Tent Campsites in Helston, Cornwall

Rustic Comfy Camping

• Rural off-grid site in the middle of south Cornwall
• Around 15 minutes' drive to the surf spots of Portreath and Porthtowan
• Guests are welcome to borrow outdoor games, kayaks and surfboards

Zoar Campsite

• Small, simple family-run site on the Lizard Peninsula
• Five minutes' drive to Coverack; 10 minutes to Kennack Sands
• Spacious, level pitches with campfires allowed; dogs welcome

Elowen Fild

• Simple farm site with sustainable facilities on the Lizard Peninsula
• Within a 1.5-mile walk of clifftop walks on the South West Coast Path
• Within 10 minutes' drive of Kynance Cove and Kennack Sands

Hope Farm Holidays

• Eco-friendly quiet wild camping, close to the coast at Hayle/Godrevy
• Wildlife haven overlooking a valley: spot deer, buzzards and rabbits
• Firepits allowed and solar showers provided on site

Penventon House Campsite

• Small, well-equipped site just off the A393 in the village of Lanner
• A 15-minute drive to Porthtowan beach; half an hour to St Ives
• Sauna, barbecues, firewood and tea room all provided on site

Parkwithian Camping

• Wild camping on a farm 15 minutes' drive from North Cornwall’s beaches
• St Michael's Mount 20 minutes’ drive; St Ives 25 minutes
• Easy access from the A30; Camborne town five minutes’ drive

Carn View

• Dog-friendly Cornwall site just with views of Carn Brea Castle
• A 25-minute drive from St. Ives Bay and St Agnes Head; trails nearby
• Short walk from a train station, medieval restaurant, pubs and shops

Arch Lane Camping

• Family-run farm site a couple of minutes off the A30 main road
• Five mins’ drive to the coast at Marazion and 10 to St Michael’s Mount
• Eco-friendly site; Park & Ride for St Ives within 30 minutes' walk

Farmer Shaun's Campsite

• Cornwall working farm site in a handy spot on the edge of Redruth
• A 15-minute drive to Portreath beach and South West Coast Path
• Café and farm shop on site, plus communal firepit and animals to meet

Atlantic Coast Holiday Park

• Holiday park in the dunes a mile from Gwithian beach
• On-site grocery shop selling local beers and Cornish pasties
• Well located for visiting St Ives and coastal attractions

YHA Coverack

• Youth hostel with pitches for small tents in a 100-year-old orchard
• A 15-minute drive to Kennack Sands and 10-minute walk to Coverack Cove
• Sea views, kitchen, dining room, barbecue area and wetsuit-drying room

Gwithian Farm Campsite

Henry's Campsite

Treenook Farm

• Adults-only campsite with Carbis Bay views in lively West Cornwall
• South West Coast Path a 10-minute walk; 10 minutes’ drive to St Ives
• Hot showers on site; near Tate St Ives, shops, pubs and sports beaches

Camp Kovva

• Simple and scenic site with a family-friendly summer camp vibe
• A 35-minute walk to Portreath beach and the South West Coast Path
• Kiosk selling supplies and a pub down the road; firepits permitted