Anchor Barrow Campsite
A sociable, family-run field campsite five minutes from the north Cornwall coast, with an on-site bar, food nights, and an indoor barn that keeps the party going in any weather.
Anchor Barrow sits on the outskirts of Perranporth on the north Cornwall coast, a short walk from the South West Coast Path and about five minutes on foot to the sea. The 16 acres of field camping give every pitch genuine breathing room, with panoramic views across the Cornish landscape and clear-sky stargazing overhead.
What sets it apart is how much happens on site once you've pitched. Regular food evenings bring gyros, bao buns, and burgers cooked on-site; the bar has a proper selection; and the indoor barn doubles as a communal hangout when the weather closes in. There's a sports field, table tennis, a secure dog field, and even a silent disco on Fridays. Hairdryers in the facilities block and fridges for food storage are the kind of details that tell you the owners have thought this through.
The site takes tents, caravans, and motorhomes, and the welcome for families with children of all ages is genuine: under-5s are at home here, and older kids find more than enough to do. Dogs are actively welcomed with a dedicated secure field. Breakfast is served on-site most mornings for a small extra charge. Perranporth's high street and beach are roughly a 25-minute walk; the rural path back after dark is unlit, so a torch is worth having.
Before you book
- The return walk from Perranporth is rural and unlit after dark, bring a torch or plan around daylight.
- Perranporth town and beach are roughly 25 minutes on foot.
“Anchor Barrow earns its reputation through sheer attention to detail: impeccable facilities, proper food on-site, and a community feel that makes it hard to leave. For families or groups wanting a lively base close to the Cornwall coast, this is the benchmark.”
Why it made the cut
- Five-minute walk to the coast and adjacent to the South West Coast Path
- On-site bar and themed food evenings make the campsite itself a destination
- Indoor barn provides genuine wet-weather shelter, rare at a field campsite
- Secure dog field and family-sized pitches across 16 well-kept acres
The Feeling
Immaculate · Curated rustic · Sociable tempo
Good For
- Family
- Dog holiday
- Big group
Best For
- 16-acre field campsite with countryside views near Perranporth beach and coast path
- Families with kids' play area and welcome for under-5s, teens, and groups
- Walkers and surfers with direct access to South West Coast Path sections
In Campr's collections
- Coastal hideawaysFive minutes from the Cornwall coast and a stone's throw from the South West Coast Path, with big field views and proper sea air.
- Slow familySixteen acres of space, an indoor barn for rainy days, and a welcome for families with kids of any age, including under-5s.
- Dog holiday hqA dedicated secure dog field, dogs welcome throughout, and friendly staff who mean it.
Facilities
Quick answers
- Does Anchor Barrow Campsite allow dogs?
- Yes, dogs are welcome at Anchor Barrow Campsite.
- What kind of stays does Anchor Barrow Campsite offer?
- Tent, Motorhome, in a field.
- How much does Anchor Barrow Campsite cost?
- Pitches from £20 per night. Book directly with the site.
- Where is Anchor Barrow Campsite?
- Anchor Barrow Campsite, St George's Hill, Perranporth TR6 0ED, UK.
Where it is
Anchor Barrow Campsite, St George's Hill, Perranporth TR6 0ED, UK
In a field · Cornwall · South West · 50.336° N, 5.169° W
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