Croft Lane Green Camping

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Tents in the camping area
Tents in the camping area
Grass
Camping field newly mown
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Sheltered field
Beach near the campsite
West beach, hayling island at low tide
Billy trail
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Grass
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Tent in camping field

  • Peaceful family-run site near the beaches on Hayling Island
  • A 10-minute walk from the Billy Trail; West beach 10 minutes' drive
  • Off-grid site; farm shop and pub within walking distance
Croft Lane Green Camping is a peaceful family-run campsite in a scenic Hampshire location, with pitches set up on the grazing paddocks of a stables (you'll see some horses on site, but they're kept away from the camping area; as this is a working stables, there are two sets of gates). You'll be staying in tree-lined fields with allocated pitches that have simple facilities like a water supply, two composting loos, a cold shower and a cold water sink, but this is a generally off-grid site so you'll need to mostly bring your own gear (including portable chargers and a torch). Dogs are welcome as long as they're kept under control. Croft Lane Green Camping is in a convenient location for all sorts of local amenities: there's a farm shop selling local produce from Hayling Island and the Isle of Wight half a mile away, while a small supermarket and a garage are available 10 minutes' walk down the road. A 20-minute walk across the field takes you to nearby Northney Farm tea rooms, while several local pubs are also within strolling distance. Planning to stock up for your stay? Croft Lane Green Camping is about five minutes' drive from the nearest big supermarket.

Campground type

Tent sites 15
Open now
Opens May 23
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, May 23 to

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Reviews

9.7

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Peaceful

99% would recommend this campground to a friend

99% would stay here again

What customers say

This quiet, eco-friendly campsite offers spacious, level spots & friendly hosts. Basic but clean facilities w/ compost toilets & cold showers. Praised for nature, privacy & location. Ideal for a peaceful escape. Some note road noise or no hot showers, but most highly recommend it.

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Lovely little camp site, was clean…

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Tara B.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Lovely little camp site, was clean and quiet.
We loved watching the horses, camp fire and perfect family time.
Compost toilets were clean and eco shower. Would definitely recommend

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Glad we chose this place. Would like to re visit.

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George C.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Large space and peaceful location. The immunities were good, all eco type stuff, fresh running water. Felt slightly wild which is what we were looking for. Also only a short drive to shops, pubs and beach. Charlie was very helpful.

Disliked Poor phone reception for Vodafone users, not sure about other supplier's. Could do with a sign on the gate, we struggled finding the place initially.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your helpful comments. The phone signal on the island is very patchy.
We had thought about a sign so will sort that out for next year.
Also I have now included what three words and more detailed instructions in the welcome text we send to people. So thank you and sorry you had problems finding the campsite.

What a fantastic stay! The host…

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Tuhin R.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked What a fantastic stay! The host was wonderful and made us feel right at home. The facilities were excellent, and there was plenty to keep the kids entertained. The most unforgettable part of our visit was the breathtaking night view of the full moon. It was an extraordinary experience that we won't soon forget.

Disliked My only regret is not being able to visit more frequently :-(

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Customer service is exceptional - friendly,…

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Sinan A.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Customer service is exceptional - friendly, accommodating and knowledgeable of the local area.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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From the manager: So pleased we were able to help you with local information so you could enjoy your stay on Hayling Island.

The place is nice and quiet,…

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Daniel D.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked The place is nice and quiet, away from noise. There's plenty of space for camping.

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Super clean facilities considering its a green site, cleaned regularly

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Victoria W.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Had the most incredible weekend away with Croft lane camp site !
Don’t be afraid of the compost loos , it’s super clean and better than a portaloo , Charlie who we spoke with is very easy to chat and discuss any issues with , very accommodating and loved our stay on this site.

Disliked No dislikes what so ever

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked I loved the cold showers!!! I'd go back there just for that. It's such a lovely little campsite, I highly recommend it.

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A perfect little getaway

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Gorgeous peaceful campsite with real Green credentials.


Compost loos were kept clean and were well maintained the cold water shower under the willow tree was just divine - can’t tell you the last time I screamed and laughed so much when taking a shower!

Great location as close to island amenities and quick to get back mainland if needed/wanted.

The campsite was well maintained and the owners were super helpful. Drinking water tap was central and tasted delicious and pitch sizes were generous.

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Highly recommended

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Paul H.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Great back to basics camping, quiet and secluded but very close to a Greggs coffee in the morning.

Disliked Slight road noise but not enough to keep you awake.

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Excellent site with spacious pitches and basic but good facilities.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked A lovely well kept, clean campsite with plenty of space. Welcoming hosts who were there to please. Conscious of the environment with eco products in the washing up area and shower. Toilets were clean and well looked after.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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From the manager: Thank you so much for leaving a review highlighting key aspects of our campsite.
We know other potential campers read them so very helpful to us.
In case you are interested the loo paper is made by Naked Paper and is considered to be the most sustainable brand.

Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available 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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome 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 Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby

Location

Croft Lane Green Camping

Croft Lane

Hayling Island

Hampshire

England

PO11 0LT

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.81761°N
0.97952°W

Route directions

After you have turned into Northwood Lane, Croft Lane is an immediate left. The campsite entrance is via a gate halfway up the lane. Please then drive through the stables and through another gate. You will see the camping field. What3words: wires.absent.fractions. From Havant train station, the bus station is a short walk away. The 31 and 32 bus lines stop at Northwood Lane.

Nearest transport

Bus
4.1 mi The Brow
4.1 mi The Brow
4.2 mi Hilsea Lido
Rail
2.5 mi Warblington Rail Station
2.5 mi Havant Rail Station
2.6 mi Bedhampton Rail Station
Ferry
2.5 mi Hayling Island Ferry Landing
2.6 mi Eastney Ferry Landing
4.8 mi Portsmouth Continental Ferry Terminal
Airport
19 mi Southampton 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

Local attractions and activities include: - The Billy Trail: 10 minutes' walk - Hayling Island Nature Reserve: 15 minutes' walk - West beach: 10 minutes' drive - Emsworth: 10 minutes - Gunwharf Quays (waterfront cafés and designer outlets): 20 minutes - Chichester: 20 minutes - Portsmouth Historic Dockyard: 20 minutes - Spinnaker Tower: 20 minutes - Arundel Castle: 35 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Beachlands Central 2.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Beachlands West 2.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Eastoke 2.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Eastney 3.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
West Wittering 4.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Royal Marines Museum 3.9 mi

Charles Dickens' Birthplace Museum 4.7 mi

Gunwharf Quays 5.7 mi

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard 5.7 mi

Spinnaker Tower 5.8 mi

National Trust

Uppark House and Garden 10.1 mi

Bembridge Windmill 10.4 mi

Hinton Ampner 17.3 mi

Newtown Old Town Hall 19.9 mi

Petworth House and Park 19.9 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

LANGSTONE HARBOUR (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 01/08/1978) 1.5 mi

Emsworth Mill Pond and Seashore 2.6 mi

Farlington Marshes 2.8 mi

Thorney Island - a remote coastal walk 3 mi

PILSEY ISLAND (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 20/09/1985) 3.4 mi

Local events

  • Arundel Festival (Saturday, August 16, 2025 – Saturday, August 16, 2025)

    Arundel, England 18.7 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Croft Lane Green Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Croft Lane Green Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Croft Lane Green Camping? Local attractions and activities include: - The Billy Trail: 10 minutes' walk - Hayling Island Nature Reserve: 15 minutes' walk - West beach: 10 minutes' drive - Emsworth: 10 minutes - Gunwharf … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Croft Lane Green Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Croft Lane Green Camping? From $33.48 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.