Campsite · Padstow · Cornwall

Dennis Cove Campsite

Family-run grass campsite ten minutes' walk from Padstow harbour along the Camel Trail, with estuary views from the top field.

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Dogs welcome

Dennis Cove is the closest campsite to Padstow: a ten-minute, buggy-friendly walk to the harbour using the site's own gate onto the Camel Trail. The Foreshore, a sister site, makes up the rest of about 100 grass pitches over five fields, and roughly a third have electric hook-up. It suits tents and campervans best, with smaller motorhomes and tourers also welcome; many of the van pitches sit on protective mesh. The family has run the place since 1987.

Washing facilities are the old pig sheds, refurbished in 2020/21 into enclosed showers and toilets, with a family shower room, a health-impairment washroom, laundry, drying room and phone charging. There is no guest wifi and no shop, though Padstow's bakeries, a Spar and a Tesco are a short walk away, and a pizza van and coffee wagon call on set days. Barbecues are fine if raised; campfires are not allowed. Access is a single-track lane, so keep to the arrival window. The 2026 season ran from 2 April to 27 September.

10-minute walk to Padstow harbour via the Camel Trail
Estuary views from the top field
Refurbished, fully enclosed shower and toilet blocks
About 100 pitches, a third with electric
Dogs welcome

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Open2 April to 27 September

Arrive / leaveFrom 13:00 / by 11:00

DogsYes

CampfiresNo

PoolNone

ElectricYes

Prices

All prices include VAT. Pitch rate covers up to 2 people and one vehicle. Electric hook-up is added per night to a pitch. Peak is Whitsun week and July/August; Whitsun week is mapped to the May half term. Hiker and single occupancy rates must be arranged with the office.

When is it cheapest?

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

CheapestDearestClosed

October 2026

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November 2026

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December 2026

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January 2027

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February 2027

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March 2027

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April 2027 from £38

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May 2027 from £38

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June 2027 from £38

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July 2027 from £44

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August 2027 from £44

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September 2027 from £38

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The full price list we hold (2026)

Seasons

Off-peak: 2 April to 27 September
Peak (Whitsun week, July and August): May half term, 1 July to 31 August

Rates

For	Season	Nights	Price
grass, grass-electric	offpeak	Any	£38 pitch_night, incl. 2 adults
grass, grass-electric	peak	Any	£44 pitch_night, incl. 2 adults
grass, grass-electric	offpeak	Any	£27 pitch_night, incl. 1 adults
grass, grass-electric	peak	Any	£32 pitch_night, incl. 1 adults
grass	offpeak	Any	£15 pitch_night, incl. 1 adults
grass	peak	Any	£17 pitch_night, incl. 1 adults

People

Adult 17: £11.50 night
Adult 17: £12.50 night
Child 3–16: £5 night
Child 3–16: £6 night
Infant–2: £0 night

Extras

Extra car: £10 night (Additional vehicle)
Extra car: £11 night (Additional vehicle)
Dog: £4 night
Electric: £6.50 night (Electric hook-up)

Minimum stays

3 nights (peak): Whitsun week and August, unless hiking or cycling

Deposit: Non-refundable booking fee of GBP 100 per pitch per week (or full fees if less); balance due 14 days before arrival

Source: denniscovecampsite.co.uk, checked 2026-10-20. Always confirm the price when you book.

Places to stay

Grass pitch

Pitch

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

Price covers 2 people and one vehicle. Electric hook-up is an extra per night.

Grass pitch with electric hook-up

Pitch

Grass
Electric
For tent, campervan, trailer-tent, motorhome, caravan

Price covers 2 people and one vehicle.

Rules

Dogs: Yes · £4 night · on leads
Never left unattended
Fires: No
BBQs: Raised off the ground only
Fires strictly prohibited; barbecues kept off the ground using blocks provided
Pool: None
Groups: By arrangement
No stag or hen parties or unsupervised young groups; family and couple groups at discretion
Quiet hours: 23:00 – 07:00
Arrival: From 13:00 until 21:30
No early or late arrivals accommodated
Vehicles: Car by your pitch · 1 per pitch
Visitors: Tell reception about all visitors; no overflow parking on site
Cancellation: All payments non-refundable; booking fee transferable once with 14 days' notice
Also: Gazebos and day shelters without a groundsheet
Also: Single-track access lane
Also: Reception 8.30am-7.30pm in peak season

Facilities

Washing and toilets

Toilets
Hot water
Accessible shower
Family bathroom
Laundry
Washing-up area

Pitches and power

Electric hook-up
Phone charging
WiFi (no)
Ice-pack freezing

Food and drink

Shop (no)

Things to do

Around the site

Walk to a pub
Walk to a shop
Cycle route access
Recycling

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

Location

Dennis Lane, Padstow, Padstow, PL28 8DR

Nearest beachBrea Beach1.9 miles
Nearest pubThe Harbour Inn15 min walk
Nearest stationBoscarne Junction8.7 miles

Directions in Google Maps

Questions people ask

Are dogs allowed at Dennis Cove Campsite?

Yes, dogs are welcome. They cost £4 a night.

Can you have a campfire at Dennis Cove Campsite?

No, campfires aren't allowed. BBQs: raised off the ground only.

When is Dennis Cove Campsite open?

2 April to 27 September.

How much does it cost to stay at Dennis Cove Campsite?

From £38 a night for two adults, the lowest price we can find over the next year. All prices include VAT. Pitch rate covers up to 2 people and one vehicle. Electric hook-up is added per night to a pitch. Peak is Whitsun week and July/August; Whitsun week is mapped to the May half term. Hiker and single occupancy rates must be arranged with the office.

Does Dennis Cove Campsite have a swimming pool?

No.

Does Dennis Cove Campsite have electric hook-ups?

Yes.

Is there WiFi at Dennis Cove Campsite?

No.

How far is Dennis Cove Campsite from the beach?

Brea Beach is 1.9 miles away (as the crow flies).