Helston campsites
Famously located in one of the sunniest spots in the whole of the UK, Helston has a brilliant location close to all of the best beaches, family friendly attractions and second-to-none Cornish outdoors. Combine walks of a lifetime with a bustling town brimming with history here, there is so much to do! Choose from these Helston campsites.
77 Helston campsites
Treza Camping
Porthleven, Cornwall
23 reviews
100%
would recommend
A 20 minute walk from the golden sands of Porthleven Beach, back-to-basics family camping.
40 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Boskenwyn Manor
Helston, Cornwall
12 reviews
92%
would recommend
Family and dog friendly off-grid campsite. Five minutes from the Cornish Seal Sanctuary.
6 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Lamarth Farm
Helston, Cornwall
26 reviews
100%
would recommend
Relaxed, spacious family and dog friendly farm site. Just ten minutes from Gunwalloe Church Cove and Poldhu.
Pitches: 5 x Non Electric Grass Solo Pitches, 22 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Gunwalloe Caravan Park
Helston, Cornwall
32 reviews
94%
would recommend
Dog and family friendly site on a working farm in Cornwall, ten minutes to Helston. Just five minutes to the beach!
Pitches: 3 x Small Electric Grass Pitches, 12 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Little Wilderness
Wendron, Helston, Cornwall
Fully furnished off-grid bell tents and huts just 20 minutes to the coast and Porthleven. Families welcome.
Pitches: 2 x Bell Tents on a Private Decking, 3 x Wilderness Huts
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Trevena Cross Camping
Helston, Cornwall
5 reviews
80%
would recommend
Peaceful camping and bell tent pop up site. Five minutes to the beach and ten minutes from Mounts Bay.
Pitches: 10 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches, 3 x Non Electric Grass Motorhome Pitches
Elysian Fields
Ashton, Cornwall
23 reviews
91%
would recommend
Family-run campsite set in picturesque countryside, two miles from Porthleven and golden sand beaches.
Pitches: 7 x Large Electric Grass Touring Pitches, 10 x Non Electric Grass Tent Backpacker Pitches
Polladras Holiday Park
Helston, Cornwall
28 reviews
93%
would recommend
Peaceful gem in the Cornish countryside, complete with a play barn. Close to beaches and 30 minutes to Land's End.
Pitches: 13 x Gold Hardstanding Pitches, 30 x Non Electric Wild Camping Pitches
Dropped Anchor Sea View Camping
Breage, Helston, Cornwall
27 reviews
100%
would recommend
Small family friendly campsite with private fire pits and great sea views. Five minutes to Praa Sands Beach!
Pitches: 5 x Non Electric Grass Backpacker Pitches, 14 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Lizard View
Trenear, Helston, Cornwall
4 reviews
100%
would recommend
Quiet, family friendly site overlooking the Lizard Peninsula. Ten minutes to Helston and 15 minutes to the beach.
8 x Grass Pitches with Optional Electric
6m long
Tremorvu Campsite and Glamping
Ashton, Helston, Cornwall
10 reviews
100%
would recommend
Peaceful family-run camping and glamping site in the Cornish countryside, just ten minutes to Praa Sands Beach.
Pitches: 10 x Grass Solo Pitches (Optional Electric), 9 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Higher Bochym Caravan Motorhome and Camping Site
Mullion, Helston, Cornwall
4 reviews
100%
would recommend
Peaceful touring site on the Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall. A five minute drive from the coast and Poldhu Beach!
Pitches: Non Electric Grass Eco Pitch, 6 x Fully Serviced All Weather Pitches
Stay Wild Cornwall
Helston, Cornwall
5 reviews
100%
would recommend
Spacious camping, glamping and touring with luxury ensuite pitches. Just 20 minutes from the beach!
Pitches: Electric Hardstanding and Grass Pitch (Buzzard's Landing), Electric Hardstanding and Grass Pitch (Medlyn Meadows)
Via Ferrata Cornwall
Longdowns, Penryn, Cornwall
11 reviews
100%
would recommend
Located on an outdoor pursuits centre with watersports, climbing, zip wires and more! Onsite cafe and dog friendly.
Pitches: 10 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches, 5 x Electric Grass Tent Pitches
Calloose Holiday Park
Leedstown, Hayle, Cornwall
17 reviews
94%
would recommend
Award-winning holiday park set in nine acres of countryside, with a swimming pool and bar. 15 minutes to the beach.
Pitches: 22 x Electric Grass Tent Pitches, 28 x Large Electric Grass Tent Pitches
Trenoon Meadow Camping
Mullion, Cornwall
11 reviews
100%
would recommend
Tranquil, off-grid camping and glamping site for adults only. Just ten minutes from the beach and Lizard Point.
Pitches: Luna Grass Pitch, Withy Garden Grass Pitch
Cornish Meadows Holiday Park
Hayle, Cornwall
47 reviews
91%
would recommend
Holiday park with ensuite glamping pods and safari tents with hot tubs. Onsite pool, mini golf course and more!
Pitches: Safari Tent (Dog Friendly), 7 x Ensuite S-Pods with Hot Tubs
Lanyon Holiday Park
Four Lanes, Redruth, Cornwall
15 reviews
87%
would recommend
Set in the Cornish countryside, this family friendly park offers a children's pool and trampoline play park.
Pitches: 2 x Non Electric Grass Pitches (Bronze), 12 x Non Electric Grass Pitches (Silver)
Marazion Touring Park
St Hilary, Penzance, Cornwall
14 reviews
93%
would recommend
Simple family and dog friendly touring site. Within a ten minute drive of sandy beaches and St Michael's Mount!
Pitches: 3 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 56 x Electric Grass Pitches
Penwarne Campsite
Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall
119 reviews
82%
would recommend
Spacious pitches with sea views of Falmouth Bay. Family friendly with an onsite adventure playground.
Pitches: 40 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 40 x Electric Grass Pitches
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Things to do in Helston
Sitting just 12 miles north of Penzance in the northern part of the Lizard Peninsula, Helston is a great base to explore all that Cornwall has to offer. There is no shortage of fantastic places to explore, and several amazing beaches which are just a short drive from the town.
A short drive to the south is the beautiful Mawgan Porth Beach, which is popular with tourists and families alike due to it picturesque setting. Watersports enthusiasts are well catered for at Portleven Beach, with world-renowned waves making it the perfect location for surfers.
Don't miss a visit to the interesting Helston Museum which is a treasure-trove of local Cornish history and has even been recently shortlisted in the Cornish Tourism Awards. The nearby Four Crows Gallery is also well worth a visit and regularly exhibits local artists with a maritime theme.
The medieval Godolphin estate and its stunning historic gardens are some of the most important in the whole of Europe due to their diverse archaeology and wildlife.
Just a short drive away is the Cornish Seal Sanctuary too, which is a great place to see underwater locals up close. You're sure to be mesmerised by these tranquil animals.
Sightseers may also wish to explore further afield at Penzance, Falmouth and St Ives, all of which can be reached in around half an hour by car. With so much to do and see, isn't it time you booked your camping trip here?