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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: July 2010 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Mallard |
3 reviews from this member |
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 Carnon Downs is an excellent campsite, the new toilet blocks are high quality and the best I've seen on any campsite - individual shower rooms/toilets with plenty of room to move about in.
There are lots of different areas to camp in, we were at the top of the field near the dog walk which was a couple of minutes walk to the toilets/showers.
There is an empty field to walk dogs in and a walk round the back of the camping fields, and plenty of walks off site for dogs.
There is a play field next to the showers and a games room, though this is a nice quiet site. The main Truro-Falmouth road runs past the site and though there IS some road noise this was never intrusive - perhaps if on a pitch next to the road it would be.
The site is nicely positioned for exploring Cornwall, if you like gardens try Trebah Gardens - dogs allowed, lots of interesting plants and a beach at the bottom of the hill.
I would definitely recommend Carnon Downs and look forward to returning there in future, it is a big site with large pitches but not too noisy/busy. 
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| Date of Visit: June 2010 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Markar41 |
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We stayed at Carnon Downs for 2 nights, it is a lovely campsite. The facilities are fantastic, with lots of toilets and showers all very clean even in busy times. The showers are better than some I have been in, in some hotels. They can be busy at peak times but the most we waited was 5 minutes. My only comment would be that more hairdryers would be handy (there were 2).
There is a big sainsbury's up the road and a small tesco's so getting shopping was really easy.
This is a great campsite to see what Cornwall has to offer as it is really central to all things.
There is also a reasonable pub 5 mins walk across the main road which is really handy.
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| Date of Visit: October 2009 |
Unit: Trailer Tent |
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| Reviewer: Sooz |
20 reviews from this member |
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We stayed here for one night to visit Falmouth (15 mins drive away) and I wish it had been all week! Fantastic site, huge pitches and excellent facilities with lots of local information leaflets in reception.
Quiet and friendly although I was put in my place firmly by a lady in a posh camper who didn't like me using the nearest water tap which happened to be on the edge of her pitch!
The site is divided into sections with well maintained pitches so you don't feel crowded. Didn't notice traffic noise but then I live in a city so probably wouldn't! Would definitely return.
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| Date of Visit: October 2009 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Qsbuilder |
21 reviews from this member |
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I arrived on the Saturday at the start of the school half term holiday about 5pm and was amazed to find the site was full. However the duty warden was ever so helpful and went out of his way to offer me a grass pitch despite their policy of only using gravel pitches at this time of year. He showed real concern that it was getting late, and his welcoming attitude and helpfulness really impressed me right from the start.
The site was immaculate with plenty of planted hedges and shrubs, and the toilet and shower facilities were probably the best I've come across with no shower push buttons and really HOT water, ideal for winter breaks. No shivering under lukewarm water in these showers! The rest of the facilities such as chemical toilet disposal and water points were equally impressive. The site fees were at the high end, admittedly, but I can unreservedly recommend this site and will definitely go there again, making sure this time that I make an advance booking.
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| Date of Visit: July 2009 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: River-rat |
14 reviews from this member |
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A Fabulous site. Although fairly big it is divided by mature hedges and trees so you only see a relatively small area around you. The reception is manned all day by friendly helpful staff. There are several amenity blocks on the site, all very clean and well maintained – ( the showers are unisex – my better half was just a bit uneasy about that). The grass is exceptionally well kept (better than my lawn) and the roads and paths neatly edged.
On arrival you get a welcome pack which has detailed routes of some excellent local walks (some involving excellent local pubs), and local info – pubs, garages, restaurants, caravan service / supplies etc. We paid £21.00 per night for a touring caravan with 3 adults (same price as the two other sites we stayed at this year) and consider this site excellent value for money.
This site does not have a shop or bar (local Spar shop half a mile), but there is a games field, a play area and a table tennis room. Being reasonably close to a main road there is some traffic noise during the rush hour but otherwise we didn’t notice it at all. Overall it is a superb site and we’ll certainly go back.
One of my criteria when picking a site is the proximity of a pub – the nearest being across the main road – unfortunately it is part of a chain Motel type complex and not what we wanted at all. However a short drive away there are many village pubs and the local beers are brilliant. “Doom Bar” is the best pint in my opinion (try also a pint of “Tribute” or “Betty Stoggs”). Food in pubs is a bit pricey but generally of good standard.
This site is ideally placed for visiting heaps of places – Eden to the east to Lands End in the west, far too much to list in between. Cornwall has something for everybody.
Just one tip…. Try to avoid going into or out of Cornwall at the weekend – the roads just can’t cope in the summer!
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| Date of Visit: May 2009 |
Unit: Campervan |
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| Reviewer: DogsandCo |
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My thanks to previous reviewers. We chose this site on the basis of reviews here and were not disappointed. Super site, doesn't feel crowded even when full because of the landscaping and large pitches. Amazingly posh wash blocks but I was just as impressed by the number of trees which had been planted around the site making for a nice walk all round the perimeter.
Also great to be able to walk off the site staying on footpaths and bridleways which were a mass of wild flowers when we were there in May. Very well situated to explore Fal estuary, Lizard and Roseland areas or even further afield to north coast. Carnon Downs has good access for caravans and large motorhomes, no narrow cornish lanes to navigate to get here.
The one downside to the easy access is that there is some road noise. Not the cheapest site I've ever been too but then you can see that a lot of money has been invested here.
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| Date of Visit: March 2009 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Amzg96 |
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This campsite is lovely and open with lots to do. I went with my wife and we wanted an easy access pub however the pub across the road is part of a travel lodge complex and not what we wanted at all so we drove around a bit and ended up in a little village called Frogpool where there was a lovely little pub called the Cornish Arms. I would definitely recommend it! The toilet blocks were spotless and the close Spar was very helpful although there is a Tesco's, Sainsbury's and Aldi in the near town of Truro if you are needing a big shop! The staff were lovely and overall the experience was a great one! The only problem was the noise of the near traffic but you get used to it!
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| Date of Visit: April 2009 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Jot123 |
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Hi I have not long come back from this site. I spent 2 weeks here is it was lovely and peaceful.
The new part of the site is quite open. The toilets, showers, laundry, disabled and washing up are the best I've ever been in. There all individual shower wet rooms with a loo and a sink. There's also the kids play area on sand in the new field. There is also a football/playing field in the new part of the site.
We stayed in the blue section of the site. It was so peaceful and the pitches were huge. We also had a picnic table on our pitch as well.
The site is 10amp but you learn to manage. The first toilet block has a family bathroom also a bathroom which has a sink, loo and a huge corner bath that's where I bathed my young son as he doesn't like showers.
Easy access as well straight off the island. Near to Truro and Falmouth and about 14 miles from Newquay. Pretty central really.
I would certainly recommend this site to anyone.
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| Date of Visit: September 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Iccleanne |
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Out of all the campsites I've been to with a tent, this is the nicest I have found, but not the cheapest. The price is fine as soon as you enjoy their new shower / toilet blocks! The new toilet / shower blocks, are heated, clean and dry - made possible by daily cleaners, and cleaning poles. The shower cubicles have a toilet in them, so you don't have to dart between cubicles.
There are gravel paths, so you don't have to get your feet wet and muddy walking everywhere, but there is also grass, which means you can walk quietly past the caravans at night if needed.
There is a free freezer box facility, for refreezing ice packs in the middle toilet block. They have a fish and chip van visit on twice a week, and are only a short walk across the road to the a very nice family pub.
The staff at the Campsite are friendly, and they provide lots of brochures and information in their reception area.
The village is only a short walk away, where you will find a well stocked Spar shop, which even has a bakery and butchers section! The campsite is also a short walk away from the river Fal, and various pubs. There are various pretty villages to visit in the surrounding area and the King Harry Ferry is worth a trip on!
We went to Carnon Downs for a 90th birthday party, and are looking forward to going back in June with friends, to explore the local area a bit more!
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| Date of Visit: October 2008 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: The Collingss |
7 reviews from this member |
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A superb site! Immaculately presented even at this time of year. Received a very friendly welcome on arrival & all through our stay. Pitch was huge & hardstanding fully serviced. Plenty of room for large caravan, awning, big car & still some!
Very well drained site - gravel access roads meant everything stayed clean. We were on Jubilee field & the toilet block was pristine. Effectively heated & spotless. The en- suite shower rooms all had shower, bench, wash basin loo, radiator & were tastefully tiled throughout. Even the separate toilets had their own radiater & wash basin. All was very light & airy. Good enclosed dishwashing facilities.
There was a games room with table tennis, TV, books, games. Lots of pleasant walks from the site. Dogs were very welcome ( no charge) & even had water bowls provided around the site. No shop onsite but daiy newspapers were available each morning & there was a good local shop just down the road. Truro & Redruth easily accessible -
Would recommend the ATV centre at Redruth - our teenagers had a great time on quad bikes there.
Would highly recommend this site to anyone looking for a peaceful high standard site at a very reasonable cost.
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