project
- Swimming pool, kids' pool, games room and bar on site
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