The best motorhome sites in Cornwall offer the perfect base for exploring the beautiful and vibrant sights of this evocative and picturesque region.

Beach lovers are spoilt for choice, while outdoor-activity types will find plenty to do, with the option of hitting the waves at surf spots such as Newquay, or exploring the stunning South West Coast Path and atmospheric Bodmin Moor. Maybe you’d prefer to explore the charming fishing villages and soak up the region’s rich heritage. Cornwall is known for its famous attractions too, including Tintagel, The Lost Gardens of Heligan and the Eden Project. And perhaps leave time for a pasty or two…

When you’re planning a tour, you’re going to want to choose the best motorhome site in the UK to pitch up at to get the most from your getaway – and a tour to Cornwall will be no different. These are sites which combine an excellent location with immaculate facilities, helpful staff and spacious pitches.

To help you plan your tours to this stunning part of the UK, we’re sharing the standout motorhome sites in Cornwall, as voted for by our readers. To do this, we’ve combined the results of our Top 100 Sites Guides from 2025 and 2024 to reveal the six sites that our readers have stayed at and found they are offering a standout experience.

You can also check out our guide to the best motorhome sites in Devon if you’re in two minds as to which of the two beautiful counties to head to.

Motorhome sites in Cornwall – our pick of the best:

The best motorhome site in Cornwall overall

Silver Sands Holiday Park

Top 100 Sites Guide 2025 Finalists 

Eden Valley Holiday Park
Trethem Mill Touring Park

Top 100 Sites Guide 2024 Finalists 

Killiwerris Touring Park
Polruan Holidays
Tehidy Holiday Park

The best motorhome site in Cornwall is:

Silver Sands Holiday Park

Gwendreath, Lizard, Helston TR12 7LZ

A campervan pitched up at Silver Sands

Best motorhome site in Cornwall overall

Positioned in nine acres of picturesque countryside, Silver Sands stands on the gorgeous Lizard Peninsula, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The site has been operating for nearly 80 years and deserves recognition for receiving the Regional Winner title in our Top 100 Sites Guide 2025 for the fourth year in a row.

The best motorhome sites in Cornwall provide the ideal base for exploring this stunning region, and unsurprisingly, Silver Sands has plenty to see in the surrounding area. Embark on the 1km walk through woodland to reach the beautiful Kennack Sands or take to the South West Coast Path and explore the breathtaking vistas that the Cornish coastline provides.

A red campervan at Silver Sands

Other destinations include beautiful Kynance Cove and tranquil Helford River; alternatively, visit Porthleven and Falmouth. The peaceful site provides spacious pitches, static caravans and lodges.

Small campfires are permitted on touring and camping pitches, while three play areas will help to keep children entertained. Free Wi-Fi is also provided, as is an onsite launderette and EV charging. Dogs also go free in March and October.

The site works hard to help the natural world, carrying out plantings to improve the on-site biodiversity, as well as promoting car-free activities such as the option of hiring electric bikes. The nearest bus stop is only a 10-minute walk away.

Eden Valley Holiday Park

Address: Lanlivery, Cornwall, PL30 5BU

Pitches at Eden Valley Holiday Park

Eden Valley prioritises providing a relaxing atmosphere from which to explore both the north and south coast of this stunning part of the country.

The pitches are spacious and there is a large amenities block, a laundrette, an indoor games room, a wildlife room and a dog exercise paddock. The site’s environmental efforts have won it numerous David Bellamy Conservation Awards over the years.

The touring park has been adults-only since 2024, but the lodges are family-friendly. Lying near Lostwithiel, the site offers a base for exploring a range of locations, including St Ives, Truro and the Eden Project.

Trethem Mill Touring Park

St Just in Roseland, Nr St Mawes TR2 5JF

A caravan pitched up at Trethem Mill
  • Web: trethem.com
  • Tel: 01872 580 504
  • Open: 1 May – 1 October
  • Touring pitches: 66
  • Pitch+2+hook-up: From £35

A 12-acre adults-only site set in the Roseland Peninsula, Trethem Mill looks to provide a peaceful setting for guests who want to get away from it all.

St Just in Roseland is only 1.25 miles away, while visitors can explore villages such as St Mawes or Porthscatho – other destinations include Falmouth, Truro and St Austell.

Facilities include a shop, an amenities building, a dog-walk and a laundrette, while EV charging is also available. The site’s individually hedged pitches all come with 16A hook-up and a picnic table.

Killiwerris Touring Park

Penstraze, Chacewater, Truro TR4 8PF

Killiwerris Touring Park
  • Web: killiwerris.co.uk
  • Tel: 01872 561 356
  • Open: April – October
  • Touring pitches: 17
  • Pitch+2+hook-up: From £37

This tranquil adults-only site is only a mile from the village of Chacewater, providing visitors with fully serviced hardstanding and grass pitches.

Wander into Chacewater to find a pub and a fish and chip shop, or explore some of Cornwall’s most popular tourist destinations, such as Truro, St Ives and Newquay.

A purpose-built amenities building comes with privacy cubicles, free hot water and central heating, while ‘van owners can stock up on essentials such as milk and bread at the reception. Each pitch comes with 16A hook-up and drinking water connections too.

Polruan Holidays

Townsend, Polruan-by-Fowey, Cornwall PL23 1QH

Polruan Holidays
  • Web: polruanholidays.com
  • Tel: 01726 870 263
  • Open: 4th April – September
  • Touring pitches: 18
  • Pitch+2+hook-up: From £30

Offering guests a great location for visiting attractions such as The Eden Project and The Lost Gardens of Heligan, Polruan Holidays is a three-acre site set within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Only 200m from the South West Coast Path, guests can soak up stunning coastal views or alternatively, head to Polperro and Looe.

Polruan has won numerous David Bellamy Conservation Awards, with nesting boxes and bird feeders dotted around. The site also does its bit to encourage wildlife by planting seasonal and wildflowers.

The Cornish motorhome site provides a modern facilities block with hot showers, while a laundry room and a children’s play area are also on offer. The site also provides free WiFi for those who want access to the internet in a motorhome.

Tehidy Holiday Park

Bassett Road, Harris Mill, Illogan, Redruth TR16 4JQ

Tehidy Holiday Park
  • Web: tehidy.co.uk
  • Tel: 01209 216 489
  • Open: 4 April – 1 November
  • Pitches: 27
  • Pitch+2+hook-up From £26

Sitting between St Agnes and St Ives, Tehidy is a carbon-neutral campsite which is set in the beautiful Tolskithy Valley. Guests will find themselves well situated for trips to Truro, Porthtowan, and the sandy beach at Portreath.

Tehidy prides itself on its environmental credentials, having won Green Tourism and David Bellamy Conservation Awards. Many of the pitches are spaced out by mature plantings. Guests can make use of facilities including a games room, a play area and a shop where local produce can be bought – EV charging is also available, as is WiFi.

If you’re after a stay at a tranquil base but have yet to choose your region, take a look at our round-up of the best adults only motorhome sites.

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