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.
To help you find the right campsite, we’ve gone through our recent Top 100 Sites Guides, where the best caravan parks in the UK are voted for, to reveal the sites that our readers think are offering the ultimate experience.
These Cornish campsites will offer an excellent base for taking in the history and beautiful scenery of this atmospheric region, providing excellent facilities and spacious pitches.
Here, we’re sharing our picks for the best caravan sites in Cornwall, whether you want to explore the South West Coast Path, visit the atmospheric Bodmin Moor, or enjoy a trip to St Ives or Looe.
Whether you’re after the best adults only caravan site or want a family-friendly option with something for everyone, there is sure to be a campsite for you.
What is the best caravan park in Cornwall?
Silver Sands Holiday Park has now been named the Regional Winner in our Top 100 Sites Guides for a highly impressive five years in a row. The site, which can be found in the Lizard Peninsula, is well placed for exploring popular Cornish destinations such as Looe, Penzance and Perranporth, as well as the picturesque Lizard Point.
The best caravan site in Cornwall
Best caravan site in Cornwall overall
Top 100 Sites Guide 2026 finalists
Polruan Holidays
Tregarton Park
Trethem Mill Touring Park
Top 100 Sites Guide 2024 and 2025 finalists
Eden Valley Holiday Park
Killiwerris Touring Park
Tehidy Holiday Park
The best caravan parks in Cornwall
Silver Sands Holiday Park
Address: Gwendreath, Lizard, Helston TR12 7LZ
- Web: silversandsholidaypark.co.uk
- Tel: 01326 290 631
- Open: 6th March – 2nd November
- Touring pitches: 30 Pitch+2+hook-up From £23
The best caravan park in Cornwall
A big congratulations to Silver Sands Holiday Park, a campsite which has now been voted the Regional Winner and the best site in Cornwall for an impressive five years in a row by our readers following its latest triumph in the Top 100 Sites Guide 2026.
Silver Sands sits on the Lizard Peninsula in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and can be found in nine acres of picturesque countryside.
The campsite is dog-friendly and also has a play area for younger members of the touring party, which includes a sand pit, a wooden play area and a grassy space.
Other amenities include spacious pitches, EV charging, picnic tables and a laundrette, while Silver Sands has updated its shower and toilet facilities for the 2026 touring season.
There will be plenty to explore in the surrounding area, including Kennack Sands, which is only 10 minutes away and reached via a woodland walk. Enjoy a coastal wander as you explore the breathtaking Lizard Point, relax by the peaceful Helford River, or see the beauty of Kynance Cove. Alternatively, drive to popular destinations such as Penzance, St Ives or Perranporth.
You say:
- This is a welcoming, clean and very peaceful site, with a host team that really seems to care about their clients.
- The site is incredibly well looked after and has everything you need.
- The friendliest campsite I’ve stayed at.
Polruan Holidays
Address: Townsend, Polruan-by-Fowe PL23 1QH
- Web: polruanholidays.com
- Tel: 01726 870 263
- Open: 3 April – 30 September
- Touring pitches: 30 (4 for caravans)
- Pitch+2+hook-up: From £36
This tranquil three-acre site sits in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty by the quaint fishing village of Polruan. The site itself has won numerous David Bellamy Gold Conservation Awards over the years.
Look out for the nesting boxes and feeders dotted around. Pitches – many with sea views – are spread across three fields. Site amenities include a laundry room, free Wi-Fi, a play area, an information room and a library with a relaxing view.
For 2026, a new Swift Loire static caravan has also been added. Looe and Polperro are nearby, as is the Eden Project and The Lost Gardens of Heligan.
You say:
- A lovely campsite with beautiful views.
- A wonderfully run site that is kept spotlessly clean.
Tregarton Park
Address: Gorran, St. Austell, Cornwall PL26 6NF
- Web: tregarton.co.uk
- Tel: 01726 843 666
- Open: 1 May – 26 September
- Touring pitches: 122
- Pitch+2+hook-up: From £24
Sitting near Mevagissey, this relaxed 12-acre site provides spacious pitches separated by hedging and shrubs.
Tregarton is well situated for exploring popular attractions such as The Lost Gardens of Heligan and the Eden Project, while a number of beaches are also in the area. Facilities include a well-maintained toilet and shower block, a tennis court, an adventure playground, a shop and an outdoor heated pool. And a dedicated dog wash has been added for 2026.
Joining the existing café this year is a second one, which is dog-friendly. Waiter service is available for poolside guests.
You say:
- Very friendly and fairly priced.
- Just a very nice site with very pleasant, helpful owners
Trethem Mill Touring Park
Address: St Just in Roseland, Nr St Mawes TR2 5JF
- Web: trethem.com
- Tel: 01872 580 504
- Open: 1 May – 1 October
- Touring pitches: 66
- Pitch+2+hook-up: From £36
Covering around 12 acres, Trethem Mill is an adults-only caravan site that is situated on the stunning Roseland Peninsula. The site lets you recharge in a tranquil setting and enjoy the beauty of the surrounding area.
The site’s spacious pitches come with 16-amp electric hookup and a picnic table, with the majority individually hedged. Amenities at Trethem Mill include a three-acre dog walk, a licensed shop, modern facilities, free Wi-Fi, EV charging – and even an outdoor chessboard.
There are plenty of attractions to visit, including Portscatho, St Mawes, St Austell and Truro.
You say:
- A spotless site with an amazing dog-walking area and extremely friendly owners.
- Had a great stay here. It’s immaculately kept.
Eden Valley Caravan Park
Address: Lanlivery, Cornwall, PL30 5BU
- Web: edenvalleyholidaypark.co.uk
- Tel: 01208 872 277
- Open: 1 April – 31 October
- Touring pitches: 54
- Pitch+2+hook-up: From £23
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.
Killiwerris Touring Park
Penstraze, Chacewater, Truro TR4 8PF
- Web: killiwerris.co.uk
- Tel: 01872 561 356
- Open: TBC
- Touring pitches: 17
- Pitch+2+hook-up: TBC
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.
Tehidy Holiday Park
Bassett Road, Harris Mill, Illogan, Redruth TR16 4JQ
- Web: tehidy.co.uk
- Tel: 01209 216 489
- Open: 28th March – 31st October
- Pitches: 27
- Pitch+2+hook-up From £29
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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