Unwind with glorious sea views at Dropped Anchor Sea View Camping, located ten minutes from Helston and just a five minute drive from Praa Sands Beach. Non electric pitches welcoming tents and tourers with private picnic benches and fire pits. For glampers, there is a cosy vintage caravan. Though a small site, there is still a great onsite shop and even wetsuits for hire. Penzance is also only 20 minutes away!
Why you'll love it at Dropped Anchor Sea View Camping
Small, peaceful family friendly campsite with amazing sea views on the South Cornwall coast
Pitches with private picnic benches and fire pits, plus a small onsite shop and wetsuits to hire
Just a five minute drive to sandy Praa Sands Beach, a 30 minute walk to the SW Coast Path
About the site
This family friendly site on the south coast of Cornwall offers a great spot to unwind and soak in the wonderful sea views. Spend the evening unwinding with a glass of wine or hot chocolate, gazing at the sunset and stars, breathing in the fresh salty air. Dropped Anchor is a quiet site taking in the peace and tranquillity of the area. There are 15 non electric pitches onsite allowing up to six guests, 14 set on grass and one hardstanding. Each of these allows tents and tourers with up to six guests, plus plenty of room to park your car adjacent. An additional five pitches are catered to backpackers and cyclists only, for those travelling without a vehicle. All pitches feature a picnic table and fire pit with open views out to sea and along the coast towards Penzance, Newlyn and Mousehole. Here you can enjoy a spot of al fresco dining or pick up some marshmallows from the onsite shop to toast over the fire. Holly is a vintage caravan providing a glamping option for those who don't want to pitch a tent. Sleeping two, the caravan comes with a cosy double bed made up for your arrival, plus a gas fridge, hob, grill and heater. There's also solar power lighting and two all-important USB sockets for charging your devices. Outside is your own picnic table and fire pit too. All guests are also welcome to bring along their own BBQ to enjoy, just please ensure it is raised from the ground. Four-legged friends can join you for your stay too, with up to four permitted on each of the grass pitches.
"An absolutely brilliant campsite"
Colin C
"Debbie made us feel immediately welcome"
Stephan B
"The facilities are top notch"
Jordan W
"Debbie the host couldn't do enough for you. It really was like meeting up with an old friend"
Tracy A
"This is the most tranquil campsite in Cornwall"
Lisa J
Dropped Anchor Sea View Camping is open from 01/04 to 28/09.
There are 21 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options


5 x Non Electric Grass Backpacker Pitches
Max 2 people
Grass tent pitches with a fire pit, picnic table and sea view suitable for cyclists and guests without a vehicle. No vehicles are permitted on these pitches.



14 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Max 6 people
Spacious grass pitches with a fire pit, picnic table and sea view. Suitable for tents and tourers.
Other accommodation

Non Electric Hardstanding Pitch
Max 6 people
Hardstanding pitch with a fire pit, picnic table and sea view. Suitable for caravans or motorhomes.

Holly Caravan
Max 2 people
Vintage caravan with a double bed made up for your arrival, a gas fridge, hob, grill and heater. There's also a sink, solar power lighting and two USB sockets for charging your devices. Outside is a picnic table and fire pit. Shared facilities nearby.
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