Pit Hill Camping

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General view of the site
General view of the site
Main camping field
Pitches sheltered by trees
View from far-end of the site
View from the entrance to the site
Entrance off Harrowgate Lane
Leafy entrance to the site
Quiet and rural Harrowgate Lane
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Main camping field
Pitches sheltered by trees
View from far-end of the site

  • Almost-wild camping on a leafy site in the South Downs National Park
  • Portchester Castle and Portsmouth Historic Dockyards both 25 minutes
  • Walks or bike rides direct from site; cafés and shops 25 minutes’ walk
If you’ve a yen to go wild camping just inside the scenic South Downs National Park, book yourself in at Pit Hill Camping, 15 minutes’ drive from Waterlooville in Hampshire. It’s not quite wild camping, but the next best thing to it, with minimal facilities in stunning leafy surroundings and sheep grazing in the neighbouring field. This small, friendly site has shaded pitches – very welcome in hot weather – and recycling facilities, a water tap and chemical waste disposal. That means it has no electricity, no toilets and no showers – that all adds quite nicely to the ‘proper’ wild camping vibe. As the site is surrounded by wildlife and nature, it’s a good idea to bring insect repellent during the warmer months. You can have a stroll from Pit Hill Camping to the village of Denmead (25 minutes’ walk) to stock up in local shops, enjoy a cup of tea in the cafés or tuck into a traditional fish and chip supper. A number of public footpaths lead directly from the site, so you can easily walk to local pubs and explore the South Downs from the pitches too. An hourly bus service connects Denmead with Waterlooville, host of a Friday outdoor market and gateway to the South Downs. If you need any sightseeing inspo, there are information sheets available on site with details of local attractions.

Site type

Travel trailer sites 4
Tent sites 4
RV sites 4
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This park has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.

Safety

  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Occupancy

  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Dogs

  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 36 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

97% would recommend this site to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

This peaceful, back-to-nature campsite is praised for its quiet, rural setting, ideal for relaxation and wildlife spotting. Owner David is often mentioned as friendly, helpful, and a "proper character". Guests appreciate the simple, essential facilities. Access is via narrow lanes, and payment is cash to the owner. While most enjoyed the secluded, natural experience, some noted a preference for level ground and found chemical waste disposal awkward.

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Just what we were looking for.…

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Neil C. 2 reviews

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Just what we were looking for. Almost wild camping in peaceful and quiet location. Had a great night's sleep and nice walk into the village in the morning

Disliked Nothing. It was great

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Beautiful peaceful site, amazing owners and…

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Michaela G. 9 reviews

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Beautiful peaceful site, amazing owners and chilled out environment. Easy walk to the local shops and amenities. Loved our stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful quiet grass site for those with their own facilities.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked The quiet and feeling of being in nature. Excellent location for the coast and the South Downs.

Disliked Chemical waste disposal a little awkward as the tap is separate from the disposal point.

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We loved the location, very peaceful…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked We loved the location, very peaceful with lots of lovely walks on your doorstep.

Disliked Nothing we loved it just the way it is.

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Fairly good sight.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked We liked where the site was. Lovely walks and beautiful views.

Disliked The long stayers had parked without thought to other users. Only four pitched in main field. Smaller area had lots of low trees. If we had turned up later in the weekend we would not have been able to park our motorhome. Felt sorry for the motorhome that had to squeeze into a very tight stop. We couldn’t and wouldn’t have parked there.

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loved it

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Andy S. 1 review

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Great location in the countryside

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Quiet, remote but not isolated…

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Stephen J. 1 review

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Quiet, remote but not isolated

Disliked Cesspit waste disposal not the best

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Met the owner, lovely fella, chatty, will hopefully come back.

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RUSSELL B. 1 review

Primitive grass campsite

Liked So quiet, so dark, so simple. Bins, water, waste all on site, so easy for a night or 2.

Disliked Google maps, didn't know where it was.

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Everything perfect…

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 jay H. 2 reviews

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Everything perfect

Recommend to friends Visit again

Smashing little gem.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Fabulous, peaceful little oasis to escape from the rat race and take time to relax and recharge.
Lovely, friendly owner. Very helpful.
My first totally solo camp with my dog. We loved it, and will be back.

Disliked Nothing - do your research so you know what you are getting and are suitably prepared.

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site

Location

Pit Hill Camping

Harrowgate Lane

Waterlooville

Hampshire

England

PO7 6JY

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.91719°N
1.06785°W

Route directions

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Nearest transport

Coach
4.3 km Cowplain Shops
4.3 km Cowplain Shops
4.8 km Precinct
Rail
8.2 km Rowlands Castle Rail Station
8.4 km Cosham Rail Station
8.6 km Portchester Rail Station
Ferry
11.9 km Portsmouth Continental Ferry Terminal
13.7 km Eastney Ferry Landing
13.7 km Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier
Airport
20.9 km 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: - Hambledon Wine Estate: 10 minutes’ drive - Butser Ancient Farm: 15 minutes - Royal Armouries: Fort Nelson: 15 minutes - Southwick Priory and House: 15 minutes - Golf club: 15 minutes - Portsmouth Historic Dockyards: 25 minutes - Portchester Castle: 25 minutes - Weald & Downland Living Museum: 40 minutes.
(within 10 km)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park, Zoo and Cashpoint (within 16.1 km)

Food and drink

  • The White Hart Pub 1.5 km
  • Kassia Lounge Restaurant 1.5 km
  • Barnards Restaurant 1.5 km
  • Lucky Star Restaurant 1.5 km
  • Forest of Bere Pub 1.6 km
  • Fox & Hounds Pub 1.8 km
  • Harvest Home Pub 1.9 km
  • The Vine Pub 1.9 km
  • The Bird In Hand Pub 2.7 km
  • The Chairmakers Pub 3.2 km

Groceries

  • The Co-operative Food Supermarket 1.5 km
  • Lidl Supermarket 4.1 km
  • Asda Express Supermarket 4.2 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarket 4.5 km
  • The Food Warehouse Supermarket 4.5 km
  • M&S Foodhall Supermarket 4.6 km
  • Morrisons Supermarket 4.8 km
  • Asda Supermarket 4.8 km
  • One Beyond Supermarket 5 km
  • Bowman Ales Off-licence 5.3 km

Parks and play

  • King George V Playing Fields park 1.7 km
  • Catherington Park Playground 2.9 km
  • Parsonage Field park 4 km
  • Deep Dell Playground 4.5 km
  • Play Planet Playground 4.8 km
  • Berewood Playpark Playground 5 km
  • Berewood Town Park 5.1 km
  • Downs Park 5.2 km
  • The Clanfield Centre Playground 5.6 km
  • Sustainability Centre Woods park 5.7 km

Family days out

  • The Sustainability Centre Visitor attraction 6 km
  • Butser Ancient Farm Visitor attraction 7 km
  • Portchester Castle 9.5 km
  • Warblingon Castle 10.8 km
  • Clarence Pier Theme park 14.8 km
  • Blue Reef Aquarium 15.3 km
  • Southsea Castle 15.5 km
  • Funland Hayling Island Theme park 15.7 km

Public transport

  • Uplands Road 0.9 km
  • Well Hill 0.9 km
  • Anthill 1.2 km
  • School Lane 1.3 km
  • Glasspool 1.4 km
  • Denmead Green 1.5 km
  • Green Lane 1.6 km
  • War Memorial Hall 1.6 km
  • Lowland Road 1.7 km
  • Harvest Home 1.8 km

Other nearby

  • Denmead Golf Course Driving Range 2.8 km
  • Denmead Golf Course 2.9 km
  • Waterlooville Golf Course 5.1 km
  • Southwick Park Golf Course 5.5 km
  • Purbrook Chase Shopping Precinct Shopping centre 6.9 km
  • Portsmouth Golf Club Golf course 7.3 km
  • Rowlands Castle Golf Course 7.5 km
  • Swanmore Golf Centre Golf course 7.6 km
  • Meon Springs Fly Fishery Fishing 8.1 km
  • Port Solent Marina 8.6 km

Local services

  • Cashzone Cashpoint 1.5 km
  • Tesco Bank Cashpoint 3.1 km
  • Bank Machine Cashpoint 3.3 km
  • Denmead Health Centre Doctors 1.4 km
  • Boots Pharmacy 1.5 km
  • Grosvenor Clinic 1.5 km
  • Rowlands Pharmacy 3.5 km
  • Rowlands Pharmacy 3.7 km
  • BP Fuel station 3.9 km
  • Westons Service Station Fuel station 4.2 km
  • Tuckers Pharmacy 4.3 km
  • Cowplain Pharmacy 4.3 km
  • Oaks Healthcare Doctors 4.4 km

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Must see

Portchester Castle 9.4 km

Charles Dickens' Birthplace Museum 12.4 km

Uppark House and Garden 13.3 km

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard 13.4 km

Gunwharf Quays 13.7 km

National Trust

Uppark House and Garden 12.9 km

Hinton Ampner 15.1 km

Winchester City Mill 23.2 km

Bembridge Windmill 25.8 km

Hindhead Commons and The Devil's Punch Bowl Caf� 32 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Hambledon and the Murder Stone 1.9 km

Hambledon - The Birthplace of Cricket 1.9 km

Hambledon - South Downs Way - Monarch's Way 3.8 km

Horndean - Blendworth - Finchdean - Chalton 5.1 km

Soberton - Droxford 5.6 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Pit Hill Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Pit Hill Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Pit Hill Camping? Local attractions and activities include: - Hambledon Wine Estate: 10 minutes’ drive - Butser Ancient Farm: 15 minutes - Royal Armouries: Fort Nelson: 15 minutes - Southwick Priory and House: 15 minutes … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Pit Hill Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  Anytime –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  4 p.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Pit Hill Camping? From $22.57 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.