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 Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Andark Lake?

From $28.66 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Andark Lake

View prices & book Last booked 10 hours ago 8.6 361 reviews

Lakeside pitches (added by manager 23 Aug 2022)

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Swimming and diving on site (added by manager 23 aug 2022)

The grass pitch (added by manager 16 jun 2017)

Entrance to site (added by manager 16 jun 2017)

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

Get set to get wet… with the Solent coast a couple of miles away, the Hamble river down the road and of course the lake on site, it’s safe to say that life pretty much revolves around the water at Andark Lake, a small and quiet grassy site six miles from the centre of Southampton. The main focal point here is the purpose-built scuba diving training lake, where wetsuit-clad types can sign up for training courses (when pre-booked) or recreational dives, hire kit and fill air tanks (for certified scuba divers). Open-water swims can be had for an extra charge at the weekends, when staff are on site and the place isn't in use by divers. Outside of swim time, there’s more water-based activity (sailing, paddleboarding, kitesurfing and windsurfing) along the riverside or at Swanwick Marina. Should all this aquatic activity have worked up a bit of a hunger, trot over to the site café for snacks and light lunches, plus hot and cold drinks throughout the day. For your evening meals, three pubs are within walking distance, or you can pick up supermarket supplies two miles away for a sunset sausage sizzle. Other amenities on site include a drinking water tap and a toilet block with male and female changing rooms, lockers and showers, all open 24/7. A coldwater sink is available in the pitching field where guests can wash pots and pans, and an accessible toilet is available on request.

Campground type

Open now

Please note

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 Wed, Jan 10 to Sun, Dec 22 2024

Campsite types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

The location, close to shops and a brilliant 16th century pub. Great…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Andrew H. Jun 2024

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: The location, close to shops and a brilliant 16th century pub. Great facilities; clean with hot showers.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Probably would not return as a camper.

Overall	6/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	4
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	10

Paul L. May 2024

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Toilet block open 24/7.

Disliked: Muddy track leads up the hill to the campsite area, it was deeply rutted and very slippery when wet, needs to be a made up track. Camp pitches were not level and rutted with car tracks from previous wet weather episodes.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely again

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Cherie S. May 2024

Powered grass tent campsite

Liked: This place never disappoints! Always clean and welcoming. Large area to set up.

Disliked: Cold shower before 9am but never puts us off returning.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would recommend to friends for a short stay

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	6
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	4

Anonymous May 2024

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Nice quiet site with the amenities that are needed for a short stay

Disliked: Grounds could do with mowing and levelling, bit dodgy driving up to tent pitches with a normal hatchback/saloon without grounding out

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Gary P. May 2024

Powered grass and gravel RV campsite

Liked: The location was perfect for us with a pub “old ship” just down the lane and railway station 0.7 miles away

Disliked: Nothing really…everything for us was perfect

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent little site. Will Definitely use again.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
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Facilities / Activities	10
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Cleanliness	10
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Chris C. May 2024

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Simplicity, location, very clean. Excellent facilities. Toilets, showers immaculate.

Disliked: The showers were warm but would have preferred them a little hotter. (I'm being fussy !)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peace and quiet . Nice setting . Good location. Facilities fine…

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	4
Child friendliness	4
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	4

Michael B. May 2024

Powered grass and gravel RV campsite

Liked: Peace and quiet . Nice setting . Good location. Facilities fine

Disliked: A bit scruffy

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site, peaceful. Clean facilities. Friendly staff.…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	No rating
Wifi	No rating

Lee T. May 2024

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Great site, peaceful. Clean facilities. Friendly staff.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location and quality of the facilities…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous May 2024

Powered grass tent campsite

Liked: Location and quality of the facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

This was our first camping trip as a family, traveling with a…

Overall	8/10
Location	6
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous May 2024

Primitive grass and gravel RV campsite

Liked: This was our first camping trip as a family, traveling with a 1year old and 5year old. It was very quiet and the facilities were nice/clean. The staff were friendly and the water sports on offer looked good fun although we didn’t try them out this time

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 swimming

Amenities on park

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

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

Themes

Hikers’ paradise

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump station

Electric car charging point(s)

Propane/gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Convenience store nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transportation nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycling nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

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

The site is at the top of Oslands Lane, an unmade track. The access road is opposite the Old Ship pub (Bridge Road). The road runs between Andark Shop and the Carsa Car dealership.

Nearest transport

Bus

5.1 mi Telephone House

5.1 mi Terminal 1

Rail

0.7 mi Bursledon Rail Station

1.1 mi Swanwick Rail Station

1.8 mi Hamble Rail Station

Ferry

1.8 mi Hamble-le-Rice Ferry Landing

1.9 mi Warsash Ferry Landing

4.8 mi Hythe (Hants) Ferry Terminal

Airport

5.7 mi Southampton Airport

24.7 mi Bournemouth International 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

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 and kayaking on the Hamble 15 minutes’ drive away. Kitesurf kit hire and lessons are 40 minutes away on the other side of the river. Take a break from the big blue for a wander around Holly Hill Woodland Park, five minutes away by car, or a sea-view stroll through Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, 20 minutes away. SeaCity Museum, Solent Sky Museum and the Tudor House and Garden in Southampton are worth a visit too, and there are shops, restaurants and a cinema at the city’s West Quay. Cross the River Hamble to hit the New Forest National Park, 25 minutes’ drive away, for a walk, bike ride or horse ride or a trip to meet the furry and feathered residents of the New Forest Wildlife Park. It’s also worth trundling along to the classic car collection at Beaulieu’s National Motor Museum (35 minutes away).

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, August 1, 2024 – Thursday, August 1, 2024)
Fareham, England 4.8 mi
Isle of Wight Festival (Thursday, June 20, 2024 – Thursday, June 20, 2024)
Newport, England 12.2 mi
New Forest and Hampshire County Show (Tuesday, July 30, 2024 – Tuesday, July 30, 2024)
Brockenhurst, England 13 mi
CarFest (Friday, August 23, 2024 – Friday, August 23, 2024)
Basingstoke, England 23.4 mi
Goodwood Festival of Speed (Thursday, July 11, 2024 – Thursday, July 11, 2024)
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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.
Modifications are subject to a £5.00 ($6.16) fee.

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
The park will send you further check-in information 1 day(s) before your arrival.

Dogs

Dogs are prohibited from main facilities and amenities.
Dogs must be kept on leashes and supervised at all times.
Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

Extras

Motorcycle(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Quiet hours must be respected between 8 p.m. and 8 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and trunks must be closed quietly.
Refunds within the indicated cancelation period are only possible if the park is able to relet your unit/site.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not 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

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.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
Open fires are prohibited.

Sites

Please note, pup tents are to be used for storage purposes only. Guests may not use them for sleeping.

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 11:30 p.m. and 6 a.m..

Visitors

Visitors’ cars are not permitted on site.
Visitors must leave the premises by 6 p.m..

Additional terms

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.

The toilets and changing rooms are open 24/7 when there are campers are onsite. An additional outside unisex toilet is always open, and an additional disabled loo will made available on arrival for any disabled guests.

Payment terms

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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

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How much does it cost to stay at Andark Lake? From $28.66 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.