Camping in Southland

DOC lists 8 campsites in Southland. 0 are free and 2 can be reached by car. Cheapest first.

Standard campsites (2)

Campsite	Type and fee	Good to know
Mavora Lakes Campsite Mavora Lakes Conservation Park	Standard $10–20 per adult	drive-in, dogs on a leash, bookable
Piano Flat Campsite Waikaia Forest Conservation Area	Standard $10–20 per adult	drive-in, dogs on a leash, bookable

Backcountry and Great Walk campsites (6)

Campsite	Type and fee	Good to know
Lucky Beach Campsite Rakiura National Park	Backcountry Varies, see DOC page	walk-in, first come, first served
Māori Beach Campsite Rakiura National Park	Great Walk Great Walks prices, see DOC page	walk-in, bookable
North Arm Campsite Rakiura National Park	Great Walk Great Walks prices, see DOC page	walk-in, bookable
Port William Campsite Rakiura National Park	Great Walk Great Walks prices, see DOC page	bookable
South Big Glory Campsite Stewart Island/Rakiura	Backcountry Varies, see DOC page	boat access, first come, first served
West Ruggedy Beach Campsite Rakiura 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 Southland?

Not in DOC's list for Southland; the cheapest are standard campsites, $10–20 per adult.

How many DOC campsites are in Southland?

8, 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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