Chy Carne Camping and Touring Park
Kennack Sands, Helston, Cornwall
Chy Carne is an award winning camping and touring park overlooking the bay at Kennack Sands, a ten minute walk away. Electric grass pitches welcome both tents and tourers, with a range of static caravans onsite too. Guests can enjoy access to the onsite facilities including a pizza takeaway, kid's play area and shop. National Trust - Lizard Point is also only ten minutes away!
Why choose Chy Carne Camping and Touring Park
Stunning views overlooking Kennack Sands, with an easy 10 minute walk to the beach
Horse riding, diving, and water sports available in the surrounding area
Brilliant facilities, pizzeria in the school holidays and well-stocked camping shop
About the site
A relaxed, quiet and family-friendly site, Chy Carne is a spacious and well-kept coastal holiday park with excellent onsite facilities. The site offers a good number of camping and touring pitches across 13 acres, available with optional electric hook up. These pitches are large and spacious, with some being on a slight slope - this allows for better views across the valley. Many of the pitches have sea views overlooking the bay at Kennack Sands. Tents, campervans, touring caravans, motorhomes, trailer tents and folding campers of all sizes are welcome. Fires are permitted provided they are contained within a fire basket, pit or chimenea. The site also has 25 static caravans available for hire in an area away from camping and caravan pitches, allowing you to unwind at your own pace in peace and comfort. Organised groups and touring rallies are welcome, and single sex groups and under 18s are accepted with booking conditions.
Chy Carne Camping and Touring Park is open from 10/05 to 30/09 in 2025 and from 09/05 to 30/09 in 2026. Pitches from £22/night for 2 people.
"Great views, great facilities and lovely staff"
Hugo S
There are 160 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
135 x Grass Pitches (Optional Electric)
Max 6 people
Grass pitches for all types of units/vehicles, with optional electric hook up. Some pitches are slightly sloping, but blocks and levelling assistance are available.
Other accommodation
7 x Static Holiday Caravans (Sleep 4)
28ft x 10ft Abi Arizona caravans with one double bedroom and one twin. Caravans have a shower room, fully equipped kitchen, TV, electric panel heaters and a gas fire in lounge. Outside is a picnic table. Bring bed linen and towels. Pet friendly.
12 x Static Holiday Caravans - Arizona (Sleep 6)
35ft x 10ft Abi Arizonas with double bedroom, twin bunk room and further twin room. Caravans have a shower room, fully equipped kitchen, TV, electric panel heaters and a gas fire in lounge. Outside is a picnic table. Bring bed linen and towels. No pets.
6 x Static Holiday Caravans - Tebay (Sleep 6)
36ft x 10ft Tebay caravan with double bedroom, twin bunk room and twin room. Shower room with toilet and wash room, fully equipped kitchen, TV, heating, gas fire, picnic table. Bring bed linen/towels. Pet friendly options.
Need to know
Frequently asked questions about Chy Carne Camping and Touring Park
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Site rules
Are dogs allowed at Chy Carne Camping and Touring Park?
Dogs are welcome on the park though must be kept on a lead onsite, except in any of the designated dog walking areas here. They're sure to love a coastal walk along the Lizard Peninsula, which boasts a number of dog friendly beaches including:
- Kennack Sands (0.6 miles)
- Cadgwith Beach (1.7 miles)
- Mullion Cove (6 miles)
- Porthoustock Beach (7.9 miles)
Are BBQs and campfires allowed at Chy Carne Camping and Touring Park?
Yes, there are fire pits and chimineas available to hire on the park and large log bundles are available to purchase from the onsite shop.
What time is check-in/out at Chy Carne Camping and Touring Park?
Check-in is from 2pm - 8pm and your chosen unit must be vacated by noon on day of departure.
Pitches
Does Chy Carne Camping and Touring Park allow awnings, gazebos or pup tents?
Yes, awnings and gazebos are permitted for a small fee, please add them at the time of booking. Pup tents are allowed free of charge.
Facilities
Is there a shop at Chy Carne?
Yes, the park has an onsite camp shop stocked with camping equipment, household essentials, beach items and toys for the little ones. Open from 8am-10pm every day throughout peak season and operating reduced hours outside of the peak period.
Does Chy Carne have WiFi?
Pre-paid Club WiFi cards are available to purchase on the park, allowing you to access the internet from your pitch or static caravan.
What's nearby
How far is Chy Carne from the beach?
The park overlooks the stunning Kennack Sands, a designated AONB, which is just a short walk away and ideal for watersports including kayaking, paddle-boarding and swimming. The breathtaking Lizard Peninsula also boasts a variety of beaches along the Cornish coast, including:
- Cadgwith Cove (1.7 miles), a quaint shingle beach located on the edge of a Cornish fishing village.
- Church Cove (4.4 miles), a rocky beach with plenty of rockpools to explore as well as spots for diving and snorkelling.
- Polpeor Cove (4.7 miles), an idyllic mini beach and fabulous views from the cliff path.
- Kynance Cove (5.1 miles), set a mile from Lizard Point, with white sands and gorgeous views that have made this one of Cornwall's most photographed beaches.
- Polurrian Cove (5.5 miles), admire the high cliffs towering over the sandy beach here, with easy access to South West Coastal Path.
- Poldhu Cove (5.7 miles), a popular sandy beach with a beach cafe and superb coastal walks.
- Coverack Cove (6.8 miles), a sand and shingle beach which is also a good spot for fishing.
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