Best dog-friendly camping near Newquay, Cornwall

Newquay is an ideal location for a camping trip with your pets. Most of its beaches are dog-friendly, including the popular Fistral Beach, which is open all year with a variety of events to enjoy. Of course, good manners are expected here from your pets; children enjoy these beaches, too, so make sure those prone to chasing a beach ball are kept on leads and poo bags are brought in ample supply. For another busy beach, Towan is popular with both families and surfers alike, with the suspension bridge linking to Towan Island being a real tourist attraction. If you're looking for a less populated sandy spot to sunbathe, then the likes of Perranporth Beach, Whipsiderry Beach and Holywell Bay Beach are all good for a day out and all welcome your pooch.

There are plenty of other dog-friendly attractions to sniff out, too. Watch the fishing boats pull in at the Newquay harbour, overlooked by various similarly accommodating bars and restaurants you can stop by for a bite to eat, many of which let you bring along your pooch. Or you can wander through the 26 acres of Trenance Gardens and Leisure Park, complete with free play parks with swings and slides for the kids, a miniature railway and crazy golf. There's a stunning lake here, too, known as the Boating Like, resident to a variety of wildlife and a big hit for families looking to feed the ducks – or hire a pedal boat to explore the waters themselves. Once again, a lead for your dog is a necessary accessory here, given the other animals roaming these wilds.

It all combines to make Newquay an essential destination for dog owners looking for a seaside break, with it being notoriously accommodating to our canine companions. Book yourself into one of these dog-friendly campsites and get exploring this popular Cornish town.

Book dog-friendly camping in Newquay, with these cheap campsites offering accommodation where pets are allowed.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Newquay

Newquay is an ideal location for a camping trip with your pets. Most of its beaches are dog-friendly, including the popular Fistral Beach, which is open all year with a variety of events to enjoy. Of course, good manners are expected here from your pets; children enjoy these beaches, too, so make sure those prone to chasing a beach ball are kept on leads and poo bags are brought in ample supply. For another busy beach, Towan is popular with both families and surfers alike, with the suspension bridge linking to Towan Island being a real tourist attraction. If you're looking for a less populated sandy spot to sunbathe, then the likes of Perranporth Beach, Whipsiderry Beach and Holywell Bay Beach are all good for a day out and all welcome your pooch.

There are plenty of other dog-friendly attractions to sniff out, too. Watch the fishing boats pull in at the Newquay harbour, overlooked by various similarly accommodating bars and restaurants you can stop by for a bite to eat, many of which let you bring along your pooch. Or you can wander through the 26 acres of Trenance Gardens and Leisure Park, complete with free play parks with swings and slides for the kids, a miniature railway and crazy golf. There's a stunning lake here, too, known as the Boating Like, resident to a variety of wildlife and a big hit for families looking to feed the ducks – or hire a pedal boat to explore the waters themselves. Once again, a lead for your dog is a necessary accessory here, given the other animals roaming these wilds.

It all combines to make Newquay an essential destination for dog owners looking for a seaside break, with it being notoriously accommodating to our canine companions. Book yourself into one of these dog-friendly campsites and get exploring this popular Cornish town.

Book dog-friendly camping in Newquay, with these cheap campsites offering accommodation where pets are allowed.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Newquay

1. Stars & Moor

100%

(5)

44km from Newquay · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Nearly wild camping with spectacular views? Stars and Moor in Bodmin Moor National Landscape certainly has views in spades – right to the distant south coast in fact – and what’s more, there are just a handful of off-grid camping pitches on site, all spread out across two acres of pasture surrounded by Cornish walling. We are a Greener Camping Members Site. To Join is £12.00 for the remainder of the year if you are not already a member. You can join when you arrive. We accept credit cards on site. All the pitches are on grass and you can pick your preferred spot on arrival. Vehicles are parked in a designated area, from which your gear is transported to the pitches in a wheelbarrow. Facilities in the converted horse trailer include hot showers and fully plumbed loos, and there’s ample hot water to make your alfresco washing up less of a chore – but please do note there’s no electricity on site. On-site entertainment is all about the views, which you can appreciate while cooking on your firepit – hire one on site, complete with a supply of firewood. The skies on cloudless nights are a glittering marvel that you can share with family and friends while cosying up around the fire. Pack walking boots for yomps on Bodmin Moor footpaths from your tent, and bring bikes for cycling on moorland tracks or canoes for adventures out on Siblyback Lake. Local amenities are a short stroll away in the village of Minions (20 minutes’ walk), where there’s a well-stocked shop and the highest tea room in Cornwall. Heading in the opposite direction are two pubs within 15 minutes’ walk.

2. Elm Farm Camp, Cafe & Cycle hire

98%

(85)

21km from Newquay · 26 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Quiet camping meadows and a friendly café located beside some of Cornwall's most popular cycling routes

3. Camp Couture

100%

(17)

107km from Newquay · 4 units · Tents, Glamping

We Have 10 acres, 5 of which is woodland. Each let has its own private area with seating table and fire pit some of our let’s have either a hammock or swinging chair Tent pitches are in the woodland which also have their own private area with table chairs hammock fire pit and a camp kitchen to share. We have friendly residents of Alpaca, sheep, a goat and peacocks and chickens that you are welcome to feed with the supplied food. We have a local pub you can walk to across farmers fields about a 20 minute ramble. South Molton, a 3 minute drive away, has a small artisan market voted the best in the UK

4. Wolf Meadows Farm

100%

(1)

99km from Newquay · 20 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Relaxed camping in a riverside meadow in north Devon

5. Fairlinch Camping

96%

(74)

99km from Newquay · 20 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Keep your eyes on the sky; buzzards, kestrels, peregrine, falcons and barn owls are all common visitors

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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tyla

August 2025

4 m Class B

With pets

2 nights at Elm Farm Camp, Cafe & Cycle hire

We had such a wonderful two-night stay at Elm Farm with two friends and our two dogs. The location was absolutely perfect, just a short drive to lots of beautiful beaches, with Porthtowan being a real highlight for us as it brought back childhood memories of visiting. The facilities at Elm Farm were excellent and made our stay really comfortable. The hosts were so welcoming and attentive, and they went out of their way to give us loads of great recommendations for places to explore nearby. One of the best surprises was discovering their café on the bike hire side, the food was absolutely amazing and not to be missed! We couldn’t have asked for a better base for our trip. We’d definitely recommend Elm Farm to anyone looking for a relaxing stay in a fantastic location, and we’ll certainly be returning.

Enjoying the lush green surroundings of the camp area on the provided hammock

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Josh

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Camp Couture

Had a really great time camping at Camp Couture. The facilities were fantastic, lots of space and beautiful setting. Nick was a brilliant host, help us move our stuff to our pitch and was friendly throughout. Would 100% recommend!

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Nina

August 2025

Tent

5 nights at Stars & Moor

Prachtige plek met schitterend uitzicht. De badkamer in de trailer is charmant en helemaal goed en het is handig dat er een vriezer en koelkast aanwezig zijn. Toen wij er waren waaide het hard en dat kan wel wat vervelend zijn omdat je boven op een heuvel staat. Een windscherm kan helpen. De hosts zijn erg vriendelijk en behulpzaam.

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Robbi

August 2025

Tent

With kids

4 nights at Elm Farm Camp, Cafe & Cycle hire

We had a great stay at Elm farm which is in a fantastic location to go surfing and to explore the coastline and local beaches. The campsite is lovely and quiet and has everything you need for a comfortable stay. I will definitely be going back!

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Deborah

August 2025

4 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Fairlinch Camping

I was greatly impressed by this wonderful camping field which stretches high up to give the most stunning views. The facilities were lovely and clean and great hot water for the showers and the washing up area. I walked down to Saunton Sands then round back to Braunton and to the campsite! Great adventure. Richard was very friendly and came around in the day. I will definitely be back as great location

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Rhiannon

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Fairlinch Camping

We had a great time, the site is great, lots of space, good facilities and fantastic views!

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Margareth

August 2025

3 nights at Camp Couture

Really nice place. Quite place with nice and sweet animals. Very comfortabel tent and communial Kitchen. Near barnstaple ( 20 min)

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Lynn

July 2025

Tent

With pets

5 nights at Camp Couture

What a lovely site down amongst the trees. We particularly enjoyed the space, quiet, fire pit and being able to let our dogs roam free. The kitchen setup is great and the shower was so easy to use. Lovely clean site perfect for our family get away. Do book Sunday lunch at the castle inn pub and walk the 20-30 mins across the fields it was a great lunch.

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Bernadette

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Elm Farm Camp, Cafe & Cycle hire

We we're impressed by the lovely place and the warm welcome. We drove by bicycles and found profound help for tours and further planning. The sanitary concept convinced us because of its sustainability. We can recommend Elm Farm at all!

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Joanne

June 2025

Tent

With pets

11 nights at Elm Farm Camp, Cafe & Cycle hire

What a stunning dog friendly campsite, a great base for exploring Cornwall, Ali was a great host,,,food in her cafe is absolutely delicious!

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Craig

June 2025

Tent

4 nights at Elm Farm Camp, Cafe & Cycle hire

Lovely quiet base for adventures around Cornwall, Ali the host was very helpful and welcoming, and the amenities were clean and functional, a perfect site for our requirements, we will definitely be coming back.

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lucy

June 2025

5 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Elm Farm Camp, Cafe & Cycle hire

A gem of a campsite if you like things nice and simple. The showers and loos were spotless, and the owners extremely helpful with lots of information available about making the most of the area. The Wi-Fi didn’t work for me in the field, but this wasn’t an issue. It was good to tune out!

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Eva

May 2025

6 m Class B

With pets

1 night at Elm Farm Camp, Cafe & Cycle hire

Lovely hosts. Great little cafe with wonderful breakfast. Nice toilets and showers too.

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NA

May 2025

Tent

With kids

3 nights at Elm Farm Camp, Cafe & Cycle hire

Perfect little campsite. Lovely setting and fields were sheltered. Hired bikes and cycled the trails. Safe and good for old and young. Went to the beach 10 mins away. Hot showers and simple but clean facilities. Cafe was sweet with nice stock from local breweries for cheeky sundowner. Highly recommend. Thank you.

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Rob

May 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Camp Couture

Beautiful little spot a short drive from South Moulton. The Camping dome or bubble house as our 2 year old called it was, clean and spacious with a log burner for warmth and electric hob for that morning coffee. Only a few glamping spots so not overcrowded. Loved the ecleptic oldy worldy decor around the site. Plenty of character. Decent shower, toilet and communal kitchen facilities. Our daughter loved the Alpacas. Thankyou Nick and Tracey for the stay.

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Leonora

April 2025

4 m Class B

1 night at Stars & Moor

Fabulous beautifully maintained little site on the edge of the yellow gorse covered moor which I had to myself. Distant views to the coast and a short stroll to really interesting Neolithic sites, the landscape dotted with the ruins of the mining industry which made Cornwall so important in centuries past. Really friendly, helpful owners and I will be going back to explore further. Fridge, freezer, socket for charging phones, fire pits even hot water for washing up. Perfect!

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Niamh

April 2025

With kids

3 nights at Camp Couture

We loved our stay here! Perfect combo of seclusion and creature comforts - loved the fact the kids (9 and 6) could ramble solo and safely through the woods, they loved the animals, the set up was perfect, everything we needed, would totally come again. Gets cold at night so would recommend lighting the wood burner in the dome at night, we came before Easter when the weather was lovely and it was still chilly overnight, bring cash for bits like wood!

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daniel

March 2025

Weekend Trip to Camp Couture

Firstly I would like to say thank you to Nick and Tracy for being so accommodating. The place is wonderful and very well thought out. When we arrived Nick and Noodle were there to greet us. The toilet and shower room was spotless. We stayed in the Dome, it had everything we needed and more, waking up to the views of the Alpaca in the pen and the Dear in the woods was so great. The site is very charming and relaxing, I don’t have a negative thing to say about it. It is in the top 3 places we have ever stayed. I would 100% recommend this place.