Military Pod Camping
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- Quiet Cornwall campsite on the site of a WW2 anti-aircraft battery
- Five minutes' drive from Lizard; 15 minutes from Helston
- Fishing shop and café within half a mile of base
Campground type
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The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Campsite types & availability
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Primitive grass campsite
5 people maximum 
8.4/10
46 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 7m depth (49m²)
Arrival days No availability on our site
Military camping pod (three person)
3 people maximum 8.8/10
6 reviews Dimensions: 6.6ft width × 12.1ft length
Arrival days No availability on our site
Military camping pod (two person)
2 people maximum 9/10
4 reviews Dimensions: 8.2ft width × 6.9ft length
Arrival days No availability on our site
No dogs allowedReviews
80% would recommend this campground to a friend
75% would stay here again
What customers say
A unique, well-priced campsite with a military history theme. Praised for dark skies & remote, quiet location. Friendly owner, clean, basic facilities w/ hot showers. Great value, though some noted basic amenities & occasional road noise. Ideal for a no-frills, historically interesting stay.
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Interesting location. Dark skies were a dream. Very basic.
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Primitive grass campsite
Liked Howitzer. Nice flat pitch. Dark skies and Milky Way. Nice price!
Disliked Noise from road and helicopter. Very basic facilities- which is reflected in the price so not a complaint.
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Location…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Location
Disliked Pod wasn't ready, the owner was more interested in putting up a marquee which was right in front of our accommodation & we weren't able to park our vehicle next to us.
We were asked to wait for him to clean the pod by which time we'd had enough & we left.
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From the manager: sorry you had to wait for the pod to be ready, check in is after 3pm and pod was ready by 3.15pm, I did explain this when you arrived and you appeared fine , sorry you felt the need to leave after I had said the pod was ready without offering an explanation, perhaps our site just wasn't for you.
Nice little campsites well priced and…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Nice little campsites well priced and friendly
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Very Welcoming Host, who took the…
Military camping pod (three person)
Liked Very Welcoming Host, who took the time to give us a tour of the Museum.
The location was absolutely stunning, close to amnesties and also some stunning beaches caves and foot paths. The stars at night makes you feel like you’re in space. All the basic utilises were working and the shower had hot water. Would definitely come back again. Plenty of green space for children to play in and historic batteries and anti air missiles to keep you entertained.
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From the manager: Thanks for review, pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay, it was a pleasure to host you
The site was clean well maintained-…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked The site was clean well maintained-
Ian was lovely very welcoming chatty and showed us round when we arrived, reached out via text prior to arrival which we liked.
The site has a portaloo toilet and shower,both were really clean. Shower was powerful and hot!
Can’t say I’ve been in a portaloo shower before, but it definitely wasn’t a bad experience!
This site wouldn’t be everyone’s cup of tea but for £16 a night we thought it was fantastic!
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We loved the quirkiness of being…
Military camping pod (three person)
Liked We loved the quirkiness of being in a spacious open field on our own space with army vehicles surrounding us. Staff were very helpful attentive, friendly and available for our questions and any support we needed. The army truck pod had all the basic cooking requirements. Had our own porta loo and nice hot shower.
Disliked It is a very basic accommodation, luckily we had brought a mattress topper which helped ease the comfort as this could have been a less comfy experience. As we had fantastic weather a fridge would have been a bonus.
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Stayed in both pods. One is quite small. Facilities basic.
Military camping pod (two person)
Liked Great location, quiet, and perfect for exploring the lizard.
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Best budget camp site on the lizard 🦎
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Liked everything about this site. Firstly ease of communication, Ian answered the phone straight away when I called. Super friendly and so helpful. Even showed me and my son around the museum on what probably should of been his day off ! (Sunday)
This site has everything you need at an incredibly reasonable price. Sad to read the negative review below. Someone clearly didn't see the point and the work / passion involved in keeping the history of this place alive so we can all learn about it. Plus these people are volunteers !!! Location is great for exploring all around the lizard area. Highly recommend staying here. Shower and toilet spotlessly clean. Shower was lovely and hot. We loved it. Thank you Ian we appreciated your time !
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From the manager: Thanks for your lovely review, I'm always pleased to hear that guests enjoyed their stay.
Great location and great value
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Super well maintained campsite. Ian does a great job keeping the place clean and tidy. Super interesting location with lots of history. This campsite is great for anyone looking to explore the lizard and I highly recommend this campsite if you are interested in local military history. Ian is a wealth of knowledge and you can tell he is very passionate about his site. Thank you Ian for another great stay.
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From the manager: Thanks for your review, always pleased to hear guests enjoyed their stay. kind regards.
Ian
Unique site with lovely pods and really helpful staff
Military camping pod (two person)
Liked The pod has everything you need for a glamping adventure including a lovely warm shower and your own private toilet.
Ian was so helpful and gave us a behind the scenes tour of the museum when we arrived.
We loved how quiet the area was, there was other campers on site but we were tucked away and wouldn’t have even known they were there
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From the manager: Thanks for your review, was nice to share our plans for the museum, hopefully see you both again.
kind regards.
Ian
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Portable toilet
Dogs allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Hikers’ paradise PeacefulUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Small (11-25 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Military Pod Camping
Predannack Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery and Museum
St. Helena
Mullion
Cornwall
England
TR12 7LH
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
49.9989°N
5.21423°W
Nearest transport
Bus
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennack Sands | 2.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Polurrian Cove | 2.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poldhu Cove | 3.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Church Cove | 3.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Coverack | 5.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
National Seal Sanctuary 6.6 mi
Trebah Garden 8.5 mi
National Maritime Museum Cornwall 12.5 mi
Pendennis Castle 12.6 mi
St Michael's Mount 14.3 mi
National Trust
Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool 6.9 mi
Glendurgan Garden 8.5 mi
Godolphin 11.3 mi
St Anthony Head 14.3 mi
St Michael's Mount 14.3 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Rill Cove 2 mi
Church Cove and Lizard Point 2.7 mi
Royal Anne Galley 2.8 mi
Schiedam 3.9 mi
St Anthony 5 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 Military Pod Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Military Pod Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Military Pod Camping? Around the miles to the south, the Lizard Point (five minutes' drive) is the southernmost point in mainland Britain. Come for the far-reaching views, then head west along the coast to see … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Military Pod Camping?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: Anytime – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m.