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Camping guide · updated 16 Oct 2026
Camping in Otago
DOC lists 30 campsites in Otago. 5 are free and 19 can be reached by car. Cheapest first.
Free campsites (5)
| Campsite | Type and fee | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Danseys Pass Campsite Naseby area | Basic Free | drive-in, dogs on a leash, first come, first served |
| Homestead Campsite Oteake Conservation Park | Basic Free | drive-in, dogs on a leash, first come, first served |
| Lindis Pass Historic Hotel Campsite Lindis Valley area | Basic Free | drive-in, first come, first served |
| Macetown Campsite Macetown Historic Reserve | Basic Free | drive-in, dogs on a leash, first come, first served |
| St Bathans Campsite St Bathans area | Basic Free | drive-in, dogs allowed, first come, first served |
Standard campsites (14)
| Campsite | Type and fee | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Boundary Creek Campsite Hāwea Conservation Park | Standard $10–20 per adult | drive-in, dogs on a leash, bookable |
| Cameron Flat Campsite Makarora area | Standard $10–20 per adult | drive-in, bookable |
| Diamond Lake Campsite Glenorchy area | Standard $10–20 per adult | drive-in, bookable |
| Glencoe Campsite Moeraki area | Standard $10–20 per adult | drive-in, dogs on a leash, bookable |
| Kidds Bush Reserve Campsite Hāwea Conservation Park | Standard $10–20 per adult | drive-in, bookable |
| Kinloch Campsite Glenorchy area | Standard $10–20 per adult | drive-in, dogs on a leash, bookable |
| Moke Lake Campsite Queenstown area | Standard $10–20 per adult | drive-in, bookable |
| Pleasant Flat Campsite Mount Aspiring National Park | Standard $10–20 per adult | drive-in, bookable |
| Purakaunui Bay Campsite Catlins coastal area | Standard $10–20 per adult | drive-in, dogs on a leash, bookable |
| Skippers Campsite Skippers area | Standard $10–20 per adult | drive-in, dogs on a leash, bookable |
| Sylvan Campsite Glenorchy area | Standard $10–20 per adult | drive-in, bookable |
| Tawanui Campsite Catlins coastal area | Standard $10–20 per adult | drive-in, dogs on a leash, bookable |
| Trotters Gorge Campsite Moeraki area | Standard $10–20 per adult | drive-in, dogs on a leash, bookable |
| Twelve Mile Delta Campsite Queenstown area | Standard $10–20 per adult | drive-in, dogs on a leash, first come, first served |
Backcountry and Great Walk campsites (11)
| Campsite | Type and fee | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiring Campsite Matukituki Valley area | Backcountry Varies, see DOC page | walk-in, first come, first served |
| Beach Point At Walter Peak Campsite Queenstown area | Backcountry Varies, see DOC page | walk-in, first come, first served |
| Daleys Flat Campsite Mount Aspiring National Park | Backcountry Varies, see DOC page | walk-in, first come, first served |
| Dart Campsite Mount Aspiring National Park | Backcountry Varies, see DOC page | walk-in, first come, first served |
| Greenstone Campsite Greenstone and Caples Conservation Areas | Backcountry Varies, see DOC page | walk-in, bookable |
| Greenstone Saddle Campsite Fiordland National Park | Backcountry Varies, see DOC page | walk-in, first come, first served |
| Mckellar Campsite Greenstone and Caples Conservation Areas | Backcountry Varies, see DOC page | walk-in, bookable |
| Mid Caples Campsite Greenstone and Caples Conservation Areas | Backcountry Varies, see DOC page | walk-in, bookable |
| Routeburn Flats Campsite Mount Aspiring National Park | Great Walk Great Walks prices, see DOC page | walk-in, bookable |
| Shelter Rock Campsite Mount Aspiring National Park | Backcountry Varies, see DOC page | walk-in, first come, first served |
| Young Forks Campsite Mount Aspiring National Park | Backcountry Varies, see DOC page | walk-in, first come, first served |
Campsite list: Department of Conservation open data (CC BY 4.0), refreshed weekly. Fees are DOC’s published category fees; some campsites differ and prices can change. Always check the DOC page for alerts and closures before you go.
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Questions
Are there free campsites in Otago?
Yes, 5 DOC basic campsites in Otago are free.
How many DOC campsites are in Otago?
30, from DOC's campsite data (updated weekly).
Do I need to book?
Many standard and serviced DOC campsites need booking, especially in summer. Basic campsites are usually first come, first served.
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