Gunwalloe Caravan Park is a dog friendly and family friendly site on a working farm in Helston, Cornwall. The site offers a mix of electric and non electric grass and hardstanding pitches for tents, caravans and motorhomes. There are sandy beaches within a 35 minute stroll (5 minute drive), along with many popular attractions within ten minutes. Lizard Point is also only 20 minutes away, plus it is a 30 minute walk from the Cornish coastal path!

Why choose Gunwalloe Caravan Park

Family and dog friendly campsite in the Cornish countryside on a working farm

Within a two minute drive of the coast, sandy beaches, a charming pub and the coastal path

Just a ten minute drive to Helston, a variety of attractions and local harbours and coves

About the site

This family run and family friendly site offers an ideal spot for a peaceful getaway near the sea. You can find the sandy Gunwalloe Beach only a 35 minute walk (5 minute drive) away, and attractions like the Cornish Seal Sanctuary are also within a ten minute drive for days out. The site offers 40 electric and non electric grass and hardstanding pitches with the option of electric hook up for tents, trailer tents, campervans, caravans, motorhomes and RVs. The electric pitches range in size from medium and large, starting at 9m x 13m up to 15m x 17m. The site has five medium electric hardstanding pitches. These measure 9m x 13m, have access to 16 amp electric hook ups and are suitable for tents, trailer tents, campervans, caravans and motorhomes and two large electric hardstanding pitches measuring 15m x 17m. There is a little shop onsite selling local produce, milk, eggs, bacon, sausages, tins, bread, ice creams and also freshly brewed coffees and teas. There is also a small supply of camping and cleaning equipment, logs, kindling, and gas bottles and warm croissants and pain au chocolat can be ordered for your breakfast. The ancient town of Helston is only ten minutes away, full of pubs, shops, restaurants and more. A short walk from Helston is Loe Pool, the largest natural freshwater lake in Cornwall - a must-visit and great for walks and bikes. The site is well placed for coastal walks, being just a 30 minute walk from the South West Coast Path. Keen hikers should tackle the walk to Kynance Cove on the Lizard Peninsula, which takes roughly three hours. Well behaved dogs are welcome but must be kept on leads and supervised at all times unless in the enclosed dog walking/exercise area, where they can be off lead. BBQs and fire pits are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended at all times. You can purchase wood and kindling, and hire BBQs and fire pits from the on site shop.

Gunwalloe Caravan Park is open all year round. Pitches from £22/night for 2 people.

"The facilities are very clean and the showers are excellent. It is a great location for beaches!"

Rodney H

"Not enough stars to rate. Beautiful stay and would highly recommend it to others!"

Ian D

"The pitch was huge with lots of space between us and other campers"

Joe A

What facilities are at Gunwalloe Caravan Park?

Accessible facilities

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant / takeaway

Drinking water

Family friendly

Shop

Showers

Toilets

W.C. disposal

WiFi

Baby changing facilities

Caravan storage

Dog exercise area

Dog wash

Electric hookups

EV charging

Fires allowed

Freezer

Fridge

Gas exchange

Near beach

Near pub

Open year round

Peaceful

RV pitches

Wash up area

Site facilities include a heated toilet and shower block, a washing up area and a disabled toilet and shower room. A small onsite shop is available stocked with chilled drinks, ice creams, snacks, firewood and cleaning equipment and freshly brewed barista coffees. There is also an enclosed dog walking area for your four legged friend. EV charging ports are available.

Guests will also have the opportunity to feed ponies!

There are local shops and supermarkets in Helston, a ten minute drive away. The Halzephron Inn is a five minute drive or a 35 minute walk away.

There are 34 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

12 x Non Electric Grass Pitches

Max 5 people

Grass pitches suitable for tents, roof tents, trailer tents, campervans, caravans and motorhomes. Measuring approximately 9m x 13m.

16 x Medium Electric Grass Pitches

Max 5 people

Medium grass pitches offering 16 amp electric hook up for tents, roof tents, trailer tents, campervans, caravans and motorhomes. Measuring approximately 9m x 13m.

2 x Large Electric Grass Pitches

Max 5 people

Large half grass, half hardstanding pitches offering 16 amp electric hook up, suitable for tents, roof tents, trailer tents, campervans, caravans, motorhomes and RVs. Measuring approximately 15m x 17m.

4 x Medium Electric Hardstanding Pitches

Max 4 people

Hardstanding pitches with 16 amp electric hook up for roof tents, trailer tents, campervans, caravans and motorhomes. Measuring approximately 9m x 13m.

Gunwalloe Caravan Park reviews

4.75 /5

34 reviews

94%

would recommend

Filter by: Review rating

Outstanding (24)

Very good (7)

Good (1)

Average (2)

Poor (0)

Accommodation type

Camping (7)Glamping (0)Motorhome or Campervan (22)Caravan (5)

Travelled as

Family with young children (2)Family with older children (13+) (1)Solo (1)Couple (22)Group (8)

Latest

Popular mentions

...

Showing the most recent reviews from guests

Quick overnight stay

Recommends site

Nicholas W

VW-Type Campervan - Non Electric Grass PitchesMar 2026

Excellent location to explore Lizard Point. Friendly helpful service on site.

Fantastic!

Recommends site

Katherine T

Single Axle Caravan - Non Electric Grass PitchesMar 2026

Fab campsite. Clean facilities, friendly owner, nice coffee and croissants at the little shop. Good showers and handy washing up area. Good size pitches too.

Great family owned site

Recommends site

Robert C

VW-Type Campervan - Non Electric Grass PitchesSep 2025

Great little site with family owned feel. No long list of rules, and all the basics done well. Too many sites now catering only for wealthier Motorhome owners, so great to find an old school site where you feel free.

Share your feedback about Gunwalloe Caravan Park

Already stayed here? Leave a review and tell us what you thought!

Site rules and policies

Admission

At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

The site will send you further check-in information 7 day(s) before your arrival.

Units will be allocated - if a prefered pitch is required please phone about your requirements.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 1 day(s) of arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times. Dogs may be off lead in the exercise/walking area only.

The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

Kites or drones are not permitted.

Quiet hours must be respected between 10:30 p.m. and 8 a.m..

The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted

Pitches

Please note, pup tents are to be used for storage purposes only. Guests may not use them for sleeping.

You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Reception

If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

Firearms are not permitted.

Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.

Please do not touch or feed the animals.

Visitors

Visitors must leave the premises by 11 p.m..

Visitors' cars are not permitted on site.

Need to know

Frequently asked questions about Gunwalloe Caravan Park

Quick filters

Site rules

What time is check-in and check out at Gunwalloe Caravan Park?

Check-in is available from 2pm until 10:30pm. Please let the site know if you're delayed. Check out is before 10:30am on your final day.

Is Gunwalloe Caravan Park dog-friendly?

Absolutely! Dogs are more than welcome here with there even being an enclosed dog walking area for your four legged friends to enjoy. Please note, dogs must be kept on their leads and supervised at all times and breeds and cross breeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act are not permitted.

Does Gunwalloe Caravan Park allow BBQs and campfires?

Yes, BBQs raised off the ground and campfires in fire pits are allowed!

Pitches

Does Gunwalloe Caravan Park allow awnings, gazebos or pup tents?

Yes, awnings, gazebos and pup tents are allowed please just make sure to select this as an option when booking. Please note, pup tents must fit within your pitch and only be used for storage.

A note from the site themselves...

The site is very special to me as it has been in my family since it began. I am now running it, updating it, meet new people and keep the family feel of the site.

I'm looking forward to making your holiday special, helping you as much as I can, and learning and developing the site each year. Claire

Gunwalloe Caravan Park is ideal for...

Couples

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet

Young children

Things to do on site and in the Helston area

You will be spoilt for choice when it comes to days out. With a sandy beach just a 35 minute walk away, you can enjoy days of swimming or sunbathing before enjoying a BBQ at your pitch.

For wildlife lovers, a trip to the Cornish Seal Sanctuary (10 minutes) is a must. The seal and sea lion rescue centre rears these adorable animals back to health, offering feeding and education sessions too.

Other nearby attractions include: