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.
54 Helston campsites
Treza Camping
Porthleven, Cornwall
1.7 miles from Helston
20 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
10m x 10m
Lamarth Farm
Helston, Cornwall
2.2 miles from Helston
33 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
2.2 miles from Helston
39 reviews
95%
would recommend
Family and dog friendly site on a working farm in Cornwall, ten minutes to Helston. Just five minutes to the beach!
Pitches: 16 x Medium Electric Grass Pitches, 4 x Medium Electric Hardstanding Pitches
Little Wilderness
Wendron, Helston, Cornwall
2.5 miles from Helston
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
Elysian Fields
Ashton, Cornwall
3 miles from Helston
16 reviews
81%
would recommend
Family-run camping with a bar and restaurant. Ten minutes from Porthleven and golden sand beaches.
Pitches: 10 x Non Electric Grass Tent Backpacker Pitches, 14 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches
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Polladras Holiday Park
Helston, Cornwall
3.3 miles from Helston
20 reviews
90%
would recommend
Peaceful family campsite with a games room and football pitch. Ten minutes to Praa Sands Beach and Helston!
Pitches: 30 x Non Electric Wild Camping Pitches, 11 x Non Electric Silver Grass Pitches
Dropped Anchor Sea View Camping
Breage, Helston, Cornwall
3.5 miles from Helston
Opens 25 March
32 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
Tremorvu Campsite and Glamping
Ashton, Helston, Cornwall
3.7 miles from Helston
12 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
Stay Wild Cornwall
Helston, Cornwall
5.3 miles from Helston
7 reviews
100%
would recommend
Luxury camping, glamping and touring with large ensuite, electric pitches. Just 20 minutes from the beach!
Pitches: Electric Hardstanding and Grass Pitch (Buzzard's Landing), Electric Hardstanding and Grass Pitch (Medlyn Meadows)
Calloose Holiday Park
Leedstown, Hayle, Cornwall
6 miles from Helston
Opens 26 February
25 reviews
96%
would recommend
Award-winning holiday park with a swimming pool, restaurant/bar, arcade, shop and more. 15 minutes to the beach.
Pitches: 31 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches, 22 x Electric Grass Tent Pitches
Cornish Meadows Holiday Park
Hayle, Cornwall
6.5 miles from Helston
Opens 26 March
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: 7 x Ensuite S-Pods with Hot Tubs, Ensuite Safari Tent with Hot Tub (Dog Friendly)
Lanyon Holiday Park
Four Lanes, Redruth, Cornwall
7.1 miles from Helston
11 reviews
91%
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
7.1 miles from Helston
25 reviews
96%
would recommend
Simple family and dog friendly touring site. Within a ten minute drive of sandy beaches and St Michael's Mount!
Pitches: 56 x Electric Grass Pitches, 3 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Penwarne Campsite
Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall
7.1 miles from Helston
87 reviews
82%
would recommend
Family friendly camping and touring with Falmouth Bay sea views, an adventure playground and a licensed cafe/bar!
Pitches: 40 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 40 x Electric Grass Pitches
Higher Trevaskis Caravan and Camping Park
Connor Downs, Hayle, Cornwall
7.1 miles from Helston
Opens 18 April
18 reviews
100%
would recommend
Camping and touring with a shop, play area, and dog wash. Close to the A30, 15 minutes to beaches and St Ives!
Pitches: 12 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 60 x Electric Grass Pitches
Treglisson Touring Park
Hayle, Cornwall
7.5 miles from Helston
Opens 26 March
32 reviews
97%
would recommend
A quiet, rural and family-friendly site close to Hayle, with easy access to the A30 and beaches at St Ives Bay.
Pitches: 9 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches, 7 x Small Electric Grass Pitches
Silver Sands Holiday Park
Lizard, Helston, Cornwall
7.8 miles from Helston
Opens 5 March
33 reviews
100%
would recommend
Tranquil seaside getaway offering camping, touring and glamping on the stunning Lizard Peninsula.
Pitches: 8 x Hardstanding Fully Serviced Pitches, 5 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Chy Carne Camping and Touring Park
Kennack Sands, Helston, Cornwall
8 miles from Helston
Opens 17 May
32 reviews
88%
would recommend
Award winning camping and touring park overlooking the bay at Kennack Sands, a ten minute walk away.
Pitches: 44 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 91 x Electric Grass Pitches
Little Trethvas Holidays
Cadgwith, Helston, Cornwall
8.1 miles from Helston
8 reviews
75%
would recommend
A small and friendly campsite on the beautiful Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall with glamping bell tents and animals.
Pitches: 5 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 4 x Large Non Electric Grass Pitches
The Old Stables Campsite
Connor Downs, Hayle, Cornwall
8.3 miles from Helston
Opens 25 March
138 reviews
93%
would recommend
Family and dog friendly camping, touring and glamping site. Five minutes to Gwithian Beach, 20 minutes to St Ives.
Pitches: 20 x Electric Grass Pitches, Indy Camping Pod
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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?