The Ponderosa Camping and Caravan Site

Nestled on the edge of Redruth, The Ponderosa Camping & Caravan Site is a family-run, welcoming spot that prides itself on going a little further to make guests feel at home. This isn’t a sprawling, impersonal resort—it’s the sort of place where you’ll likely get a cheerful wave from the owners and a cosy hello from fellow campers. The site offers electric hook-ups, hard standing for those soggy Cornish days, and keeps things simple with clean toilets, free hot showers, and handy facilities like a utility room and recycling. There’s free Wi-Fi for staying connected and a modest children’s play area that’s just right for little ones to blow off steam under adult supervision. CCTV adds a reassuring layer of security, and while the pool on property isn’t open to guests, there’s enough thoughtful detail here to make you feel looked after after a day exploring.

The beauty of The Ponderosa’s location is that you’re tucked between the old mining trails and rugged coastline of West Cornwall. Step outside the gate, and you’re spoiled for choice: footpaths wind through historic mining heartlands, while the South West Coast Path is a short hop away for bracing clifftop walks and sea views. Redruth itself is a lively market town with local shops, while nearby Camborne and the heritage sites of Heartlands offer a taste of local culture. Whether you’re after a gentle amble through heathland, a paddle on the north or south coast’s beaches, or a delve into Cornwall’s industrial heritage, you’ll find plenty to fill your days—and then be glad to retreat to a quiet evening back at camp, kettle on, watching the sun dip behind the hedges.