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
Site 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).
- Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (excluding couples) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- The site 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 site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site 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, 03 Jan to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 7m depth (70m²)
Arrival daysFrom £20 (£20)
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Non-electric grass and gravel motorhome pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 4.5m width × 4m depth (18m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25)
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Electric grass and gravel campervan pitch
4 people maximum 
No dogs allowed Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 3m depth (21m²)
Arrival daysFrom £28 (£28)
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Electric grass tent pitch
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 10m width × 7m depth (70m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30 (£30)
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Electric grass and gravel motorhome pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 5m depth (35m²)
Arrival daysFrom £32 (£32)
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Reviews
87% would recommend this site to a friend
84% would stay here again
What customers say
Lovely lakeside spot for a peaceful break. Friendly staff, clean facilities. Some mention traffic noise & pitch improvements, but most enjoy swimming & local walks. Great for unwinding.
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Fantastic, scenic and friendly campsite would thoroughly recommend.
Electric grass and gravel motorhome pitch
Liked This is difficult because if I told you how idyllic this place is and how very friendly and helpful the staff are you would all want to go there and then I might not be able to get a spot on my return. This campsite definitely grows on you in the first couple of days to the point where you do not want to leave. The views over the lake and the wild life including dear in the camping field when it is quiet. This was our second time and we tried the cold water swimming in the Lake which was actually (23 degrees C) so not so cold. Sitting in the mornings over looking the lake enjoying a coffee and full English breakfast from the onsite café was fabulous. Will definitely be returning again. They also do a full moon swim on certain nights in the summer where they light up around the lake with candles and torches. Oh did I mention it also has a Sauna at the side of the lake and if you want a bit of a change one evening then go to one of the two near by pubs for meal or a acholic beverage both of which are within walking distance. The nearest being The Ship Inn (at the end of the driveway up to the campsite) and the other The Jolly Sailor that if you can be bothered to drag yourself away from this fabulous friendly campsite.
Disliked There is a slight downside, and that is in the gents loos and changing rooms. There is a slight dip in the floor near the sinks which tends to hold a slight puddle of water which is a shame but not a game changer.
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We really loved the campsite, helpful staff and facilities. Admittedly, we thought…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked We really loved the campsite, helpful staff and facilities. Admittedly, we thought the swimming in the lake was included. As no prices were shown. We look forward to staying again with you. Absolutely breathtaking mature oaks and woodland. Thanks again. Tris
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We have stayed twice in tents and once in a camper and we will return
Electric grass and gravel motorhome pitch
Liked As always extremely friendly, clean and welcoming. We joke that as this site isn’t busy we should down play how fantastic it is to avoid other people flooding it.
The owners clearly have thought about capacity vs services and the shower and toilet ratios are better than a normal site. Andark benefits from using the dive school facilities which as one would imagine are top notch. A quiet tranquil place that also serves great food.
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An amazing camp site.
Electric grass tent pitch
Liked We were travelling with our 13 month old child. We were given a pitch out the way so it was nice and quiet. The site is in a lovely location!
Disliked Nothing!
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Chilled vibes camping near Southampton
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked The setting is perfect, right in the heart of the area so easy to get to loads of places to do touristy things but up a gravel country road in a field so you feel totally separate from the bustle of Southampton traffic. Really peaceful and quiet, nice amenities, will definitely go again. One thing I didn't expect was the nightly display of bats around dusk, filling their little bat bellies with insects on the wing. Lovely to see.
Disliked Nothing.
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Nice location but inadequate facilities for the campers.
Electric grass and gravel motorhome pitch
Liked Lovely location with views over the lake, very nice coffee shop and the small team tried their best with our plot size.
Transport good and local bars/restaurants good although a bit pricey for the area.
Disliked The facilities were shared by all swimmers of the lake so the changing room was always packed with just 2 showers & 2 toilets resulting in cold showers and very dirty wet floors that were not cleaned during our 5 day stay.
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Clean facilities, quiet and tranquil
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Quiet site, loads of room, it's our second stay and we'd definitely go back
Disliked Would appreciate a discount on swimming and other activities if staying on site! Some pitches are not anywhere near level - we were in 7/8/9 which are all fine.
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Excellent facilities, plenty of space, safe for kids to play
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked The secure nature of the site, the peace and quiet, the ease of checking in
Disliked That a swim in the lake is still charged, would be nice to have the option to use it within the pitch fee
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An excellent site, with great facilities and friendly staff.
Electric grass and gravel motorhome pitch
Liked The site was amazing. Great views over the lake. Really nice and friendly staff. Very handy shop and cafe. The WiFi reached us in our campervan. Nice clean toilets and showers. Very reasonably priced holiday and we’ve already booked again!
Disliked Nothing to dislike.
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We booked for 3 nights and left after the first.
Electric grass and gravel campervan pitch
Liked Excellent cafe on site with huge portions, I don’t manage even a 1/4 of the portion of beans on toast
Disliked The site is really not set up for motorhome. We were on the largest pitch #6 and it was just not suitable.
Electric is a daisy chain of extension cables. The water station had to be driven to and it was nearly impossible to do a 3 point turn in.
Cold showers
Definable not worth the £35 per night, considering we stayed at a CAMH site and this was only £35 per night
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports Wild swimmingAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available 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 Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Small (11-25 pitches)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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calshot | 8.1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Hillhead | 8.7 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Lee-On-Solent | 10.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Lepe | 11.6 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Cowes | 12.5 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Southampton Maritime Museum 8.2 km
Beaulieu National Motor Museum 13.1 km
Portchester Castle 13.3 km
Osborne House 14.3 km
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard 15.7 km
National Trust
Newtown Old Town Hall 20.1 km
Winchester City Mill 20.1 km
Hinton Ampner 20.6 km
Mottisfont 24.8 km
Bembridge Windmill 25.6 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Grace Dieu 1.4 km
ROYAL VICTORIA COUNTRY PARK, FORMERLY ROYAL VICTORIA MILITARY HOSPITAL 3.6 km
TOWNHILL PARK 7.6 km
CENTRAL PARKS, SOUTHAMPTON 8.2 km
SOUTHAMPTON CEMETERY 9.6 km
Local events
- CarFest (Friday, 22 August 2025 – Friday, 22 August 2025)
Basingstoke, England 37.7 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 sites
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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 moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Andark Lake? From R476,66 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.