Kingston Lake Camp
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Kingston Lake Camp
With Queenstown banning all freedom camping, this is the closest free campsite to the city.
Thirty minutes south of Queenstown, along the shores of Lake Wakatipu lies this magnificent spot. As daylight breaks, the morning fog slowly lifts off the lake and you can see Queenstown and the surrounding mountains in the distance.
Trees cover the sloped grassy parking areas starting lakeside and going up the hill 100m – enough space for 30-40 campers. After a rainfall, the camping area is very muddy and campers can easily get stuck: we assisted a couple of folks in getting out.
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Queenstown Lakes District CouncilCouncil organisation |
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South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷ Kingston |
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Reviews
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5.0/5
It’s very muddy and slippery at this time of year.
Be careful many van got stuck. The freecamp down the road has two dry sites as a substitute with rubbish and internet connectivity.
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5.0/5
Fantastic free camp!
Thanks Kingston! We were able to get close to where the beach starts, but goodness, we witnessed 3 folks get bogged, locals and tourists. Don't arrive when it's dark, especially in winter, if it's going to get cold over night, don't go down the wee slopes, get out of your vehicle and have a look where you're going first. Big-rigs might struggle in here, however our friends towing a 24ft caravan did manage to fit and stay! Toilets and bins provided. Self-contained only, although there were a couple in tents. Keep it clean! Keep it free! @tasmantravels
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3.5/5
Beautiful view of lake and semi even ground.
Lots of space to park up and can enter any time. Toilets stink and are a hole under the seat so be prepared.
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5.0/5
This is such a beautiful campsite.
There has always been enough space, there are trash bins and toilets (athough we didn't use the toilets). Such a lovely sleep at the sound of waves breaking at the shore.
We stayed here two times; before our way to Milford sound and again on after Milford sound.
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4.5/5
Beautiful spot, the views we're amazing!
A lot of spaces, but not very flat.
Clean toilets!
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4.5/5
Great site right on the lake front with lovely views and beach access.
Toilet is clean, well supplied with hand gel. Natural toilet so no water or flush although did not smell and well maintained and modern.
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4.0/5
Beautiful spot by the lake.
Toilets on site. Plenty of space and pretty busy in the summer.
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5.0/5
Supernice location.
Fresh toilets. Lots of spots, the ones closest to the lake were around 10-15 so be there early. Blue and cold water.. :)
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5.0/5
Brilliant spot nearby the lake, and...
One of the few available spot near Queenstown so very much appreciated.
Good toilet.
The ground was a bit uneven so a bit challenging a night to know where you go. Lots of spots.
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5.0/5
It’s very muddy and slippery at this time of year.
Be careful many van got stuck. The freecamp down the road has two dry sites as a substitute with rubbish and internet connectivity.
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5.0/5
Fantastic free camp!
Thanks Kingston! We were able to get close to where the beach starts, but goodness, we witnessed 3 folks get bogged, locals and tourists. Don't arrive when it's dark, especially in winter, if it's going to get cold over night, don't go down the wee slopes, get out of your vehicle and have a look where you're going first. Big-rigs might struggle in here, however our friends towing a 24ft caravan did manage to fit and stay! Toilets and bins provided. Self-contained only, although there were a couple in tents. Keep it clean! Keep it free! @tasmantravels
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3.5/5
Beautiful view of lake and semi even ground.
Lots of space to park up and can enter any time. Toilets stink and are a hole under the seat so be prepared.
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5.0/5
This is such a beautiful campsite.
There has always been enough space, there are trash bins and toilets (athough we didn't use the toilets). Such a lovely sleep at the sound of waves breaking at the shore.
We stayed here two times; before our way to Milford sound and again on after Milford sound.
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4.5/5
Beautiful spot, the views we're amazing!
A lot of spaces, but not very flat.
Clean toilets!
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4.5/5
Great site right on the lake front with lovely views and beach access.
Toilet is clean, well supplied with hand gel. Natural toilet so no water or flush although did not smell and well maintained and modern.
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4.0/5
Beautiful spot by the lake.
Toilets on site. Plenty of space and pretty busy in the summer.
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5.0/5
Supernice location.
Fresh toilets. Lots of spots, the ones closest to the lake were around 10-15 so be there early. Blue and cold water.. :)
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5.0/5
Brilliant spot nearby the lake, and...
One of the few available spot near Queenstown so very much appreciated.
Good toilet.
The ground was a bit uneven so a bit challenging a night to know where you go. Lots of spots.
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4.5/5
Loved this spot.
Amazing views of the lakes and mountain. Good for a swim. Peaceful. Would be a 10, but some of the worst long drop toilets we experienced.
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5.0/5
Great place for a free overnight stop.
Nice views of the lake and several flat spots to park. Road is close but the noise didn't seem to bad. Several other vans around but plenty of room for everyone.
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5.0/5
We stayed 2 nights here.
On the way to Milford Sound and back. It snowed on all the surrounding mountains. Amazing views. Basic toilet and plenty of bins around. No water.
Need to come early for a better spot as this is the closest free site to Queenstown.
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4.0/5
Nice little spot.
Stunning scenery. Best to come a bit earlier to get flat areas. In saying that, we stayed in July and there were plenty of 'nearly' flat areas. The pebble beach is a nice walk with small boulders that I assume were once smoothed by glacier ice. Toilets are nice and new but are long-drop so expect the smell. Clearly not a current update for how full it was. It was nowhere near as full as the app said!
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4.0/5
Nice place on a hillside right beside the lake and only about half an hour from Queenstown.
I came late and left early though, so didn't really get to experience the gorgeous views until driving back through this area a few days later. The toilets I used were pretty rank though. Drop toilets, so smelly as usual, but these ones were also teeming with sandflies. Having said that, I'd still recommend this place if you're on a budget.
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5.0/5
Beautiful spot just 30 mins from Queenstown.
Plenty of spaces at the end of March, beginning of April. Clear lake, excellent views and tall trees. Didn't use any of the facilities as we were selling contained. Great free campsite.
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4.0/5
The site is great, toilets some of the cleanest we’ve seen and lots of space.
It does get busy and the spots right next to the lake fill up early in the day. We stayed for 2 nights and moved from our spot by the lake on the 2nd night because of the sandflies- there were so many despite other reviews mentioning there were none. The ground was also quite uneven so we found that the spots in the trees were better. Stunning views of the lake throughout the day and of the stars at night. The lake was great for swimming in.
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4.5/5
This was a great little spot.
Plenty of room and gorgeous mountain and lake views. There’s even a small beach. My only issue is the toilet was a bit stinky…
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5.0/5
Amazing place, number one so far and plenty of space for everyone.
Water is perfect for morning (or later) swim and the toilet is fine.
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4.5/5
Cool spot and nice view!
No cell service so bring ya cards :) also get in early for a better spot…
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4.0/5
We didn't get to camp here but it's gorgeous!
Right on the beach with lots of trees for shade. The wayer looked crystal clear.
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4.5/5
Such a beautiful spot, right on the lake.
Toilets were a bit smelly but the view far outweighed it all
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4.5/5
Decent little campsite with good views.
Toilets are relatively clean, though are drop toilets.
The campsite is big, but due to trees and uneven ground, there's not that much space for parking up.
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5.0/5
The best spot so far!
Absolutely stunningly beautifull! Plus, there is a lot of space + clean toilets + no sandflies + reception. Only downside is the road noise, but we gladly put up with that (:
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5.0/5
Simply amazing.
Incredible views, park right by the lake. Clean drop toilets, bins available.
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5.0/5
You HAVE to come here.
No sandflies, right next to water. Was incredibly clean and amazing
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4.0/5
Minimal flat parking so need to get there early.
Great views and spotlessly clean toilets!
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5.0/5
Amazing campsite!
Beautiful views, clean toilets. Only 30 minutes out of Queenstown (closet free campsite to Queenstown). I would highly recommend
