Lepe Meadows Campsite

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Lepe Meadows campsite, just 1 mile from the beach
Lepe meadows campsite, just 1 mile from the beach
Plenty of space between the bell tents to park your car
Great views from lepe beach, only a mile away from the site
One of the 5m bell tents
Campfires allowed
Book a sea kayaking session with the kids when on site or contact the campsite to book in advance
Meadows south field
All the bell tents have a porch for shelter from the weather
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Plenty of space between the bell tents to park your car
Great views from lepe beach, only a mile away from the site
One of the 5m bell tents

  • Simple grass pitches on the edge of the New Forest National Park
  • A mile and a half from Lepe beach and 15 minutes' drive to Beaulieu
  • Campfires allowed: firepits for hire and wood for sale on site
Campfires, countryside scenery and keeping an eye out for passing wildlife – it's all about the simple things at Lepe Meadows Campsite. This site is on the edge of the New Forest National Park, a mile from the Hampshire coast at Lepe beach, so it’s in prime position for a break packed with such activities. The focus is on the simple things at the site, too – there’s a back to basics vibe here, with facilities limited just to showers, toilets and a washing-up area along with firepit hire and wood sales. If you’re planning a campfire or barbecue, pick up supplies from local farmers’ markets or the shop five minutes’ drive away. Pitches themselves are mostly on flat grass, with the site team on hand at most times if you need any help or advice during your stay. That might include tips on how to spend your days in these splendid surroundings – locals generally know best when it comes to finding good places to eat, top beaches, excellent walking trails and activities like swimming, canoeing and sailing. For practical matters, the village of Blackfield is about a mile away for express supermarkets, cashpoints, a petrol station, takeaways, a chemist and a local pub.

Campground type

Tent sites 60
Rent a tent 20
Open now
Opens 23 May
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 6 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 23 May to

Site types & availability

Accommodation

Tent sitesCaravan sitesRV & Motorhome sitesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children
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Reviews

8.8

Overall rating from 54 Pitchup.com customers

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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

85% would recommend this campground to a friend

80% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

Everything was better then what we expected…

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous

Bell tent

Liked Everything was better then what we expected

Huge spacious field. Facilities basic but clean and new. Hot showers. Easy…

Overall 8/10

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass and earth tent site

Liked Huge spacious field. Facilities basic but clean and new. Hot showers. Easy access to the Lepe Loop. Nice staff.

Disliked Ticks. Walk to the beach is along a busy road with no footpath.

We will return

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass and earth tent site

Liked It was a perfect place to be, staff very friendly! Eco Toilettes are different however clean and no smell , the showers are spacious with hot water for certain period which was no issue for us! Other areas are very well planed and clean, my little girls loved the independence of walking around and using the washing up area.
There is plenty space to park your car and tend.
We had a relaxing time as advised on arrival.

Disliked Nothing

Would definitely stay again

Overall 7/10

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass and earth tent site

Liked Great location, nice facilities and very friendly staff

Loved how much open space there was. We were close to the…

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass and earth tent site

Liked Loved how much open space there was. We were close to the beach, and a pub/restaurant.

Nice welcome, rules stated clearly. Loved that we could pitch where we wanted…

Overall 10/10

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Lynette M.

Unpowered grass and earth tent site

Liked Nice welcome, rules stated clearly.

Loved that we could pitch where we wanted & the pitches are large.

Handy to be able to cheat having pizza & breakfast baps.

Everyone we spoke to were friendly.

Disliked Lad campers staying up talking loudly all night, but they were told by the people running the site to be more courteous the following night.

Friendly and clean. Five minutes drive from Lepe beach.…

Overall 10/10

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Ben S.

Unpowered grass and earth tent site

Liked Friendly and clean. Five minutes drive from Lepe beach.

Disliked Prior to attending there was some difficulty contacting management.

Friendly, clean and well staffed.…

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass and earth tent site

Liked Friendly, clean and well staffed.

Good

Overall 8/10

Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Kezzie N.

Unpowered grass and earth tent site

Liked Great open space. Good location.

Showers were actually quite good.

Toilets clean for composting toilets.

Disliked Composting toilets

Great site, peaceful, clean & friendly staff.

Overall 8/10

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Deborah P.

Unpowered grass and earth tent site

Liked Really liked the location, a good back to basics camp site with all you need available. Very spacious and peaceful with shops a short drive away. Beach cafe was nice, the only thing that let it down slightly was no breakfast being cooked due to lack of people taking up the offer. Other than this small point, we would definitely go again.

Disliked Nothing other than what we mentioned above re breakfast, but we understand why it was not being served.

Features

No dogs allowed

Campfires 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 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 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 No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker Bush Peaceful Remote location

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

Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Lepe Meadows Campsite

Lepe Road

Lepe

Langley

Hampshire

England

SO45 1XR

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.80125°N
1.36362°W

Nearest transport

Coach
10.9 km Terminal 1
11 km Terminal 1
11.1 km Telephone House
Rail
8.2 km Hamble Rail Station
8.3 km Netley Rail Station
10.1 km Bursledon Rail Station
Ferry
6.4 km West Cowes Ferry Terminal
6.9 km West Cowes Floating Bridge
7 km East Cowes Ferry Terminal
Airport
16.6 km Southampton Airport
33.1 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

Lepe Meadows Campsite is a prime site for diving into the New Forest National Park – follow the woodland trails on foot, two wheels or horseback, or get up close with the wild animals at the New Forest Wildlife Park a 20-minute drive away. For a touch of history, head to the Beaulieu Estate (15 minutes) for the Palace House and Gardens, the National Motor Museum and the ruins of the 13th-century abbey. The spectacular gardens at Exbury are 10 minutes away. Kids not so enthused? There’s plenty in the area to keep them entertained: head to Paultons Park, Home of Peppa Pig World (35 minutes) or Moors Valley Country Park & Forest (45 minutes) for a Go Ape course, a Gruffalo trail and a miniature steam railway. If you want to get back to a more urban vibe, the port city of Southampton is about 35 minutes away, for wanders around the historic Old Town and the city’s galleries and museums. If you can only do three things during your day trip, make for the home of the Spitfire at Solent Sky Museum, explore the model of the Titanic at SeaCity Museum, and head back in time at the spectacular Tudor House and Garden.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Lepe 2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Calshot 3.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Gurnard 5.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Cowes 5.3 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Hillhead 9.8 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Beaulieu National Motor Museum 6.8 km

Osborne House 8.4 km

Southampton Maritime Museum 11 km

Carisbrooke Castle 13.1 km

Isle of Wight Steam Railway 15 km

National Trust

Newtown Old Town Hall 10.1 km

Mottistone Manor Garden 17.3 km

Brighstone Shop and Museum 17.7 km

The Needles Old Battery and New Battery 21.6 km

Bembridge Windmill 22.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Lepe and The Solent Coastline – New Forest 2 km

CADLAND HOUSE 2.1 km

EXBURY HOUSE 2.6 km

Beaulieu - Bucklers Hard - Beaulieu 6.5 km

ROYAL VICTORIA COUNTRY PARK, FORMERLY ROYAL VICTORIA MILITARY HOSPITAL 7.6 km

Local events

  • Goodwood Festival of Speed (Thursday 10 July 2025 – Thursday 10 July 2025)

    Chichester, England 44.5 km

  • CarFest (Friday 22 August 2025 – Friday 22 August 2025)

    Basingstoke, England 47 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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Lepe Meadows Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Lepe Meadows Campsite dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Lepe Meadows Campsite? Lepe Meadows Campsite is a prime site for diving into the New Forest National Park – follow the woodland trails on foot, two wheels or horseback, or get up close with the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Lepe Meadows Campsite?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  12:30 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2:30 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Lepe Meadows Campsite? From $104.68 (for 2 nights, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.