Campsites with swimming in Cornwall

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In Cornwall, you’ll find over 560 campsites where swimming is front and centre. From tidal pools to sheltered coves, options range from wild swims in turquoise water to a quick dip after a coastal walk. The average night runs about £70, but you can snag a patch of grass for as little as £10. Top spots like Coverack Camping & Glamping (63 reviews), Mount Pleasant Eco Park (49 reviews), and Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping (39 reviews) all offer easy water access and solid facilities—think hot showers, proper toilets, and a spot to toast marshmallows over a campfire. Beyond swimming, Cornwall’s campsites double up as launchpads for surfing, wildlife-watching, and quiet evenings by the sea. Pack your towel and wetsuit; the water’s calling.

96% (376) 202 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Cornwall

Coverack Camping & Glamping

1. Coverack Camping & Glamping

99%
(200)
162 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Cornwall, South West England
Traditional family camping near Coverack, with the promise of coast, countryside and Cornish ice cream
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£12
 / night
Willow Valley Holiday Park

2. Willow Valley Holiday Park

100%
(16)
31 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Bude , England
This peaceful, sheltered site has a special character. The site is the ideal place to unwind with plenty of safe space, a meandering river and friendly atmosphere. It offers 4 acres with facilities, 7 acres of wilderness, shower block, level pitches, picturesque river, children’s playground and has been rated AA 4 star gold pennant. Becky and John both love Cornwall and fell in love with the site as soon as they saw it and it provided the perfect opportunity for a new challenge. Having only recently taken over at Willow Valley in the Summer of 2024, there are always ongoing improvements being made so make sure you keep in touch. Any returning campers will be glad to know we aren’t changing the campsite itself though. Why would we when it is already so perfect!
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£29
 / night
Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping

3. Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping

97%
(147)
168 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Cornwall, South West England
Wake up to the sound of birdsong, go swimming before breakfast in the clear water of a secluded lake. Cook your bacon and eggs over an open fire while you plan your day, or just laze it away in the peace and quiet of your own personal tipi. You can always go fishing tomorrow, and walk along the cliffs the day after that… The site is a unique woodland valley folded around a clear, spring-fed lake created from the old Tregildrans Quarry. Our tipis and tent pitches are dotted about this secret 20 acres full of ferns, bluebells, oak and meadowsweet. Left in peace for many years there's been no modern chemicals or poisons on the land, meaning we've got bluebells, dormice, Red Admirals and shy woodland Jays for you to spot. It’s a place set apart from the rush and clutter of the modern holiday experience, with an atmosphere that makes you forget the world outside, and just lounge, ramble, or potter about in a boat. We're committed to giving you a genuinely individual service from first contact to your time staying with us. We established CTH in 1996. This was the first and we believe still is the best tipi holiday site in the UK. We know our area inside out and can always help with local knowledge or contacts if you need them. We want to offer our guests a sustainable holiday. A return to real camping means the lowest possible impact on the land and environment - our tipi poles don’t even break the surface of the earth. Your footprint while here could only be bettered by a survival expert. You don't have to fly! a major bonus, and we source all our wood, fish and canvas locally and work with local people wherever possible.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£25
 / night
Lamarth Farm Campsite

4. Lamarth Farm Campsite

100%
(1)
45 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Porthleven, Cornwall, South West England
We are a relaxed, spacious campsite on a quiet family run farm at the gateway to the Lizard Peninsula. Whether it is enjoying the local beaches, coastal walks, cycling trails, castles or attractions Lamarth Farm is a simple and uncomplicated site ideally situated to explore all these things. Whatever you get up to when enjoying your stay with us be assured there is plenty of space for you to relax and unwind in the Cornish countryside taking in the fantastic valley views across Mounts Bay. Our Pitch sizes at Lamarth Farm are unrestricted so you are able to spread out! We allow barbeques and campfires if they are raised off the ground so they don’t damage the land. We welcome well behaved dogs and ask that they are on leads around the campsite. We do have a designated dog exercise area and with 2 dog friendly beaches within 5minutes drive and an award winning dog friendly pub! Not only with you have a fantastic holiday your four legged friend will too. Our facilities have been kept to just the basics and they are well looked after. We have 2 shower blocks, WC’s and washbasins. We look forward to welcoming you and hope you make some wonderful memories that last a lifetime POSTCODE TR12 7QP
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£18
 / night
Tamarisk Holiday Cabins

5. Tamarisk Holiday Cabins

90%
(5)
3 units · Glamping · Bude, England
Holiday cabins with hot tubs on the North Cornish Coast
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£68
 / night
Summit Camping Panoramic views

6. Summit Camping Panoramic views

83%
(3)
33 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Cornwall, South West England
Cornish camping at the foot of Kit Hill in an area of outstanding natural beauty
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£15
 / night
Tregella Place Camping

7. Tregella Place Camping

94%
(32)
40 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Padstow, England
Laid-back dog-friendly, family camping near Padstow
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£20
 / night
Diddylake Shepherd Huts

8. Diddylake Shepherd Huts

100%
(6)
1 unit · Glamping · Bodmin Moor, England
An off-grid shepherd’s hut site out on Bodmin Moor
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£75
 / night
Friendly Spacious Campsite

9. Friendly Spacious Campsite

100%
(6)
10 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Redruth, England
A Spacious, peaceful site with great facilities just 5 miles to the beach. Far from the crowd but close to everywhere, being just 1/2 a mile to the village shops, bakery and restaurants and only 1.5 to the town. A small number of pitches over 3 meadows where you choose where you want to pitch when you arrive, being assured of a great space for your stay, bring whatever size tent or your campervan and enjoy the great facilities include flushing toilets, hot showers and a wash up area with hot water, together with a communal fridge, microwave and phone charging sockets. There's drinking water in every meadow. So, relax and listen to the birds and enjoy the surrounding nature and magnificent views across the Cornish countryside whilst you sit by the fire. A great location to explore from being fairly central. We're close to the Tresavean Trail which links to the network of trails throughout Cornwall, so bring your walking shoes or cycle. Horse riding is just a 5 minute drive and if you fancy a spot of windsurfing/ canoeing, then Stithians lake is just 2 miles away. For the surfers amongst you there are several great beaches within a short distance and there's a handy wetsuit wash area when you get back. Dogs are welcome - all we ask is that you clean up and use the waste bin on site. This quiet site is perfect for children 8 years and over with plenty of space for a ball game or two. Fire pits and bbq's are allowed as long as they're raised off the ground - we have blocks for you to use.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£21
 / night
Cherry Masons Fruit Farm

10. Cherry Masons Fruit Farm

100%
(3)
45 units · Tents · Helston, England
A dog-friendly campsite that’s in a great spot for exploring southern Cornwall
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£14
 / night
Tremanor Farm

11. Tremanor Farm

89%
(19)
50 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Castledore, England
Cornish camping with sea views, 5 minutes from the beach and 10 minutes from the Eden Project
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£20
 / night
Camp De Lank Cornwall

12. Camp De Lank Cornwall

100%
(6)
35 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · St Breward, England
Bell tents and pitches close to Bodmin Moor and the Camel Trail
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£20
 / night
Predannack Anti-Aircraft Battery

13. Predannack Anti-Aircraft Battery

100%
(1)
1 unit · Tent, Motorhome · Porthleven, England
Campsite is part of the Predannack Anti-Aircraft Battery and Museum, a former WW2 AA site that defended RAF Predannack. Grass pitches maximum of 12 with flushing toilet, fresh water and gas powered shower. 2 Military Camping Pods with gas showers, heating and off grid low voltage lighting Site borders a nature reserve and is close to the Spectacular Kynance Cove, the Lizard Point, Kennack Sands and the fishing village of Cadgwith, as seen on the TV documentary, Fishermans Apprentice
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£18
 / night
Roskilly Camping

14. Roskilly Camping

97%
(32)
20 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Helston, England
A small family run campsite located on the famous ice cream farm, Roskilly’s. On the Lizard in South West Cornwall, the farm is remote and tucked away with a Cornish feel, yet there is plenty to do. The farm has a vast array of animals that you can feed, a large woodland and ponds walk where the cows may be grazing. There are also many stunning beaches and Cornish fishing villages a small walk or drive away. We have a restaurant offering lovely food all day from breakfast to dinner. During the summer season there is also live music performed by local bands on selected evenings. Our campsite offers large grass pitches for tents and camper vans as well as a pristine toilet and shower block and communal area.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£15
 / night
Surf Pods and Camping at Atlantic Farm

15. Surf Pods and Camping at Atlantic Farm

88%
(66)
50 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Bude, Cornwall, South West England
Glamping near Bude, with eye-catching eco-pods, a staggering treehouse for couples and traditional tent camping
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from 
£26
 / night
Belle Camping Cornwall

16. Belle Camping Cornwall

100%
(26)
5 units · Glamping · Cornwall, South West England
Bell tents with sea views on the Lizard Peninsula
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£65
 / night
Ryn Gwari Farm

17. Ryn Gwari Farm

92%
(80)
15 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Penzance, Cornwall, South West England
A family-friendly, 10-pitch campsite in Cornwall with big views, rustic facilities and a touch of magic
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£10
 / night
Pleasant Streams Farm Camping

18. Pleasant Streams Farm Camping

91%
(70)
67 units · Tents, Glamping · St Austell, England
Lakeside camping with streams, rope swings and farmyard animals in rural Cornwall
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£15
 / night
The Greenhouse Spa Retreat

19. The Greenhouse Spa Retreat

100%
(12)
4 units · Glamping · St Mellion, England
Garden glamping with an eco-friendly spa and sauna, all a 20-minute drive from Plymouth
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from 
£98
 / night
KUDHVA Architectural Hideouts

20. KUDHVA Architectural Hideouts

8 units · Glamping · Tintagel, England
Stylish off-grid boltholes surrounded by nature on the Cornish coast
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from 
£120
 / night

In Cornwall, you’ll find over 560 campsites where swimming is front and centre. From tidal pools to sheltered coves, options range from wild swims in turquoise water to a quick dip after a coastal walk. The average night runs about £70, but you can snag a patch of grass for as little as £10. Top spots like Coverack Camping & Glamping (63 reviews), Mount Pleasant Eco Park (49 reviews), and Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping (39 reviews) all offer easy water access and solid facilities—think hot showers, proper toilets, and a spot to toast marshmallows over a campfire. Beyond swimming, Cornwall’s campsites double up as launchpads for surfing, wildlife-watching, and quiet evenings by the sea. Pack your towel and wetsuit; the water’s calling.

96% (376) 202 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Cornwall

Coverack Camping & Glamping

1. Coverack Camping & Glamping

99%
(200)
162 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Cornwall, South West England
Traditional family camping near Coverack, with the promise of coast, countryside and Cornish ice cream
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£12
 / night
Willow Valley Holiday Park

2. Willow Valley Holiday Park

100%
(16)
31 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Bude , England
This peaceful, sheltered site has a special character. The site is the ideal place to unwind with plenty of safe space, a meandering river and friendly atmosphere. It offers 4 acres with facilities, 7 acres of wilderness, shower block, level pitches, picturesque river, children’s playground and has been rated AA 4 star gold pennant. Becky and John both love Cornwall and fell in love with the site as soon as they saw it and it provided the perfect opportunity for a new challenge. Having only recently taken over at Willow Valley in the Summer of 2024, there are always ongoing improvements being made so make sure you keep in touch. Any returning campers will be glad to know we aren’t changing the campsite itself though. Why would we when it is already so perfect!
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£29
 / night
Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping

3. Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping

97%
(147)
168 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Cornwall, South West England
Wake up to the sound of birdsong, go swimming before breakfast in the clear water of a secluded lake. Cook your bacon and eggs over an open fire while you plan your day, or just laze it away in the peace and quiet of your own personal tipi. You can always go fishing tomorrow, and walk along the cliffs the day after that… The site is a unique woodland valley folded around a clear, spring-fed lake created from the old Tregildrans Quarry. Our tipis and tent pitches are dotted about this secret 20 acres full of ferns, bluebells, oak and meadowsweet. Left in peace for many years there's been no modern chemicals or poisons on the land, meaning we've got bluebells, dormice, Red Admirals and shy woodland Jays for you to spot. It’s a place set apart from the rush and clutter of the modern holiday experience, with an atmosphere that makes you forget the world outside, and just lounge, ramble, or potter about in a boat. We're committed to giving you a genuinely individual service from first contact to your time staying with us. We established CTH in 1996. This was the first and we believe still is the best tipi holiday site in the UK. We know our area inside out and can always help with local knowledge or contacts if you need them. We want to offer our guests a sustainable holiday. A return to real camping means the lowest possible impact on the land and environment - our tipi poles don’t even break the surface of the earth. Your footprint while here could only be bettered by a survival expert. You don't have to fly! a major bonus, and we source all our wood, fish and canvas locally and work with local people wherever possible.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£25
 / night
Lamarth Farm Campsite

4. Lamarth Farm Campsite

100%
(1)
45 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Porthleven, Cornwall, South West England
We are a relaxed, spacious campsite on a quiet family run farm at the gateway to the Lizard Peninsula. Whether it is enjoying the local beaches, coastal walks, cycling trails, castles or attractions Lamarth Farm is a simple and uncomplicated site ideally situated to explore all these things. Whatever you get up to when enjoying your stay with us be assured there is plenty of space for you to relax and unwind in the Cornish countryside taking in the fantastic valley views across Mounts Bay. Our Pitch sizes at Lamarth Farm are unrestricted so you are able to spread out! We allow barbeques and campfires if they are raised off the ground so they don’t damage the land. We welcome well behaved dogs and ask that they are on leads around the campsite. We do have a designated dog exercise area and with 2 dog friendly beaches within 5minutes drive and an award winning dog friendly pub! Not only with you have a fantastic holiday your four legged friend will too. Our facilities have been kept to just the basics and they are well looked after. We have 2 shower blocks, WC’s and washbasins. We look forward to welcoming you and hope you make some wonderful memories that last a lifetime POSTCODE TR12 7QP
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£18
 / night
Tamarisk Holiday Cabins

5. Tamarisk Holiday Cabins

90%
(5)
3 units · Glamping · Bude, England
Holiday cabins with hot tubs on the North Cornish Coast
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£68
 / night
Summit Camping Panoramic views

6. Summit Camping Panoramic views

83%
(3)
33 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Cornwall, South West England
Cornish camping at the foot of Kit Hill in an area of outstanding natural beauty
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£15
 / night
Tregella Place Camping

7. Tregella Place Camping

94%
(32)
40 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Padstow, England
Laid-back dog-friendly, family camping near Padstow
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£20
 / night
Diddylake Shepherd Huts

8. Diddylake Shepherd Huts

100%
(6)
1 unit · Glamping · Bodmin Moor, England
An off-grid shepherd’s hut site out on Bodmin Moor
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£75
 / night
Friendly Spacious Campsite

9. Friendly Spacious Campsite

100%
(6)
10 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Redruth, England
A Spacious, peaceful site with great facilities just 5 miles to the beach. Far from the crowd but close to everywhere, being just 1/2 a mile to the village shops, bakery and restaurants and only 1.5 to the town. A small number of pitches over 3 meadows where you choose where you want to pitch when you arrive, being assured of a great space for your stay, bring whatever size tent or your campervan and enjoy the great facilities include flushing toilets, hot showers and a wash up area with hot water, together with a communal fridge, microwave and phone charging sockets. There's drinking water in every meadow. So, relax and listen to the birds and enjoy the surrounding nature and magnificent views across the Cornish countryside whilst you sit by the fire. A great location to explore from being fairly central. We're close to the Tresavean Trail which links to the network of trails throughout Cornwall, so bring your walking shoes or cycle. Horse riding is just a 5 minute drive and if you fancy a spot of windsurfing/ canoeing, then Stithians lake is just 2 miles away. For the surfers amongst you there are several great beaches within a short distance and there's a handy wetsuit wash area when you get back. Dogs are welcome - all we ask is that you clean up and use the waste bin on site. This quiet site is perfect for children 8 years and over with plenty of space for a ball game or two. Fire pits and bbq's are allowed as long as they're raised off the ground - we have blocks for you to use.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£21
 / night
Cherry Masons Fruit Farm

10. Cherry Masons Fruit Farm

100%
(3)
45 units · Tents · Helston, England
A dog-friendly campsite that’s in a great spot for exploring southern Cornwall
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£14
 / night
Tremanor Farm

11. Tremanor Farm

89%
(19)
50 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Castledore, England
Cornish camping with sea views, 5 minutes from the beach and 10 minutes from the Eden Project
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£20
 / night
Camp De Lank Cornwall

12. Camp De Lank Cornwall

100%
(6)
35 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · St Breward, England
Bell tents and pitches close to Bodmin Moor and the Camel Trail
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£20
 / night
Predannack Anti-Aircraft Battery

13. Predannack Anti-Aircraft Battery

100%
(1)
1 unit · Tent, Motorhome · Porthleven, England
Campsite is part of the Predannack Anti-Aircraft Battery and Museum, a former WW2 AA site that defended RAF Predannack. Grass pitches maximum of 12 with flushing toilet, fresh water and gas powered shower. 2 Military Camping Pods with gas showers, heating and off grid low voltage lighting Site borders a nature reserve and is close to the Spectacular Kynance Cove, the Lizard Point, Kennack Sands and the fishing village of Cadgwith, as seen on the TV documentary, Fishermans Apprentice
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£18
 / night
Roskilly Camping

14. Roskilly Camping

97%
(32)
20 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Helston, England
A small family run campsite located on the famous ice cream farm, Roskilly’s. On the Lizard in South West Cornwall, the farm is remote and tucked away with a Cornish feel, yet there is plenty to do. The farm has a vast array of animals that you can feed, a large woodland and ponds walk where the cows may be grazing. There are also many stunning beaches and Cornish fishing villages a small walk or drive away. We have a restaurant offering lovely food all day from breakfast to dinner. During the summer season there is also live music performed by local bands on selected evenings. Our campsite offers large grass pitches for tents and camper vans as well as a pristine toilet and shower block and communal area.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£15
 / night
Surf Pods and Camping at Atlantic Farm

15. Surf Pods and Camping at Atlantic Farm

88%
(66)
50 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Bude, Cornwall, South West England
Glamping near Bude, with eye-catching eco-pods, a staggering treehouse for couples and traditional tent camping
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from 
£26
 / night
Belle Camping Cornwall

16. Belle Camping Cornwall

100%
(26)
5 units · Glamping · Cornwall, South West England
Bell tents with sea views on the Lizard Peninsula
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£65
 / night
Ryn Gwari Farm

17. Ryn Gwari Farm

92%
(80)
15 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Penzance, Cornwall, South West England
A family-friendly, 10-pitch campsite in Cornwall with big views, rustic facilities and a touch of magic
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£10
 / night
Pleasant Streams Farm Camping

18. Pleasant Streams Farm Camping

91%
(70)
67 units · Tents, Glamping · St Austell, England
Lakeside camping with streams, rope swings and farmyard animals in rural Cornwall
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£15
 / night
The Greenhouse Spa Retreat

19. The Greenhouse Spa Retreat

100%
(12)
4 units · Glamping · St Mellion, England
Garden glamping with an eco-friendly spa and sauna, all a 20-minute drive from Plymouth
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from 
£98
 / night
KUDHVA Architectural Hideouts

20. KUDHVA Architectural Hideouts

8 units · Glamping · Tintagel, England
Stylish off-grid boltholes surrounded by nature on the Cornish coast
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from 
£120
 / night

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