Porthtowan Campsite

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Plenty of space to set up (added by manager 24 Aug 2023)

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  • Laidback dog-friendly site with sea views towards St Ives
  • By the South West Coast Path, 20 minutes’ walk from Porthtowan beach
  • Space for ball games and barbecues permitted; walk to local pubs
If your idea of living the high life is relaxing on lush, green expanses of grass with sea views, pack up your things and head straight for Porthtowan Campsite. This laidback, dog-friendly site has sea views and distant vistas of St Ives and Godrevy Lighthouse. Plus, you won’t have to dream of the sand for too long, as Porthtowan beach is only 20 minutes’ walk away along the South West Coast Path… That’s right – the South West Coast Path conveniently passes by the entrance to the site. Porthtowan beach is a welcome reward for even such a short stroll, as it has a surf shop providing lessons, surfboard hire and beach yoga, along with a beach café and a beach shop. There are three acres in total at Porthtowan Campsite. It’s a small set-up, so nice and peaceful, and barbecues are very kindly permitted for those wanting to make the most of any balmy evenings. Kids have plenty of space to look for wildlife or play ball games, as the flat meadow is surrounded by low-level stone walls. There’s also a chemical disposal point and rubbish bins. There are no other facilities on site, but the village and Rudruth, 15 minutes’ drive away, should have what you need for food and drink supplies or larger shops. Laidback, beachside Porthtowan village has two family-friendly pubs highly recommended by the site; one, 20 minutes’ walk away, has a sandy play park, sea views and serves seafood and seasonal dishes. Ask about the other spot too, which has sublime sunsets, sea views and a fab menu. In the village, there’s a well-stocked village shop, a popular fish and chip shop and an ice cream parlour - how spoilt for choice you’ll be. The beach café often hosts themed evenings and sells breakfasts, lunches, coffee and other drinks.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 5
Motorhome pitches 5
Open now

Languages spoken

English

Open from Mon, 1 Apr to

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Features

No 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

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

Themes

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Restaurant nearby

Surf school nearby

Location

Porthtowan Campsite

Jolly's Lane

Porthtowan

Cornwall

England

TR4 8AX

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.2806°N
-5.24859°W

Nearest transport

Coach
3.4 mi Railway Station
3.4 mi Alma Place
3.8 mi Cornwall College
Rail
3.4 mi Redruth Rail Station
5.3 mi Camborne Rail Station
7.5 mi Perranwell Rail Station
Ferry
10.7 mi Trelisick Ferry Landing
10.7 mi Ponsharden Ferry Landing
10.8 mi Tolverne Ferry Landing
Airport
15.8 mi Newquay St Mawgan Airport
15.9 mi Penzance Airport
22.3 mi Land's End St Just 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

Don’t start up the car just yet, as there’s plenty to do with just your trainers or walking boots on. Set out over the South West Coast Path. Going north, it’ll guide you to St Agnes Head’s gorse and heather headland (otherwise 15 minutes’ drive) or south to Portreath (otherwise 10 minutes), which has a pretty valley and a beach popular with surfers. From Porthtowan beach (20 minutes’ walk), it’s a lovely low-tide beach stroll to stunning Chapel Porth beach. This spot, enclosed by a mining valley, is popular with those who like a wilder shore with fewer crowds. Alternatively, make your way to the larger towns of St Ives (half an hour’s drive) or Penzance (45 minutes). St Ives’ art galleries and surfing beaches have a fierce reputation. And don’t forget about the rainforest biomes of Eden Project (an hour) either…

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Porthtowan 0.5 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Chapel Porth 1.5 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Portreath 2.4 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Trevaunance Cove 3.5 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Perranporth 6.3 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 3.7 mi

Truro Cathedral 8.8 mi

Lappa Valley Steam Railway 10.8 mi

Tate St Ives 11.3 mi

Fistral Beach 11.7 mi

National Trust

Cornish Mines and Engines 3.7 mi

Godrevy 7.1 mi

Trelissick Garden 10.4 mi

Godolphin 11 mi

Trerice 11.7 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Porth Towan - Towan Cross - Chapel Porth 0.5 mi

Circular walk Portreath - Tehidy Country Park - Reskajeage Downs - Coastal Path 2.4 mi

St Agnes Beacon 2.5 mi

Hell's Mouth 4.6 mi

Hanover 4.8 mi

Local events

  • Boardmasters (Wednesday 7 August 2024 – Wednesday 7 August 2024)

    Newquay, Cornwall 14.2 mi

  • Eden Sessions (Wednesday 12 June 2024 – Wednesday 12 June 2024)

    Par, Cornwall 23 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.

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Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
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Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
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    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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