If you plan to camp near Padstow in Cornwall, you’ve come to the right place. In this guide, I’ll share everything you need to know about camping in Padstow, including local campsites, wild camping, and park-ups for campervans.
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Campsites Near Padstow
Dennis Cove Campsite
Dennis Cove is one of the most family-friendly campsites in the area. Via onsite access to the Camel Trail, it’s a 10-minute comfortable walk to Padstow harbour.
The campsite welcomes visitors between April and September, where you’ll get a spacious pitch on grass terrain. If you get a spot in the top field, you’ll be rewarded with stunning views over the surrounding area.
The camp has everything you need for a comfortable stay with onsite toilets, showers, and washing facilities.
- Dogs: Yes
- Electric Hook Ups: Yes
- Waste Disposal: Yes
- BBQs: Yes – off the ground.
- Campfires: No
- Awnings: Yes
Padstow Touring Park & Holiday Village
Another Padstow campsite close to the town is Padstow Touring Park & Holiday Village.
Here we have an ideal family holiday destination, where you can bring your own vehicle or tent or rent one of the onsite holiday homes.
The park has all the conveniences you need for a stress-free holiday, from a licensed shop and children’s play area to camp kitchens and laundry rooms. Ocassionally there are also pop-up food stalls.
- Dogs: Yes
- Electric Hook Ups: Yes
- Waste Disposal: Yes
- BBQs: Yes – off the ground.
- Campfires: No
- Awnings: Extra charge.
Tregella Place Caravan & Camping
If you fancy a simpler camping experience near Padstow, Tregella Place is an excellent budget-friendly option.
Enjoy the peace and quiet during the day, and marvel at the stars of the evening. All are advantages that their rural location allows.
To get into Padstow is less than 10-minutes in a car and 30-minutes on foot.
- Dogs: Yes
- Electric Hook Ups: No
- Waste Disposal: Yes
- BBQs: Yes
- Campfires: Yes
- Awnings: Yes
Padstow View Campsite – Tents Only
Padstow View Campsite is a a rural site with spacious pitches boasting unrivalled views over Padstow estuary.
That and the convenient onsite facilities have earned the site a fantastic reputation. But please note that this is a tent-only campsite.
- Dogs: Yes
- Electric Hook Ups: No
- Waste Disposal: Yes
- BBQs: Yes
- Campfires: No
- Awnings: Yes
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Glamping Near Padstow
Padstow Touring Park & Holiday Village
I mentioned this place earlier, so won’t say too much more. However, Padstow holiday village is a winning choice when it comes to glamping.
With options ranging from static caravans to luxury lodges, you should have no trouble at all finding your home away from home.
Padstow Creek Glamping
For a more idyllic glamping experience, Padstow Creek seems to be at the top of its game.
They have just a few properties on their picturesque site, including luxury glamping pods, a 2-bedroom holiday cottage, and a treetop lodge.
Each provides the utmost comfort with luxury amenities, while the site allows for an authentic camping adventure.
Tregavone Touring Park
If you don’t mind being a little further away from town, Tregavone brings all the festival feels with their glamping bell tents.
The tents come kitted out with comfy beds and all the bedding, while toilet, showers, and kitchen facilities are just a short walk away.
Free & Wild
Camping Near Padstow
If you’re a seasoned wild camper, you’ll know that the UK isn’t the most welcoming of places. When wild camping in Padstow, don’t be surprised to find “no overnight camping” signs in most public areas around the town.
Your best bet for finding wild camping spots near Padstow is to venture a little way out of town. There are lots of beaches along the coastal path where you could easily get away with a tent so long as you set up late and leave early.
For campervans, we found a wild camping spot near the Bedruthan Steps, located a 20-minute drive away from Padtow. It’s a lay-by with no overnight restrictions and stunning sunset views over the ocean. A few other vans were parked there, and we had no trouble at all.
We found this particular park-up on Park4Night, a great app for finding free parks ups. Other apps we use are Search for Site and Just Park.
Responsible Camping Near Padstow
Regardless of whether you are wild camping near Padstow or staying at a campsite, there is certain camping etiquette that you should follow.
- Take all rubbish and sanitary waste with you.
- If you don’t have a camping toilet, use a trowel to bury human waste.
- Camp close by to marked trails so as not to disturb wildlife.
- Minimise fire impact by using raised BBQs and firepits and only when it’s safe.
- Be considerate of your fellow campers.
- Respect the interests of other people.
- When wild camping, arrive late, leave early, and never camp longer than one night in one place.
- Make pragmatic decisions, and you’ll be just fine.
Things to do in and around Padstow
If you’re heading to Padstow, you’ll want to check out my guide on the 15 best things to do in and around Padstow. In the meantime, here’s a little taster of what you can look forward to.
- Beautiful Beaches
- Padstow Harbour
- The Camel Trail
- Culinary Delights
- Stunning Coastal Walks
Enjoy Your Padstow Camping Trip!
That’s everything you need to know about Camping in Padstow. We hope you enjoy your trip!
If you have any questions, please ask. Otherwise, I wish you happy and safe travels.
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