Andark Lake
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- 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
Campground type
7
10
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).
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
- 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 Sun, Mar 1 to
Campsite types & availability
8 
OfferPrimitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 7m depth (70m²)
Arrival daysFrom £21.25 (£21.25)
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OfferPowered grass and gravel campervan campsite
4 people maximum Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 3m depth (18m²)
Arrival daysFrom £27.20 (£27.20)
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OfferPowered grass and gravel RV campsite
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 5m depth (35m²)
Arrival daysFrom £29.75 (£29.75)
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OfferPrimitive grass and gravel RV campsite
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 4.5m width × 4m depth (18m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30 (£30)
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OfferPowered grass tent campsite
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 10m width × 7m depth (70m²)
Arrival daysFrom £35 (£35)
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Reviews
89% would recommend this campground to a friend
86% would stay here again
What customers say
A serene campsite with a gorgeous lake, ideal for swimming & diving. Reviewers laud the welcoming staff & spotless amenities, including hot showers. Convenient for hikes, pubs & transit. Note potential traffic noise (M27) & uneven pitches in wet conditions. Shared showers with lake patrons mentioned.
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Great location and a beautiful setting.…
Powered grass and gravel RV campsite
Liked Great location and a beautiful setting. The cafe is a nice bonus and the swimming lake is great. There are sufficient showers and toilets. We had a well placed pitch close to the facilities. Hairdryer in the changing rooms was a useful addition and the mirrors. Obviously there because of the swimming/diving facility. Information provided before arrival was really helpful.
We didn’t eat in the cafe but it was busy and the food we saw looked good.
Great local walking with the dog and lots of facilities close by.
Disliked The washing up facility wasn’t great but we could wash up in our van if we had to. Generally the facilities were clean, I think there was a general lack of care and attention in the shower room/toilet area. They needed a more frequent check.
The water tap at the barn didn’t work.
The pitches are somewhat rough and ready - levellers were definitely required.
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Lovely little hidden campsite
Powered grass tent campsite
Liked Nice and quiet campsite which is well hidden from the main road. Staff were friendly, facilities were good. Everywhere seemed clean and tidy. Pitches were an ample size. The lake was lovely to look at and sit by in the evenings.
Disliked Showers were cold in the evenings after the centre had closed, as we had picked a very hot weekend, it wasn't too bad, but other times might be a nuisance for campers, especially if they've been out all day.
We had a electric hook up pitch, but randomly when we came back from a day out, it had been taken away. The centre was closed so asked the next morning, the staff knew nothing about it and were very apologetic and said they would sort it. Unfortunately they didn't, but I knew they were very busy that particular day, so had to take matters into my own hands and found the lost cable at a nearby hard standing pitch. No blame on the centre at all, I think someone just chanced their luck!
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Friendly relaxed atmosphere and good food…
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Anonymous Powered grass and gravel RV campsite
Liked Friendly relaxed atmosphere and good food and drink. Not much more required.
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Everything was great lovely spot beautiful…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Everything was great lovely spot beautiful lake and scenery everything close by
Disliked No dislikes
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A great site which will now become a regular stop over
Powered grass and gravel RV campsite
Liked What a lovely site the facilities are really good - The on site swimming lake is great, beautiful and safe - supervised sessions for swimmers and diving lessons available lovely sauna at
The lake side, cafe and heat changing facility's. The camping field is lovely and the camper pitches level and well thought out . Location feels hidden away but actually adjacent to shops ( 10 min away) pub (5 min walk) , buses to Southampton / Fareham/ Portsmouth and lovely walks on river or woods . Chandlery and boat yards walking distance . A great place to stop over
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The best place with nice and…
Powered grass tent campsite
Liked The best place with nice and kind staff.
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Quiet, clean and peaceful
Powered grass and gravel RV campsite
Liked Very quiet, always immaculate toilets and showers. A very calm place that offers very decent toilet and shower facilities.
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Very good site with excellent facilities and open water to swim n.
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Nice veiw and plenty space clean shower n toilet facilities,nice cafe and a decent site to camp at
Disliked Their was dog poo not far from my tent this was a big dislike but I guess that down to the owners...but the site could check areas are clean n tidy ..
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Lake setting, facilities and shop. Staff…
Anonymous Primitive grass and gravel RV campsite
Liked Lake setting, facilities and shop. Staff very friendly.
Disliked Pitch was essentially a passing place on the access driveway to the main camping field. Felt like they’d just squeezed a few non-electric campervan pitches in. Very little space.
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Small site but wonderfully perfect. Staff super helpful.
Powered grass and gravel RV campsite
Liked Everything. Enough space for up to 6 motor homes (most with electric hook up). It has a separate area for tents too. It has access to showers and toilets. A small cafe area in front of the diving lake also used for paddle boarding or cold water swimming if you are brave enough. It also has a sauna. There are three lovely restuarants/pubs 10 mins walking distance and another a little further away.
Disliked Nothing
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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 cafe On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports Wild swimmingAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit 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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Small (11-25 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
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
Nearest transport
Bus
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calshot | 5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Hillhead | 5.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Lee-On-Solent | 6.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Lepe | 7.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Cowes | 7.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Southampton Maritime Museum 5.1 mi
Beaulieu National Motor Museum 8.1 mi
Portchester Castle 8.3 mi
Osborne House 8.9 mi
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard 9.8 mi
National Trust
Newtown Old Town Hall 12.5 mi
Winchester City Mill 12.5 mi
Hinton Ampner 12.8 mi
Mottisfont 15.4 mi
Bembridge Windmill 15.9 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Grace Dieu 0.9 mi
ROYAL VICTORIA COUNTRY PARK, FORMERLY ROYAL VICTORIA MILITARY HOSPITAL 2.2 mi
TOWNHILL PARK 4.7 mi
CENTRAL PARKS, SOUTHAMPTON 5.1 mi
SOUTHAMPTON CEMETERY 6 mi
Local events
- Wickham Festival (Thursday, July 30, 2026 – Thursday, July 30, 2026)
Fareham, England 4.8 mi
- Southampton Boat Show (Friday, September 18, 2026 – Friday, September 18, 2026)
Southampton, England 5.3 mi
- Isle of Wight Festival (Thursday, June 18, 2026 – Thursday, June 18, 2026)
Newport, England 12.2 mi
- New Forest and Hampshire County Show (Tuesday, July 28, 2026 – Tuesday, July 28, 2026)
Brockenhurst, England 13 mi
- Goodwood Festival of Speed (Thursday, July 9, 2026 – Thursday, July 9, 2026)
Chichester, England 24 mi
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
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Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details
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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?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Andark Lake? From $28.65 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.