Tent Campsites for Backpackers in Porthtowan, Cornwall
26 bookable campsites with tent pitches within 15 miles of Porthtowan
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Mount Pleasant Eco Park
Porthtowan, Cornwall, England- 42-acre eco site with wide views of the north Cornwall coast
- Footpath to Porthtowan beach; 10 minutes' drive to St Agnes
- Vegetarian café on site; campfires and barbecues permitted
Elm Farm
Redruth, Cornwall, England- Peaceful west Cornwall family campsite 10 minutes’ drive from Redruth
- Porthtowan beach five minutes’ drive; Portreath beach 10 minutes
- Tree-sheltered grass pitches; firepit and bike hire; café on site
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
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Wild Camping at Trevaunance Cove
St Agnes, Cornwall, England- Wild camping five minutes' walk from Trevaunance Cove
- Wheal Coates and Perranporth within a 10-minute drive
- Dog-friendly pitches; village pubs, bakery and shop a few mins' walk
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
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
Callestick Camping
Truro, Cornwall, England- Wild camping field with spectacular views over Cornish countryside
- A 40-minute drive to the Eden Project, and 20 minutes from Newquay
- Dog-friendly pitches on a 25-acre site; the beach 10 minutes’ drive
Sunny Meadows Tourist Park
Truro, Cornwall, England- Spacious family site five minutes’ drive from Perranporth in Cornwall
- Fistral Beach 15 minutes’ drive; Falmouth 40 minutes
- Ten acre of fields for exercising and dog walks; pub 10 minutes’ walk
The Old Stables Campsite
Hayle, Cornwall, England- Simple site in south Cornwall, five minutes' drive from a surf beach
- A 20-minute drive from St Ives, Scilly ferries and St Michael's Mount
- A five-minute drive from a pub and a farm shop
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
Lizard View
Helston, Cornwall, England- Quiet site with views of the Lizard Peninsula, four miles from Helston
- A 15-minute drive from Porthleven beach; 25 minutes from Marazion
- Walk to pubs, restaurants takeaways & the Poldark Mine
Hayle Rugby Club Campsite
Hayle, Cornwall, England- 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
Via Ferrata Cornwall
Penryn, Cornwall, England- In the grounds of an outdoor pursuits centre 20 minutes from Falmouth
- Watersports, climbing and archery among the on-site activities
- Café on site serving breakfasts, lunches and homemade cakes
Chyan Farm
Penryn, Cornwall, England- Quiet, eco-friendly rural site surrounded by apple orchards
- Five miles from beaches and coastal paths around Falmouth
- Wildlife haven with orchards, willow play areas and mud kitchen
Menallack Farm Caravan and Camping Site
Falmouth, Cornwall, England- Secluded site with excellent views, set over two scenic acres
- Within four miles of Falmouth, the River Fal and sandy beaches
- Take the nature walk down the site valley through the bluebell wood
Lena May's Meadow
Helston, Cornwall, England- Peaceful and secluded site with spectacular Cornish views near Helston
- A 10-minute drive to Porthleven pubs; South West Coast Path 15 minutes
- Dog-friendly wildlife meadow with showers and a toilet
Penwarne Campsite
Falmouth, Cornwall, England- Quiet Cornish farm site with spectacular sea views
- A mile from Mawnan Smith; 15 minutes' drive from Falmouth
- Play area; footpath to the beach, 1.5 miles away
Trevessa Farm
Hayle, Cornwall, England- Quiet, rural, sheltered and well-maintained site on a working farm
- Within four miles of Hayle and Marazion on the north and south coasts
- Barbecues allowed: buy locally-sourced meat and veg within two miles
Bay View Camping
Falmouth, Cornwall, England- Off-grid camping on the Cornish coast two miles from Falmouth
- Walk to Maenporth or Swanpool beach within 20 minutes
- Sea views; direct access to the South West Coast Path and a beach
Gweek Campsite
Helston, Cornwall, England- Modest family-friendly site just outside the Lizard Heritage Coast
- Walking distance from Gweek’s boatyard and the Cornish Seal Sanctuary
- Café, pub and shop in the village, 5 minutes' walk away
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