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.
Padstow, Cornwall (0.5 miles)
Back to basics campsite with stunning estuary views, within a ten minute walk of Padstow Harbour. Dog friendly.
Padstow, Cornwall (1.6 miles)
Back to basics camping site for tents and tourers with an onsite bar, just ten minutes from Padstow and the beach.
4.53 /5
Padstow, Cornwall (1.7 miles)
Welcoming the whole family, dogs included, to enjoy sea views, stunning sunsets and amazing nearby beaches.
4.8 /5
Padstow, Cornwall (1.8 miles)
Quiet, family friendly site with pretty views of Cornish countryside. Ten minutes from Padstow and Harlyn Bay.
Padstow, Cornwall (2 miles)
A family-friendly site in the Cornish countryside. Short drive to the iconic Seven Bays, Padstow and Newquay.
4.94 /5
Padstow, Cornwall (2.6 miles)
Family friendly, back to basics camping close to Cornwall's coast. Just a 15 minute drive to Padstow and beaches!
St.Minver, Wadebridge, Cornwall (2.7 miles)
Peaceful farm camping and touring site with views over the Camel Estuary. Close by to beautiful Cornish beaches.
4.32 /5
Padstow, Cornwall (2.9 miles)
Set on Cornwall's beautiful north coast near Padstow, you'll find 5 star touring, camping and glamping huts here.
4.66 /5
Padstow, Cornwall (3 miles)
Holiday park with a swimming pool, flumes, kids club, clubhouse and entertainment. A 15 minute walk to the beach!
Wadebridge, Cornwall (3.2 miles)
A tiny, secluded and sheltered glamping site in a designated Area of Outstanding Beauty in fabulous North Cornwall.
Whitecross, Wadebridge, Cornwall (3.4 miles)
Family-run peaceful site perfect for families. Close to all of North Cornwall's many beaches and attractions.
4.78 /5
Newquay, Cornwall (6.4 miles)
Award winning, 5 star holiday park offering shepherd's huts with hot tubs. A 15 minute walk to Mawgan Porth beach.
4.92 /5
St Mawgan, Cornwall (6.6 miles)
Small bell tent campsite in a meadow near to the gorgeous beaches of the North Coast of Cornwall.
St Columb Major, Cornwall (6.8 miles)
Discover a Cornish secret! Camp or caravan amongst woodlands and gardens, 4 miles from sandy beaches. Onsite pool.
4.9 /5
Newquay, Cornwall (7.5 miles)
A family-run park with a pool, tennis courts and skate park, just minutes from the beach at Watergate Bay.
4.47 /5
Wadebridge, Cornwall (7.6 miles)
Relax and unwind in cosy glamping accommodation with private hot tubs, 15 minutes from Port Issac.
St Kew, Port Isaac, Cornwall (7.8 miles)
Peaceful camping and glamping tipis, five minutes to the beach. Secluded lake for fishing or swimming, plus a cafe!
4.75 /5
Bodmin, Cornwall (7.9 miles)
Family camping, touring and glamping site. Ten minutes to Bodmin and a five minute ride from the Camel Trail.
4.97 /5
Newquay, Cornwall (8.2 miles)
Award-winning site with a swimming pool and play area, ten minutes from Watergate Bay and Newquay.
4.81 /5
Porth, Newquay, Cornwall (8.6 miles)
Award winning, family friendly camping and glamping, nestled by Watergate Bay. Campfires and dogs welcome.
4.83 /5
Colan, Newquay, Cornwall (8.9 miles)
Spacious eco friendly yurts ideal for families and couples just 15 minutes from Fistral Beach! Pet friendly.
Newquay, Cornwall (9.7 miles)
Friendly, fun, family site with swimming pools, eateries, activities and a gym, 15 minutes from Newquay's beaches.
5 /5
Newquay, Cornwall (10.8 miles)
Award-winning holiday park with swimming pools, live entertainment, eateries, and more. Five minutes to Newquay!
4.79 /5
Bodmin, Cornwall (11 miles)
Family-friendly camping and glamping with open space and easy access to Cornwall's north and south coast!
4.84 /5
Bodmin, Cornwall (11.5 miles)
Spacious 200 acre organic family farm on Bodmin Moor with eco-facilities and onsite cafe. 30 minutes to beaches!
5 /5
Newquay, Cornwall (12.1 miles)
A 4 star tranquil setting for your camping or touring holiday retreat, just ten minutes from Newquay, off the A30.
4.46 /5
Mitchell, Newquay, Cornwall (12.3 miles)
Luxury ensuite glamping pods with kitchens and hot tubs. Just 15 minutes from Newquay with dog friendly options!
Bugle, St Austell, Cornwall (12.3 miles)
Eco-friendly site nestled in the peaceful countryside in the heart of Cornwall. Ten minutes to the Eden Project.
4.84 /5
Camelford, Cornwall (12.4 miles)
Peaceful family and dog friendly camping with an onsite equestrian centre. Ten minutes to Tintagel and the beach!
Bodmin, Cornwall (12.5 miles)
Spacious grass pitches in the Cornish countryside. Close to Bodmin, just ten minutes from the Eden Project.
4.73 /5
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.
4.66 /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 from 2024.
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.
4.85 /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
Newquay, Cornwall (7.5 miles)
A seaside club site at Tregurrian, perfectly located on the north coast of Cornwall.
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.
As the star attraction, the harbour draws visitors from all over to watch local fisherman peacefully casting their rods to bring in their supper. It's the perfect spot for a Cornish cream tea too, with fantastic views out to sea.
The town is quite rightly well known as a foodie destination - and TV chef Rick Stein has several restaurants including The Seafood Restaurant and Stein's Fish & Chips - both serving sublime local produce straight from the harbour.
If you fancy meeting the local wildlife, boat trips to see seals, dolphins and basking sharks are a great idea - as is a ferry ride across the Camel estuary to explore nearby inaptly named town of Rock, which is actually very sandy!
Being Cornwall, there are lots of superb beaches nearby including Bedruthan Steps, Constantine Bay and Harlyn Bay where you can stretch out to soak up some rays on a sunny day.
North Cornwall's beaches are perfect for surfers with almost guaranteed waves, but also make great places for beginners with a mix of local surf schools running classes for those who are feeling brave enough. You’ll find wetsuit hire is included too.
For those who fancy exploring by foot, there are plenty of walking and cycling trails to help fill your lungs with fresh, Cornish air. The Camel Trail does a great job of showing off the spectacular scenery (there are some terrific photo opportunities), as do Stepper Point Walk and Smugglers' Way Trail, which travels all the way from Boscastle to Looe.
If you can manage to drag yourself away from sandcastles and rockpooling fun at the beach, families will enjoy the informative National Lobster Hatchery, which is a pioneering marine conservation charity. You could also visit the beautiful Prideaux Place and its deer park, nearby Crealy adventure park and, of course, the Eden Project which is some 20 miles outside the town.
Also nearby are Polzeath, Mawgan Porth, Port Isaac and Tintagel, with its famous cliff-top castle links to King Arthur.