Padstow's location on the northern coast of Cornwall makes for a brilliant base to explore the area. And there's plenty to do in the town too - think pretty colourful houses, fishing boats bobbing on the sea and oodles of local charm. This selection of Padstow campsites has something for everyone.
Camelford, Cornwall (12.5 miles)
Peaceful, family and dog friendly glamping pods with views of Rough Tor and optional hot tubs available.
4.9 /5
Camelford, Cornwall (12.6 miles)
Family-friendly pods and tents on an idyllic hands-on farm, 15 minutes from the coast. Campfires welcome.
St Austell, Cornwall (13.5 miles)
Peaceful camping with onsite fly fishing. Just ten minutes from the coast and five minutes from the Eden Project.
4.67 /5
Holywell Bay, Newquay, Cornwall (13.6 miles)
5 star, dog-friendly, family campsite with a swimming pool, nestling beside Holywell Bay beach near Newquay.
4.68 /5
Bodmin, Cornwall (14.2 miles)
Five-star peaceful and friendly park for tourers, ten minutes from the Eden Project. Adult only!
4.92 /5
St Austell, Cornwall (14.3 miles)
A peaceful, family run site with a bar and dog run. Surrounded by Cornish countryside close to Porthpean Beach.
4.84 /5
St Austell, Cornwall (14.4 miles)
A peaceful, family-friendly campsite set in 4 acres with fantastic country views. 20 minutes from the Eden Project.
4.9 /5
St Blazey, Par, Cornwall (14.5 miles)
Eco camping and glamping with onsite wildlife walks. Ten minutes to the beach and five minutes to the Eden Project!
Hendra Croft, Newquay, Cornwall (14.7 miles)
Award-winning holiday park with great facilities including a swimming pool, minutes from Perranporth and Newquay.
4.34 /5
Polzeath, Wadebridge, Cornwall (1.8 miles)
Spacious country camping only minutes away from Polzeath Blue Flag Beach on the lovely Cornish coast.
Padstow, Cornwall (2 miles)
Dog friendly camping and chic bell tents, just a short hop from Padstow and fabulous beaches. Perfect for families.
Wadebridge, Cornwall (2.3 miles)
Camping with a great beachside location at Polzeath. Ideal for families and dog friendly.
St Issey, Wadebridge, Cornwall (2.7 miles)
A peaceful family orientated holiday park located in rolling Cornish countryside between Padstow and Wadebridge.
Padstow , Cornwall (3.7 miles)
Peaceful, dog friendly camping and touring on a family run park near Padstow and Cornwall's stunning beaches.
St Merryn, Padstow, Cornwall (3.9 miles)
Trethias is just a 5 minute walk to the nearest beach, Treyarnon Bay, which is dog friendly even during summer.
Padstow, Cornwall (4.1 miles)
A pair of deluxe shepherd's hut with en-suites set 100 metres from the beach, near to Padstow. Open year round.
Rumford, Wadebridge, Cornwall (4.4 miles)
A family run, dog friendly camping and touring site close to Padstow and Bedruthan Steps. Swimming pool on site.
Padstow, Cornwall (4.5 miles)
Farm camping just ten minutes to Porthcothan Bay, with grass tent and touring pitches, plus bell tent glamping,
Wadebridge, Cornwall (4.7 miles)
Peaceful Caravan Club site, well located to visit Camel Estuary, North Cornwall coast and Bodmin Moor.
St Kew Highway, Bodmin, Cornwall (6.3 miles)
A family run hotel and caravan park, set in 11 acres of pretty gardens, near Padstow and Port Isaac.
Mawgan Porth, Newquay, Cornwall (6.5 miles)
Small, peaceful and eco-friendly back to basics camping on a small range of grass pitches and canvas bell tents.
Mawgan Porth, Cornwall (6.5 miles)
A huddle of gorgeous glamping options in a tranquil valley garden, just moments from stunning Mawgan Porth beach.
Port Isaac, St Kew, Cornwall (6.6 miles)
Set in a quiet rural position this member only site is away from hectic daily life. Near the Cornish Coast beaches.
St Columb Major, Cornwall (7 miles)
New site in quiet and rural surroundings, offering small site atmosphere with big site facilities.
Tregurrian, Newquay, Cornwall (7.6 miles)
Enjoy magnificent views across the Atlantic Ocean from this friendly campsite just half a mile from Watergate Bay.
St Columb Major, Newquay, Cornwall (8.3 miles)
A stunning family-run holiday park with an outdoor pool and on-site bar. Close by to Newquay and beautiful beaches.
St Columb Major, Cornwall (8.9 miles)
Family friendly fun, activities and animal encounters at a park close to Newquay and the Cornish Coast.
Ruthvoes, St Columb Major, Cornwall (9.2 miles)
Tranquil, friendly tent and tourer camping site set close to Newquay and access to A30 and A39. Pet friendly.
St Teath, Bodmin, Cornwall (9.5 miles)
A quiet, adult-only site nestled in Doc Martin and Poldark countryside near Port Isaac, a perfect Cornish base.
St Breward, Cornwall (10.5 miles)
Friendly camping and glamping site with stunning views, at the start of the Camel Trail and near Bodmin Moor.
Camelford, Cornwall (10.6 miles)
Small and peaceful camping and glamping in the stunning Cornish countryside, ten minutes from local beaches.
St Breward, Bodmin, Cornwall (10.8 miles)
Secluded, cosy, handmade yurts ideal for couples or families looking to stay in the countryside by Bodmin Moor.
Newquay, Cornwall (10.8 miles)
The closest holiday park to Newquay town centre and beaches - traditional, friendly and welcoming.
Newquay, Cornwall (11.4 miles)
Welcome to Riverside Holiday Park, situated just two and a half miles inland from Newquay in Cornwall.
Trebarwith Strand, Tintagel, Cornwall (11.6 miles)
By the Cornish Coast and Tintagel, sleep in unique eco glamping units, a bar cabin or quirky tree tents.
North Cornwall , Camelford, Cornwall (11.9 miles)
Peaceful, family run campsite for tent campers and caravanners on the outskirts of Camelford. Open all year.
Summercourt, Newquay, Cornwall (12.5 miles)
Adult only and dog friendly touring campsite located just off the A30 in the centre of Cornwall.
Bugle, St Austell, Cornwall (13 miles)
Friendly and off grid campsite for tents only, set on a working farm just ten minutes from the Eden Project.
Newquay, Cornwall (13.1 miles)
A very peaceful campsite with superb onsite fishing lakes, 10 minutes from Newquay and a number of sandy beaches.
Cardinham, Bodmin, Cornwall (13.3 miles)
A quiet, 4 star, family run campsite on the edge of Bodmin Moor, centrally located in rural Cornwall.
Cubert, Newquay, Cornwall (13.4 miles)
A family and dog friendly quiet site, five minutes from Hollywell Bay and 15 minutes from Newquay.
Rejerrah, Newquay, Cornwall (14.5 miles)
A small, friendly holiday park with a warm welcome and a heated pool, close to Newquay and lovely Perranporth.