
Touring park · Carnon Downs · Cornwall
Carnon Downs Club Campsite
Large Caravan and Motorhome Club site three miles from Truro, open all year, with an on-site bar and cafe and a walk to the Fal creeks.
See all 7 photos- Dogs welcome
Carnon Downs is the Caravan and Motorhome Club's big landscaped site just off the A39 between Truro and Falmouth. Most of its 181 touring pitches are laid out between hedges and shrubs, and 107 of them are hardstanding. Non-members can book, and it stays open all year.
There is a bar and cafe on site, a shop, a games room, a TV room and a playground. From the gate you can walk to the creekside hamlets of Penpol and Devoran, and a Truro to Falmouth bus stops at the entrance. Three holiday lodges (two to four bedrooms) can also be rented here through the Club.
- Open all year, non-members welcome
- On-site bar and cafe
- Bus stop outside the entrance, Truro 3 miles
- Walk to Devoran Quay and Penpol creek
Photos
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Prices
Pitch prices are dynamic and only shown in the Club booking engine (needs a live session). Members save £15 per night on pitch fees versus non-members. On-site bar/cafe open 9am-9pm high season, 9am-5pm low season. Offers seen: Kids for £1 (5-17), under 5s free, £4 off per night South West Getaways (20 Mar-1 Nov, 4 night minimum, book by 22 Oct). 'From' prices are not shown on the page; needs browser: https://bookings.caravanclub.co.uk/sites
The full price list we hold (2026)
People
- Child 5–17: £1 night
- Infant–4: £0 night
Offers
- Members save £15 per night on UK Club campsite pitch fees
- South West Getaways: £4 off per night, 20 Mar-1 Nov, 4 night minimum, book by 22 Oct 2026 and 7 days ahead
Deposit: £5 refundable deposit; free cancellation or amendment up to 21 days before arrival
Source: caravanclub.co.uk, checked 2026-10-20. Always confirm the price when you book.
Places to stay
Hardstanding touring pitch
Pitch · 107 of them
- Hardstanding
- Electric
- For caravan, motorhome, campervan
Grass touring pitch
Pitch · 74 of them
- Grass
- Electric
- For caravan, motorhome, campervan, trailer-tent
181 touring pitches in total, 107 hardstanding; grass count derived.
Holiday lodge (2 to 4 bedrooms)
Lodge · 3 of them
Three holiday lodges rented through the Club (camc.com/carnondownscottages); details not checked.
Rules
- Dogs
- Yes · on leads
Lead max 2m; Dangerous Dogs Act breeds banned; no dogs in reception or information room except assistance dogs
Dog walk from the site; no on-site dog field listed. - Fires
- No
BBQs: Raised off the ground only
Club rules: barbecues must be raised off the ground; no personal wood-burning stoves; only supervised gas, wax and bioethanol fire pits. - Pool
- None
- Quiet hours
- 22:00
- Arrival
- From 13:00 until 20:00
Tell staff in advance if arriving after 8pm - Vehicles
- Car by your pitch · max length 10m
- Music
- Keep radios, TVs and instruments at a considerate volume; no disturbance after 10pm
- Visitors
- Visitors must see staff on arrival; overnight visitors and extra cars charged a standard fee
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation or amendment up to 21 days before arrival on standard (£5 deposit) bookings
- Also
- 5 mph speed limit
- Also
- Generators not to be run 6pm-9am (Club rule)
Facilities
Washing and toilets
- Toilets
- Showers (Free)
- Hot water
- Accessible toilet
- Accessible shower
- Family bathroom
- Baby changing
- Laundry
- Washing-up area
Pitches and power
- Electric hook-up
- Hardstanding pitches
- Chemical toilet disposal
- Grey waste
- Motorhome service point
- WiFi (In some areas)
- Mobile signal (Patchy)
Food and drink
- Shop
- Café
- Bar
- Gas exchange
Things to do
- Play area
- Games room
- Dog walk
Around the site
- Walk to a shop
- Bus stop nearby
- Cycle route access
Only facilities we've confirmed are shown. Crossed out means confirmed not available.
Location
Carnon Downs, Truro, Carnon Downs, TR3 6JJ
- Nearest beachLoe Beach2.1 miles
- Nearest pubPunch Bowl and Ladle20 min walk
- Nearest ferryTrelissick Pontoon2.4 miles
- Nearest stationPerranwell1.5 miles
Questions people ask
Are dogs allowed at Carnon Downs Club Campsite?
Yes, dogs are welcome. Lead max 2m; Dangerous Dogs Act breeds banned; no dogs in reception or information room except assistance dogs.
Can you have a campfire at Carnon Downs Club Campsite?
No, campfires aren't allowed. BBQs: raised off the ground only.
When is Carnon Downs Club Campsite open?
All year.
Does Carnon Downs Club Campsite have a swimming pool?
No.
Does Carnon Downs Club Campsite have electric hook-ups?
Yes.
Is there WiFi at Carnon Downs Club Campsite?
In some areas.
How far is Carnon Downs Club Campsite from the beach?
Loe Beach is 2.1 miles away (as the crow flies).
Which ferry is closest to Carnon Downs Club Campsite?
Trelissick Pontoon, 2.4 miles away.
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