St Bathans Campsite

St Bathans Campsite

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St Bathans Campsite

This is a basic campsite in Central Otago. Camp in a remote and historic area. Explore St Bathans township or mountain bike the Otago Central Rail Trail.

A basic campsite in a remote and historic area, explore the St Bathans township of mountain bike the Otago Rail Trail. Primo.

DOC Campsite Pricing

St Bathans 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.

Feature Value Value
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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Feature Value Info

Organisation

DOC Otago

Central government organisation

Location

South IslandCentral OtagoRanfurly

Categories

  • Activity__basic_facility_campingBasic Camping
  • Free

Directions

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Coordinates

-44.865603015342

169.799537658691

Latitude
-44.865603015342
Longitude
169.799537658691

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Reviews

    ✓ Plenty of space

    ✓ Easy access to lake

    ✓ Great views

    ✓ Peaceful setting

    ✓ Good access to township

    𐄂 Limited to 10 vehicles

    𐄂 Single toilet only

    • This place is a real gem.
    • What a place!
    • Great wee spot.
    • Great spot.
    • Easy access on the outskirts of St Bathans.
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  • 4.0/5

    Easy access on the outskirts of St Bathans.

    Penty of room. A bit exposed but there are a few sheltered spots.

    Reviewed 8 months ago

  • 4.0/5

    Great wee spot.

    15 min walk to the lake and township. flat grounds, no prickles and the scenery is nice 😊

    Reviewed 10 months ago

  • 4.0/5

    Massive site but apparently only 10 allowed probably because of the single long drop toilet, which was a little smelly but no worse than a festival loo.

    We had an amazing sunset after a short walk to the great couple of beers at the Vulcan Hotel. A great historic place and we'll worth a visit. Had a lovely early morning swim in the lake on our way out.

    Reviewed 10 months ago

  • 4.0/5

    You can walk from this campsite to the lake and the tiny township.

    Even though there is plenty of space DOC limits it to ten vehicles so worth getting there earlier and then visiting the lake. Nice peaceful setting with great views of the countryside.

    Reviewed over 2 years ago

  • 4.0/5

    Great spot.

    I use this place often when travelling down south. Has a long drop and water (boil first)

    Never very crowded, and a short stroll to the Vulcan hotel for a pint!

    Reviewed about 4 years ago

  • 4.5/5

    This place is a real gem.

    Essentially a well maintained paddock amongst farmland with a few trees with one portaloo. Next to a very beautiful quintessential old gold mining town with a man-made lake. Loved this site a real highlight.

    Reviewed about 4 years ago

  • 4.5/5

    An amazing secluded spot with fantastic views of the mountains, and an easy walk to Blue Lake.

    There is a very clean long drop and water tap, not drinking water though. Gave it an 9 as the entrance is to tight for large vehicles, we are 10 metres, and there tracks leading onto the main camping area had deep potholes and ruts. We parked at the entrance rather than inside the domain itself.

    Reviewed over 4 years ago

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    Tom

  • 4.5/5

    Very peaceful spot surrounded by hills.

    Plenty of space! Single toilet was in fine condition.

    Reviewed almost 5 years ago

  • 4.0/5

    Massive flat camp site in a beautiful secluded spot - great for dogs to hoon around in the long grass.

    So quiet - we were alone when we stayed. Really clean long drop toilet and water (boil before use). Perfect if you're looking for peace and quiet in a gorgeous setting.

    Reviewed about 5 years ago

  • 5.0/5

    Fantastic secluded spot peaceful & relaxing place to stay there is 1 toilet & tap for water which states must be boiled before drinking or cooking first

    Reviewed over 5 years ago

  • 3.0/5

    Big camping ground in the middle of nowhere, but it's FREE.

    No water, some benches and there's only one toilet. The ground it a little "wavy". I can't grade it better because it was the coldest night we had in New Zealand! In the morning our tents were completely frozen :S

    Reviewed almost 9 years ago and experienced in March 2015

  • 4.0/5

    Easy access on the outskirts of St Bathans.

    Penty of room. A bit exposed but there are a few sheltered spots.

    Reviewed 8 months ago

  • 4.0/5

    Great wee spot.

    15 min walk to the lake and township. flat grounds, no prickles and the scenery is nice 😊

    Reviewed 10 months ago

  • 4.0/5

    Massive site but apparently only 10 allowed probably because of the single long drop toilet, which was a little smelly but no worse than a festival loo.

    We had an amazing sunset after a short walk to the great couple of beers at the Vulcan Hotel. A great historic place and we'll worth a visit. Had a lovely early morning swim in the lake on our way out.

    Reviewed 10 months ago

  • 4.0/5

    You can walk from this campsite to the lake and the tiny township.

    Even though there is plenty of space DOC limits it to ten vehicles so worth getting there earlier and then visiting the lake. Nice peaceful setting with great views of the countryside.

    Reviewed over 2 years ago

  • 4.0/5

    Great spot.

    I use this place often when travelling down south. Has a long drop and water (boil first)

    Never very crowded, and a short stroll to the Vulcan hotel for a pint!

    Reviewed about 4 years ago

  • 4.5/5

    This place is a real gem.

    Essentially a well maintained paddock amongst farmland with a few trees with one portaloo. Next to a very beautiful quintessential old gold mining town with a man-made lake. Loved this site a real highlight.

    Reviewed about 4 years ago

  • 4.5/5

    An amazing secluded spot with fantastic views of the mountains, and an easy walk to Blue Lake.

    There is a very clean long drop and water tap, not drinking water though. Gave it an 9 as the entrance is to tight for large vehicles, we are 10 metres, and there tracks leading onto the main camping area had deep potholes and ruts. We parked at the entrance rather than inside the domain itself.

    Reviewed over 4 years ago

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    Tom

  • 4.5/5

    Very peaceful spot surrounded by hills.

    Plenty of space! Single toilet was in fine condition.

    Reviewed almost 5 years ago

  • 4.0/5

    Massive flat camp site in a beautiful secluded spot - great for dogs to hoon around in the long grass.

    So quiet - we were alone when we stayed. Really clean long drop toilet and water (boil before use). Perfect if you're looking for peace and quiet in a gorgeous setting.

    Reviewed about 5 years ago

  • 5.0/5

    Fantastic secluded spot peaceful & relaxing place to stay there is 1 toilet & tap for water which states must be boiled before drinking or cooking first

    Reviewed over 5 years ago

  • 3.0/5

    Big camping ground in the middle of nowhere, but it's FREE.

    No water, some benches and there's only one toilet. The ground it a little "wavy". I can't grade it better because it was the coldest night we had in New Zealand! In the morning our tents were completely frozen :S

    Reviewed almost 9 years ago and experienced in March 2015

  • 4.0/5

    This is a great spot for self contained vans to stay the night.

    There is a toilet and running water but not much else except peace and quiet in the middle of nowhere. There is a box for donations to help maintain the site. The domain is located just a couple of kilometers from the Vulcan Tavern and Blue Lake walk.

    Reviewed over 10 years ago

  • 5.0/5

    What a place!

    Loads of character, loads of history and almost deserted. It was so quiet that we stayed in the old diggings car park after checking at the pub. Be sure to stop in for a drink and a chat, just so you know how good a pub should be.

    Great spot for pictures when the pool is calm. Be lulled to sleep by the sound of banjos.

    Reviewed over 11 years ago

  • 4.5/5

    This is a very secluded, very basic campsite...

    exactly what we were looking for! Facilities are a tap and a long drop toilet.

    The shelter belt is pretty sparse, so expect high winds at this spot. We arrived in the drizzle, and it blew for the three days we stayed here. Hay fever can be an issue in the summer months in this area.

    The things we really loved about this spot were 1)There was no one else around 2)The only noises were the wind and sheep 3)sunset 4)The Nearby Vulcan hotel and St Bathan's township.

    This is a superb spot if you don't want to have to share a campsite with 100's of other people and you are a fully self reliant camper.

    Reviewed about 12 years ago and experienced in December 2009