Kynance Camping

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Kynance Cove
Kynance cove
Grass pitches
Sunset at the campsite
Sunset on the coast
Plenty of space
Bell tent
Looking out from our pitch.
Grass pitches
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Grass pitches
Sunset at the campsite
Sunset on the coast

  • Simple but friendly site 10 minutes' walk from Lizard
  • Kynance Cove, Church Cove and Pentreath beach within walking distance
  • Close to an activity centre for watersports and climbing
If you’re after a stay somewhere remote and scenic, the Lizard Peninsula should certainly fit the bill – this is Cornwall’s most southerly point, so you could hardly get further away from the trappings of hectic modern life. Almost down at the very tip of this scenic peninsula is Kynance Camping, just outside the village of Lizard and a short walk from its pubs, farm shop and places to eat. This is a great spot from which to explore the countryside and coastline of this gorgeous part of the world – a footpath/bridleway next to the site leads to the village and then on to the end of the peninsula. Kynance Cove, Church Cove and Pentreath beach are all within walking distance of the site too, and you can get out to explore all three (plus all the bits in between) by picking up the South West Coast Path nearby for a muscle-challenging but mighty scenic hike. If that’s not quite enough activity, have a chat with the activity centre in the village, which sorts out days of coasteering, kayaking, paddleboarding and climbing. This is a site that’s basic but friendly – the owners are often around to help and offer advice on the best beaches and other bits to do in the area. Guests are welcome to light barbecues for outdoor evenings.

Site type

Rent a tent 2
Motorhome pitches 3
Tent pitches 58
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Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Reception is unmanned after 9:30 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.

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Reviews

8.8

Overall rating from 92 Pitchup.com customers

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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Walkers' paradisePeaceful

89% would recommend this site to a friend

86% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite is praised for its exceptional location, offering easy walking access to Lizard Village and Kynance Cove. Visitors consistently highlight the friendly and helpful staff, spacious pitches, and generally clean facilities, including good showers and toilets. While many describe it as a great value and a relaxed, basic camping experience, a few reviews mention a lack of sufficient facilities, particularly showers, for the site's size, and occasionally long grass. Despite these minor drawbacks, the overwhelming sentiment is positive, with many expressing a desire to return.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Excellent site. Wish I could have stayed longer.

Overall

8 out of 10
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Ali B.

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch (XL)

Liked Loved the space and convenient location to nearby village and walks. Mostly level pitches. Friendly and helpful staff. Shower hot and v clean.

Disliked Only one hot shower for the whole site could have been an issue if the site was full.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great campsite, level pitches, friendly staff

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9 out of 10
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Lisa L.

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch (XL)

Liked Lovely campsite with plenty of room, fairly sheltered and the pitches are flat. Short walk to The Lizard village with shops and pub, longer walk to Kynance Cove but better than driving as it gets busy. Reception has snacks and a WiFi yurt. We had a fab time and will definitely be back!

Disliked Not really a dislike but the hot showers could be hotter!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location is amazing! 5min walk to…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (XL)

Liked Location is amazing! 5min walk to town and 20min walk to actual Kynance Cove
Easy access to the actual hike trail too.

People who work there was very welcoming.

Only negative was lack of showers, and only 3 hot showers in the whole area, and toilets as they are as natural as they come,but sadly not all people read of what to do after you go... and will not cover it up with sawdust.

But apart from that it's a lovely place to stay and we will likely return again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Space, welcome, clean shower and toilets,…

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Wendy W.

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch (XL)

Liked Space, welcome, clean shower and toilets, helpful staff regarding walking to the beach and village.

Disliked Not enough showers for the number of people staying. Quite expensive for the facilities provided.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place recommended 100% best team…

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Jolita N.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great place recommended 100% best team wow🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site, lovely people, good location, simple, peaceful

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Lucy T.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (XL)

Liked Had a large pitch and it was a really good size, had normal toilet block plus eco toilets across the site so you could use whichever you wanted. Also just really nice people. Quiet and peaceful & very close to Kynance Cove

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good campsite close to kynance cove…

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Luke C.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Good campsite close to kynance cove

Recommend to friends Visit again

Super friendly staff! Really enjoyed our…

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9 out of 10
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Value for money
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johanne/chris H.

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch (XL)

Liked Super friendly staff! Really enjoyed our stay!

Disliked Leaving 😩🤣

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lo consiglio molto

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9 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Grazia Maria B.

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch (XL)

Liked Il posto ci è piaciuto moltissimo. Molto naturale e molto vicino al mare e ai percorsi lungo la costa. Abbiamo camminato lungo tutto il sentiero della costa e fatto il bagno in una spiaggia molto bella!

Disliked Nulla

Recommend to friends Visit again

Overall good, would stay again for convenience / price

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8 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Staff friendly
Pitches good size
Good location

Disliked Shower tint / not enough so big queue
Lack of hot water
Ground really bumpy
Long grass / not mowed

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campsite

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches) Pop-up campsite

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Kynance Camping

Lizard

Cornwall

England

TR12 7FA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

49.97392°N
5.20563°W

Nearest transport

Coach
9.2 mi Bus Shelter
9.3 mi Blue Anchor
9.3 mi Seven Stars
Rail
13.4 mi Penmere Rail Station
13.6 mi Falmouth Town Rail Station
13.9 mi Falmouth Docks Rail Station
Ferry
9 mi Helford Village Ferry Landing
9.4 mi Helford Passage Ferry Landing
13.9 mi Falmouth Custom House Quay
Airport
17.6 mi Penzance Airport
22.4 mi Land's End St Just Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

This is a splendid area for getting out into the open air of course, and there are some very fine Cornish corners within walking distance of this site – during your time here it’s very much worth making the trip to Church Cove (25 minutes’ walk), Pentreath beach (half an hour) and Kynance Cove (50 minutes). For more outdoor activities, have a chat with the folk at Lizard Adventure (15 minutes’ walk) who can organise watersports and climbing. While the natural landscapes around here are excellent, there are also some fine views to be had at some of the local gardens, including the lovely lakes at Bonython Estate Gardens (10 minutes’ drive) and the National Trust’s seaside estate at Glendurgan Garden (35 minutes). For other days out, have a wander around a classic Cornish fishing village at Cadgwith (five minutes), meet cute critters at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary (20 minutes) or have a fun family day out at Flambards Theme Park (20 minutes), which has all sorts of rides as well as history-themed attractions to explore.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Kennack Sands 2.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Polurrian Cove 4.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poldhu Cove 4.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Church Cove 5.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Coverack 5.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

National Seal Sanctuary 8.4 mi

Trebah Garden 9.9 mi

National Maritime Museum Cornwall 13.8 mi

Pendennis Castle 13.9 mi

St Michael's Mount 15.6 mi

National Trust

Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool 8.6 mi

Glendurgan Garden 9.9 mi

Godolphin 12.9 mi

St Anthony Head 15.3 mi

St Michael's Mount 15.6 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Church Cove and Lizard Point 0.9 mi

Royal Anne Galley 1.2 mi

Rill Cove 1.6 mi

Schiedam 5.5 mi

St Anthony 6.6 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Kynance Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Kynance Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Kynance Camping? This is a splendid area for getting out into the open air of course, and there are some very fine Cornish corners within walking distance of this site – during your time … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Kynance Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1:30 p.m. –  11 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2:30 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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