Lepe Beach Campsite
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- Family-friendly site with sea views in the New Forest National Park
- Next door to Lepe Country Park and Lepe Beach
- Barbecues welcome; café five minutes' walk; shop five minutes' drive
Site type
50
10
Group bookings of 5 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.- Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Single-sex bookings of 5 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
- Touring caravans, motorhomes and campervans with the passenger door built on the left-hand side are not permitted.
- No charcoal barbecues allowed.
- No electric barbecues allowed.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 22 May to
No dogs allowed
Reviews
81% would recommend this site to a friend
74% would stay here again
What customers say
Stunning spot with beach access, friendly staff, and good facilities. Some found eco-toilets smelly, pegs struggled in hard ground, and noise from campers. Overall, a beautiful, spacious site.
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Last updated 4/08/2026
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Liked Great camping site
Disliked 6 showers for approx 400 to 500 people over the weekend
Other than that great.
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Close to the beach and new…
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Liked Close to the beach and new forest. Toilet and showers clean
Disliked Knowing how hard was the floor no heavy duty pegs were available for all the guests. No clear allocation when it comes where to put your tents or where is your pitch, that led to arguments between guests. Lots of rules that most guests aren’t following.
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Fantastic views and so close to…
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Liked Fantastic views and so close to the beach.
Disliked The queues for the toilets and showers.
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Great location, great view, good clean…
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Liked Great location, great view, good clean showers and toilets. Helpful staff.
Disliked Noisy at night time when busy, people playing music.
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Perfect location. Lovely beach.…
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Liked Perfect location. Lovely beach.
Disliked The ground was so hard that we couldn’t get our tent pegs in at all. We had to buy 20 heavy-duty pegs from the campsite shop at £1.25 each, adding another £25 to the cost of our stay.
The eco toilets were a definite no for us. They might work well on an adults-only campsite, but many children simply didn’t know how to use them properly, so they were frequently left in a mess. To be fair, the staff were cleaning them constantly.
There was no dedicated playground, so children were playing throughout the camping areas. That wouldn’t necessarily have been a problem, but footballs were regularly flying towards hot camping stoves and hitting people or their tents. A designated play area would have made the campsite much safer and more enjoyable for everyone.
The campsite was also absolutely swarming with ants, which made the stay even less comfortable.
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Nice place close to the beach…
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Liked Nice place close to the beach
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The staff were fantastic - anything…
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Liked The staff were fantastic - anything they could do you for you, they would. The pizzas were delicious, the ecotoilets took a bit of getting used to but I love the sentiment. Setting is gorgeous and I don't think you can be closer to the sea without camping on the beach.
Disliked There is definitely a family vibe, having some more activities to do for little ones would be nice - I could imagine a nice play park/football pitches right in the middle. Poor signal in the area, wifi across the campsite would have been handy. Only a few small things though.
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The view and the quiet.…
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Liked The view and the quiet.
Disliked Eco toilets. Stinky awful and really not necessary. They have showers which a lot of campsites dont, yet these awful toilets, right next to where you brush your teeth and wash up.. Over 100 people pooing into a bucket isnt hygienic .
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Great eco site very friendly and well set up
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Liked The space and view - could see for miles across the sea and very close to the beach - plenty of room on the campsite for everyone - the eco toilets and showers were kept clean several times a day - reassuring also when the security person drove (slowly) round the site several times in the evening
Pizza on the Friday is a great option and bacon sandwiches on a Saturday means you don’t have to carry so much food .
Disliked Not having an option to stay on longer if needed (only open for weekends) - check out later on a Sunday isn’t available which was a shame especially when only arriving late ish on the Friday
The music noise from some campers on the other side of the field on the sat night wasn’t dealt with very quickly which was a shame especially as everyone else had their music down much lower as to not interfere with anyone else but wouldn’t stop me staying at this site again.
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Great facilities which are kept very…
Anonymous Unpowered grass tent site
Liked Great facilities which are kept very clean.
Eco toilets take some getting used to, but kept clean and are well maintained.
Hot water daily which was a nice surprise!
Direct access to beach.
Options to hire fire pits.
Onsite shop selling some basics.
Breakfast menu and pizzas.
Opportunity to hire pre-pitched tents.
Disliked The price of the pizzas was quite expensive for the size they were.
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Features
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No pets allowedThemes
Budget/backpacker Bush Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearbyType
Large (51-200 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Lepe Beach Campsite
Lepe Road
Lepe
Southampton
Hampshire
England
SO45 1AD
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.78715°N
1.35437°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lepe | 0.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Calshot | 3.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Gurnard | 3.6 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Cowes | 3.8 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Hillhead | 9.5 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Osborne House 7 km
Beaulieu National Motor Museum 8 km
Carisbrooke Castle 11.4 km
Southampton Maritime Museum 12.7 km
Isle of Wight Steam Railway 13.4 km
National Trust
Newtown Old Town Hall 8.8 km
Mottistone Manor Garden 16 km
Brighstone Shop and Museum 16.3 km
The Needles Old Battery and New Battery 21 km
Bembridge Windmill 21.5 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 0.3 km
CADLAND HOUSE 1.6 km
EXBURY HOUSE 3.5 km
NORRIS CASTLE 6.5 km
OSBORNE 7.6 km
Local events
- Southampton Boat Show (Friday, 18 September 2026 – Friday, 18 September 2026)
Southampton, England 13.1 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 Lepe Beach Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Lepe Beach Campsite dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Lepe Beach Campsite? Lepe Beach Campsite is a prime site for diving into New Forest National Park – follow the woodland trails on foot, two wheels or horseback, or get up close with the wild … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Lepe Beach Campsite?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 2:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Lepe Beach Campsite? From $171.86 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.