Camping in Newquay

What's available

There are 29 camping stays listed on BritStays in the Newquay area of Cornwall. Nearly all of them, 27, are listed under Newquay itself. There's one in St Agnes, Presingoll Farm Caravan and Camping Site, and one in Crantock, Treago Farm. You're spoilt for choice around Newquay but have only a single option in each of the other two areas. If you've set your heart on St Agnes or Crantock, book those early.

The listings are a mix of working-farm sites, holiday parks and simpler pitches. Names like Cross Coombe Farm Campsite and Beacon Cottage Farm suggest a quieter, farm-based stay. Treloy Tourist Park, Trebellan Park and Penrose Holiday Park sound more like the organised park end of the scale. Our data doesn't tell you which sites sit right by the sea and which are inland. If a sea view or a short walk to the sand matters to you, check each listing carefully before you book.

Facilities: what the numbers tell you

Here's how often the most common facilities appear across the 29 stays:

• Toilets: 12
• EV charging nearby: 10
• Near a bus stop: 9
• Bar: 6
• Pet friendly: 6
• WiFi: 6
• Laundrette: 5
• Disabled access: 4

Toilets are listed at fewer than half the sites. That may simply mean some listings are incomplete, but don't take washing facilities for granted. If you need toilets or showers on site, confirm before you pay a deposit.

Which site suits which trip

Families: A few sites list facilities that make life easier with children:

• Beacon Cottage Farm lists a playground, takeaway food and toilets.
• Trebellan Park has a swimming pool and WiFi.
• Treago Farm in Crantock offers a bar, toilets and a gift shop, which helps on a rainy afternoon.

Couples and quieter breaks: Smaller sites such as Gwinear Camping & Fishing, St Agnes Beacon and Magic Cove list few facilities. That often suits people who want a simple pitch and plan to spend their days out exploring. Porth Joke Camping Site lists toilets and WiFi, a useful middle ground if you want to stay connected without a big park around you. Chapel Porth Youth Camp Site is, by its name, likely aimed at youth groups, so check who it accepts before you plan a couples' trip there.

Dog owners: Only 6 of the 29 stays are marked pet friendly, so your choice narrows quickly. Filter for this first, then compare the rest of the facilities. Always check any site rules about dogs.

Without a car or with an electric one: Nine sites are near a bus stop, including Treloy Tourist Park, Penrose Holiday Park, Presingoll Farm Caravan and Camping Site and Marver. Ten have EV charging nearby, including Cross Coombe Farm Campsite, Rosecliston Campsite and Marver. Marver lists both, along with toilets, which makes it a practical all-rounder.

Accessibility: Just 4 sites list disabled access. If this matters to you, contact the site directly to ask about specific features such as level pitches or accessible washrooms.

Things to do further afield

The attractions we list for this region aren't in Newquay itself. They're grouped under Falmouth and Penzance, so plan travel time before you commit to a day out.

• Families after a big day out could try Kernow Adventure Park, a water park in Falmouth, or the Screech Owl Sanctuary.
• History fans have Levant Mine and Beam Engine, Air Sea Rescue, The End to End Story, Coast The Exhibition and Predannick Anti-Aircraft Battery to choose from.
• Tate St Ives is a good pick for a wet day if you enjoy art.

When to book

Most of the choice is around Newquay, so you'll usually find something there. Sites with the most-wanted facilities are much scarcer: pet friendly, a bar, a pool, a playground or disabled access. Cornish campsites generally fill up fastest in school holidays and on sunny bank holiday weekends. If you need one of those features, or want the single site in St Agnes or Crantock, book as early as you can. If you're flexible on dates and facilities, a midweek stay outside the school holidays gives you the widest choice.

Before you book, confirm the facilities you can't do without directly with the site. Check whether dogs, groups or particular tent and van sizes are accepted. Ask about cancellation terms too, since Cornish weather can change your plans.