Woodland camping near Truro, Cornwall

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Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping

127 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents20 acres · Cornwall, South West England

Wake up to the sound of birdsong, go swimming before breakfast in the clear water of a secluded lake. Cook your bacon and eggs over an open fire while you plan your day, or just laze it away in the peace and quiet of your own personal tipi. You can always go fishing tomorrow, and walk along the cliffs the day after that… The site is a unique woodland valley folded around a clear, spring-fed lake created from the old Tregildrans Quarry. Our tipis and tent pitches are dotted about this secret 20 acres full of ferns, bluebells, oak and meadowsweet. Left in peace for many years there's been no modern chemicals or poisons on the land, meaning we've got bluebells, dormice, Red Admirals and shy woodland Jays for you to spot. It’s a place set apart from the rush and clutter of the modern holiday experience, with an atmosphere that makes you forget the world outside, and just lounge, ramble, or potter about in a boat. We're committed to giving you a genuinely individual service from first contact to your time staying with us. We established CTH in 1996. This was the first and we believe still is the best tipi holiday site in the UK. We know our area inside out and can always help with local knowledge or contacts if you need them. We want to offer our guests a sustainable holiday. A return to real camping means the lowest possible impact on the land and environment - our tipi poles don’t even break the surface of the earth. Your footprint while here could only be bettered by a survival expert. You don't have to fly! a major bonus, and we source all our wood, fish and canvas locally and work with local people wherever possible.

Hideaway Camping

17 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents24 acres · Okehampton, England

Carefree camping and glamping in Devon with a nature-friendly setting and imaginative owners

The Enchanted Wilderness

6 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents22 acres · Yelverton, England

Simple riverside camping pitches in the Tamar Valley on the edge of Dartmoor

Aldridge Mill

5 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents45 acres · Devon, South West England

A yurt, a gypsy wagon, and wild camping pitches in a Devon valley.

Beechwood

60 units · Motorhomes, Tents4 acres · Scotland

Wild off grid camping in 4 acres of an old small holding farm that was ran since early 1900s until 1975 the old barns still lay in ruin around the site, mainly suitable for 4x4 or cars that aren’t too low to the ground, 70 pitches available around the property take your pick the farm is surrounded by fields and cattle with the nearest house over a mile away, bring yourself to nature and escape the country with no electric and no big city’s

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FOX FARM MOTORHOME AND CARAVAN PARK

4 units · Motorhomes1 acre · England

A peaceful farm setting within two miles of Penzance, Mounts bay and the moors of West Penwith. Lots of great coast and countryside walks with 20 acres of ancient woodland adjoining the park. Generous hard standing pitches with water and electricity, there are shower and toilet facilities on site.

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Willow Valley Holiday Park

33 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents4 acres · Bude , England

This peaceful, sheltered site has a special character. The site is the ideal place to unwind with plenty of safe space, a meandering river and friendly atmosphere. It offers 4 acres with facilities, 7 acres of wilderness, shower block, level pitches, picturesque river, children’s playground and has been rated AA 4 star gold pennant. Becky and John both love Cornwall and fell in love with the site as soon as they saw it and it provided the perfect opportunity for a new challenge. Having only recently taken over at Willow Valley in the Summer of 2024, there are always ongoing improvements being made so make sure you keep in touch. Any returning campers will be glad to know we aren’t changing the campsite itself though. Why would we when it is already so perfect!

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The High Nature Centre

14 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents5 acres · Salcombe, Devon, South West England

A stay at The High Nature Centre is sure to reinvigorate the soul as only a sojourn by the sea can

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West Town Farm

32 units · Glamping, Tents1 acre · Exeter, Devon, South West England

Eco camping on an organic farm just a hop from Exeter city centre and 25 minutes from the coast

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Forest Edge

52 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents30 acres · Devon, South West England

A welcoming and wild-ish camping and glamping site on the edge of a forest in East Devon

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Bowhayes Farm - Glamping & Camping

12 units · Glamping, Tents30 acres · Sidmouth, Devon, South West England

Nearly-wild camping in a Devon cider orchard, 5 miles from the Jurassic Coast

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Wild camping at Emmetts on Exmoor

4 units · Tents950 acres · Minehead, England

Emmetts on Exmoor is part of the highest farm on the moor, up at an altitude of 1250 feet with gorgeous views out over the surrounding scenery of the national park. You won't find a better place for spotting wildlife right from your tent! Red deer herds regularly frequent the moor which is opposite your pitch. Other wildlife in the area include cuckoos, woodpeckers, golden plovers, foxes and much more! This is a place that’s big on space but small on guest numbers, so there’s always plenty of space around to soak up the rural atmosphere, spot wildlife and play games. It’s worth noting that Exmoor National Park was designated Europe’s first Dark Sky Reserve back in 2011, so you should hopefully be in for spectacular displays of stars by night too. Unsurprisingly, this is a great area for walks and mountain bike rides; other activities in the area include things like fishing, sailing and pony trekking. If you’ve still got any energy left after that little lot, the farm’s all-weather tennis court is available to hire for a game or two. There is a proper shower and loo available next to the car parking area and all pitches are approximately a 500 metre walk away from this area through woodland and across pasture. Remember the site is off-grid so it’s a good idea to remember to bring along a torch. Guests are welcome to bring along a barbecue or hire a firepit and purchase wood onsite. You can also buy fresh free-range eggs from the farm’s hens so a good breakfast should be on the cards too. Exford and Withypool (both within 15 minutes) have good village shops for picking up any other supplies you might need plus tea rooms and pubs. The Poltimore Arms and The Exmoor Forest Inn are two very local pubs that are well worth a visit.

Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

While the compact streets are packed with everything from bookshops, art galleries and boutiques to hip cafés and cosy Cornish pubs, it also makes a wonderful urban centre-point for any camping holiday. There are heaps of Truro campsites in the immediate surroundings and, from family escapes to camping for couples, the local countryside is a serious camping hot spot.

Woodland camping near Truro guide

Overview

Looking for the perfect camping experience near Truro, England? Hipcamp has over 480 options in the area that offer a forest terrain. Whether you're an experienced camper or new to the great outdoors, you'll find the ideal accommodation for your adventure. With options as low as £10 per night and an average price of £32 per night, camping has never been more affordable. Check out top campsites like Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping (18 reviews), and Beryl's Campsite (12 reviews) to see what other campers have said. Rubbish facilities, campfires, and cooking equipment are popular amenities, while fall fun, boating, and snow sports are popular activities to enjoy during your stay.