Campsite Information

Relaxed, informal eco friendly camping close to nature, the campsite has good basic facilities in a great location. Pitches are in small meadows some with sea views in a rural setting just above the fishing village of Coverack.

Coverack Camping at Penmarth Farm Coverack From Above
Coverack Camping at Penmarth Farm Coverack From The Bay

Site Opening:

Opens beginning April to end October.

Site Facilities:

  • 6 x Solar Thermal Showers with electric back up
  • Washing up area
  • Communal freezer
  • 12 x Individual compost toilets appropriately placed around the site with separate
  • Male, Female and Unisex Toilets all with urine separation plus 5 x Urinals for Men.
  • Covered communal picnic area with USB charge points
  • Free internet in covered picnic area
  • Chemical toilet & Grey water disposal point
  • Water points (can be found across the campsite)
  • All pitches at least 10m in width

Camping:

  • 8 x EHU grass pitches (non hard standing)
  • 38 x grass pitches for small caravans, small camper vans or tents
  • 9 x Premium Pitches with Sea Views 

Comfortable Camping:

  • 4 x Large Celtic Longhouse Camping Tents with linen supplied
  • 1 x Celtic Pod Tent (New pre erected Tent)

RAISED OFF THE GROUND BBQS AND FIRE PITS ALLOWED.

DOGS ARE WELCOME AS LONG AS KEPT UNDER CONTROL AT ALL TIMES.

Coverack village and beach can be accessed from the campsite off road by a beautiful valley walk (Lovers Walk). The village has all the essentials: for groceries, papers etc; The Cove Stores; for places to eat,  Archies loft, Paris Hotel (Pub above harbour), Lifeboat House and the Bay Hotel; for gifts and souvenirs, The Seine Loft (also stocks fishing tackle) and the Old Mill Shop. The main attractions being the harbour and beach.

The campsite separated by traditional Cornish hedges and trees into 6 main camping areas. This gives much privacy to campsite users and helps give shelter in the event of inclement weather (See Map).

Main Field:

In the Main Field there are 4 x Celtic Longhouse Tents, large timber framed tents on a wooden deck, COMFORTABLE CAMPING, 1 x Celtic Pod Tent, smaller, 8 x Electric Hook Ups, 7 x grass pitches with no electricity suitable for small caravans, small camper vans and tents. The pitches are generous in size at least 10m in width. In this field are the showers, washing up facilities, a covered picnic area and water points. There are also male, female and unisex compost toilets.

Lower Meadow:

In the Lower Meadow there are 5 pitches with nearby compost toilets and water points.

Upper Meadow:

In the Upper Meadow there are 2 pitches and single walker pitches again with nearby compost toilets and water points.

Donkey Field:

In the Donkey Field, (named after the original inhabitants) there are 21 pitches. There is a separate vehicle access to this field 30m from the main entrance towards Coverack, the field has water points and compost toilets. The Donkeys have been moved to new pastures!

Bay Field:

In Bay Field there are 6 pitches, vehicle access is via the Donkey or Main field. This field has the best views of Coverack Bay. There are compost toilets nearby, other facilities are in the Main Field.

Ben’s Field:

Ben’s Field has 5 pitches, accessed via the Donkey Field through a narrow entrance (may not be suitable for all vehicles) with views of the valley and countryside. Facilities are in the nearby Main Field.

Coverack Camping at Penmarth Farm Compost Toilet

Compost Toilet

Coverack Camping at Penmarth Farm showers

Showers

Coverack Camping at Penmarth Farm Inside Compost Toilet

Inside Compost Toilets

Coverack Camping at Penmarth Farm Washing up Area

Washing Up Area

Coverack Camping at Penmarth Farm Covered Picnic Area

Covered Picnic Area