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Carnon Downs Caravan And Motorhome Club Site
Carnon Downs
Truro
Cornwall (West) (Browse area)
TR3 6JJ
Tel: 01342 327490
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Pitches: 169
Open: 01/01/2026 to 31/12/2026
01/01/2027 to 31/12/2027
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 Tent Pitches |
 Caravan Pitches |
 Motorhome Pitches |
 Small Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 No Hardstandings |
 Fully Serviced Pitches |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 No Rallies |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
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| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 Bathroom |
 Baby Changing Facilities |
 No Laundry |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 No Gas Exchange |
 Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 Shop <5 miles |
 Bar <1 mile |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile |
| Activities |
 Kids Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing <10 miles |
 No Wild Swimming |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 No Horse Riding |
 No Cycle Hire |
 No Golf |
 No Tennis |
 Beach <10 miles |
 No Watersports |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
 Open All Year |
 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <1 mile |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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| Date of Visit: May 2017 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Kernow Camper |
265 reviews from this member |
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 Called in here without booking on a Sunday in the middle of May to be initially told they were full (on hard standing pitches). The friendly staff then found us a choice of 2 pitches tucked away off the main site, which we were happy with. There were a number of other hard standings in our section that were not used while we were there??? Thought £25 per night in May was a bit steep though especially as that's the CC members rate too! Ouch. You get what you pay for though and it's a lovely site.
We have stayed many times before so knew what to expect. Well kept, tidy site, split into a few sections, so feels small. 4 toilet/shower blocks, 2 very modern the other 2 older, dated but spotlessly clean. Plenty of food waggons visit the site regularly too.
Not much for motorhomers within an easy walk, especially when the weather doesn't play ball!
The 'local' pub Carnon Inn used to be a Table to Table but is currently closed (until 24th May I believe?) for refurb and change to a Beefeater.
There's a local garden centre in the village a short walk away. Good food (snacks) and coffee in their café with lovely views. There is also a handy Spar a bit further into the village.
We walked into Truro straight from the site. It's about 4 miles along the old railway line so is mainly flat. We caught the bus back which cost us £2. 70 each return. We were going to catch it into Falmouth the next day but at £7. 80 each return even the bus driver said it was expensive! LOL
Even at £25 a night I'm sure we'll be back! 
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| Date of Visit: January 2017 |
Unit: Campervan |
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| Reviewer: James61 |
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We stayed 13/01/17 to 16/01/17. Its the perfect site to stay on when you want to tour Cornwall, Lands End, St Ives, Padstow, Falmouth and more are all within easy driving distance.
The whole site is very well kept with large level pitches well spaced out.
The shower/toilet blocks are some of the best we have seen, with individual rooms that have a shower washbasin and toilet. There is large pub within 10 minutes walk away.
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| Date of Visit: December 2016 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Agwilt |
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Our first visit to this site and we were very impressed. Good access off the main road with large serviced pitches on this spacious, well laid out site. Nice touches included availability of picnic tables and benches and individual pitch lights. As previous reviews have stated the washrooms are spotless with individual bathrooms equipped with a shower, toilet, handbasin and a large mirror. Best I have seen at any campsite!
We stayed on site for 5 nights between xmas and New Year and the site was full but it was quiet with a friendly atmosphere. Dog walks were excellent and the child friendly facilities looked good too, even though we didn't require them.
The site is ideally placed for visiting Cornwall with many facilities open all year such as the Eden Project at St Austell and Maritime Museum at Falmouth. Also fantastic walks, either from the site, or a short drive away, especially the Roseland Peninsula accessed via the King Harry Ferry.
Overall this gem of a site will definitely be on our favourites list from now on and a must during the Winter months when good sites in Cornwall are so hard to find.
Alison & Neil Vine
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| Date of Visit: December 2016 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Monty 1969 |
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Fantastic site, spotless showers, toilets and it's even got a room with a corner bath in. Very quier site and there's a bus stop just outside to Falmouth for great beaches and Truro for top shopping and a great pub within walking distance. Staff unbelievable helpful, a credit to Simon
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| Date of Visit: September 2016 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Axchal |
10 reviews from this member |
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There is nothing to say about this site other that EXCELLENT In every way, from the very attractive entrance, general layout, maintenance, luxurious showers and toilets and very helpful wardens it cannot be bettered. Very easy access from main road and ideally situated for touring the entire county. In one day we went from the worst site we have ever seen to the best, in the same area. It is not on the cheap side and It may appear expensive, £24 pn for a basic pitch (including electricity and dog) in late September but you gets what you pays for. Menallack Farm in the area was £19. 50 pn, no comparison. Highly recommended without hesitation.
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| Date of Visit: July 2016 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Bess1 |
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Having just got married we decided to visit Devon and Cornwall for our honeymoon and I have to say that both when I booked this site and then arrived, we were seriously impressed.
Upon arrival we were greeted with a wedding card and a bottle of prosecco, which I thought was amazing and would like to officially thank you for that.
The pitch size was huge and the site in general was extremely well kept and maintained. The shower units etc were impeccably clean and well stocked.
I cannot tell you how brilliant the site is and how helpful the owners and staff are. Hats off to you.
The only downside is that Devon & Cornwall are not place for large motor-homes like ours and we had to hire a car to really appreciate the fantastic places around.
The other downside is that the pubs around are excellent, however its not advisable to walk as the roads are narrow and the traffic is busy.
So just another thank you for such a fabulous stay.
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| Date of Visit: May 2016 |
Unit: Trailer Tent |
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| Reviewer: Magmar |
33 reviews from this member |
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To be perfectly honest this is not the type of site that we would normally stay on. However we were here to meet up with friends and celebrate a 65th birthday. They are caravaners and love Caravan Club type sites. To be fair there were plenty of grass pitches for tents/trailer tents etc. But the vast majority were hard standings for caravans and motor homes. Many of the caravans appeared to be seasonal bookings left on site all season.
The site is large and superbly laid out with good signage, great trees and planting of ground cover. The hardstandings are immaculate and the whole site is maintained to an extremely high standard. There are several first class amenities blocks, heated clean and everything that one could wish for. The spacious showers, complete with a wash basin and hair dryer and seat were the best we have encountered in many years of camping. Nice play area for children as well as a half size football pitch complete with goals. Several excellent dog walks within the site and a 7 acre field that one could exercise the dog on. The Carnon Down Inn is just across the road doing food as well as a Table Table attached to the Premier Inn next door. We paid £22 per night for a pitch with 2 adults and a dog, no EHU. A first class and excellently run site Great Value.
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| Date of Visit: April 2016 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: DandT |
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What a lovely site. The wardens are very welcoming and helpful.
The site is very well maintained and the facilities blocks are stunning with individual shower/basin/WC units or WC with washbasin, all kept immaculately clean.
It was very quiet at the time of our stay, with many obvious seasonal pitches which were not being used. A children's play area and even a small football pitch hint at a livelier high season.
The dog walk is excellent with a woodland walk around the site and the location is excellent for exploring most of Cornwall.
All in all a site which deserves its excellent reputation
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| Date of Visit: March 2016 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Dep1 |
6 reviews from this member |
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Excellent site that was being geared up for Easter during our stay. Despite its size, it is meticulously maintained with very friendly staff. Planned to stay for 2 nights but stopped for 4 nights. New shower/toilet blocks are excellent with private rooms. Pitches large and level. Bus stop right outside the entrance and it was easy to get to and park at the Truro Park and Ride. Only slight downside is that the site is right next to a busy main road so the traffic noise is always there. Will visit again.
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| Date of Visit: September 2015 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: David 70 |
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The visit to Carnon Downs this year was our second. We had visited at the same time of year last year.
The facilities are excellent. The 2 'bathroom' blocks have complete shower rooms which are kept very clean. The roadways are easy to negotiate. The site is situated in an area with plenty of easy access to both North and South Cornwall. Try Carnon Downs garden Centre for coffee or lunch. The management recommended a couple of pubs that were good got food. We tried one of them and they were right. The only down sides to this site is that they accommodate so many visitors who store their vans there and book from one year to the next. This leaves very little room for true tourers. We booked in January and when we got there could only be offered a very muddy grass pitch for 2 weeks.
Sorry this was just a little moan. Carnon Downs really is a super site.
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