When can I check in and check out of Andark Lake?

Camping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Andark Lake?

From £20 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Andark Lake

View prices & book Last booked 4 hours ago 8.7 286 reviews

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.

Site 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 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, 3 Jan to Sun, 21 Dec 2025

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Great site good facilities nice and private with locked gate 24 hr access to toilet and showers

My three pooches enjoying camping experience at andark lake

Peaceful stay with wild swimming on the doorstep

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

sarah Louise h. Apr 2025

Non-electric grass and gravel motorhome pitch

Liked: Love this peaceful site with few pitches that makes for a calm and restful stay. Amazing if you like swimming- you can have a swim later in the day for free. The lake is like swimming in a wildlife pond and is great in all seasons. Really friendly staff with an excellent cafe. Lots of opportunities for pubs/walks locally around the hamble.

Disliked: Would like the opportunity to have a raised campfire when cold.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would 100% recommend- peaceful experience & welcoming staff Cafe,toilet’s and showers …

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

Anonymous Apr 2025

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Would 100% recommend- peaceful experience & welcoming staff
Cafe,toilet’s and showers
Locals pubs - The ship inn and Harpers steak house
Lovely walks through Holly Hill park

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will definitely go back…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	4

Christine K. Apr 2025

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Peace and tranquility

Very clean site and facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site but take levelling blocks.

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	2

Anonymous Apr 2025

Electric grass and gravel motorhome pitch

Liked: Cafe and location of the site. Overall was value for money and will stay again.
Electric hook up was already to plug in which was great

Disliked: Wi fi was poor. Had to be by the reception/cafe.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site, good facilities, countryside feeling in the urban suburbs.

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

Anonymous Apr 2025

Electric grass and gravel motorhome pitch

Liked: Quiet, peacefulness of the site, yet close to some amenities. Walking access to Swanick foreshore and Swanick lakes (via bridalway) so great if you have a dog.
Clean toilets and showers, bonus to have the free wifi too. Strong enough to stream Netflix on my laptop in the campervan.

Disliked: N/A

Recommend to friends Visit again

A great easy to find site with toilets ehu waste disposal fresh water

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

Derek T. Apr 2025

Electric grass and gravel motorhome pitch

Liked: Great site nice and peaceful great instructions on how to enter the site

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean showers and changing room. Friendly staff. Interesting to watch…

Overall	8/10
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Shirley D. Apr 2025

Electric grass and gravel motorhome pitch

Liked: Clean showers and changing room. Friendly staff. Interesting to watch scuba diving lessons and wild swimmers. Very quiet site when sessions had finished.

Nice walk along the nearby river.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very nice

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

Maria D. Apr 2025

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Andark lake was beautiful. Lovely setting .. was lovely to have the dogs with me as well. The lake has a cafe etc. a pub at bottom of road that is a restaurant as well and food was pretty amazing. Really lovely place to set up camp. Close to home but felt like I was much further away than I was. Swimmers in the lake from 7.30 am ish - and also diver training - we were situated close to the lake and was lovely to watch.

Disliked: No dislikes at all. Lovely place

Recommend to friends Visit again

Camping next to lake, great wild swim, friendly staff, toilet/showers

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

Mary T. Apr 2025

Electric grass and gravel motorhome pitch

Liked: Love Andark, campsite is peaceful & perfect for a lake swim. The cafe has lovely coffee too! Toilet/shower block next to lake. Pubs & river walk & woodland within a short walk. Definitely would recommend

Disliked: Slight road noise in distance, but didn’t bother me.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Was a pleasant stay and nice outlook…

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

Anonymous Apr 2025

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Was a pleasant stay and nice outlook

Disliked: Washing up facilities very poor , a covered area with double sinks would be more desirable for campers , as did note a few comments from other campers, as like myself

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 swimming

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

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 BST (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

Coach

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

Isle of Wight Festival (Thursday 19 June 2025 – Thursday 19 June 2025)
Newport, Isle Of Wight 12.2 mi
CarFest (Friday 22 August 2025 – Friday 22 August 2025)
Basingstoke, Hampshire 23.4 mi
Goodwood Festival of Speed (Thursday 10 July 2025 – Thursday 10 July 2025)
Chichester, West Sussex 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

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 site will send you further check-in information 1 day(s) before your arrival.

Changes to your holiday

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

Dogs

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

Extras

Motorbike(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 boots must be closed quietly.
Refunds within the indicated cancellation period are only possible if the site is able to relet your unit/pitch.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The site 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 hen/stag 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 site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Pitches

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

Reception

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.

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 torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Open fires are prohibited.

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

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Depart by: 12 p.m.

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How much does it cost to stay at Andark Lake? From £20 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.