The best motorhome sites in Cornwall offer the perfect base for exploring the beautiful and vibrant sights of this evocative and picturesque region.

When you’re planning a tour, you’re going to want to choose the best motorhome site in the UK to pitch up at to get the most from your getaway – and a tour to Cornwall will be no different.

These are sites which combine an excellent location with immaculate facilities, helpful staff, spacious pitches, and locations which let you explore the stunning sights of this characterful touring spot.

Beach lovers are spoilt for choice, while outdoor-activity types will find plenty to do, with the option of hitting the waves at surf spots such as Newquay, or exploring the stunning South West Coast Path and atmospheric Bodmin Moor. Maybe you’d prefer to explore the charming fishing villages and soak up the region’s rich heritage. Cornwall is known for its famous attractions too, including Tintagel, The Lost Gardens of Heligan and the Eden Project.

We’ve been able to compile this guide by going through the results of our recent Top 100 Sites Guides, to reveal the campsites our readers believe are offering a standout experience.  So, whether your dream Cornish site is a family-friendly destination or provides the peace of one of the best adults only motorhome sites, there’s bound to be a spot here for you.

For those who are undecided between Cornwall and Devon, don’t miss our pick of the best motorhome sites in Devon, either.

What is the best motorhome campsite in Cornwall?

Silver Sands Holiday Park can rightfully lay claim to the title of the best motorhome site in Cornwall after it was voted the Regional Winner in our Top 100 Sites Guide 2026 for an impressive fifth year in a row.

Sitting on the Lizard Peninsula, the picturesque dog-friendly site allows visitors to enjoy getaways to destinations such as Looe, Penzance and Perranporth.

The best motorhome sites in Cornwall

Silver Sands Holiday Park
Polruan Holidays
Tregarton Park
Trethem Mill Touring Park
Eden Valley Holiday Park
Killiwerris Touring Park
Tehidy Holiday Park

The best motorhome sites in Cornwall

Silver Sands Holiday Park

Address: Gwendreath, Lizard, Helston TR12 7LZ

• Web: silversandsholidaypark.co.uk
• Tel: 01326 290 631
• Open: 6th March – 2nd November
• Touring pitches: 30 Pitch+2+hook-up From £23

The best motorhome site in Cornwall

Having been voted our Regional Winner for Cornwall for a highly commendable five years in a row, Silver Sands Holiday Park can rightfully call itself the best motorhome site in Cornwall.

The campsite, which was also recently awarded a five-star AA rating, sits in nine acres of beautiful countryside on the Lizard Peninsula. For 2026, the campsite has upgraded its shower and toilet facilities, while it also offers picnic tables, a laundrette and EV charging.

The campsite caters to visitors of all ages, with a play area for children, where a sand pit, grassy area and wooden play area can be found. Silver Sands is also canine-friendly, good news for those who are motorhoming with a dog.

Embark on the 1km walk through woodland to reach the beautiful Kennack Sands or take to the South West Coast Path and explore the breathtaking vistas that the Cornish coastline provides. Other destinations that can be discovered include beautiful Kynance Cove and tranquil Helford River; alternatively, visit Porthleven and Falmouth.

Polruan Holidays

Address: Townsend, Polruan-by-Fowe PL23 1QH

• Web: polruanholidays.com
• Tel: 01726 870 263
• Open: 3 April – 30 September
• Touring pitches: 30 (4 for caravans)
• Pitch+2+hook-up: From £36

Found by the fishing village of Polruan, this peaceful campsite offers motorhomers a peaceful base for visiting well-known Cornish destinations such as the Eden Project, Looe, The Lost Gardens of Heligan, and Polperro. That’s not all – Polruan is only 200m from the South West Coast Path, meaning guests can expect plenty of stunning coastal views.

The site itself extends for three acres and many of its pitches, which are spread over three fields, will offer coastal views. Polruan Holidays has won a number of David Bellamy Gold Conservation Awards over the years, with nesting boxes and bird feeders dotted around. The site also does its bit to encourage wildlife by planting seasonal and wildflowers.

Amenities include free Wi-Fi, an information room and a library, and a laundry room, while for younger members of the touring party, there is a play area.

Tregarton Park

Address: Gorran, St. Austell, Cornwall PL26 6NF

• Web: tregarton.co.uk
• Tel: 01726 843 666
• Open: 1 May – 26 September
• Touring pitches: 122
• Pitch+2+hook-up: From £24

This family-friendly campsite allows visitors to enjoy a tranquil 12-acre getaway with plenty of facilities on-site to keep everyone entertained.

Relax by the outdoor heated pool and make the most of the poolside waiter service, or head to the tennis court; for younger members of the touring party, there is an adventure playground too. There are now two cafés, with the second one dog-friendly.

Other amenities include a well-maintained toilet and shower block, a shop, and a new addition for 2026, a dedicated dog wash.

The site is also well situated for visiting a number of beaches, as well as attractions such as The Lost Gardens of Heligan and the Eden Project.

Trethem Mill Touring Park

Address: St Just in Roseland, Nr St Mawes TR2 5JF

• Web: trethem.com
• Tel: 01872 580 504
• Open: 1 May – 1 October
• Touring pitches: 66
• Pitch+2+hook-up: From £36

Motorhomers who want to enjoy an adults-only getaway in Cornwall could decide Trethem Mill is the campsite for them.

Providing guests with spacious pitches, the 12-acre site is a well-placed base for trips to Truro, St Austell, Porthscatho, and St Mawes. St Just in Roseland is only 1.25 miles away as well.

On-site itself, there is a three-acre dog walk, an outdoor chessboard, free Wi-Fi, a licensed shop, and a modern facilities block. Each of the campsite’s pitches not only comes with 16-amp electric hook up, but also a picnic table, while the majority come with individual hedging.

Eden Valley Holiday Park

Address: Lanlivery, Cornwall, PL30 5BU

• Web: edenvalleyholidaypark.co.uk
• Tel: 01208 872 277
• Open: 1 April – 31 October
• Touring pitches: 54
• Pitch+2+hook-up: From £23

Eden Valley prioritises providing a relaxing atmosphere from which to explore both the north and south coast of this stunning part of the country.

The pitches are spacious and there is a large amenities block, a laundrette, an indoor games room, a wildlife room and a dog exercise paddock. The site’s environmental efforts have won it numerous David Bellamy Conservation Awards over the years.

The touring park has been adults-only since 2024, but the lodges are family-friendly. Lying near Lostwithiel, the site offers a base for exploring a range of locations, including St Ives, Truro and the Eden Project.

Killiwerris Touring Park

Penstraze, Chacewater, Truro TR4 8PF

• Web: killiwerris.co.uk
• Tel: 01872 561 356
• Open: TBC
• Touring pitches: 17
• Pitch+2+hook-up: TBC

This tranquil adults-only site is only a mile from the village of Chacewater, providing visitors with fully serviced hardstanding and grass pitches.

Wander into Chacewater to find a pub and a fish and chip shop, or explore some of Cornwall’s most popular tourist destinations, such as Truro, St Ives and Newquay.

A purpose-built amenities building comes with privacy cubicles, free hot water and central heating, while ‘van owners can stock up on essentials such as milk and bread at the reception. Each pitch comes with 16A hook-up and drinking water connections too.

Tehidy Holiday Park

Bassett Road, Harris Mill, Illogan, Redruth TR16 4JQ

• Web: tehidy.co.uk
• Tel: 01209 216 489
• Open: 28th March – 31st October
• Pitches: 27
• Pitch+2+hook-up From £29

Sitting between St Agnes and St Ives, Tehidy is a carbon-neutral campsite which is set in the beautiful Tolskithy Valley. Guests will find themselves well situated for trips to Truro, Porthtowan, and the sandy beach at Portreath.

Tehidy prides itself on its environmental credentials, having won Green Tourism and David Bellamy Conservation Awards. Many of the pitches are spaced out by mature plantings. Guests can make use of facilities including a games room, a play area and a shop where local produce can be bought – EV charging is also available, as is WiFi.

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