When can I check in and check out of Andark Lake?

Camping and caravan Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: noon Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Andark Lake?

From $40.93 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Andark Lake

View prices & book Last booked 16 hours ago 8.7 320 reviews

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

Open now

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No hen/stag parties 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 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.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.

Lake open-water swimming is not included in the rate and is charged at £7 per person for a day ticket . Swimming is only available Wednesday to Sunday. 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. Dogs are not allowed in the lake at any time.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 3 Jan to Sun, 21 Dec 2025

Site types & availability

Reviews

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Location		9
Value for money		9
Accommodation		8
Facilities / Activities		9
Customer service		9
Child friendliness		8
Cleanliness		9
Wifi		8

84% would stay here again

What customers say

Lovely, quiet spot with friendly staff and great amenities like warm showers. Perfect for swimming and water sports on the lake. Expect nature, wildlife, and walks. Handy location, though some heard a bit of traffic. Highly recommend for a chill getaway.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

I didn’t use it but i think it’s a steam room

Advertised 7mx5m and it was hardly 3mx4m

The grass bit was inclined downhill so we couldn’t set up the awning

Reviews page 1 of 32

Arrival date (latest first)

We booked for 3 nights and left after the first.

Overall 4 out of 10
Location		3
Value for money		2
Accommodation		1
Facilities / Activities		5
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		1
Cleanliness		1
Wifi		8

July 2025 Anonymous

Powered grass and gravel campervan site

Liked Excellent cafe on site with huge portions, I don’t manage even a 1/4 of the portion of beans on toast

Disliked The site is really not set up for motorhome. We were on the largest pitch #6 and it was just not suitable.
Electric is a daisy chain of extension cables. The water station had to be driven to and it was nearly impossible to do a 3 point turn in.
Cold showers

Definable not worth the £35 per night, considering we stayed at a CAMH site and this was only £35 per night

Recommend to friends Visit again

The staff were the best part, really helpful and friendly, just lovely.…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		10

July 2025 jenny d.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked The staff were the best part, really helpful and friendly, just lovely.

Being able to swim in the lake, INCREDIBLE! Great fun following the ducks!

Dragonflies and Damselflies around the lake, beautiful.

The food at the cafe, yummy!

Coffee was great too.

Thank you so much for our stay! (and for jump starting our car!)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fab stay. Peaceful and beautiful lake.

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		9
Facilities / Activities		7
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		7
Cleanliness		9
Wifi		4

July 2025 Joey B.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked The beautiful lake. It’s a peaceful place with lovely views of the lake. Staff are very nice and helpful. Lovely seating area round the lake and a good cafe. I enjoyed chilling here during the day. The lake offers activities such as swimming and even a scuba diving with hidden things under the water. Only space for a few tents in the field which is nice, not too many people there adding to the peacefulness. Good wash facilities. An outdoor sink to wash bits up. I had a great stay here. Also easy to book on Pitchup. The lake will send you details about your arrival the day before. WiFi was good at the lake itself, don’t except it to work at the campsite. It wasn’t needed tho honestly. Parking next to your tent.

Disliked If you’re not careful, the swimmers etc use the showers a lot during the day, if you left a shower too late in the day, there was no hot water left. Luckily it was hot day so a cold shower wasn’t the end of the world haha

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site, great location

Overall 9 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		8
Accommodation		8
Facilities / Activities		8
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		8
Cleanliness		9
Wifi		10

July 2025 Ben D.

Powered grass and gravel campervan site

Liked Location, peaceful site, helpful staff, lovely experience all round - will be back

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely lake and great breakfast.…

Overall 8 out of 10
Location		7
Value for money		8
Accommodation		7
Facilities / Activities		6
Customer service		8
Child friendliness		9
Cleanliness		9
Wifi		7

July 2025 Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Lovely lake and great breakfast.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Super easy booking Relaxed place Lovely and quiet Great staff…

Overall 8 out of 10
Location		7
Value for money		9
Accommodation		8
Facilities / Activities		8
Customer service		8
Child friendliness		8
Cleanliness		5
Wifi		8

July 2025 Kelly B.

Unpowered grass and gravel motorhome site

Liked Super easy booking
Relaxed place
Lovely and quiet
Great staff

Disliked Showers could do with a deep clean

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very Good, highly recommend

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		10

July 2025 Mandy B.

Powered grass and gravel motorhome site

Liked Peace and quiet, great shower facilities, pub just down the lane with good food, friendly staff and good sized pitches. Excellent WiFi.

Disliked A bit difficult to find but once located it’s worth the minor irritation .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would visit again!!

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		9
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		8
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		8

July 2025 Lucy S.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked I highly recommend this campsite for anyone with any type of camping, facilities are excellent and clean.
Staff were kind and friendly, had no
Issues overall and would 100% stay if in the area.
Views were amazing with a lake on site to paddle board and swim, with plenty of activities nearby.

Disliked Nothing to complain about!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Tree shade from sunshine in hot weather (till noon). Lake swim remember your…

Overall 9 out of 10
Location		9
Value for money		10
Accommodation		9
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		9
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		10

July 2025 stuart f.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Tree shade from sunshine in hot weather (till noon).
Lake swim remember your goggles.
Easy walk to shops and nature reserve.
Facilities adjacent to lake for campers

Disliked Minor M27 background noise
No hot water for washing up

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good stopover for the early ferry.

Overall 7 out of 10
Location		9
Value for money		7
Accommodation		7
Facilities / Activities		5
Customer service		8
Child friendliness		8
Cleanliness		8
Wifi		6

July 2025 ant a.

Unpowered grass and gravel motorhome site

Liked Closeness to Portsmouth ferry terminal. Clean toilets

Disliked Not much facilities..shop etc

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 TV room Take away Tennis Watersports Wild swimming

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by site/unit 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 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 West Quay. 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).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Calshot	8.1 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Hillhead	8.7 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Lee-On-Solent	10.7 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Lepe	11.6 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Cowes	12.5 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

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

CarFest (Friday 22 August 2025 – Friday 22 August 2025)
Basingstoke, England 37.7 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.

Dogs

Dogs are prohibited from main facilities and amenities.
Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).

Safety

Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.

Dogs

Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.

Changes to your holiday

Modifications are subject to a GBP5.00 ($10.66) fee.

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 11:30 p.m. and 6 a.m..

Safety

Open fires are prohibited.

Pitches

Please note, pup tents are to be used for storage purposes only. Guests may not use them for sleeping.

General

Quiet hours must be respected between 8 p.m. and 8 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.

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.

General

Refunds within the indicated cancellation period are only possible if the campground/park is able to relet your unit/site.

Occupancy

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.

General

The campground/park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Arrivals and departures

The campground/park will send you further check-in information 1 day(s) before your arrival.

General

The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Admission

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

Visitors

Visitors’ cars are not permitted on site.
Visitors must leave the premises by 6 p.m..

Dogs

Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

Additional terms

Lake open-water swimming is not included in the rate and is charged at £7 per person for a day ticket. Swimming is only available Wednesday to Sunday.

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.

Dogs are not allowed in the lake at any time.

The toilets and changing rooms are open 24/7 when there are campers are onsite. An additional outside unisex toilet is always open, and an additional disabled loo will made available on arrival for any disabled guests.

Payment terms

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Frequently asked questions

Does Andark Lake have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Andark Lake dog friendly? No 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

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Andark Lake? From $40.93 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Camping and caravan
Arrive:	2 p.m. –	9 p.m.
Depart by:	noon

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Site types & availability

What customers say

We booked for 3 nights and left after the first.

Overall

The staff were the best part, really helpful and friendly, just lovely.…

Overall

Fab stay. Peaceful and beautiful lake.

Overall

Great site, great location

Overall

Lovely lake and great breakfast.…

Overall

Super easy booking Relaxed place Lovely and quiet Great staff…

Overall

Very Good, highly recommend

Overall

Would visit again!!

Overall

Tree shade from sunshine in hot weather (till noon). Lake swim remember your…

Overall

Good stopover for the early ferry.

Overall

Leisure on site

Amenities on site

Groups welcome

Rules

Themes

Utilities

Nearby amenities

Type

Nearby leisure

Timezone

GPS

Route directions

Nearest transport

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Must see

National Trust

Cycle routes

Other

Local events

Nearest campgrounds

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