Vibrant Truro boasts the proud title of being Cornwall's only city and also the most southerly city in the whole of the UK. Located in the centre of the county, few places offer a better base to explore and there is much to see and do, from visiting the Cyder Farm to admiring the cathedral's architecture. Booking a trip to one of these Truro campsites offers something for everyone!
Allet, Truro, Cornwall (2.5 miles)
Award-winning family friendly campsite, 12 minutes from West Cornwall beaches Perranporth and Porthtowan.
4.92 /5
St Day, Redruth, Cornwall (5.6 miles)
Charming themed huts with private fire pits and onsite animals. Just 15 minutes walk to the village of St Day!
5 /5
Truro, Cornwall (5.6 miles)
Secluded and quiet, this adult-only site nestles in a sheltered 100-acre valley between Truro and Falmouth.
4.82 /5
St Day, Redruth, Cornwall (5.9 miles)
A small and family-friendly park in rural surroundings. Just 15 minutes to the stunning Cornish coast!
4.75 /5
Hendra Croft, Newquay, Cornwall (6.4 miles)
Award-winning holiday park with great facilities including a swimming pool, minutes from Perranporth and Newquay.
4.34 /5
St Agnes, Cornwall (6.5 miles)
Peaceful caravan site with amazing coastal views, two miles from Cornish beaches.
4.84 /5
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
Perranporth, Cornwall (7.1 miles)
Family-friendly park with camping, glamping and onsite farm animals! Just a 30 minute walk from Perranporth beach.
4.78 /5
Perranporth, Cornwall (7.2 miles)
Camp in the grounds of a former WW2 Spitfire base in Cornwall, take part in flying, parachuting and archery onsite.
4.5 /5
Trevellas, St Agnes, Cornwall (7.2 miles)
Peaceful family friendly park, a ten minute walk to the beach. Five minutes to Perranporth and St Agnes!
St Agnes, Cornwall (7.2 miles)
Peaceful family friendly site by the idyllic St. Agnes, just a ten minute walk to the stunning Trevaunance Cove.
4.8 /5
Mitchell, Newquay, Cornwall (7.6 miles)
Luxury ensuite glamping pods with kitchens and hot tubs. Just 15 minutes from Newquay with dog friendly options!
Redruth, Cornwall (7.7 miles)
Tranquil site in four acres of gardens and meadows with spacious grass pitches. Just 20 minutes to Falmouth.
5 /5
Newquay, Cornwall (7.9 miles)
A 4 star tranquil setting for your camping or touring holiday retreat, just ten minutes from Newquay, off the A30.
4.43 /5
Porthtowan, Cornwall (8 miles)
Eco camping with a plant-based cafe, plus chic shepherd's huts and pods. Close to Porthtowan Beach and surfing.
4.73 /5
Porthtowan, Cornwall (8.1 miles)
A multi-awarding winning, five-star tourist park on the North Cornish coast. Just a mile from Porthtowan Beach.
4.77 /5
Laity Moor, Redruth, Cornwall (8.4 miles)
Small, peaceful adult only touring site with 20 acres of farmland. Five minutes from Portreath Beach. Dog friendly.
4.9 /5
St Austell, Cornwall (8.7 miles)
Family holiday park with a swimming pool, play areas, fishing, pet's corner and cafe. Only 15 minutes to the beach!
Portreath, Illogan, Cornwall (8.8 miles)
Award winning family site, five minutes to sandy beaches. Onsite facilities include a shop and play area!
4.88 /5
Mevagissey, St Austell, Cornwall (8.9 miles)
Family run park set in the Cornish countryside. Within ten minutes of the beach and the Lost Gardens of Heligan.
5 /5
Holywell Bay, Newquay, Cornwall (9.1 miles)
5 star, dog-friendly, family campsite with a swimming pool, nestling beside Holywell Bay beach near Newquay.
4.68 /5
St Austell, Cornwall (9.1 miles)
A peaceful, family-friendly campsite set in 4 acres with fantastic country views. 20 minutes from the Eden Project.
4.9 /5
Longdowns, Penryn, Cornwall (9.3 miles)
Located on an outdoor pursuits centre with watersports, climbing, zip wires and more! Onsite cafe and dog friendly.
4.72 /5
Four Lanes, Redruth, Cornwall (9.4 miles)
Set in the Cornish countryside, this family friendly park offers a children's pool and trampoline play park.
4.92 /5
Helston, Cornwall (9.4 miles)
Spacious camping, glamping and touring with luxury ensuite pitches. Just 20 minutes from the beach!
Mevagissey, Cornwall (9.6 miles)
Award-winning family-run campsite with a heated pool and tennis courts. A few minutes drive from the beach.
4.9 /5
Newquay, Cornwall (9.6 miles)
Award-winning holiday park with swimming pools, live entertainment, eateries, and more. Five minutes to Newquay!
4.79 /5
Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall (9.7 miles)
Spacious pitches with stunning sea views of Falmouth Bay. Family friendly with an onsite adventure playground!
4.36 /5
St Austell, Cornwall (9.8 miles)
A peaceful, family run site with a bar and dog run. Surrounded by Cornish countryside close to Porthpean Beach.
4.85 /5
St Austell, Cornwall (10.1 miles)
Peaceful camping and touring site close to The Lost Gardens Heligan, five minutes from Mevagissey. Dog friendly.
4.84 /5
Newquay, Cornwall (10.5 miles)
Friendly, fun, family site with swimming pools, eateries, activities and a gym, 15 minutes from Newquay's beaches.
5 /5
Troon, Camborne, Cornwall (10.6 miles)
Small off-grid glamping site with fully furnished bell tents, just 15-30 minutes from sandy beaches.
Gorran Churchtown, St Austell, Cornwall (10.7 miles)
Eco friendly glamping nestled on the peaceful Cornish Roseland Peninsula, ten minutes from beaches.
Gorran, St Austell, Cornwall (10.9 miles)
Peaceful dog friendly site in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the Cornish Coast. Close to three beaches!
4.92 /5
Colan, Newquay, Cornwall (11 miles)
Spacious eco friendly yurts ideal for families and couples just 15 minutes from Fistral Beach! Pet friendly.
St Austell, Cornwall (11.2 miles)
Peaceful, family friendly site with camping, touring and glamping. Just a 25 minute walk to Pentewan Beach.
Porth, Newquay, Cornwall (11.6 miles)
Award winning, family friendly camping and glamping, nestled by Watergate Bay. Campfires and dogs welcome.
4.82 /5
Newquay, Cornwall (11.8 miles)
Award-winning site with a swimming pool and play area, ten minutes from Watergate Bay and Newquay.
4.81 /5
St Austell, Cornwall (11.9 miles)
Eco friendly, back to nature campsite in Pentewan Valley. Stunning views and just 15 minutes from the Eden Project.
4.75 /5
Helston, Cornwall (12.2 miles)
Dog friendly glamping pods with hot tubs, 20 minutes from the coast and beaches such as Porthleven.
4.86 /5
Newquay, Cornwall (12.9 miles)
A family-run park with a pool, tennis courts and skate park, just minutes from the beach at Watergate Bay.
4.47 /5
Helston, Cornwall (13.3 miles)
Rural, off grid pitches with beautiful facilities in the South Cornwall countryside. 10 mins from Flambards.
4.97 /5
St Columb Major, Cornwall (13.3 miles)
Discover a Cornish secret! Camp or caravan amongst woodlands and gardens, 4 miles from sandy beaches. Onsite pool.
4.9 /5
St Mawgan, Cornwall (13.5 miles)
Small bell tent campsite in a meadow near to the gorgeous beaches of the North Coast of Cornwall.
Connor Downs, Hayle, Cornwall (13.6 miles)
Award winning, family friendly camping and touring site close to the beach in Cornish countryside. Dog friendly.
4.87 /5
Newquay, Cornwall (13.8 miles)
Award winning, 5 star holiday park offering shepherd's huts with hot tubs. A 15 minute walk to Mawgan Porth beach.
4.92 /5
Connor Downs, Hayle, Cornwall (14 miles)
Family and dog friendly camping, touring and glamping site. Five minutes to Gwithian Beach, 20 minutes to St Ives.
4.9 /5
Hayle, Cornwall (14 miles)
Welcoming holiday park nestled in the heart of West Cornwall, with an onsite pool, mini golf course and more!
4.62 /5
St Austell, Cornwall (14.6 miles)
Peaceful camping with onsite fly fishing. Just ten minutes from the coast and five minutes from the Eden Project.
4.67 /5
Veryan, Truro, Cornwall (6.9 miles)
Enjoy the south coast of Cornwall from the wonderful site at Veryan.
Newquay, Cornwall (12.9 miles)
A seaside club site at Tregurrian, perfectly located on the north coast of Cornwall.
Feock, Truro, Cornwall (2.9 miles)
Pitches tucked away in a quiet Cornish hamlet, with friendly farm animals and rural views. Fantastic local walks.
Carnon Downs, Truro, Cornwall (3.4 miles)
A quiet and rural adult only site with large fully serviced pitches and outstanding rural views.
Truro, Cornwall (4.1 miles)
Surrounded by countryside, an ideal site for a romantic escapes or spending time with family and friends.
Chacewater, Truro, Cornwall (5.1 miles)
Luxury family/dog friendly glamping site with all facilities, campfires and spectacular Views, 10 mins to Beaches.
Blackwater, Truro, Cornwall (5.2 miles)
A quiet, family run park right by the A30, in easy reach of Perranporth, beaches and the St Agnes Heritage Coast.
Chacewater, Truro, Cornwall (5.3 miles)
Peaceful, family owned touring park for adults only centrally located to beautiful Cornish beaches. Dog friendly.
Truro, Cornwall (5.5 miles)
5-star luxury touring park for adults only, near St Mawes on the Roseland Peninsula in Cornwall.
Truro, Cornwall (5.9 miles)
A relaxing old-school style campsite, within 30 minutes of amazing beaches, Newquay and St Ives.
Goonhavern, Truro, Cornwall (5.9 miles)
A quiet and friendly family-run park close to beautiful surfing beaches at Perranporth and Newquay and the coast.
Truro is simply brimming with Cornish history and one of the highlights is its cathedral, which is not to be missed. Consider taking a guided tour to get all the facts, or simply pick up a guidebook.
A trip to the Royal Cornwall Museum is a fascinating day out too. The museum houses a variety of collections ranging from fine art to archaeology and biology and there are lots of activities for kids throughout.
Those curious about where their Cornish pint comes from is sure to enjoy the Skinner’s Brewery which offers a tour, or you could venture the six miles out to Healey’s Cornish Cyder Farm to learn how their famous tipple is made and - of course - try some!
The River Fal is on hand to and it's worth taking a sightseeing tour from the water through Enterprise Boats.
The Cornish take their food seriously and Truro is no exception. You can expect a varied and high quality range of restaurants all over the city including fabulous freshly caught seafood. End the evening in one of the many pubs, or perhaps catch a show at Hall for Cornwall, which has a range of interesting events to please all, including comedy, music and theatre.
Nearby, Penrose Water Gardens is set in a stunning woodland area three miles from the city. The Poppy Cottage Garden’s stunning year round botanical displays and the vast Boscawen Park will also both entice nature lovers.
Meanwhile, action seekers are sure to have an adrenaline-filled day of quad biking at the ATV Centre. Or for something a bit quirky, Llama Land is not far either.
St Ives, Falmouth and the Roseland Heritage Coast are all less than an hour by car.