Cardinham Woods
A footpath and cycle trail begins around 500 metres from the site. Woodland walks, cycling trails and a café are available in the main woods.
Visitor information
Countryside camping · Near Bodmin, Cornwall
Cheap and cheerful countryside camping
Camping returns in summer 2027. New dates and booking details will be announced soon.
2027new dates coming soon
1pmcheck-in from
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½ priceslide entry for campers
What to expect
Basic camping — and we mean basic
This is a grassy field in the Cornish countryside, offered as simple, affordable camping. It is not a holiday park and there are no luxury camping facilities.
Set your expectations: toilets are available, but there are no showers. Outside the advertised slide opening hours, there are no other activities or entertainment on site.
Everyone is welcomeFamilies, children, friendship groups and celebration groups are welcome.
Food and drink on siteHot food, hot drinks, refreshments and ice cream are available from 8am to 8pm.
Campers’ slide discountHalf-price entry to Kernow Slide during opening hours, 11am to 5pm, subject to availability and normal slide rules.
Simple countryside campingBring your own tent and camping equipment and enjoy a relaxed stay in the Cornish countryside.
Summer 2027
New camping dates coming soon
We are planning new camping dates for summer 2027. Full dates and booking details will be added here when they are released.
See you in summer 2027
There are no camping dates currently available to book. Check back soon for our new summer 2027 dates.
While you are here
Campers get half-price slide entry
Campers can purchase half-price slide entry during opening hours, 11am to 5pm. Camping does not include unlimited or out-of-hours use of the slide.
Explore mid Cornwall
Beaches and places nearby
Times are approximate by car and can be longer during busy summer periods.
Lanhydrock & Bodmin
Visit the Lanhydrock estate, Bodmin Jail, the Camel Trail and Bodmin town centre.
Lanhydrock informationPar Sands
A wide sandy beach on Cornwall’s south coast, with parking nearby and plenty of space at low tide.
Beach informationPolkerris & Carlyon Bay
Two popular south-coast choices near St Austell, with cafés and coastal scenery.
Polzeath
A large north-coast beach popular with families and surfers. Summer traffic and parking can be busy.
Eden Project
The famous indoor biomes and outdoor gardens are close enough for a day or half-day visit.
Visitor informationCamping information
Simple rules for a relaxed stay
These are the general camping rules. Full summer 2027 booking terms will be shown when the new dates are released.
Kernow Slide Ltd
Ladder Lane, Bodmin, PL30 4EF
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kernowslide@gmail.com
1. Summer 2027 dates
New camping dates are coming soon for summer 2027. Prices, availability and booking details will be published on this page when bookings open.
2. Arrival and departure
Our usual camping arrival time is from 1pm, with pitches vacated and left tidy by 10am the following morning. Any final arrangements will be confirmed with the summer 2027 booking information.
3. Facilities and expectations
This is basic field camping, not a holiday park. Toilets are provided, but there are no showers. Campers must bring their own tent and camping equipment. Uneven ground, insects, wildlife, weather and normal countryside conditions should be expected.
4. Food, slide and other activities
Hot food, hot drinks, refreshments and ice cream are expected to be available from 8am to 8pm. Campers can purchase half-price entry to Kernow Slide during opening hours, 11am to 5pm, subject to capacity, weather, operating decisions and the normal slide rules. There are no other activities or entertainment outside slide opening hours.
5. Groups, children and behaviour
Families, children, groups and celebration parties are welcome. Children remain the responsibility of their parent or supervising adult at all times. Guests must be considerate to staff, neighbours and other campers. Quiet time is 10pm to 7am. Excessive noise, threatening behaviour or serious disruption may result in the whole group being asked to leave.
6. Fire, cooking and safety
No open fires, fire pits or disposable barbecues directly on the grass. Any permitted cooking equipment must be stable, raised clear of the grass, supervised while in use and fully extinguished afterwards. Follow all staff instructions and keep access routes clear.
7. Rubbish, damage and belongings
Leave the pitch clean and take or correctly dispose of all rubbish. Guests are responsible for damage caused by their group. Vehicles, tents and personal belongings are left at the owner’s risk; Kernow Slide is not responsible for loss or damage unless caused by its negligence.
8. Cancellations
The cancellation and refund terms that apply to summer 2027 camping will be displayed when the new dates and bookings are released.
9. Data
When bookings reopen, customer details supplied during booking will be used to administer the stay, send confirmations and keep necessary business records in line with our privacy requirements.