20 non-powered/tent sites
Adult |
$15/night |
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Child |
$7.50/night |
Infant |
FREE |
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An easily accessible campsite. You can boat, fish for trout or swim in Lake Mapourika.
An easily accessible campsite on the northern end of Lake Mapourika. Great for picnics, fishing and cooking your catch on the open fires.
Otto/MacDonalds Campsite is categorised as a DOC Standard Campsite. The following pricing indicates usual pricing. Prices vary for some campsites and may include seasonal pricing. Visit the DOC website for exact pricing.
Standard campsites have a more limited range of facilities and services than Serviced campsites. These campsites have toilets, a water supply that could be treated or untreated tap water, or from a stream or lake, and vehicle or boat access. Bring your own soap for washing hands. Untreated water should be boiled before use to ensure it's safe. Wood BBQs and fireplaces, cold showers, picnic tables, a cooking shelter and rubbish bins may be provided; this will vary from site to site.
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Unpowered Site | Adult | $10.00 to $15.00 per night |
Unpowered Site | Child | $5.00 to $7.50 per night |
Unpowered Site | Infant | $0.00 per night |
Adults are 18+ years, children are 5-17 years, infants are 0-4 years.
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Organisation |
DOC West CoastCentral government organisation |
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Location |
South Island ▷ West Coast ▷ Cron street |
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Overnight Camping Site Cost |
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Overnight Camping Site CostWhat is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? ![]() Medium Cost Camping Standard facilities of powered sites and hot showers can be expected. Price is per person per night, based on a powered site for two people. |
Overnight Stay Rules |
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Overnight Stay RulesWhat are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? ![]() Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle. |
Campsite Managing Organisation |
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Campsite Managing OrganisationWhat type of organisation operates this campsite? ![]() DOC Managed This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation. ![]() |
Water Supply |
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Water SupplyIs there fresh water available? Water supply available A supply of fresh water is available. |
Booking Required |
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Booking RequiredIs it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? First Come, First Served Sites are allocated in a first come, first served basis. Get in early for the best spot. |
Dogs |
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DogsDoes this establishment allow dogs? ![]() No dogs allowed The location does not allow dogs under normal conditions. Their may be be exceptions granted under specific circumstances eg. guide dogs. |
DOC Campsite Category |
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DOC Campsite CategoryWhat category does this Department of Conservation (DOC) campsite fall into? DOC Standard Campsite Department of Conservation Standard Campsites have a more limited range of facilities and services. Toilets (usually composting or pit variety) water supply (tap, stream, or lake) and vehicle or boat access. Wood barbeques and fireplaces, showers (cold), picnic tables, a cooking shelter and rubbish bins may be provided. Standard Campsites generally can not be booked. |
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ToiletIs there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public. Long drop only |
✓ Stunning lake views
✓ Clean toilets
✓ Secluded and quiet
✓ Lovely and clean facilities
✓ Friendly volunteers
𐄂 Sandflies present
𐄂 Kea damage to vehicles
Flush toilets were clean.
Clean, tidy site with bays marked clearly.
Perfect place to stay outside of Franz Josef.
Sandflies as usual on the West Coast.
Ruhiger Campsite, obwohl nah an der Strasse.
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10/10 | 13 |
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9/10 | 26 |
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30% |
8/10 | 26 |
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7/10 | 12 |
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14% |
6/10 | 6 |
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7% |
5/10 | 0 |
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4/10 | 2 |
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3/10 | 0 |
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2/10 | 0 |
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4.0/5
Ruhiger Campsite, obwohl nah an der Strasse.
Wir hatten tolle Sicht über den See zum Mount Cook.
Reviewed 8 days ago
5.0/5
Great DOC campsite (if you have the DOC pass, it’s free!) with two areas: Otto and McDonald’s.
The McDonald’s side is better as the sites are more spaced out. Clean flush toilets, dishwashing area, picnic tables, and even a small sheltered kitchen area with tables and a sink. A few sandflies, but not too bothersome with repellent. Plenty of space overall—highly recommend!
Reviewed about 1 month ago
4.5/5
Gorgeous area, had initially head into Franz Josef town but found that very busy and crowded.
Would recommend Otto's Corner for stunning lake views on a clear afternoon! Like other comments, prepare for sandflies but trousers and DEET makes them manageable. $15pp per night, clean toilets.
Reviewed over 1 year ago
4.5/5
Lovely little spot.
Some sites closer to the road than others but there were plenty to choose from. Flushing toilets were clean, plenty of taps for water (boil it first though).
A few sandflies but a good repellent works well. Lots of birds, beware of kea damage to your vehicle overnight. They didn't bother us during daylight hours but the wipers did get chewed overnight.
A bit more $ than other DOC sites, was $15/adult for us.
Would stay again in a heartbeat.
Reviewed about 2 years ago
4.5/5
Situation incroyable avec vue sur les glaciers depuis le lac au matin et même la nuit de pleine lune !
Les keas sont en forme ils sont très nombreux et nous ont réveillés à 5h du matin en se posant sur le toit et essayaient de picorer notre réchaud laissé dehors. Les voisins n'ont pas pu dormir en tente car ils se faisaient embêter. Mais ils sont trop beaux et se laissent bien approcher
Toilettes et éviers, pas de douches
Reviewed about 2 years ago
5.0/5
Sandflies as usual on the West Coast.
Lake was surprisingly warm and a perfect spot for a swim. Toilets were clean. Otto side was less crowded and right by the lake. Would have stayed an extra night if time allowed.
Reviewed over 2 years ago
4.5/5
Camp is directly next to the street, but still quiet.
Clean facilities and a good cooking area. Very close to the lake. The spot was really big. Loved it😊
Reviewed over 2 years ago
5.0/5
Super cute little doc site right by the lake and super close by to Franz Joseph and yet feels like you’re in the middle of nowhere.
Basic facilities but still a flushing toilet (bonus) and everything was lovely and clean.
Reviewed over 3 years ago
4.0/5
For a doc site this is totally recommended ,very clean and well kept with heaps of room.Recommend pre pay ( pass) for any doc site ,you get no hassle.
Reviewed over 3 years ago
4.0/5
Awesome spot (the McDonald’s side rather than the ottos side - there are two different sites you can camp at).
Heaps of spots. Very quiet. Bit pricey for a DOC camp, had to pay cash on site. Very clean toilets (no light so dark in the night)
Reviewed over 3 years ago
5.0/5
Large flat well maintained DOC site.
Good views to the mountains and lake around. Excellent self contained camping spot. Facilities clean. Was very quiet here in September. One other camper when we stayed.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in September 2020
4.5/5
Location: to separate camping grounds in a quite area along the river and lake.
Price: $15,00 p.p for one night
It's beautiful and peaceful
Insects: a few sand flies and several flying insects but not to much
Wc’s: nice and clean flush toilets and by MacDonalds the are new
Douche: no shower but you can jump in the lake.
The camp ranger is very helpful, friendly and give you good information. It's makes that we feel more save to meet him
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2020
5.0/5
Lovely site next to a lake.
There are two campsites right next to each other (one is a larger and more suited to very large campervans). A few common shelters and ok toilets as usual, but the beautiful view of the lake (just a minute walk from the site) sets this site above many others!
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in November 2019
4.5/5
We stayed on the Otto's side, with nice clean bathrooms and a large sink and washing up area.
Large undercover areas with tables. The lake was beautiful.
We stayed in June, and there was still frost on the ground at 3:00pm. DOC campsite with flat gravel sites. Would recommend.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in June 2019
3.0/5
Good views for tents, only alright for camper-vans.
Facilities were excellent and DOC volunteers were friendly. Only a few spots for camper-vans with alright views the rest get stuck behind.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in November 2017
3.0/5
Busy off the road campsite.
Views of not much. Better on the Otto side.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2017
4.0/5
Ruhiger Campsite, obwohl nah an der Strasse.
Wir hatten tolle Sicht über den See zum Mount Cook.
Reviewed 8 days ago
5.0/5
Great DOC campsite (if you have the DOC pass, it’s free!) with two areas: Otto and McDonald’s.
The McDonald’s side is better as the sites are more spaced out. Clean flush toilets, dishwashing area, picnic tables, and even a small sheltered kitchen area with tables and a sink. A few sandflies, but not too bothersome with repellent. Plenty of space overall—highly recommend!
Reviewed about 1 month ago
4.5/5
Gorgeous area, had initially head into Franz Josef town but found that very busy and crowded.
Would recommend Otto's Corner for stunning lake views on a clear afternoon! Like other comments, prepare for sandflies but trousers and DEET makes them manageable. $15pp per night, clean toilets.
Reviewed over 1 year ago
4.5/5
Lovely little spot.
Some sites closer to the road than others but there were plenty to choose from. Flushing toilets were clean, plenty of taps for water (boil it first though).
A few sandflies but a good repellent works well. Lots of birds, beware of kea damage to your vehicle overnight. They didn't bother us during daylight hours but the wipers did get chewed overnight.
A bit more $ than other DOC sites, was $15/adult for us.
Would stay again in a heartbeat.
Reviewed about 2 years ago
4.5/5
Situation incroyable avec vue sur les glaciers depuis le lac au matin et même la nuit de pleine lune !
Les keas sont en forme ils sont très nombreux et nous ont réveillés à 5h du matin en se posant sur le toit et essayaient de picorer notre réchaud laissé dehors. Les voisins n'ont pas pu dormir en tente car ils se faisaient embêter. Mais ils sont trop beaux et se laissent bien approcher
Toilettes et éviers, pas de douches
Reviewed about 2 years ago
5.0/5
Sandflies as usual on the West Coast.
Lake was surprisingly warm and a perfect spot for a swim. Toilets were clean. Otto side was less crowded and right by the lake. Would have stayed an extra night if time allowed.
Reviewed over 2 years ago
4.5/5
Camp is directly next to the street, but still quiet.
Clean facilities and a good cooking area. Very close to the lake. The spot was really big. Loved it😊
Reviewed over 2 years ago
5.0/5
Super cute little doc site right by the lake and super close by to Franz Joseph and yet feels like you’re in the middle of nowhere.
Basic facilities but still a flushing toilet (bonus) and everything was lovely and clean.
Reviewed over 3 years ago
4.0/5
For a doc site this is totally recommended ,very clean and well kept with heaps of room.Recommend pre pay ( pass) for any doc site ,you get no hassle.
Reviewed over 3 years ago
4.0/5
Awesome spot (the McDonald’s side rather than the ottos side - there are two different sites you can camp at).
Heaps of spots. Very quiet. Bit pricey for a DOC camp, had to pay cash on site. Very clean toilets (no light so dark in the night)
Reviewed over 3 years ago
5.0/5
Large flat well maintained DOC site.
Good views to the mountains and lake around. Excellent self contained camping spot. Facilities clean. Was very quiet here in September. One other camper when we stayed.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in September 2020
4.5/5
Location: to separate camping grounds in a quite area along the river and lake.
Price: $15,00 p.p for one night
It's beautiful and peaceful
Insects: a few sand flies and several flying insects but not to much
Wc’s: nice and clean flush toilets and by MacDonalds the are new
Douche: no shower but you can jump in the lake.
The camp ranger is very helpful, friendly and give you good information. It's makes that we feel more save to meet him
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2020
5.0/5
Lovely site next to a lake.
There are two campsites right next to each other (one is a larger and more suited to very large campervans). A few common shelters and ok toilets as usual, but the beautiful view of the lake (just a minute walk from the site) sets this site above many others!
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in November 2019
4.5/5
We stayed on the Otto's side, with nice clean bathrooms and a large sink and washing up area.
Large undercover areas with tables. The lake was beautiful.
We stayed in June, and there was still frost on the ground at 3:00pm. DOC campsite with flat gravel sites. Would recommend.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in June 2019
3.5/5
Stayed at Otto site.
Nice place. Close to the lake. Few sites, there are more at McDonalds. Toilets and sink available. Sandflies.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2019
4.0/5
10 min into Franz Joseph.
Definitely worth camping on the Ottos side if u want to use the toilets, the long drop needed a clean when we were there. Nice path between the campsites with sinks and a shelter. Great value for the area
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2019
3.5/5
Nice spot, plenty of room with tables and a shed.
A short 2 min walk to the Otto ground for flushing toilets. Camp host was a legend. Only negative was the thousands of sand flies.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2019
4.0/5
We stayed on the MacDonalds part which is just perfect.
Lot of space and well organised, shed with tables and sinks. A short walk through the forest to go to the toilets on the Otto part.
DOC ranger was lovely.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in January 2019