Farm campsite · Porthleven · Cornwall

Penrose Camp Site

Simple farm field on the coastal footpath outside Porthleven, open in August only, with hot showers, a campfire allowed and dogs welcome.

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Dogs welcome
Campfires
Near beach

Penrose is a working-farm camping field at Higher Penrose Farm, between Helston and Porthleven. There are no marked pitches, so you walk in and choose your own spot in the field.

It sits right by the coastal footpath, a short walk from Loe Bar and the Penrose estate trails, with Porthleven harbour, shops and pub a walk away. Facilities are basic but include hot showers and flush toilets, and there is no electric hook-up. Tents and campervans only, no caravans. The owners also run Treza Camp Site on the other side of Porthleven.

On the coastal footpath near Loe Bar
Choose your own pitch
Walk to Porthleven harbour
Campfires allowed

Photos

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Open1 August to 31 August

Arrive / leave– / –

DogsYes

CampfiresYes

PoolNone

ElectricNo

Prices

Prices are per person per night; no extra charges for facilities. Homepage and Penrose page show the same figures.

When is it cheapest?

One night for two adults in the tent or campervan pitch (choose your own spot), 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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July 2027

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August 2027 from £20

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September 2027

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The full price list we hold (2026)

Rates

For	Season	Nights	Price
field	Any	Any	£10 person_night

People

Adult 16: £10 night
Child–15: £5 night

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

Places to stay

Tent or campervan pitch (choose your own spot)

Pitch

Grass
No electric
For tent, campervan

No set pitches; no caravans; no electricity.

Rules

Dogs: Yes
Well behaved dogs
Listed as welcome on the camp site home page.
Fires: Yes
Home page lists campfires as allowed.
Pool: None
Also: No caravans

Facilities

Washing and toilets

Toilets
Showers (Free)
Hot water
Washing-up area

Pitches and power

Electric hook-up (no)
Chemical toilet disposal

Food and drink

Things to do

Around the site

Walk to a pub
Walk to a shop
Coastal Path access

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

Location

Higher Penrose Farm, Penrose, Porthleven, Porthleven, TR13 0RB

Nearest beachPorthleven Sands10 min walk
Nearest pubThe Atlantic Inn15 min walk
Nearest ferryGwelva8 miles
Nearest stationTruthall Halt2.9 miles

Directions in Google Maps

Questions people ask

Are dogs allowed at Penrose Camp Site?

Yes, dogs are welcome. Well behaved dogs.

Can you have a campfire at Penrose Camp Site?

Yes, campfires are allowed.

When is Penrose Camp Site open?

1 August to 31 August.

How much does it cost to stay at Penrose Camp Site?

From £20 a night for two adults, the lowest price we can find over the next year. Prices are per person per night; no extra charges for facilities. Homepage and Penrose page show the same figures.

Does Penrose Camp Site have a swimming pool?

No.

Does Penrose Camp Site have electric hook-ups?

No.

How far is Penrose Camp Site from the beach?

Porthleven Sands is 0.4 miles away (as the crow flies).

Which ferry is closest to Penrose Camp Site?

Gwelva, 8 miles away.