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Primitive grass campsite
From £16 (£16)
5 people maximum 
8.5/10
52 reviews Additional units require additional sites - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.
Site size
Max 7m width × 7m depth (49m²)
Ground type
Grass
Twin-axle vehicles accepted
Suitable for
Travel Trailer, Class B motorhome, RV, Tent, Trailer tent
Features
Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max. Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max. Bring a shelter tent 1 included, 1 max. Car 1 included, 1 max. Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 2 max. Car parking by site/unit Availability
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Military Pod Camping
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Reviews
81% would recommend this campground to a friend
77% would stay here again
What customers say
This unique, budget-friendly campsite boasts a military history theme. Guests rave about owner Ian's helpfulness and passion. Facilities are basic but clean, with hot showers a plus. Great Lizard Peninsula access, offering a quiet escape. Mostly good value, though a few found facilities too basic for the price, and one cited safety concerns.
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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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Nice little campsites well priced and…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Nice little campsites well priced and friendly
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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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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
Percent for 1 or 2 nights to explore the lizard area
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Excellent back to basics site, perfect for no frills camping. Toilets were spotless and the shower was warm.
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Excellent
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Great location!
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Highly recommend site!Great location peaceful & lots of lovely beaches
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Great place to stay! Ian the owner was lovely and had a very fast response and turned up within a few minutes to show us about etc!
we loved all the old military equipment and was lucky enough to stay over a weekend when Ian had an open weekend for his museum there, he even fired some of the old rifles and cannons with blanks which was amazing to see and hear and had a little catering trailer open there for you to buy refreshments etc during the museum opening weekend
the site is in a great location and level ground and well looked after, also very remote and quiet, we have an autistic toddler who is often a bit wild and loud etc, we had no problems here at all in the 17 nights we stayed in the end, nice clean toilet and a hot shower to and fresh drinking water from a tap.
And I certainly wouldn’t let the odd negative review put you off!!
You need to read all the information Ian has provided before booking, as if for his amazing price he charges per night, you expect a clubhouse/bar and all day children’s entertainment and evening entertainment and big children’s play areas etc like the big very exspensive corporate sites, then that’s the only reason I could see anyone be disappointed.
We will certainly be going back in the near future when kids school holidays again as a perfect site for us and very happy with our stay!
Disliked That we had to leave and couldn’t live there permanently in a static caravan as such a lovely site
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Features
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. - How much does it cost to stay at Military Pod Camping? From $10.80 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.