Lepe Meadows Campsite

No availability at present on Pitchup.com 8.7 62 reviews
Lepe Meadows campsite, just 1 mile from the beach
Lepe meadows campsite, just 1 mile from the beach
Plenty of space between the bell tents to park your car
Great views from lepe beach, only a mile away from the site
One of the 5m bell tents
Campfires allowed
Book a sea kayaking session with the kids when on site or contact the campsite to book in advance
Meadows south field
All the bell tents have a porch for shelter from the weather
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Plenty of space between the bell tents to park your car
Great views from lepe beach, only a mile away from the site
One of the 5m bell tents

  • Simple grass pitches on the edge of the New Forest National Park
  • A mile and a half from Lepe beach and 15 minutes' drive to Beaulieu
  • Campfires allowed: firepits for hire and wood for sale on site
Campfires, countryside scenery and keeping an eye out for passing wildlife – it's all about the simple things at Lepe Meadows Campsite. This site is on the edge of the New Forest National Park, a mile from the Hampshire coast at Lepe beach, so it’s in prime position for a break packed with such activities. The focus is on the simple things at the site, too – there’s a back to basics vibe here, with facilities limited just to showers, toilets and a washing-up area along with firepit hire and wood sales. If you’re planning a campfire or barbecue, pick up supplies from local farmers’ markets or the shop five minutes’ drive away. Pitches themselves are mostly on flat grass, with the site team on hand at most times if you need any help or advice during your stay. That might include tips on how to spend your days in these splendid surroundings – locals generally know best when it comes to finding good places to eat, top beaches, excellent walking trails and activities like swimming, canoeing and sailing. For practical matters, the village of Blackfield is about a mile away for express supermarkets, cashpoints, a petrol station, takeaways, a chemist and a local pub.

Campground type

Tent sites 60
Rent a tent 20
Opens May 23
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 6 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, May 23 to

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Reviews

8.7

Overall rating from 62 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

85% would recommend this campground to a friend

79% would stay here again

What customers say

Spacious, friendly campsite near beach/attractions. Staff highly praised, facilities clean w/ good hot showers. Eco-toilets polarizing. Limited shower/washing times & no sea path noted. Many would return despite minor issues.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite

Liked Nous n'avons pas pu nous rendre a ce camping suite à une erreur.... nous avons été replacé au camping de lepe beach dont nous laissons les commentaires suivants.

Disliked L'accueil d'un employé peu aimable.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great experience and would 100% stay again!

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JACK R.

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite

Liked Very spacious and staff were extremely friendly. Very close to some great pubs and the Lookout for a good breakfast.

Disliked Toilets tended to smell but this was expected as they were eco friendly toilets. Staff onsite were extremely friendly but I had emailed ahead of my stay and never received a reply for my query.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very well organised site, with loads…

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10 out of 10
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Tracey S.

Bell tent

Liked Very well organised site, with loads of space and incredibly clean and well maintained facilities. Friendly staff visible and available all day and locked gates at night made us feel a lot safer to allow the children to play etc. Fab little camp shop. Not far away from the beach.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great!

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9 out of 10
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Anonymous

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite

Liked Quiet Site
Well maintained
Very clean facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

lovely site well worth the money…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite

Liked lovely site well worth the money toilet and showers are good couldnt ask for much more close to the beach aswell

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean facilities, spacious tent, helpful staff…

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9 out of 10
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Anonymous

Bell tent

Liked Clean facilities, spacious tent, helpful staff

Disliked Huge group playing cricket from (what felt like) dawn to dusk for two days on the grounds

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location, excellent value for money.

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Katiejane Y.

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite

Liked Very simple set up. Can pick your own spot. Clean eco friendly toilets. Handwashing/teeth brushing stations with separate shower blocks and pot wash station. Small shop on site with several essentials and a few toys. Ability to order pizza from sister site.

Great value for Monday for a weekend camping. Lots of space from other tents and everything you need for a weekend outdoors.

Staff were all super friendly and helpful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Easy booking. Guy on site helpful.…

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Monika C.

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite

Liked Easy booking. Guy on site helpful.

Disliked It's just an open field, not much to exore around the camp.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything was better then what we…

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Anonymous

Bell tent

Liked Everything was better then what we expected

Recommend to friends Visit again

Huge spacious field. Facilities basic but…

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8 out of 10
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Value for money
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Customer service
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Anonymous

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite

Liked Huge spacious field. Facilities basic but clean and new. Hot showers. Easy access to the Lepe Loop. Nice staff.

Disliked Ticks. Walk to the beach is along a busy road with no footpath.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

No dogs allowed

Campfires 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 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 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 No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Peaceful Remote location

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

Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horseback riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Lepe Meadows Campsite

Lepe Road

Lepe

Langley

Hampshire

England

SO45 1XR

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.80125°N
1.36362°W

Nearest transport

Bus
6.8 mi Terminal 1
6.8 mi Terminal 1
6.9 mi Telephone House
Rail
5.1 mi Hamble Rail Station
5.2 mi Netley Rail Station
6.2 mi Bursledon Rail Station
Ferry
4 mi West Cowes Ferry Terminal
4.3 mi West Cowes Floating Bridge
4.3 mi East Cowes Ferry Terminal
Airport
10.3 mi Southampton Airport
20.6 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

Lepe Meadows Campsite is a prime site for diving into the New Forest National Park – follow the woodland trails on foot, two wheels or horseback, or get up close with the wild animals at the New Forest Wildlife Park a 20-minute drive away. For a touch of history, head to the Beaulieu Estate (15 minutes) for the Palace House and Gardens, the National Motor Museum and the ruins of the 13th-century abbey. The spectacular gardens at Exbury are 10 minutes away. Kids not so enthused? There’s plenty in the area to keep them entertained: head to Paultons Park, Home of Peppa Pig World (35 minutes) or Moors Valley Country Park & Forest (45 minutes) for a Go Ape course, a Gruffalo trail and a miniature steam railway. If you want to get back to a more urban vibe, the port city of Southampton is about 35 minutes away, for wanders around the historic Old Town and the city’s galleries and museums. If you can only do three things during your day trip, make for the home of the Spitfire at Solent Sky Museum, explore the model of the Titanic at SeaCity Museum, and head back in time at the spectacular Tudor House and Garden.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Lepe 1.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Calshot 2.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Gurnard 3.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Cowes 3.3 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Hillhead 6.1 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Beaulieu National Motor Museum 4.2 mi

Osborne House 5.2 mi

Southampton Maritime Museum 6.9 mi

Carisbrooke Castle 8.2 mi

Isle of Wight Steam Railway 9.3 mi

National Trust

Newtown Old Town Hall 6.3 mi

Mottistone Manor Garden 10.8 mi

Brighstone Shop and Museum 11 mi

The Needles Old Battery and New Battery 13.4 mi

Bembridge Windmill 14.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Lepe and The Solent Coastline – New Forest 1.2 mi

CADLAND HOUSE 1.3 mi

EXBURY HOUSE 1.6 mi

Beaulieu - Bucklers Hard - Beaulieu 4.1 mi

ROYAL VICTORIA COUNTRY PARK, FORMERLY ROYAL VICTORIA MILITARY HOSPITAL 4.7 mi

Local events

  • CarFest (Friday, August 22, 2025 – Friday, August 22, 2025)

    Basingstoke, England 29.2 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 Lepe Meadows Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
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  • When can I check in and check out of Lepe Meadows Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  12:30 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  2:30 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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