Loch Katrine Campsite
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Loch Katrine Campsite
Camp beside the beautiful lake in a grassy area. Walk or mountain bike from here, or take a swim in the icy waters.
Camp beside the beautiful lake in a large grassy area. There is lots of mountain biking, walking or 4WD missions to go on in this area.
Swimming in the lake is quite the experience.
DOC Campsite Pricing
Loch Katrine Campsite is categorised as a DOC Basic Campsite. The following pricing indicates usual pricing.
DOC Basic Campsite
Basic campsites have very limited facilities so you need to be fully self-sufficient. There are basic toilets and water may be from a water tank that is untreated, stream or lake. Untreated water should be boiled before use to ensure it's safe. Access may be by road or boat.
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| Unpowered Site | Adult | $0.00 per night |
| Unpowered Site | Child | $0.00 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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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷ Springs Junction |
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Basic Camping
Reviews
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4.5/5
Lots of places to camp, some are very sheltered.
Beautiful scenery. Well worth the drive in. Very clean toilets. Has water supply.
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4.0/5
Access is via gravel and off road tracks best suited for 4wd especially if it has recently rained.
About an hour of a bumpy ride with Ford's and cattlestops but so worth it ! Plenty of sheltered non powered tent areas. Tap water and long drop portacom - make sure you take toilet paper and a peg for your nose.
Lake was stunning.. cold but the kids didn't seem to mind at all.
No issues with sandflies and bugs at this time of year and weather was nice during the day.
Lake Taylor is a good option if you don't fancy the off roading.
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4.5/5
Beautiful camping spot far from anything.
The gravel road leading to the campsite will take just over an hour, and it's definitely not for the faint of heart. Some steep drop offs and hairpin turns on a narrow gravel road--good thing the views are excellent! I managed to make it without issue in a 2WD Nissan sedan. I wouldn't recommend this if it has been raining though. I had the place mostly to myself on a Friday night. Beautiful lake, mountain scenery, and dark skies.
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3.5/5
I used JDs review to prep for my camp and everything said is as it is,right down to the sheep.
but the kids did not mind the water temp and you DO need a 4x4 to get there, we had the place to our selves, peace and quiet, no reception of any kind. The long drop was very clean but bring own paper
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3.0/5
not the easiest campground to get to, 8km past lake taylor on a slow-going 4wd track (which could be impassable in bad weather), it does have a very scenic setting with the loch nestled between mountains
. it loses the sun about 7 in summer and does have issues with sandflies particularly in the morning or evening. there are tent sites scattered in front of the lake and a long drop just before the cribs. swimming in the lake is fine for those with tough skin :) watch out for roaming sheep. was surprisingly busy when we went despite the difficult access. can get windy in the event of a norwester.
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3.0/5
I haven't been, but I just want to flag for others that there's apparently a locked gate between Lake Taylor and here, meaning it's accessible on foot only.
Do some homework before heading on this mission is all I'm saying!
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4.5/5
Lots of places to camp, some are very sheltered.
Beautiful scenery. Well worth the drive in. Very clean toilets. Has water supply.
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4.0/5
Access is via gravel and off road tracks best suited for 4wd especially if it has recently rained.
About an hour of a bumpy ride with Ford's and cattlestops but so worth it ! Plenty of sheltered non powered tent areas. Tap water and long drop portacom - make sure you take toilet paper and a peg for your nose.
Lake was stunning.. cold but the kids didn't seem to mind at all.
No issues with sandflies and bugs at this time of year and weather was nice during the day.
Lake Taylor is a good option if you don't fancy the off roading.
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4.5/5
Beautiful camping spot far from anything.
The gravel road leading to the campsite will take just over an hour, and it's definitely not for the faint of heart. Some steep drop offs and hairpin turns on a narrow gravel road--good thing the views are excellent! I managed to make it without issue in a 2WD Nissan sedan. I wouldn't recommend this if it has been raining though. I had the place mostly to myself on a Friday night. Beautiful lake, mountain scenery, and dark skies.
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3.5/5
I used JDs review to prep for my camp and everything said is as it is,right down to the sheep.
but the kids did not mind the water temp and you DO need a 4x4 to get there, we had the place to our selves, peace and quiet, no reception of any kind. The long drop was very clean but bring own paper
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3.0/5
not the easiest campground to get to, 8km past lake taylor on a slow-going 4wd track (which could be impassable in bad weather), it does have a very scenic setting with the loch nestled between mountains
. it loses the sun about 7 in summer and does have issues with sandflies particularly in the morning or evening. there are tent sites scattered in front of the lake and a long drop just before the cribs. swimming in the lake is fine for those with tough skin :) watch out for roaming sheep. was surprisingly busy when we went despite the difficult access. can get windy in the event of a norwester.