It’s not hard to see why Cornwall is such a popular destination to visit. With picture-perfect beaches, characterful villages and coves, and stunning views in abundance, it’s undoubtedly a holiday destination that delivers. If you’re planning a tour to this picturesque part of the country, you’re going to want to stay at one of the best campervan sites in Cornwall.
Owning a ‘van gives you the freedom to set off on a tour to one of the best campervan sites in the UK and explore some of the most beautiful parts of the country, with Cornwall the perfect example.
Walkers will love exploring the many delightful beaches and coastal routes, including the picturesque South West Coast Path. The evocative area has a deep history too, with the romantic legend of King Arthur to be discovered at Tintagel, while the many coves provide a reminder of the area’s smuggling past.
To help you get the most from your visits to the area, we’ve gone back through our recent Top 100 Sites Guides to compile a list of the best campervan sites in Cornwall. These are campsites that are providing exceptional customer service, excellent facilities and a great location for exploring this stunning part of the world.
Thinking of heading to another part of the UK instead? Our guide to the best campervan sites in the Lake District is worth a look if you want to head to this beautiful touring spot.
The best campervan site in Cornwall
Silver Sands Holiday Park
Killiwerris Touring Park
Polruan Holidays
Tehidy Holiday Park
Trethem Mill Touring Park
Eden Valley
Trewan Hall
Carnon Downs Caravan Site
Polmanter Touring Park
The best campervan sites in Cornwall:
Silver Sands Holiday Park
Gwendreath, Lizard, Helston TR12 7LZ, silversandsholidaypark.co.uk
- Tel: 01326 290 631
- Open: Mid March – early November
- Pitches: 17
- Pitch+2+hook-up: From £23.50
Silver Sands Holiday Park regularly features in our Top 100 Sites Guides and was named the best motorhome site in Cornwall in our most recent edition.
For campervan owners looking to explore the beauty of Cornwall, this site is a dream. It sits in nine acres of countryside on the picturesque Lizard Peninsula – an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The 17 pitches each offer electric hook-up and water connection, while shrubs or young trees are used to space them out. The free WiFi will make connecting to the internet straightforward, ideal if you want to stream TV or films in your campervan, while we like how bikes can be hired from reception at the dog-friendly site.
The site’s environmental efforts have resulted in a David Bellamy Gold Conservation Award too.
When planning excursions, there will be plenty to see, including the 1km walk to the delightful Kennack Sands, as well as the option of visiting destinations such as Falmouth, Porthallow and Porthleven.
Killiwerris Touring Park
Penstraze, Chacewater, Truro TR4 8PF, killiwerris.co.uk
- Tel: 01872 561 356
- Open: 28 March – 26 October
- Touring pitches: 17
- Pitch+2+hook-up: From £35
An ideal option for ‘van owners who want to stay at an adults-only campervan site in Cornwall. Offering a mix of fully serviced hardstanding and grass pitches with 16A hook-up and drinking water connection, guests can explore famous Cornish destinations such as St Ives, Newquay and Truro.
For something a bit closer to home, stroll to the village of Chacewater where a pub and a fish and chip shop can be found.
Facilities are housed in a purpose-built building, with privacy cubicles, central heating and free hot water provided. There’s also the chance to buy staples like bread and milk at the reception.
Polruan Holidays
Townsend, Polruan-by-Fowey, Cornwall PL23 1QH, polruanholidays.com
- Tel: 01726 870 263
- Open: 29 March – 30 September
- Touring pitches: 18
- Pitch+2+hook-up: From £29
Pitch up at Polruan Holidays for the opportunity to take in gorgeous sea views from the serenity of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The site takes its environmental efforts seriously, with seasonal flowers and wildflowers planted to help wildlife – numerous David Bellamy Conservation Awards have been won too.
Hot showers and a laundrette are among the facilities on offer. If you want to explore the South West Coast Patih, we reckon this could be the best campervan site in Cornwall for the job, as it is a mere 200m away from the campsite. Other attractions to visit include Looe, The Eden Project, The Lost Gardens of Heligan and Polperro.
Tehidy Holiday Park
Bassett Road, Harris Mill, Illogan, Redruth TR16 4JQ, tehidy.co.uk
- Tel: 01209 216 489
- Open: 30 March – 2 November
- Pitches: 27
- Pitch+2+hook-up From £24
Sitting between St Agnes and St Ives, Tehidy Holiday Park can be found in a woodland setting in Tolskithy Valley. The environmentally conscious campsite is carbon neutral and has won both David Bellamy Conservation and Green Tourism Awards. Wildflowers, hedging and an orchard can all be found on the site, with pitches separated by mature plantings.
Wi-Fi is available throughout, while ‘van owners will be able to head to a games room for some entertainment on rainy days, as well as stock up on local produce at the onsite shop.
Nearby destinations include Porthtowan, Truro and the wonderfully sandy beach at Porthreath.
Trethem Mill Touring Park
St Just in Roseland, Nr St Mawes TR2 5JF, trethem.com
- Tel: 01872 580 504
- Open: 1 May – 1 October
- Touring pitches: 80
- Pitch+2+hook-up: From £33
Another adults-only campervan site in Cornwall, this 12-acre site offers 80 pitches, including individually hedged options with 16A hook-up and a picnic table. Campervan owners will be able to make use of a shop, a dog-walk and a laundrette, while modern toilet and shower facilities are provided, with free hot water.
Nearby destinations include Porthscatho and St Mawes, while St Just in Roseland is only 1.25 miles away. Other popular spots to visit include Falmouth, Truro and St Austell.
Eden Valley
Lanlivery, Bodmin PL30 5BU, edenvalleyholidaypark.co.uk
- Tel: 01208 872 277
- Open: 22 March – 31 October
- Touring pitches: 56
- Pitch+2+hook-up: From £19
Located in central Cornwall, Eden Valley sits in a tranquil valley, with peace prioritised. There’s no clubhouse – instead, a truly relaxing stay is the focus. For 2024, the site has decided to switch to adults-only too.
The best campervan sites in Cornwall will be well placed for exploring the many wonders of the area, and that’s certainly the case with Eden Valley. Its location makes it the ideal base for visiting some of Cornwall’s most popular attractions, including Fowey, Lostwithiel, Bodmin Moor, The Eden Project and the South West Coast Path.
The site’s amenities include a dog exercise paddock, a toilet block with hot showers, a separate heated toilet and shower block, and laundry facilities.
Trewan Hall
St Columb TR9 6DB, trewan-hall.co.uk
- Tel: 01637 880 261
- Open: 10 May – 15 September
- Touring pitches: 175
- Pitch+2+hook-up: From £30.40
Sitting between Newquay and Padstow, Trewan Hall is set over 36 acres on the grounds of 17th-century Trewan Hall. A winner of a David Bellamy Gold Conservation Award, the site provides a base for strolling into the quaint market town of St Columb Major. The site is also perfectly situated for exploring Truro (around a 30 minute drive away) and The Eden Project (around a 25 minute drive away).
A 25m heated swimming pool is opened during the high season; other site facilities include a heated shower and toilet block, a shop and a children’s adventure playground. If you’re touring with your pet, there’s a dedicated woodland area where your four-legged friend can be walked too.
Carnon Downs Caravan Site
Carnon Downs, Truro, Cornwall, TR3 6JJ, www.caravanclub.co.uk
- Touring pitches: 169
- Open: all year
- Pitch+2+hook-up: TBC
Offering a great base for exploring Truro, this Caravan and Motorhome Club site is set in 20 acres, providing campervan owners with spacious pitches. You’re spoilt for choice for activities in the area, with a number of walks to enjoy in the vicinity, including to Penpol and Devoran, as well as to three inns. Campervanners will also find themselves well placed for trips to Falmouth.
Site amenities include a bar, a toilet block, a dishwashing area, a dog walk, a motorhome service point, Wi-Fi and electric hook-up. Usefully for campervan owners who like touring out of season, the site is open all year too.
Polmanter Touring Park
St Ives, Cornwall TR26 3LX, www.polmanter.com
- Tel: 01736 795640
- Open: 29 March – 2 November
- Touring pitches:
- Pitch+2+hook-up: From £31
Take in the beauty of St Ives at Polmanter Touring Park. As well as offering gorgeous views of the moors and the Atlantic coast, there are a number of cross-country walks that guests can embark on.
A site bus takes guests into St Ives, while the A30 is only 10 minutes away for easy exploration of Cornwall. Then head to The Stable Bar and Takeaway for food and a beverage, with the option of enjoying it in the snug bar or conservatory, or alternatively, taking it back to your pitch.
On site facilities include an outdoor heated swimming pool, open from the 20th May to mid-September. That’s not all, with mini golf, a playing field and tennis courts able to keep the whole family entertained, while spa treatment rooms are on offer if you feel in need of some R&R during your stay.
The site is also dog-friendly, providing a shower and an exercise field for our four-legged friends. Other amenities include a shop, stocked with local produce and essential camping accessories.
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