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Lepe Beach Campsite

89%
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· New Forest, Hampshire, England
7 acres hosted by Eazycamp ?.
20 tent pitches
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Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
Traditional tent camping with views of the Solent and Isle of Wight. Oh and did we mention it's only 150 yards from the beach!?

There’s no doubt the canniest campers come to the Hampshire coast. While those with a stripy windbreak under one arm and a copy of The Lonely Planet under the other flock to the South West counties, this quieter stretch of coastline – often overshadowed by the neighbouring New Forest – is an ideal spot to avoid the crowds. Not only can you stroll along wide beaches and board-walk your way through marshy nature reserves but, if the British weather does make a turn for the worst, there’s the added insurance of the national park’s genteel villages, museums and country homes, just a stone’s throw away.

Only yards from the beach (seriously, how many campsites can say that?), Lepe Beach Campsite is a traditional camping field that offers nothing flashy but, instead, focuses on doing the basics well – in fact, very well. Facilities are immaculately kept, pitches are flat, well-maintained and campfires are permitted with pits available to hire and wood for purchase. Campervans and caravans are not permitted, giving the whole campsite a more peaceful, informal ambience – you can pitch where you like with enough space that you needn’t tread on others’ toes – and if you really can’t bear roughing it, there are pre-furnished tents which include camp beds, camping chairs and plenty of cooking utensils.

Though the campsite doesn’t have a playground of its own, it backs onto Lepe Country Park where there’s a large picnic area, climbing frame and swings for little 'uns to roam. Really, the country park and the campsite seem to roll into one, making it a thoroughly family-friendly location, with the added bonus of Lepe Beach Café & Shop down on the waterfront, which serves afternoon tea and delicious hand-made cakes.

The views from Lepe Beach Campsite's enviably vantage point are ridiculously picturesque, taking in the Isle of Wight and, to the east, the marsh and sand flats of the Solent National Nature Reserve. But if you do venture inland, the charming lost-in-time village of Beaulieu or rhododendron covered Exbury Gardens, are both less than 15 minutes by car. But in truth, the New Forest is a paradise for non-motorised transportation and anyone renting a horse, bike or packing just a pair of walking boots will probably end up forgetting about the car altogether.

Maximum Tent dimensions = 8 meters long x 4 meters wide. Facilities (all onsite purchases are cash only). - Toilets. - Showers. - Washing up area. - Parking next to tents. - Level camping area. - General and recycling waste bins. - Cooking Gas Cartridges for Pre-erected tents £2.00 each. - Fire pit hire (£3 per night – minimum hire 2 nights). - Fire wood packs (payable locally). - Mobile phone charging station (payable locally). - Icepack hire (payable locally). - Morning reception 08.00 to 10.30. - Evening reception 16.30 to 20.00. - Under 2 years old goes free - All names and ages needed for fire regulations
Activities
Biking
Fishing
Hiking
Natural features
Beach
89%
149 Ratings · 162 reviews
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Kc O.recommends
August 19, 2024
BYO Camping Pitch For 1 Tent
I loved camping here. The kids had space to roam and explore safely without being in anyone else space and we were a stones throw from the beach. Staff were extremely helpful and I would come again.
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Marta S.recommends
August 12, 2024
BYO Camping Pitch For 1 Tent
A wonderful place with good energy. Despite the crowd of campers, the distances between the tents were quite large, so privacy was not an issue. The campsite offers a beautiful view of the sea and huge cruisers, which added charm. The campsite is in an open field, so it's hard to find shade, but the sea breeze provides a pleasant refreshment. The only problem is the very hard ground, so it's worth bringing strong tent pegs and a hammer (available on-site). A definite plus is the ability to make a fire (you can rent a fire pot and buy wood on-site). Delicious pizza from the oven and friendly service. The place is great for families with children. Definitely recommend 👌
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Millie M.recommends
August 12, 2024
BYO Camping Pitch For 1 Tent
Perfect camp with everything you need. The chefs that cook breakfast and the pizza and a pure delight! Fabulous stay! We will be back!!
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Yuen M.doesn't recommend
July 8, 2024
BYO Camping Pitch For 1 Tent
Great site and surroundings. Warden a bit agressive and applied rules when they suited him. We were told of guidelines of pitching but other people did not adhere to the rules.
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Kate M.
June 10, 2024
BYO Camping Pitch For 1 Tent
Great location but poor organisatio
Super location with a pretty walk down to the beach and the dramatic views of huge cruise ships passing. The facilities are basic but clean and without long queues. The pizza and breakfast rolls are great although the ordering system wasn’t great and orders were quite late. The staff on site were disorganised and initially turned us away saying we hadn’t booked. They were not particularly friendly and after eventually finding out booking made no apology. We also had issues with parking the car due to only being informed after pitching that you were not allowed to park in front of the tents. This is a pop up site and some of these issues might be down to it being opening weekend for them. We still enjoyed our stay.
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Robert L.recommends
June 6, 2024
BYO Camping Pitch For 1 Tent
Brilliant campsite!!
Great campsite, fantastic hosts and wonderful views. The campsite is directly adjacent to the beach with excellent facilities and friendly staff. Couldn’t recommend more.
Location
New Forest, Hampshire, England, United KingdomTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Eazycamp ?.

Joined in March 2017
From the host
Lepe Beach Campsite is operated by EazyCamp and offer fantastic camping breaks during the Summer Holidays 150 yards from Lepe Beach and next door to Lepe Country Park. Offering a choice of Pre-Erected Tents & Equipment or pitch space for you to bring you own tent. We are the ONLY Campsite in the New Forest that offers Sea Views from virtually every pitch and being only a 2 minute walk to the beach. Not only do we have the beach on our doorstep, there are so many great attractions close by that we're sure you'll have a fabulous time with us. Apart from the stunning views, we have toilets, showers and washing up facilities to make things more civilised. We will also be offering, Pizza takeaway & breakfast, Water sports (kayak, paddle board and axe throwing, Pit fire Hire, Camp Fire Wood and Ice Pack Hire onsite so why not pre-book this early to avoid disappointment. We are a tent only, dog free campsite. We are also a family campsite, so we can't except bookings from all adult groups, same sex groups and the lead booker/guest would need to be 21yrs +
Nearby attractions
Just the other side of the hedge/fence, Lepe Country Park has a children's play area and there is a picnic space with tables – a nice spot to enjoy the view if you're lunching at the campsite. It's a 150-yard stroll down to sandy Lepe Beach, while, 100 yards in the opposite direction there is also a nature reserve. Venture inland to chug on a steam train through the vibrant colours of Exbury Gardens (023 8089 1203; see also Food & Drink) or a little further to the renowned ship building village of Bucklers Hard, now a popular tourist stop. It's 7 miles to Beaulieu, home to the National Motor Museum (01590 612345) but also a lovely village to explore in its own right. Families can also take refuge in Paultons Park (023 8081 4442) – a theme park (home to Peppa Pig World) 25 minute's away.
Food and drink
It's 2 miles to Langley where there is a small supermarket, pubs, takeaway food and a cash-point (only cash is accepted for most things at the campsite). For a daytime treat, though, drive the 3 miles to Exbury Gardens (023 8089 1203) – expansive woodland gardens with abundant rhododendrons and azaleas plus steam train rides in high season – where Mr Eddie's Tea Rooms (023 8089 8737) offers tasty cakes and treats.
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