Andark Lake

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Lakeside pitches
Lakeside pitches
Swimming and diving on site
The grass pitch
Entrance to site, and grass and gravel pitches
Grass pitches
Lake-view pitches
Andark lake
Gardens around the lake
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Swimming and diving on site
The grass pitch
Entrance to site, and grass and gravel pitches

  • Peaceful site near the River Hamble: two pubs within walking distance
  • Six miles from Southampton and 12 from Portsmouth's ferry terminal
  • Set in scuba diving and open-water swimming lake grounds
Get set to get wet… with the Solent coast a couple of miles away, the Hamble river down the road and of course the lake on site, it’s safe to say that life pretty much revolves around the water at Andark Lake, a small and quiet grassy site six miles from the centre of Southampton. The main focal point here is the purpose-built scuba diving training lake, where wetsuit-clad types can sign up for training courses (when pre-booked) or recreational dives, hire kit and fill air tanks (for certified scuba divers). Open-water swims can be had for an extra charge at the weekends, when staff are on site and the place isn't in use by divers. Outside of swim time, there’s more water-based activity (sailing, paddleboarding, kitesurfing and windsurfing) along the riverside or at Swanwick Marina. Should all this aquatic activity have worked up a bit of a hunger, trot over to the site café for snacks and light lunches, plus hot and cold drinks throughout the day. For your evening meals, three pubs are within walking distance, or you can pick up supermarket supplies two miles away for a sunset sausage sizzle. Other amenities on site include a drinking water tap and a toilet block with male and female changing rooms, lockers and showers, all open 24/7. A coldwater sink is available in the pitching field where guests can wash pots and pans, and an accessible toilet is available on request.

Campground type

RV & Motorhome sites 7
Tent sites 10
Open now
Opens 1 March
Please note

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The campground/park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Reception

  • Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the campground while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Dogs

  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • Lake open-water swimming is not included in the rate and is charged at £7 per person for a day ticket. No swimming while divers are in the lake. The lake must not be used after hours or when no staff are on site, as it's a deep diving training lake and can be dangerous.

Languages spoken

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Reviews

8.6

Overall rating from 331 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

89% would recommend this campground to a friend

86% would stay here again

What customers say

Quiet lakeside spot, great for swimming/diving. Clean facilities, friendly staff, close to pubs & walks. Some uneven pitches & traffic noise. Wash-up & shower temps could be better.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 25/08/2026

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Top place to stay

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7 out of 10
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Value for money
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Wifi
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 John W. 4 reviews

Powered grass and gravel motorhome site

Liked As always location is great, facilities are excellent and the addition of a pop up cocktail bar was an unexpected bonus .
The lake is fantastic and swimming is great . Also lots of space not overcrowded great pitches for campers and tents

Disliked The unexpected birthday party with many guests in the evening put a different vibe to the evening

Recommend to friends Visit again

The stunning lake now friends everyone…

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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 Harriet C. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked The stunning lake now friends everyone was!
An amazing breakfast in the morning& cuppa

Recommend to friends Visit again

On the whole we enjoyed our stay at this site

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 8
Facilities / Activities
 7
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 8
Cleanliness
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Wifi
 8
 Alison M. 4 reviews

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Generous sized pitches . Lots of open space for children to play. Woodland for walking dog. Wild swimming if desired .
Pleasant surroundings. Staff friendly.

Disliked Toilets and showers not always clean probably due to swimmers in and out from the lake.
Quite noisy due to busy road traffic in distance.

Recommend to friends Visit again

15 minutes walk to train station;…

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7 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Wifi
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Ronny W. 1 review

Powered grass and gravel campervan site

Liked 15 minutes walk to train station; friendly personal; area is arranged with lots of love

Disliked non automatic email with code for entrance as well as pitch number sent; no dish washing station available, cleanliness of shower + for men, only one shower was in operational mode; site should allow campers to use the lake for swiming after opening times and for free (e.g., on their own risk).

Recommend to friends Visit again

Felt unsafe and with human waste in bushes unclean

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4 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Location to m27

Disliked Both gates were wide open when I arrived at 7pm - not closed and locked like they were supposed to be so unsafe

Arrived at pitch and someone else was parked in it - so just pitch up anywhere

Wooded area at the back was being used as a toilet - tissue and human waste just inside - the barbed wire fence pushed away so security not ideal, add in unlocked open gates …. Unsafe
For the money …. I’d look elsewhere next time.

Recommend to friends Visit again

would come again

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8 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Sarah K. 2 reviews

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Hidden away site despite easy access to all around, walkable to several eateries and the cafe on site is great.

Disliked Lots of road noise. There was a loud party on the Saturday night. The toilets/showers weren't the cleanest, especially after the saturday night party.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very peaceful and we enjoyed watching…

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9 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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 Lisa R. 6 reviews

Powered grass and gravel motorhome site

Liked Very peaceful and we enjoyed watching the activities on the lake. The local pub(short walking distance ) was lovely also.

The pitch provided the hook up which is something I’ve not had before and saved us from using our own.

The cafe on site was excellent and staff were very friendly.

Disliked The pitches with hook up were a little on the small side but we were only on a stop over for the ferry in the morning.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location and great little site.…

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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 Sean Z. 6 reviews

Powered grass and gravel motorhome site

Liked Great location and great little site. Basic and functional. Especially good if you’re into your diving or wild swimming. Good open space in tent field with only a few tents so was good for a kick around with the kids.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Relaxing and friendly

Overall

7 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 8
Facilities / Activities
 7
Customer service
 8
Child friendliness
 8
Cleanliness
 7
Wifi
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 Rupert H. 2 reviews

Powered grass and gravel motorhome site

Liked It was a relaxing campsite with friendly staff. Close to nice walks and places to have food and drink.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site, all the facilities, none of the hassle

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 9
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
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Wifi
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 Michael D. 24 reviews

Powered grass and gravel campervan site

Liked Quiet at night, swimming in the day, easy access to main roads

Disliked One of two showers out of order

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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 cafe On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area Sauna TV room Take away Tennis Watersports Wild swimming

Amenities on site

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

Groups 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

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Andark Lake

Oslands Lane

Lower Swanwick

Southampton

Hampshire

England

SO31 7EG

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.88013°N
1.29099°W

Route directions

The site is at the top of Oslands Lane, an unmade track. The access road is opposite the Old Ship pub (Bridge Road). The road runs between Andark Shop and the Carsa Car dealership.

Nearest transport

Coach
8.2 km Telephone House
8.2 km Telephone House
8.2 km Terminal 1
Rail
1.1 km Bursledon Rail Station
1.8 km Swanwick Rail Station
2.9 km Hamble Rail Station
Ferry
2.9 km Hamble-le-Rice Ferry Landing
3 km Warsash Ferry Landing
7.7 km Hythe (Hants) Ferry Terminal
Airport
9.2 km Southampton Airport
39.8 km Bournemouth International 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

Wetsuits at the ready – if you’re into your watersports you’ll have plenty to pick from around here. Swanwick Marina is 10 minutes’ walk away for sailing training, and there’s paddleboarding, windsurfing and kayaking on the Hamble 15 minutes’ drive away. Kitesurf kit hire and lessons are 40 minutes away on the other side of the river. Take a break from the big blue for a wander around Holly Hill Woodland Park, five minutes away by car, or a sea-view stroll through Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, 20 minutes away. SeaCity Museum, Solent Sky Museum and the Tudor House and Garden in Southampton are worth a visit too, and there are shops, restaurants and a cinema at the city’s Westquay. Cross the River Hamble to hit the New Forest National Park, 25 minutes’ drive away, for a walk, bike ride or horse ride or a trip to meet the furry and feathered residents of the New Forest Wildlife Park. It’s also worth trundling along to the classic car collection at Beaulieu’s National Motor Museum (35 minutes away).

Food and drink

  • Little Canton 1 km
  • The Ferry 1 km
  • Banana Wharf 1.1 km
  • Park Gate Tandoori 1.8 km
  • indian summer 1.8 km
  • Lowford Indian Takeaway 2 km
  • Kam's Palace 2.1 km
  • Basmati Indian Restaurant 2.2 km
  • Franco & Paolo 2.2 km
  • Miller & Carter 2.5 km

Groceries

  • Iceland 2.1 km
  • Waitrose 2.1 km
  • Tesco Extra 2.6 km
  • Lidl 2.9 km
  • The Co-operative Food 2.9 km
  • Tesco 3.3 km
  • Aldi 3.6 km
  • The Co-operative Food 4.1 km
  • The Co-operative Food 4.4 km
  • ALDI 4.4 km

Parks and play

  • Compass Way Playground 0.6 km
  • The Green park 2 km
  • MUGA Playground 2.1 km
  • Dog exercise field park 2.2 km
  • Badgers Copse play area Playground 2.2 km
  • Priory Park 2.5 km
  • Oak Coppice Road Playground 2.7 km
  • Rowan Close West Playground 2.7 km
  • Rowan Close East Playground 2.7 km
  • Thyme Avenue Playground 2.7 km

Family days out

  • Manor Farm Visitor attraction 2.9 km
  • Fairthorne Manor YMCA Visitor attraction 3.6 km
  • Netley Abbey Visitor attraction 4.7 km
  • Netley Castle 4.9 km
  • Titchfield Abbey Visitor attraction 4.9 km
  • Wickham Vineyard Visitor attraction 6.2 km
  • Calshot Castle Visitor attraction 6.8 km
  • Calshot Spit Lightship Visitor attraction 7.4 km
  • Injoy Play Centre Amusement arcade 7.5 km
  • RNLB Ruby and Arthur Reed Visitor attraction 7.7 km

Public transport

  • The Ship Ph 0.3 km
  • Sarisbury Green 0.4 km
  • The Spinnaker 0.5 km
  • Sarisbury Green Church 0.6 km
  • The Bold Forrester Ph 0.8 km
  • Allotment Road 0.9 km
  • Station Road 1.1 km
  • Cold East Way 1.1 km
  • Barnbrook Road 1.4 km
  • The Elm Tree Ph 1.5 km

Beaches

  • Calshot Beach 7.4 km
  • Hill Head Beach 8.8 km

What’s nearby

  • Universal Marina 1 km
  • Mercury Yacht Harbour Marina 1.8 km
  • Hamble Yacht Services Marina 2.5 km
  • Port Hamble Marina 2.6 km
  • Hedge End Golf Centre Golf course 4.2 km
  • Netley Cliff Sailing Club Marina 4.5 km
  • The Ageas Bowl County Golf Club Golf course 5.1 km
  • Ashlett Creek Sailing Club Marina 6.7 km
  • Valley Course Golf course 6.8 km
  • Shamrock Quay Marina 7.1 km

Local services

  • Fareham Community Hospital 1.6 km
  • Brook Lane Surgery Doctors 1.6 km
  • Esso Fuel station 1.6 km
  • Everetts Pharmacy 1.7 km
  • Everetts Pharmacy 1.8 km
  • The Whiteley Surgery Doctors 1.8 km
  • BP Fuel station 2.1 km
  • Everetts Pharmacy 2.1 km
  • Lockswood Surgery Doctors 2.3 km
  • LB Healthcare Hospital 2.4 km

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Must see

Southampton Maritime Museum 8.2 km

Beaulieu National Motor Museum 13.1 km

Portchester Castle 13.3 km

Osborne House 14.3 km

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard 15.7 km

National Trust

Newtown Old Town Hall 20.1 km

Winchester City Mill 20.1 km

Hinton Ampner 20.6 km

Mottisfont 24.8 km

Bembridge Windmill 25.6 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Grace Dieu 1.4 km

ROYAL VICTORIA COUNTRY PARK, FORMERLY ROYAL VICTORIA MILITARY HOSPITAL 3.6 km

TOWNHILL PARK 7.6 km

CENTRAL PARKS, SOUTHAMPTON 8.2 km

SOUTHAMPTON CEMETERY 9.6 km

Local events

  • Southampton Boat Show (Friday 18 September 2026 – Friday 18 September 2026)

    Southampton, England 8.5 km

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.

Offers

Motorhome or campervan pitch
Powered grass and gravel campervan site

  • 15% off

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    Expires 1 day before arrival
Motorhome or campervan pitch
Powered grass and gravel motorhome site

  • 15% off

    –
    Expires 1 day before arrival
Tent pitch
Powered grass tent site

  • 15% off

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    Expires 1 day before arrival
Motorhome or campervan pitch
Unpowered grass and gravel motorhome site

  • 15% off

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    Expires 1 day before arrival
Tent pitch
Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

  • 15% off

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    Expires 1 day before arrival

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Andark Lake have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Andark Lake dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Andark Lake? Wetsuits at the ready – if you’re into your watersports you’ll have plenty to pick from around here. Swanwick Marina is 10 minutes’ walk away for sailing training, and there’s paddleboarding, windsurfing … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Andark Lake?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Andark Lake? From $47.28 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.