12 family-friendly caravan sites in Cornwall

What better way to travel than by towing your own home from home to your favourite staycation destination? If that happens to be Cornwall then I’ve got some tips for you. Below are some touring caravan sites in Cornwall to add to your family holiday bucket list.

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Why are these the best caravan parks in Cornwall?

I’ve searched out campsites in Cornwall near beaches as well as ones with sea views and plenty of family-friendly things to do close by. They have all the ingredients for a great family holiday and that’s what they’ve made the list.

There’s good news for tent, camper van and motorhome owners too. Many of these sites also have pitches for you as well as mobile homes or glamping tents for family and friends who don’t have their caravan.

New to caravanning? Check out our full guide to caravan holidays with kids.

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Haven Perran Sands Holiday Park – a caravan site next to a beach

If you are looking for a caravan site next to the beach then Perran Sands Holiday Park in Perranporth is a great choice.

The campsite is part of a Haven holiday park and has direct access to Perran Sands and Penhale Beach on the North Cornwall Coast.

View of campsite at Perran Sands Holiday Park

The campsite is set in sand dunes at the top of a cliff. Campers can use all the excellent holiday park facilities, which include restaurants, takeaways, bookable activities, an entertainment complex and swimming pools with flumes.

Read about our stay at Perran Sands Holiday Park.

A snapshot of Perran Sands Holiday Park

Outfits allowed: Caravans | Motorhomes | Trailer Tents | Tents

Things to do close by: Camel Creek | Healey’s Cyder Farm | Perranporth Beach

Bude Camping and Caravanning Club site – caravan site in North Cornwall

Beaches and legend abound around Bude Camping and Caravanning site. It’s close to some of North Cornwall’s best surfing destinations and the ruins of Tintagel Castle, which folklore connects to the mysteries of King Arthur.

The site also has two glamping tents if you don’t have your own caravan or tent.

A snapshot of Bude Camping and Caravanning Club site

Outfits allowed: Caravans | Motorhomes | Trailer Tents | Tents

Things to do close by: Boscastle | Tintagel | Port Issac

Find out more and book Bude Camping and Caravanning Club site.

Hendra Holiday Park – caravan holiday park in Newquay

Fun pools at Hendra Holiday Park in Newquay - Cornwall Holiday park

If you’re looking for a buzzing touring caravan park in Cornwall with indoor and outdoor pools, kids entertainment and plenty to do close by then Hendra is a top choice.

It is independently run and comes with plenty of things for the whole family to do plus a club house, restaurants and takeaways.

It’s also just a few minutes’ drive from Newquay’s amazing beaches.

The site has mobile homes and glamping tents so friends and family without their own tent or outfit can join you for a holiday.

Read our review of Hendra Holiday Park in Newquay.

A snapshot of Hendra Holiday Park

Outfits allowed: Caravans | Motorhomes | Trailer Tents | Tents

Find out more and book Hendra Holiday Park.

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Wooda Farm Holiday Park – Cornwall caravan park with sea views

This family-run holiday park has views of Bude Bay and plenty for families to do onsite without too much of a commercial feel. If you enjoy beaches and cycling then there’s plenty of places close by to indulge your love of the great outdoors.

You can also let someone else doing the cooking and eat at the bar or order food from the onsite takeaway.

There’s a range of other accommodation onsite so you can enjoy your holiday with family or friends who don’t have their own tent or tourer.

Tin Box family in front of water slides at Camel Creek Adventure Park - things to do near Newquay — Water slides at Camel Creek Adventure Park

A snapshot of Wooda Farm Holiday Park

Outfits allowed: Caravans | Motorhomes | Trailer Tents | Tents

Things to do close by: The Milky Way | The Big Sheep | Camel Creek Adventure Park | Newquay attractions | Bude Leisure Centre

Find out more and book Wooda Park Holiday Park.

Trevella Holiday Park – touring caravan site near beaches

Tin Box girls playing on the swings at Trevella Holiday Park, Cornwall — Playground at Trevella

This quiet holiday park is in a superb location in Cornwall. It’s close to what we think is one of Cornwall’s best beaches, Crantock, and within easy reach of lots of other popular family attractions.

It makes for a top base for family holidays in Cornwall whether you want to explore or chill out.

The site also has mobile homes so friends and family without their own tent or outfit can join you for a holiday.

Read about our stay at Trevella Holiday Park in Crantock.

A snapshot of Trevella Holiday Park

Outfits allowed: Caravans | Motorhomes | Trailer Tents | Tents

Things to do close by: Healey’s Cornish Cyder Farm | Newquay Zoo | St Michael’s Mount | Pirates Quest Newquay

Find out more and book a holiday at Trevella Holiday Park.

Treamble Valley Caravan Club Site

This members only caravan site in Cornwall is set in a valley with sea views and plenty of wildlife to spot around the 36-acre woodland park. Newquay with it’s wonderful array of beaches and family attraxctions is five miles away.

The site is also the closest Caravan and Motorhome Club site to the world renowned Eden Project and Lost Gardens of Heligan.

Mr Tin Box and Tin Box Tot on the Burma Rope Bridge at the Lost Gardens of Heligan - Cornwall with kids — Burma Rope Bridge at Lost Gardens of Heligan

Snapshot of Treamble Valley Caravan Club Site

Outfits allowed: Caravans | Motorhomes

Things to do close by: Eden Project | Lost Gardens of Heligan | Newquay attractions | Newquay Zoo

Find out more and book Treamble Valley Caravan Club Site.

Little Winnick touring park – caravan park in South Cornwall

Campsite pitches at Little Winnick - a campsite near St Austell in Cornwall

If you are looking for somewhere to go camping near St Austell then we can recommend Little Winnick. It’s a campsite just outside Pentewan and very close to popular Cornwall days out like the Eden Project and Lost Gardens of Heligan.

The campsite has a central shower block that is spacious and modern. There’s a large field for games, a playground and the Pentewan Valley Cycle Trail runs past the site.

Read our full review of Little Winnick.

A snapshot of Little Winnick

Outfits allowed: Caravan | Motorhome | Tent

Things to do close by: The Lost Gardens of Heligan | Eden Project | Shipwreak & Heritage Centre Charlestown | The Cornish Seal Sanctuary

Find out more and book Little Winnick touring park.

Pentewan Sands – Cornwall caravan site with private beach

Beach playground at Pentewan Sands Holiday Park — Playground on the beach

If you are looking for a campsite on the beach then Pentewan Sands is the caravan park in Cornwall for you. The touring pitches are just a few steps away from the golden sand.

This is absolutely ideal for families with young kids who can be making sand castles within minutes of leaving their pitch.

The site has a range of other accommodation options so friends and family without their own tent or outfit can join you for a holiday.

Read this Pentewan Sands review.

A snapshot of Pentewan Sands

Outfits allowed: Caravan | Motorhome | Tent

Things to do close by: The Lost Gardens of Heligan | Shipwreak & Heritage Centre Charlestown | The Cornish Seal Sanctuary

Here’s my guide to things to do in and around St Austell.

Find out more and book your holiday at Pentewan Sands.

Looe Caravan and Motorhome Club Site – caravan site in South Cornwall

Tin Box pitched at Looe Caravan Club site in Cornwall — Looe Caravan and Motorhome Club Site

This is a members only Caravan and Motorhome Club site with sea views and a heated outdoor pool open in the summer months.

It’s a great option if you are looking for a quieter base for your holiday and are happy to make your own entertainment onsite and exploring the south coast of Cornwall.

Read about our holiday while staying at Looe Caravan and Motorhome Club site.

A snapshot of Looe Caravan and Motorhome Club site

Outfits allowed: Caravans | Motorhomes

Onsite: Mini golf | Tennis court | Heated outdoor swimming pool | Playground | Dogs allowed

Things to do close by: beaches | The Eden Project | Coast path walks | Cardinham Woods | Lanhydrock National Trust

Find out more and book Looe Caravan and Motorhome Club Site.

Tregurrian Camping and Caravanning Club site – caravan park in North Cornwall

Water sports fans will find plenty of opportunities to indulge their love of the sea while staying at this Camping and Caravanning Club site near Newquay on the North Cornwall coast.

Watergate Bay is within walking distance from the site and Newquay’s other beaches, like Crantock, are a short drive away.

Dog on Crantock Beach in Newquay, Cornwall — Crantock dog-friendly beach

A snapshot of Tregurrian Camping and Caravanning Club site

Outfits allowed: Caravans | Motorhomes | Trailer Tents | Tents

Things to do close by: Coast path walks | Camel Creek Adventure Park | Healey’s Cornish Cyder Farm | Newquay attractions

Find out more and book Tregurrian.

Sennen Cove Camping and Caravanning Club site – caravan site near dog-friendly beach

Book into Sennen Cove and you’ll be stay at one of the most South Westerly touring caravan sites in Cornwall and England. It’s on the Land’s End peninsular which means you have access to incredible coast walks and some unique attractions.

You’ll can also enjoy sea views from your pitch and can reach the beach on foot in 45 minutes.

While Sennen Cove beach itself has a summer dog ban, nearby Gwynver Beach is dog-friendly all year round.

Land's End sign and view: Land's End with kids — Land’s End

A snapshot of Sennen Cove Camping and Caravanning Club site

Outfits allowed: Caravans | Motorhomes | Trailer Tents | Tents

Find out more and book Sennen Cove.

Chy Carne Holiday Park – a Cornwall campsite near the beach

Pitch up to panoramic views of The Lizard Peninsular on this relaxed independent site close to Helston. You may be nearly at the end of England but there’s lots to do close by.

Kennack Sands Beach is just a 10 minute walk away and there’s plenty of family attractions and beautiful sights a short drive away.

The site also has mobile homes so friends and family without their own tent or outfit can join you for a holiday.