Higher Pendeen Camping
Highly rated
Mawgan Porth, Newquay, Cornwall
Higher Pendeen Camping provides its guests eco-friendly camping in the Cornish countryside, set away from the crowds in an off-grid location. Winners of the Silver Cornwall Tourism Awards enjoy a rural stay on a working farm, there are a small range of grass pitches as well as a selection of cosy canvas bell tents.
Award winning working farm site, choose from a tent pitch or luxury glamping bell tent
Just a ten minute walk from the beautiful Mawgan Porth beach
Close to St Columb Major, a great base for exploring Cornwall's countryside and coast
About Higher Pendeen Camping
Situated just ten minutes from Mawgan Porth's stunning beach, this small peaceful campsite is great for escaping everyday life in the Cornish countryside. Choose from one of the non-electric grass pitches, each providing plenty of privacy and space for you to pitch your tent. If you're looking for a more luxurious break in this stunning location, why not opt for one of the canvas bell tents on the site? These give glampers an idyllic and pre-pitched shelter. Complete with a double bed and an optional two single camp beds, matting, a fire pit with grill, upcycled outdoors tables and quaint lanterns. Bed linen and towels are not included, so you can either bring your own or rent some for an additional cost. Guests will also need to bring their own cooking utensils. Sit back and relax at this tranquil eco-friendly retreat, previous winners of the Silver Cornwall Tourism awards and Bronze South West Tourism Excellence Awards. Dogs allowed by pre-arrangement only. This site is a member of Freedom Camping Club.
Open from 1 March to 31 October
Facilities include a compost toilet and outdoor shower, plus recycling facilities.
There are a number of eateries in the local area including Wax Watergate Bay and the Mermaid Inn.
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets
Bike hire
Café / restaurant
Communal BBQ
Disabled facilities
Drinking water
Electric hookups
Entertainment
Family friendly
Fires allowed
Fishing
Games room
Glamping
Golf
Horse riding
Hot tub
Internet access
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilets
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
There are 8 accommodation options on-site
Non Electric Grass Pitches
Max 4 people
Grass pitches measuring 6m x 7m, with no electric. Ideal for small to medium tents.
4 x Non Electric Circular Grass Pitches
Max 4 people
Circular grass pitches measuring 6m, with no electric. Ideal for small to medium tents.
Site tariff
Interested in staying at Higher Pendeen Camping?
Call 07977 592530 to book.
9am - 5pm
Unfortunately Higher Pendeen Camping doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.
Site rules and policies
Check-in is available from 3pm until 9pm. Please advise the site if you are delayed. Departure is due before 10am on your last day.
Things to do on site and in the Newquay area
Nearby the site, you'll find:
- Mawgan Porth beach
- South West Coastal Path
- Watergate Bay
- Camel Creek Adventure Park
- Cornwall Aviation Heritage Centre
Interested in staying at Higher Pendeen Camping?
Call 07977 592530 to book.
9am - 5pm
Unfortunately Higher Pendeen Camping doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.
Highly rated
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