Military Pod Camping
From £8 For 1 night, 3 adults
- Quiet Cornwall campsite on the site of a WW2 anti-aircraft battery
- Five minutes' drive from Lizard; 15 minutes from Helston
- Fishing shop and café within half a mile of base
Site type
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The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 26 Apr to
Pitch types & availability
Military camping pod (two person)
2 people maximum Dimensions: 2.5m width x 2.1m length (8.2ft width x 6.9ft length) Calculated area: 5.3m² (56.5ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £50 1 night, 2 adults
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Military camping pod (three person)
3 people maximum Dimensions: 2.0m width x 3.7m length (6.6ft width x 12.1ft length) Calculated area: 7.4m² (79.7ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £55 1 night, 2 adults
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Non-electric grass tent pitch (no cars, solo)
1 person maximum 
No dogs allowed
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5.0m width x 5.0m depth (16.4ft width x 16.4ft depth) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £8 1 night, 1 adult
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Non-electric grass pitch
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7.0m width x 7.0m depth (23.0ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 49.0m² (527.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £16 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 68% of visitors View breakdown
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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Good level site with nice sized pitches and definitely unusual.
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Liked: No one else camping in mid september. A surreal experience with the military gear from WW2 all over the site. The site owner was very kind and helpful. Not expensive compared with other sites on the Lizard. Very basic amenities but I for one like it that way. The sky at night there is terrific. Recommended.
Disliked: Can be noisy early evening from Predanneck airfield but all local sites similarly affected.
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Very small site, clean and well kept. Owner was very knowledgeable.
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Liked: Loved the freedom and layed back approach to site, very interesting history to the area and some great walks literally from the site.
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Excellent place with good clean facilities
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Liked: Everything was brilliant, the owner was absolutely brilliant showing us how everything works, shower was absolutely hot, can't fault paying 14 quid a night
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Wish I could choose 10 stars!!
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Liked: This campsite is absolutely beautiful!! The owners are so lovely and accommodating. There is nothing bad I have to say about it. I will definitely return!! Thank you so much Ian and Izzy 😘
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As a family we love staying in smaller/quieter campsites and this one…
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Liked: As a family we love staying in smaller/quieter campsites and this one was perfect. Not too many pitches were in use during our stay and there was lots of room in the field for our girls to run around and place frisbee & games. Amazing location for such a cheap price. We also didn’t have enough room in the car to bring a fire pit along, but were kindly lent one by the owner, with logs also, which made our stay even more perfect! The kids also enjoyed looking at the old ww2 anti aircraft weapons on site, which was an added bonus of staying there. Would definitely stay again!
Disliked: For the price you’re paying per night, you can’t fault it.
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Absolutely brilliant campsite, owners really nice too! Definitely cannot complain for £14…
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Liked: Absolutely brilliant campsite, owners really nice too! Definitely cannot complain for £14 a night. The showers lovely and toilet is kept clean. Will definitely be back!
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Great value for price, will stay there again
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Military camping pod (three person)
Liked: Ideal location if You want to explore area around the Southernmost Point of GB. Camping site is small, quiet and clean. Mil-Podx3 and it's facilities is located a bit separately and surrounded by historical military constructions, so it is easy to maintain privacy but at the same time You can always easy reach other quests for chat. Everythink as described - hot private shower, gas cooker and even heater. Electricity provided from solar panel, bright lights and 5V USB ports to charge mobiles. Convertable double bed will fit 6'6'' tall guy. Excellent communication with site owner via texts, emails before arrival and also in person.
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Back to simplicity and nature at its best!!
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Liked: Another brilliant stay, we have a firm favourite spot. So lovely simple and peaceful. After a long day exploring nothing better than coming back to have a lovely hot shower, peaceful background listening to nature and watching the stars. Camp owners are wonderful. Friendly, attentive yet allow the space and more than happy to help. Shower block has privacy. Water readily available, no question or issue to big or small. Makes holidays affordable for us! We love the history, the people and the simplicity. Thank you guys!
Disliked: Nothing. Wait, that we had to leave!!! That's what we disliked!
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Lovely place , really enjoyed our stay and was made very welcome…
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Liked: Lovely place , really enjoyed our stay and was made very welcome , and this was our very first family camping trip , had a lovely shower also
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From the manager: great to hear that you enjoyed your stay, hope to see you again sometime
Excellent value
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Liked: Excellent value. There is a toilet and shower available if needed very basic but clean. Ian was very helpful on arrival would stay again when in the area
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From the manager: pleased you enjoyed your stay, hope to see you again in the future
Features
Portable toilet
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Games room
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Play area
TV room
Take away
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Car parking by pitch/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Portable toilet
Pub toilets
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
D. of E. welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Peaceful
Walkers' paradise
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Public transport nearby
Type
Small (11-25 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Leisure/theme park nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Surf school nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
Military Pod Camping
Predannack Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery and Museum
St. Helena
Mullion
Cornwall
England
TR12 7LH
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
49.9989°N
-5.21423°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
Airport
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Kennack Sands | 2.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Polurrian Cove | 2.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poldhu Cove | 3.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Church Cove | 3.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Coverack | 5.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
National Seal Sanctuary 6.6 mi
Flambards 6.7 mi
Trebah Garden 8.5 mi
National Maritime Museum Cornwall 12.5 mi
Pendennis Castle 12.6 mi
National Trust
Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool 6.9 mi
Glendurgan Garden 8.5 mi
Godolphin 11.3 mi
St Anthony Head 14.3 mi
St Michael's Mount 14.3 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Rill Cove 2 mi
Church Cove and Lizard Point 2.7 mi
Royal Anne Galley 2.8 mi
Schiedam 3.9 mi
St Anthony 5 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Want to know more about camping in Cornwall?
- Does Military Pod Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Military Pod Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Military Pod Camping? Around the miles to the south, the Lizard Point (five minutes' drive) is the southernmost point in mainland Britain. Come for the far-reaching views, then head west along the coast to see … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Military Pod Camping?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: Anytime – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Military Pod Camping? From £8 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.