Campsite · Perranporth · Cornwall

Anchor Barrow Campsite

Hilltop field camping above Perranporth with a bar, breakfast trailer and live music, a footpath to the beach, and groups accepted by phone.

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Dogs welcome
Campfires

Anchor Barrow is a family-run site of about 16 acres on St Georges Hill, on the edge of Perranporth. It is open-field camping on two grass fields with wide views over farmland rather than the sea. The slope means some pitches are flatter than others and the site is exposed, but on the non-electric fields you choose your own spot, so you can hunt out some shelter. Three footpaths run off the site, and the beach is about 25 minutes on foot.

The site makes more of an evening than most field campsites. There is a licensed shop, a bar serving Cornish drinks that is open until dusk, a breakfast trailer for coffee and pastries each morning, and feast nights with local musicians several nights a week. Facilities include hot showers with hairdryers, two accessible wet rooms, a laundrette, a covered prep and washing-up area with a fridge and ice-block freezer, an EV charging point and outdoor showers for sandy feet or dogs.

Groups are welcome but must be agreed by phone first, and the site enforces its rules strictly. Gazebos, bigger tents and extra cars are not charged for. Music has to be off by 10pm. Everyone under 18 must be with an adult staying on site.

Walk to Perranporth beach on footpaths off the site
On-site bar, shop, breakfast trailer and live music nights
Groups accepted by phone arrangement
No charge for gazebos, larger tents or extra cars
Fire pits to hire, large dog roaming area

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Photos from anchorbarrow.com, the campsite's own website. Own this campsite? Claim it to choose your photos.

OpenNot known

Arrive / leaveFrom 12:00 / by 11:00

DogsYes

CampfiresRaised off the ground only

PoolNone

ElectricYes

Prices

One tariff all year (no low/high season). Pitch price includes 2 people. Larger tents, larger caravans, gazebos, a storage pup tent and additional cars are free. The pitches page also says 'additional people from £5' on the booking cards, which conflicts with the tariff list of £11.50 and £6; the tariff list is recorded. 2027 bookings open 2 November.

When is it cheapest?

One night for two adults in the non-electric pitch, every night of the next year. Tap a day to price it.

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October 2026 from £29.50

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November 2026 from £29.50

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December 2026 from £29.50

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January 2027 from £29.50

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February 2027 from £29.50

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March 2027 from £29.50

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April 2027 from £29.50

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May 2027 from £29.50

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June 2027 from £29.50

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July 2027 from £29.50

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August 2027 from £29.50

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September 2027 from £29.50

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The full price list we hold (2026)

Rates

For	Season	Nights	Price
electric-pitch	Any	Any	£39.50 pitch_night, incl. 2 people
non-electric-pitch	Any	Any	£29.50 pitch_night, incl. 2 people

People

Adult 13: £11.50 night
Child 3–12: £6 night
Infant–2: £0 night

Extras

Dog: £1.50 night (Per dog)
Extra car: £0 night (Free, parked in the car park)
Gazebo: £0 night (Free)

Minimum stays

3 nights: Electric pitches
2 nights: Non-electric pitches

Deposit: Non-refundable deposit or full payment at booking; full refund only if cancelled more than 3 weeks before arrival

Source: anchorbarrow.com, checked 2026-10-20. Always confirm the price when you book.

Places to stay

Electric hook-up pitch

Pitch · 35 of them · sleeps 8

Grass
Electric 16A
10m x 15m
For tent, trailer-tent, caravan, motorhome, campervan

35 hook-up points across the Barrow and Factory fields (Factory Field pitches 1-10 run along the roadside). Hillside, so some pitches are more level than others. One pitch holds one tent, van or caravan and up to 8 people.

Non-electric pitch

Pitch · sleeps 8

Grass
No electric
For tent, trailer-tent, caravan, motorhome, campervan

Free-camping in the allocated areas of the two fields; choose your own spot. Groups can pitch together around a small communal space. One pitch holds one tent, van or caravan and up to 8 people.

Rules

Dogs: Yes · £1.50 night · on leads
Dogs must be on a lead except in the dog roaming area, and must not be left alone on site
Large dog roaming area, dog bins, water points and a cold outdoor dog shower.
Fires: Raised off the ground only · fire pit hire · logs sold
BBQs: Raised off the ground only
Own or hired log fire pits and BBQs allowed but must be raised off the grass on bricks, attended at all times, with a bucket of water to hand.
Pool: None
Groups: By arrangement
Group bookings must be authorised by phone before booking; max 8 people per pitch. If any member breaks the rules the whole group is asked to leave.
Arrival: From 12:00 until 20:00
Phone or text ahead if delayed
Vehicles: Car by your pitch · 1 per pitch
Music: Allowed for your own pitch only; all music off by 10pm
Visitors: Visitors must be reported to the duty manager
Cancellation: Full refund if cancelled more than 3 weeks before arrival; no refund inside 3 weeks
Also: Everyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult staying on site; the booker must be over 18.
Also: Max 8 people per pitch.
Also: Electric car charging only at the car park charge point (small fee at the shop), not on pitches.
Also: Extra cars park in the car park free of charge; give the registration.

Facilities

Washing and toilets

Toilets
Showers (Free)
Hot water
Accessible toilet
Accessible shower
Baby changing
Laundry
Washing-up area

Pitches and power

Electric hook-up
Hardstanding pitches (no)
Drinking water
Chemical toilet disposal
Grey waste
Phone charging
EV charging
Fridge or freezer
Ice-pack freezing

Food and drink

Shop
Café
Bar
Breakfast or bread
Fire pits

Things to do

Sports field
Evening entertainment
Dog walk
Dog wash
Undercover area

Around the site

Sea views (no)
Path to the beach (no)
Dark skies
Bus stop nearby
Coastal Path access
Recycling

Only facilities we've confirmed are shown. Crossed out means confirmed not available.

Location

St Georges Hill, Perranporth, Perranporth, TR6 0ED

Nearest beachPerran Beach25 min walk
Nearest pubThe Green Parrot20 min walk
Nearest ferryFern Pit Ferry5.7 miles
Nearest stationNewlyn Halt5.6 miles

Directions in Google Maps

Questions people ask

Are dogs allowed at Anchor Barrow Campsite?

Yes, dogs are welcome. They cost £1.50 a night. Dogs must be on a lead except in the dog roaming area, and must not be left alone on site.

Can you have a campfire at Anchor Barrow Campsite?

Yes, as long as the fire is raised off the ground. You can hire a fire pit. Logs are sold on site. BBQs: raised off the ground only.

How much does it cost to stay at Anchor Barrow Campsite?

From £29.50 a night for two adults, the lowest price we can find over the next year. One tariff all year (no low/high season). Pitch price includes 2 people. Larger tents, larger caravans, gazebos, a storage pup tent and additional cars are free. The pitches page also says 'additional people from £5' on the booking cards, which conflicts with the tariff list of £11.50 and £6; the tariff list is recorded. 2027 bookings open 2 November.

Does Anchor Barrow Campsite have a swimming pool?

No.

Does Anchor Barrow Campsite have electric hook-ups?

Yes.

How far is Anchor Barrow Campsite from the beach?

Perran Beach is 0.9 miles away (as the crow flies).

Which ferry is closest to Anchor Barrow Campsite?

Fern Pit Ferry, 5.7 miles away.