Lanteglos-by-Camelford is situated in the Deanery of Trigg Minor and in the Hundred of Lesnewth. Camelford is named after the ford across the River Camel on which the town lies. It is bounded on the North by Minster, on the East by Davidstow and Advent, on the South by Michaelstow and on the West by St Teath. The town of Camelford is wholly situated in the parish of Lanteglos. The River Camel passes through the town.