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Cornwall’s Top 10 Adult Only Camping and Caravan Sites

Are you planning a relaxing camping trip or holiday in Cornwall, so you can kick back and unwind?

It may be worth booking an adult-only camping site. In the summer months, Cornwall is a popular family holiday destination, so it can be hard to find complete tranquility at standard campsites.

Here, we provide detailed listings of 10 of Cornwall’s top adult only camping sites.

These Cornish campsites are exclusively for adults, providing perfect pitches for campers who want uninterrupted peace.

Check them out below!

Rosebud Farm Touring Park, Bodmin

Rosebud Farm Touring Park

Rosebud Farm Touring Park is open 365 days a year to adults of 18 years or over. This delightful family-run campsite for tents, caravans, motor homes and trailer tents is certainly among Cornwall’s top adult only camping sites. Rosebud Farm is perfect for those looking for rest and relaxation away from children and large groups. 

The benefits of camping here include free Wi-Fi and a luxury heated shower block. Situated in the rural Poldark countryside, this campsite is surrounded by stunning views, from breathtaking moorland to golden sandy beaches. 

Rosebud Farm is only 15 minutes away from the quaint little village of St Teath, where you’ll find a convenience store, café, and The White Hart Inn, which is well-known for its excellent food. 

Rosebud Farm Touring Park caravan field
Rosebud Farm Touring Park camping field

Carnon Wollas Touring Park, Truro

Carnon Wollas Touring Park

Carnon Wollas Touring Park is a peaceful countryside campsite situated just outside of Truro.

This adult-only, dog-friendly touring park is perfect for those looking for an outdoor holiday with real tranquility and calmness.

The site is surrounded by a network of footpaths situated near the coast-to-coast cycle trail, so it makes a great option if you’re into outdoor activities.

This site is open all months of the year except February, but you won’t be charged extra for visiting during peak times.

Pitches are between £17 and £21 per night, no matter when you book.

All pitches are provided with water, drainage, and electricity. 

Badgers Folly, Truro

Badgers Folly

Badgers Folly is a caravan club situated in the tranquil Bissoe valley.

With a strict adults-only policy, you’ll find peace and quiet in this simple but charming caravan park.

A spacious site, there are 8 well-drained pitches that all have a 2.5kw electric hookup and water supply.

Local attractions include the National Maritime Museum and the Eden Project.

This Badger’s Folly is well-placed to access St Ives, St Agnes, and the Helford River. 

Killiwerris Touring Park, Truro

Truro is a popular destination for holidaymakers in Cornwall, so if you’re looking for peace and quiet here, consider Killiwerris Touring Park — one of Cornwall’s top adult only caravan sites.

Situated just 5 miles north of the city and only 4 miles from the small coastal village of St Agnes, it’s perfectly located for visiting Truro and beyond. 

This charming family-run site offers all the amenities you need, including free Wi-Fi, a luxury shower block, electric hookups, and an indoor washing-up area. 

Chacewater Camping & Caravan Park, Truro

Chacewater Park is a centrally-located adult-only caravan touring park. It makes the perfect base for exploring virtually the whole of Cornwall.

This picturesque camping site is set on six and a half acres divided into ten enclosures.

Each enclosure can accommodate between 6 and 14 caravans. 

This park makes the perfect place for those with a canine companion, as there’s an incredible 5-acre dog exercise field away from the main touring fields.

This area is also perfect for enjoying an evening stroll or taking in the local wildlife.

You’ll also find all the amenities you need, including a library book-swap, shop, laundry rooms, and internet access.

Wayfarers Caravan & Camping Park, Penzance

Wayfarers Caravan & Camping Park
Wayfarers Caravan & Camping Park welcome
Wayfarers Caravan & Camping Park 2

Wayfarers is one of Cornwall’s top adult only campsites located in Penzance.

It boasts beautiful landscaping and well-maintained pitches.

It’s in the perfect location to visit some of the finest beaches in Cornwall or the ancient market town of Marazion, and there are two villages pubs less than a mile away. 

This site offers modern toilets and shower blocks, laundry rooms, and a site shop for any essentials you may need during your stay.

There are night lights throughout the park, which offer subdued lighting without ruining the atmosphere.

For a tranquil and peaceful adults-only holiday, consider Wayfarers in Penzance. 

The Meadows Campsite, St. Austell

The Meadows Campsite camp field
The Meadows Campsite 2

If you’re looking for a small and simple adults-only campsite near the Cornish coast, you’ll love The Meadows.

This is a site for tents, caravans, and motor homes, situated in a beautiful valley with a woodland area and a small stream running by. 

Here you’ll find all the amenities you need to have a peaceful and relaxing camping holiday.

The campsite offers free Wi-Fi, a small on-site shop for local produce, and you can even choose to have hearty breakfast baguettes delivered to your unit.

You can hire a BBQ or a fire-pits for an extra special camping experience.

You won’t be short of activities either, as this site is near the Eden Project and the Lost Gardens of Heligan. 

Resparva House Touring Park, Newquay

Resparva House is one of Cornwall’s top adult only camping sites.

Whether you’re pitching a tent or traveling in a motor home, this site welcomes all travelers looking for a relaxing outdoor retreat.

Situated in Summercourt, a small village next to Newquay, you get the best of the beautiful Cornish countryside and the amenities and activities of the town.

There are 13 pitches at Resparva House, all separated by plants and shrubs, so you have privacy and peace.

Among the best features of this site are the book-swap library and free Wi-Fi.

If you’re looking to explore the surrounding areas, this site is helpfully situated on a bus route, with routes into Newquay and the Eden Project.

Rosecliston Park, Newquay

Rosecliston Park tent
Rosecliston Park

For an adult-only site with a difference, check out Rosecliston Park.

Here you’ll find several glamping options for a truly luxury outdoor holiday.

Choose from pre-pitched bell tents, Carapods, or traditional camping pitches.

Whichever you choose, all pitches have electricity and water. 

This site is located just outside Newquay town center, and there’s easy access to Watergate Bay and Distral Beach. Situated in the heart of the U.K’s surf capital, Rosecliston Park makes a great base for your outdoor adventure holiday. 

Fays Touring Park, Truro

If you want a simple adults-only campsite in the Cornish countryside, you’ll enjoy Fay’s Touring Park in Truro.

This back-to-basics site is perfect for those looking to really get back to nature and take in the countryside.  Suitable for both caravans and tents, this site has electric hook-ups, toilets, and washing facilities. 

Summary

If you’re planning an adults-only holiday or camping trip, try out one of Cornwall’s top adult only camping sites.

You’re sure to find the perfect place to kick back and unwind when you choose glamping sites like Rosecliston Park.

For the most scenic views, choose sites like Rosebud and Wayfarers.

If you’re looking for a simple experience, go with Fays. Overall, Cornwall’s top adult only camping sites have something for everyone.

If you need the perfect cooking equipment and accessories for your outdoor holiday, head over to the camping cookers page on this site!

Still not found what you are looking for, have you consider joining either the Camping and Caravan Club or Caravan and Motorhome Club, these have a lot of sites all across Cornwall and the country or why not check out Cornwalls top Campsites.

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