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.
69 Helston campsites
Treza Camping
Porthleven, Cornwall
Opens 1 April
1.7 miles from Helston
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
10m x 10m
Boskenwyn Manor
Helston, Cornwall
Opens 1 April
1.9 miles from Helston
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
10m x 10m
Lamarth Farm
Helston, Cornwall
Opens 1 April
2.2 miles from Helston
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
2.2 miles from Helston
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: 12 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 2 x Large Electric Grass Pitches
Little Wilderness
Wendron, Helston, Cornwall
Opens 1 April
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
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Elysian Fields
Ashton, Cornwall
3 miles from Helston
23 reviews
91%
would recommend
Family-run campsite set in picturesque countryside, two miles from Porthleven and golden sand beaches.
Pitches: 14 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches, 10 x Non Electric Grass Tent Backpacker Pitches
Polladras Holiday Park
Helston, Cornwall
3.3 miles from Helston
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: 30 x Non Electric Wild Camping Pitches, 13 x Gold Hardstanding Pitches
Dropped Anchor Sea View Camping
Breage, Helston, Cornwall
Opens 2 April
3.5 miles from Helston
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
Tremorvu Campsite and Glamping
Ashton, Helston, Cornwall
3.7 miles from Helston
10 reviews
100%
would recommend
Peaceful family-run camping and glamping site in the Cornish countryside, just ten minutes to Praa Sands Beach.
Pitches: 9 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 10 x Grass Solo Pitches (Optional Electric)
Higher Bochym Caravan Motorhome and Camping Site
Mullion, Helston, Cornwall
5.1 miles from Helston
Highly ratedPeaceful 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
5.3 miles from Helston
5 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
Opens 27 March
6 miles from Helston
17 reviews
94%
would recommend
Award-winning holiday park with a swimming pool, restaurant/bar, arcade, shop and more. 15 minutes to the beach.
Pitches: 16 x Electric Grass Touring Pitches, 22 x Electric Grass Tent Pitches
Cornish Meadows Holiday Park
Hayle, Cornwall
Opens 28 March
6.5 miles from Helston
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
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), 78 x Electric Grass Pitches (Gold)
Marazion Touring Park
St Hilary, Penzance, Cornwall
7.1 miles from Helston
15 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: 56 x Electric Grass Pitches, 3 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Penwarne Campsite
Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall
Opens 1 May
7.1 miles from Helston
119 reviews
82%
would recommend
Spacious pitches with sea views of Falmouth Bay. Family friendly with an onsite adventure playground. Dog friendly.
Pitches: 40 x Electric Grass Pitches, 40 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Higher Trevaskis Caravan and Camping Park
Connor Downs, Hayle, Cornwall
Opens 19 April
7.1 miles from Helston
24 reviews
100%
would recommend
Award winning, family friendly camping and touring site close to the beach in Cornish countryside. Dog friendly.
Pitches: 60 x Serviced Grass Pitches, 12 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Treglisson Touring Park
Hayle, Cornwall
Opens 27 March
7.5 miles from Helston
24 reviews
96%
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: 5 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches, 4 x Electric Grass Pitches
Silver Sands Holiday Park
Lizard, Helston, Cornwall
7.8 miles from Helston
39 reviews
100%
would recommend
Tranquil seaside getaway offering camping, touring and glamping on the stunning Lizard Peninsula.
Pitches: 15 x Electric Grass Pitches, 8 x Hardstanding Fully Serviced Pitches
Chy Carne Camping and Touring Park
Kennack Sands, Helston, Cornwall
Opens 9 May
8 miles from Helston
30 reviews
93%
would recommend
Award winning camping and touring park overlooking the bay at Kennack Sands, a ten minute walk away.
135 x Grass Pitches (Optional Electric)
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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?