Stretching Westward, Cornwall is defined by its dramatic geography – this is the county with the longest coastline in the British Isles. If you’re planning to visit this beautiful part of the UK this year, you’ll want to make sure you’re staying at the best caravan park in Cornwall to get the most from your tour.

Cornwall is a region which has something for everyone, whether you want to find breathtaking beaches, visit characterful fishing villages, soak up some history or simply enjoy superb surfing. It’s a dream for walkers who want to venture into glorious scenery, including the beauty of the South West Coast Path and atmospheric Bodmin Moor.

Explore the charming coastal towns, take to the waves, or relax on a picture-perfect beach. Attractions aren’t limited to the coast though – ancient moorland also provides evocative locations, such as Jamaica Inn, and the iconic former tin mines. It’s not surprising that such a stunning part of the country features in our Top 100 Sites Guides, where we reveal the UK’s best caravan sites.

If you’re planning a tour to this stunning part of the world, we’ve compiled the results of our Top 100 Sites Guides 2024 and 2025 to reveal the best caravan sites in Cornwall, as voted for by our readers.

What is the best caravan park in Cornwall?

Our Regional Winner for the fourth consecutive year is Silver Sands Holiday Park. The campsite, which has been operating for nearly 80 years now, sits in the stunning Lizard Peninsula, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and provides a relaxing base for exploring the picturesque region.

The best caravan sites in Cornwall:

Best caravan site in Cornwall overall

Silver Sands Holiday Park

Top 100 Sites guide 2025 finalists

Eden Valley Holiday Park
Trethem Mill Touring Park

Top 100 Sites Guide 2024 finalists

Killiwerris Touring Park
Polruan Holidays
Tehidy Holiday Park

The best caravan parks in Cornwall:

Silver Sands Holiday Park

Gwendreath, Lizard, Helston TR12 7LZ

Silver Sands Holiday Park

The best caravan park in Cornwall overall

Silver Sands is a regular in our Top 100 Sites Guides and has been operating for nearly 80 years. Impressively, the site has taken the Regional Winner’s title in Cornwall for four years in a row now, a highly notable achievement.

Sitting in the stunning Lizard Peninsula, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Silver Sands is a nine-acre campsite which offers spacious pitches, static caravans and lodges.

The site works hard to help the natural world, aiming to improve the biodiversity on-site with plantings, as well as promoting activities which do not require cars, including the option of hiring electric bikes from reception. There is also a bus stop which is only 10 minutes walk away.

Those who opt for touring and camping pitches are allowed small campfires. Other facilities include an onside laundrette, EV charging and three play areas, while canine touring companions go for free in October. Achieving internet in a caravan will be made easier by the free Wi-Fi which is provided too.

There will be plenty to see in the area as well – for instance, guests can set off on the 1km walk to Kennack Sands or explore the delights of the South West Coast Path. Alternatively, Kynance Cove, Helford River, Porthleven and Falmouth can all be visited.

Eden Valley Caravan Park

Address: Lanlivery, Cornwall, PL30 5BU

Eden Valley Caravan Park

Caravanners who want a tranquil setting could find Eden Valley Holiday Park a tempting choice. The Cornish site has been adults-only since 2024, although the lodges are family-friendly.

From the campsite, guests will find themselves perfectly positioned to explore both the north and the south coast of Cornwall. The campsite works hard on its environmental efforts too, which have seen it secure numerous David Bellamy Gold Conservation Awards over the years.

The dog-friendly site provides an exercise paddock for any four-legged touring companions, with other facilities including a large amenities block, an indoor games room, a wildlife room and a laundrette.

Trethem Mill Touring Park

St Just in Roseland, Nr St Mawes TR2 5JF, trethem.com

Trethem Mill Touring Park
  • Tel: 01872 580 504
  • Open: 1 May – 1 October
  • Touring pitches: 80
  • Pitch+2+hook-up: From £33

Covering some 12 acres, Trethem Mill (see: main image), which features in our best adults-only caravan sites in the UK, sits on the beautiful Roseland Peninsula and focuses on allowing its guests to get away from the hustle and bustle of every day life.

Individually hedged pitches offer 16A hook-up and a picnic table. EV charging, a shop, an amenities building, a dog-walk and a launderette are among the facilities provided onsite, while guests can also make use of a licenced shop that is stocked with camping equipment. Free Wi-Fi can also be used.

Walk into St Just in Roseland, only 1.25 miles away, or head for the nearby villages, such as St Mawes or Portscatho. Visitors will also be well placed for visits to Falmouth, St Austell and Truro.

Killiwerris Touring Park

Penstraze, Chacewater, Truro TR4 8PF

Killiwerris Touring Park
  • Web: killiwerris.co.uk
  • Tel: 01872 561 356
  • Open: April – October
  • Touring pitches: 17
  • Pitch+2+hook-up: From £37

A peaceful adults-only site, Killiwerris offers a mix of fully serviced hardstanding and grass pitches, all with 16A hook-up and drinking water connections. The site has a purpose-built amenities building, which has central heating, privacy cubicles and free hot water. Reception is stocked with essentials such as milk and bread, with free Wi-Fi, too.

Guests can stroll into nearby Chacewater village – less than a mile away, it has a fish and chip shop, a post office and a pub. Alternatively, head to Truro, St Ives or Newquay.

Polruan Holidays

Townsend, Polruan-by-Fowey, Cornwall PL23 1QH

Polruan Holidays
  • Web: polruanholidays.com
  • Tel: 01726 870 263
  • Open: 4th April – September
  • Touring pitches: 18
  • Pitch+2+hook-up: From £30

This three-acre park enables guests to unwind in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with breathtaking sea views. The site plants seasonal and wildflowers to encourage local wildlife. Nesting boxes and bird feeders are dotted around, too, and it has won numerous David Bellamy Conservation Awards.

The amenities building has hot showers, a launderette, free Wi-Fi and a play area. The best caravan parks in Cornwall are well-placed for exploring the many delights of the region – in the case of Polruan, it is just 200m from the South West Coast Path, as well as being ideally situated for visiting Polperro, Looe, The Eden Project and The Lost Gardens of Heligan.

Tehidy Holiday Park

Bassett Road, Harris Mill, Illogan, Redruth TR16 4JQ

Tehidy Holiday Park
  • Web: tehidy.co.uk
  • Tel: 01209 216 489
  • Open: 4 April – 1 November
  • Pitches: 27
  • Pitch+2+hook-up From £26

Tucked away in woodland in the picturesque Tolskithy Valley between St Agnes and St Ives, Tehidy provides a tranquil base for exploring Cornwall.

The carbon-neutral campsite works very hard to support the environment, with wildflowers, hedging and an orchard. It has won Green Tourism and David Bellamy Conservation Awards. Mature plantings separate many of the pitches, with Wi-Fi provided throughout.

Facilities include a shop stocking local produce, a games room, EV charging and a play area. The sandy beach at Portreath is nearby; alternatively, head for Porthtowan or Truro.

After some more touring inspiration? Then take a look at our guide to the best caravan parks in Dorset, sites which will give you the ideal base for exploring a region with a stunning coastline, fossil-laden beaches and much more.

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