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
- 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 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.
- 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.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the 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, Jan 3 to
Campsite types & availability
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
5 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 7m depth
Calculated area: 70m²
Arrival daysFrom £20 (£20)
View prices & bookPowered grass tent campsite
5 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 10m width × 7m depth
Calculated area: 70m²
Arrival daysFrom £30 (£30)
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Primitive grass and gravel RV campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 4.5m width × 4m depth
Calculated area: 18m²
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25)
View prices & bookPowered grass and gravel campervan campsite
4 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 3m depth
Calculated area: 21m²
Arrival daysFrom £28 (£28)
View prices & bookPowered grass and gravel RV campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 5m depth
Calculated area: 35m²
Arrival daysFrom £32 (£32)
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Reviews
87% would recommend this campground to a friend
84% would stay here again
What customers say
This peaceful, clean campsite has friendly staff and great facilities, including warm showers and restrooms. It features a beautiful lake for swimming/water sports and offers a natural, tranquil setting perfect for wildlife viewing and local hikes. Convenient location, though some mentioned minor traffic noise and basic dishwashing sinks. Highly recommended for a relaxing getaway.
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Great site, great location
Powered grass and gravel campervan campsite
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.…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Lovely lake and great breakfast.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Super easy booking Relaxed place Lovely and quiet Great staff…
Primitive grass and gravel RV campsite
Liked Super easy booking
Relaxed place
Lovely and quiet
Great staff
Disliked Showers could do with a deep clean
Recommend to friends Visit again
Would visit again!!
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
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…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
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.
Primitive grass and gravel RV campsite
Liked Closeness to Portsmouth ferry terminal. Clean toilets
Disliked Not much facilities..shop etc
Recommend to friends Visit again
Excellent site, good facilities
Powered grass tent campsite
Liked We loved everything about it, it was easy everything was accessible and it was the kids first time camping and they loved it
Disliked N/a
Recommend to friends Visit again
Excellent site for a peaceful night away.
Powered grass and gravel campervan campsite
Liked This was our 5th visit to this site. As always it was a peaceful night away with good clean facilities. Staff are welcoming and friendly and although we didn’t try any, the food and drink in the cafe looks amazing.
Disliked Nothing
Recommend to friends Visit again
Fantastic place clean beautiful really helpful staff thank you…
Powered grass and gravel RV campsite
Liked Fantastic place clean beautiful really helpful staff thank you
Recommend to friends Visit again
Beautiful camp, amazing lake, shop close by.
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Pitches were nicely mown, the scenery is lovely.
The swimming lake is excellent, such clean water and I loved swimming with the ducklings! It's bigger than a swimming pool so plenty of space to swim.
The showers and toilets are nice.
You can walk through the woods at the back of the pitches and if you turn right and walk 10 mins it takes you to a little onestop and a fish and chip shop. If you turn left you can walk about 20 mins to the nature reserve.
Disliked N/A
Recommend to friends Visit again
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
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.88013°N
1.29099°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
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
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
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Mottisfont 15.4 mi
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Cycle routes
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SOUTHAMPTON CEMETERY 6 mi
Local events
- CarFest (Friday, August 22, 2025 – Friday, August 22, 2025)
Basingstoke, England 23.4 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.
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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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?
RV, 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 $26.95 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.