Located on the south coast of Cornwall, bustling Falmouth has all the coastal fun you need. Think Blue Flag beaches, great surfing waves and fresh seafood - you're in for a memorable trip. What are you waiting for? Book one of these Falmouth campsites and you're sure to have a brilliant holiday.
Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall (2.7 miles)
Spacious pitches with stunning sea views of Falmouth Bay. Family friendly with an onsite adventure playground!
4.36 /5
Longdowns, Penryn, Cornwall (4.1 miles)
Located on an outdoor pursuits centre with watersports, climbing, zip wires and more! Onsite cafe and dog friendly.
4.72 /5
Truro, Cornwall (4.1 miles)
Secluded and quiet, this adult-only site nestles in a sheltered 100-acre valley between Truro and Falmouth.
4.82 /5
Helston, Cornwall (5.6 miles)
Spacious camping, glamping and touring with luxury ensuite pitches. Just 20 minutes from the beach!
Redruth, Cornwall (6.6 miles)
Tranquil and idyllic site with a small range of grass pitches, an onsite sauna and easy access to the coast.
4.53 /5
Redruth, Cornwall (7.4 miles)
Tranquil site in four acres of gardens and meadows with spacious grass pitches. Just 20 minutes to Falmouth.
5 /5
St Day, Redruth, Cornwall (7.6 miles)
A small and family-friendly park in rural surroundings. Just 15 minutes to the stunning Cornish coast!
4.75 /5
St Day, Redruth, Cornwall (7.8 miles)
Charming themed huts with private fire pits and onsite animals. Just 15 minutes walk to the village of St Day!
5 /5
Helston, Cornwall (7.8 miles)
Rural, off grid pitches with beautiful facilities in the South Cornwall countryside. 10 mins from Flambards.
4.97 /5
Four Lanes, Redruth, Cornwall (8.5 miles)
Set in the Cornish countryside, this family friendly park offers a children's pool and trampoline play park.
4.92 /5
Helston, Cornwall (8.6 miles)
Dog friendly glamping pods with hot tubs, 20 minutes from the coast and beaches such as Porthleven.
4.86 /5
Troon, Camborne, Cornwall (9.2 miles)
Small off-grid glamping site with fully furnished bell tents, just 15-30 minutes from sandy beaches.
Coverack, Helston, Cornwall (9.3 miles)
A family friendly site a short walk from the beach and pretty harbour. Only 15 minutes from Kennack Sands.
4.72 /5
Coverack, Helston, Cornwall (9.3 miles)
An award-winning secluded site on the striking Lizard Peninsula. A 20 minute walk from the beach. Dog friendly.
4.85 /5
Allet, Truro, Cornwall (9.6 miles)
Award-winning family friendly campsite, 12 minutes from West Cornwall beaches Perranporth and Porthtowan.
4.92 /5
Helston, Cornwall (9.6 miles)
Relaxed, spacious family and dog friendly farm site. Just ten minutes from Gunwalloe Church Cove and Poldhu.
Portreath, Illogan, Cornwall (10.3 miles)
Award winning family site, five minutes to sandy beaches. Onsite facilities include a shop and play area!
4.88 /5
Mullion, Helston, Cornwall (10.3 miles)
Peaceful touring site on the idyllic Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall, three miles from the South West Coastal Path.
4.97 /5
Laity Moor, Redruth, Cornwall (10.8 miles)
Small, peaceful adult only touring site with 20 acres of farmland. Five minutes from Portreath Beach. Dog friendly.
4.9 /5
Lizard, Helston, Cornwall (10.9 miles)
Tranquil seaside getaway offering camping, touring and glamping on the stunning Lizard Peninsula.
4.88 /5
Mullion, Cornwall (10.9 miles)
Tranquil, off-grid camping and glamping site for adults only. Just ten minutes from the beach and Lizard Point.
Porthtowan, Cornwall (11.2 miles)
A multi-awarding winning, five-star tourist park on the North Cornish coast. Just a mile from Porthtowan Beach.
4.77 /5
Porthtowan, Cornwall (11.2 miles)
Eco camping with a plant-based cafe, plus chic shepherd's huts and pods. Close to Porthtowan Beach and surfing.
4.72 /5
Kennack Sands, Helston, Cornwall (11.3 miles)
Award winning camping and touring park overlooking the bay at Kennack Sands, a ten minute walk away.
4.57 /5
Porthleven, Cornwall (11.4 miles)
A 20 minute walk from the golden sands of Porthleven Beach, back-to-basics family camping.
4.86 /5
St Agnes, Cornwall (11.4 miles)
Peaceful caravan site with amazing coastal views, two miles from Cornish beaches.
4.84 /5
Helston, Cornwall (11.7 miles)
Peaceful gem in the Cornish countryside, complete with a play barn. Close to beaches and 30 minutes to Land's End.
4.72 /5
Veryan, Truro, Cornwall (9.2 miles)
Enjoy the south coast of Cornwall from the wonderful site at Veryan.
Falmouth, Cornwall (1.4 miles)
A peaceful, family-run park for tents, caravans and motorhomes. Dog friendly.
Falmouth, Cornwall (1.7 miles)
Family friendly camping and touring campsite, close to the beach!
Mylor Churchtown, Falmouth, Cornwall (1.8 miles)
Camping with waterside views, ideal for sailing / watersports. Based near beaches, on the Trefusis Headland.
Falmouth, Cornwall (3.8 miles)
Idyllic two acre site with well spaced grass pitches for tents, vans, motorhomes and tourers. Glamping pods too.
Truro, Cornwall (3.9 miles)
5-star luxury touring park for adults only, near St Mawes on the Roseland Peninsula in Cornwall.
Falmouth, Cornwall (4.1 miles)
A unique and tranquil eco-camping location with compost loos and solar showers.
Stithians, Truro, Cornwall (4.3 miles)
Small back to basics site with camping and bell tents. Scenic views from your pitch, just 20 minutes to beaches.
Feock, Truro, Cornwall (4.8 miles)
Pitches tucked away in a quiet Cornish hamlet, with friendly farm animals and rural views. Fantastic local walks.
Carnon Downs, Truro, Cornwall (5 miles)
A quiet and rural adult only site with large fully serviced pitches and outstanding rural views.
Menherion, Redruth, Cornwall (6.4 miles)
Family friendly campsite by a 275 acre lake with incredible watersports, in the Cornish countryside.
Stithians Lake, Redruth, Cornwall (6.8 miles)
Set on the edge of Stithians Lake, The Golden Lion, offers an outstanding location to pitch up and camp.
Helston, Cornwall (7 miles)
A peaceful family-run campsite in a village on the Lizard Peninsula. Sea views and a short walk to beaches.
Helston, Cornwall (7 miles)
Small and peaceful off-grid camping and glamping site with complimentary fire pits in The Lizard Heritage Coast.
Gweek, Helston, Cornwall (7.4 miles)
A green-focused camping and glamping site, ideal for families exploring Cornwall.
Helston, Cornwall (7.7 miles)
Go back to basics on this rural farm! Bell tents available. Close to Flambard's Theme Park and Swanpool Beach.
Chacewater, Truro, Cornwall (8.2 miles)
Peaceful, family owned touring park for adults only centrally located to beautiful Cornish beaches. Dog friendly.
Helston, Cornwall (8.3 miles)
This small Cornish family-run campsite is perfect for nature lovers. They even have their own foster farm animals.
Helston, Cornwall (8.3 miles)
A lovely, dog friendly family campsite in a peaceful location.
Chacewater, Truro, Cornwall (8.5 miles)
Luxury family/dog friendly glamping site with all facilities, campfires and spectacular Views, 10 mins to Beaches.
Truro, Cornwall (8.8 miles)
Surrounded by countryside, an ideal site for a romantic escapes or spending time with family and friends.
Mawgan, Helston, Cornwall (9.1 miles)
A small, quiet and tranquil site ideally situated for Lizard Point's beaches and the Eden Project
Camborne, Cornwall (9.7 miles)
Certificated campsite in West Cornwall with grass pitches close to sandy beaches and cycling trails. Dog friendly.
Truro, Cornwall (9.7 miles)
A relaxing old-school style campsite, within 30 minutes of amazing beaches, Newquay and St Ives.
Redruth, Cornwall (9.7 miles)
Family run with lovely countryside views, 10 minutes from local beaches. An excellent base for exploring Cornwall.
Blackwater, Truro, Cornwall (9.7 miles)
A quiet, family run park right by the A30, in easy reach of Perranporth, beaches and the St Agnes Heritage Coast.
Helston, Cornwall (10.1 miles)
A dog friendly and family friendly site set on a working farm in Cornwall, less than ten minutes from the beach.
Helston, Cornwall (10.7 miles)
Back-to-basics dog friendly camping on Cornwall's Lizard Peninsula, with easy access to the beach.
Cambrose, Portreath, Cornwall (10.9 miles)
A small family camping and touring park, situated in the unspoilt Portreath Valley 1.5 miles from Portreath.
Ruan Minor, Helston, Cornwall (11 miles)
Just a walk from Mullion, stay in reach of the lovely Cornish Coast electric pitches or a static van pets welcome.
Nancegollan, Helston, Cornwall (11.2 miles)
This site is on a small working farm in Cornwall, and offers back to basics holidays perfect for families.
Porthleven, Helston, Cornwall (11.3 miles)
A summer-only campsite with unrestricted pitches and sea views. Family friendly and 10 mins from a sandy beach.
Redruth, Cornwall (6.9 miles)
A peaceful lakeside spot sitting next to the beautiful Stithians Reservoir.
Choose to discover Cornwall at a laidback pace by picking Falmouth as your holiday destination and you certainly won’t feel let down by the range of activities on offer. Be as active as you feel like and enjoy a slice of the high life in this quaint seaside town.
You shouldn't miss the stunning seafront parade and its range of eateries which offer the most delicious freshly caught seafood. Make a day of it and peruse the Lifeboat Station with a guided tour, or perhaps enter the National Maritime Museum for a fascinating insight into the local history of Falmouth. Both places have excellent facilities for the kids, with lots to do and see.
When it comes to the great outdoors, you’re spoilt for choice. Is it stunning beaches which offer a range of watersports including surfing and sailing, or taking a trip along the beautiful coastline for a stroll? Gyllyngvase Beach is perfect for an ice cream in the sunshine, or Swanpool Beach and Nature Reserve boasts its own surf school as well as other activities including costeering, kayaking and diving too. The coastal wildlife tours are certainly not to be missed.
If you fancy exploring more inland, the Queen Mary Gardens is an idyllic spot to relax after a day of sightseeing, or the nearby Glendurgan Garden is a real treat for nature lovers. Trebah Garden, which contains a beautiful sub-tropical garden and its very own secluded beach, is just a short walk from the seafront.
Pendennis Castle has an informative WWI exhibition and discovery centre, plus is the best place for photos with its sea views, especially in the summer months. Creatives won’t want to miss the Falmouth Art Gallery, which has a reputation for great work by talented local artists and boasts both traditional and contemporary styles.
Further afield, Lizard Point, the city of Truro and the towns of Penzance and St Ives can all be reached in less than an hour by car.