Croft Lane Green Camping

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Camping field newly mown
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Sheltered field
Beach near the campsite
West beach, hayling island at low tide
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Tent in camping field

  • Peaceful family-run site near the beaches on Hayling Island
  • A 10-minute walk from the Billy Trail; West beach 10 minutes' drive
  • Off-grid site; farm shop and pub within walking distance
Croft Lane Green Camping is a peaceful family-run campsite in a scenic Hampshire location, with pitches set up on the grazing paddocks of a stables (you'll see some horses on site, but they're kept away from the camping area; as this is a working stables, there are two sets of gates). You'll be staying in tree-lined fields with allocated pitches that have simple facilities like a water supply, two composting loos, a cold shower and a cold water sink, but this is a generally off-grid site so you'll need to mostly bring your own gear (including portable chargers and a torch). Dogs are welcome as long as they're kept under control. Croft Lane Green Camping is in a convenient location for all sorts of local amenities: there's a farm shop selling local produce from Hayling Island and the Isle of Wight half a mile away, while a small supermarket and a garage are available 10 minutes' walk down the road. A 20-minute walk across the field takes you to nearby Northney Farm tea rooms, while several local pubs are also within strolling distance. Planning to stock up for your stay? Croft Lane Green Camping is about five minutes' drive from the nearest big supermarket.

Site type

Tent pitches 15
Open now
Opens 23 May
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 23 May to

Reviews

9.7

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Peaceful

99% would recommend this site to a friend

99% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a quiet, eco-friendly campsite with spacious, level pitches and friendly, helpful hosts. Facilities are basic but clean, including compost toilets and a refreshing cold shower. It's praised for its natural beauty, privacy, and proximity to local attractions, making it ideal for those seeking a peaceful, back-to-nature experience. Some mention minor noise from a nearby road or yard and the lack of hot water in showers, but overall, visitors highly recommend it and plan to return.

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The place is nice and quiet, away from noise. There's plenty of…

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Daniel D.

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Liked The place is nice and quiet, away from noise. There's plenty of space for camping.

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Super clean facilities considering its a green site, cleaned regularly

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Victoria W.

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Liked Had the most incredible weekend away with Croft lane camp site !
Don’t be afraid of the compost loos , it’s super clean and better than a portaloo , Charlie who we spoke with is very easy to chat and discuss any issues with , very accommodating and loved our stay on this site.

Disliked No dislikes what so ever

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I loved the cold showers!!! I'd go back there just for that.…

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Anonymous

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Liked I loved the cold showers!!! I'd go back there just for that. It's such a lovely little campsite, I highly recommend it.

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Highly recommended

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Paul H.

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Liked Great back to basics camping, quiet and secluded but very close to a Greggs coffee in the morning.

Disliked Slight road noise but not enough to keep you awake.

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Excellent site with spacious pitches and basic but good facilities.

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Anonymous

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Liked A lovely well kept, clean campsite with plenty of space. Welcoming hosts who were there to please. Conscious of the environment with eco products in the washing up area and shower. Toilets were clean and well looked after.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for leaving a review highlighting key aspects of our campsite.
We know other potential campers read them so very helpful to us.
In case you are interested the loo paper is made by Naked Paper and is considered to be the most sustainable brand.

Great site.

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Tim F.

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Liked How well marked out each pitch was.
Plenty of space.
Both compost toilets that did not have a pungent smell.
All washing up, shower gel and shampoo provided.
Cold water shower.

Disliked Cold water shower.

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Anonymous

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Liked Clean and great location

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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment. I am pleased you find everything clean as we do make an effort to keep of this.
And yes it’s a great location for doing lots of things too

The location was smashing, we used it as a base for visiting…

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Anonymous

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Liked The location was smashing, we used it as a base for visiting Portsmouth dockyard but the beach, that was only a few minutes down the road, was a fantastic bonus.
The site was fantastic, flat, well laid out, simple, compost loos were clean and totally usable and the cold shower was great fun. It was quiet when we went but they have not crammed pitches in so even with more people LOTS of space for games and kids to run about. Really nice wooden climbing frame/slide on site too. Great communication before arrival. Met Charlie one of the owners on the first day, totally lovely and contactable if we needed anything (which we didn’t as it was all there)
I would definitely stay there again. Brilliant site ****

Disliked Some early morning noise from a neighbouring yard, not enough to stop us staying there again but good to be aware of.

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From the manager: Thank you for giving other people an idea of our small campsite.
As you say it can be a great base for exploring Portsmouth. The sea has been very warm this year on the blue flag beach.
I will check with you about the noise too as I can lodge a complaint with the council. Thank you for letting me know but am pleased it didn’t mar your stay.

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Jaegar A.

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Liked Really enjoyed my 2 night stay at Croft Lane. Site exactly as advertised - loved the lean towards eco/ green camping, this is a wonderful initiative. Great communication prior to my stay and also touched base on arrival. Peaceful location with easy access to the Hayling Billy Coastal Path and surrounding areas. Will definitely be staying here again! :)

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Beautiful site and unbelievable hosts

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Philip G.

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Liked Charlie was fantastic as always. So friendly and informative. Beautiful campsite. Perfect location and ample sized pitches. This campsite will be used year after year after year. I cannot recommend this campsite enough. Stunning views and breathtaking hosts. Thank you for your hospitality.

Disliked Nothing to dislike.

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From the manager: It was great to see you both again this year. So pleased that you enjoyed our campsite again. Looking forward to seeing you next year.

Features

Pop-up campsite

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby

Location

Croft Lane Green Camping

Croft Lane

Hayling Island

Hampshire

England

PO11 0LT

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.81761°N
0.97952°W

Route directions

After you have turned into Northwood Lane, Croft Lane is an immediate left. The campsite entrance is via a gate halfway up the lane. Please then drive through the stables and through another gate. You will see the camping field. What3words: wires.absent.fractions. From Havant train station, the bus station is a short walk away. The 31 and 32 bus lines stop at Northwood Lane.

Nearest transport

Coach
4.1 mi The Brow
4.1 mi The Brow
4.2 mi Hilsea Lido
Rail
2.5 mi Warblington Rail Station
2.5 mi Havant Rail Station
2.6 mi Bedhampton Rail Station
Ferry
2.5 mi Hayling Island Ferry Landing
2.6 mi Eastney Ferry Landing
4.8 mi Portsmouth Continental Ferry Terminal
Airport
19 mi Southampton Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Local attractions and activities include: - The Billy Trail: 10 minutes' walk - Hayling Island Nature Reserve: 15 minutes' walk - West beach: 10 minutes' drive - Emsworth: 10 minutes - Gunwharf Quays (waterfront cafés and designer outlets): 20 minutes - Chichester: 20 minutes - Portsmouth Historic Dockyard: 20 minutes - Spinnaker Tower: 20 minutes - Arundel Castle: 35 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Beachlands Central 2.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Beachlands West 2.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Eastoke 2.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Eastney 3.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
West Wittering 4.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Royal Marines Museum 3.9 mi

Charles Dickens' Birthplace Museum 4.7 mi

Gunwharf Quays 5.7 mi

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard 5.7 mi

Spinnaker Tower 5.8 mi

National Trust

Uppark House and Garden 10.1 mi

Bembridge Windmill 10.4 mi

Hinton Ampner 17.3 mi

Newtown Old Town Hall 19.9 mi

Petworth House and Park 19.9 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

LANGSTONE HARBOUR (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 01/08/1978) 1.5 mi

Emsworth Mill Pond and Seashore 2.6 mi

Farlington Marshes 2.8 mi

Thorney Island - a remote coastal walk 3 mi

PILSEY ISLAND (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 20/09/1985) 3.4 mi

Local events

  • Arundel Festival (Saturday 16 August 2025 – Saturday 16 August 2025)

    Arundel, West Sussex 18.7 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Croft Lane Green Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Croft Lane Green Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Croft Lane Green Camping? Local attractions and activities include: - The Billy Trail: 10 minutes' walk - Hayling Island Nature Reserve: 15 minutes' walk - West beach: 10 minutes' drive - Emsworth: 10 minutes - Gunwharf … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Croft Lane Green Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Croft Lane Green Camping? From £25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.