Tent Campsites in St Ives, Cornwall

Pioneer Billys

• No-frills campsite on a farm five minutes’ drive from the A30
• A half-hour’s drive from St Ives and Newquay’s surfing beaches
• Animals, Great Flat Lode Trail access, King Edward Mine Museum views

Badgers Field

• Spacious nine-acre site on a working Cornish dairy farm
• Two miles from Saint Just; Cape Cornwall 10 minutes' drive
• Wildlife haven in a field bordered by woodland

Portreath Lighthouse Hill Camping

• Quiet dog-friendly farm site just off the South West Coast Path
• A 20-minute walk from Portreath beach, watersports and amenities
• Refreshing cold shower; drinking water points; barbecues permitted

Cherry Mason's Fruit Farm

• Farm stays in a green three-acre field next to a village pub
• A five-minute drive from the beaches of Porthleven and Praa Sands
• Flambards Theme Park within 10 minutes; Poldark Mine within 15

Mt Bartinney Base Camp

• Wild camping on the spectacular West Penwith peninsula
• A 15 minutes’ drive to Sennen Cove; 35 minutes to Tate St Ives
• Nature walks direct from site; great spot for stargazing

Chycarne Pastures Camping

• Family-run and eco-friendly site on a rural smallholding
• A 20-minute drive to sandy beaches; 30 minutes to St Ives or Falmouth
• Shop and bus stop to Camborne in the village; feed the animals

Granary Barn Camping

• In scenic countryside two miles from Helston and three from Porthleven
• On-site owner with extensive local knowledge to offer advice and tips
• Toilets, showers, fridge, freezer, firepit hire and firewood sales

Dowha Fields Camping

• Simple rural site 10 minutes' drive from Redruth and Camborne
• St Ives, St Michael's Mount and Praa Sands within a half-hour drive
• Central Cornwall spot roughly halfway between north and south coasts

Parknoweth Farm Camping

• Pop-up site a five-minute walk from Botallack’s UNESCO heritage sites
• A 20-minute drive from Porthcurno and 25 minutes from St Ives
• Coastal park with an eco-friendly ethos and farm animals to feed

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

Penventon Farm Wild Camping

• Experience (nearly) wild camping!

YHA Land's End

• Peaceful valley site 15 minutes' walk from St Just
• Views down the valley to the Atlantic Ocean
• Self-catering kitchen, showers and drying room

Whatley’s Rest Campsite

• Rural pop-up site with views of Cornish countryside and coast
• A 15-minute walk from the coast path and beach at Porthtowan
• Dogs welcome on site; campfires and barbecues allowed

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

Rookery Farm Camping

• 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

Penrose Campsite