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Cameron Flat
zoomThis is a standard campsite in the Wanaka/Makarora area. Camp near the Makarora River. Plenty of great activities are available nearby, such as hunting, tramping or fishing.
The large campsite is located near the Makarora River, just 15 mins north of Makarora Township.
The campsite is quite exposed on a fairly high plateau, you want to get here early to set yourself up to sit back and relish the spectacular view of the surrounding mountains. There are heaps of activities in the area including hunting, fishing, walking and scenic flights.
Cameron Flat 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 OtagoCentral government organisation |
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Location |
South Island ▷ Wanaka Region ▷ Makarora |
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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? ![]() Low Cost Camping You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged. |
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. |
✓ Stunning views
✓ Lots of parking
✓ Close to Blue Pools
✓ Clean toilets
✓ Peaceful spot
𐄂 Sandflies
𐄂 Rodent issues
Million dollar views!
Stunning surroundings.
Small site, not much room for tents.
One of our favourite campsites!
SANDFLIES!!!
Rating | Count | Percentage | |
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10/10 | 10 |
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18% |
9/10 | 11 |
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20% |
8/10 | 16 |
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29% |
7/10 | 7 |
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13% |
6/10 | 5 |
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9% |
5/10 | 2 |
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4% |
4/10 | 0 |
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0% |
3/10 | 1 |
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2% |
2/10 | 2 |
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4% |
1/10 | 1 |
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2% |
3.0/5
Nice views, not too busy (we arrived around 19:00 and had ample place to choose from).
Views are great. But the sandflies, oh man. Most I’ve experienced so far. The toilets were clean but the smells from the drip were quite intense compared to other long drops.
Would recommend if not for the sheer amount of sandflies..
Reviewed 3 months ago
3.5/5
I’ve never seen so many sand flies In all of NewZealand.
Views 10/10
Toilet 7/10
Sand flies 0/10
Ruined our experience. Nice quiet place with okay toilets
Reviewed 4 months ago
4.5/5
Parkplatz etwas höher gelegen.mit toller Sicht auf den Fluss.
Leider hatte es auch hier viele sandfliegen wie überall in der Region.
Reviewed 6 months ago
1.5/5
Would not recommend this site in the near future…there are great views yes, but problems.
As soon as it got dark, the rats came out. I saw rats running around the bushes and around the site. They were running near my car and running away when I moved my foot. I moved my car twice to get away from the bushes, but still ended up with mice in my car. Rats and mice have infested this site.
I called the DOC and apparently there was a poison drop, but has not worked yet.
Camp with caution…
Reviewed 12 months ago
4.0/5
Stayed for one night on the way to Wanaka.
Was wet and windy but would have been amazing if not! Blue pool bridge was shut. Ideal spot when open and if weather is great! Toilets standard holes with paper. $10 an adult $5 child.
Reviewed about 1 year ago
4.0/5
Million dollar views!
This is an epic campsite with views across river in the valley. It is directly opposite the blue pools which are well worth a visit/swim. The bridge was closed but you can just cross the river. The campsite filled up late at night with people parking everywhere. We got blocked in and had to ask people to move so we could get our caravan out. Apparently the online booking said it was full but people were still rolling in and I am sure not paying. Lots of sand flies! It cost us $55 for 2 adults and 3 kids which is pretty expensive for what was provided.
Reviewed over 1 year ago
4.5/5
Stayed here for one night, it’s a nice campsite but the toilets were filled with dead bugs - they covered the floor.
It’s incredibly close to the blue pools and a peaceful spot. We had a 30-day DOC pass so cost wasn’t a factor.
Reviewed about 2 years ago
4.0/5
Pros: + Amazing view of the valley + Lots of parking and grass spaces for tents + Bathrooms are permanent portos + Water is tap + Across the road from the Blue Pools (must do little hike) + Great
spot for the price
Cons:
- The sand flies are insane here
- No grey water dump station
- Very popular camp site, get here early for a good spot
Reviewed over 2 years ago
4.0/5
Great little site with clean toilets and shelter from rain and wind to cook.
So many vans pulling in all night though
Sandflies are horrendous so cover up and bring insect repellent as well as something to put on your bites
Reviewed over 2 years ago
5.0/5
Great campsite and very few sandflies considering the reviews.
It was a hot January day with lots of sun so don’t know if that makes a difference. Possibly the nicest view from a campsite we have had except mount cook site. Lovely walk to the blue pools to cool down, clean toilets and a nice shelter to sit under.
Reviewed over 2 years ago
3.5/5
Stunning surroundings.
Would be quite exposed if weather is bad. Lots of parking spaces. Drop toilet available but very smelly.
Reviewed over 2 years ago
4.5/5
Fairly scenic.
Well located opposite the blue pools. Clean toilet.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2021
4.5/5
Great campsite with well maintained toilets and a cooking shelter.
It was raining the whole time we were here so we didn't see much but the occasional glimpses of the surrounding mountains was cool, I bet it'd be amazing when it's clear and dry. Right across the road from the Blue Pools walk.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in October 2020
4.0/5
No shadow, some sandflies but beautiful surroundings especially at night to watch the stars, milkyway.
Nearby easy walk to blue pools. Toilets get cleaned very well every day. Sink for washing your dishes.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2020
3.5/5
Great view and location but lots of sandflies, couldnt sit outside.Be sure to bring lots of drinking water or means to boil before use of the tap water provided.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2020
3.5/5
SANDFLIES!!!
So many sandflies, we couldn’t spend any time outside. Apart from that it’s quite a nice campsite with great views, a cooking shelter and large very clean toilets. Close to the stunning blue pools. We just couldn’t wait to leave because of the sandflies sadly
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in December 2019
2.5/5
Kleiner Platz mit verteilten Plätzen.
Ca 15-20. Gegen 20 Uhr noch ein Platz bekommen.
Nah an den Blue Pools, schöne Aussicht zum Fluss. Aber viele Sand Flies!!!
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2019
5.0/5
Beautiful morning views, sandflies were not so bad.
And saw no rats, nice walk to blue pools, yes under construction but nice walk still. Beautiful clean water, we filled up a jug to drink
Reviewed 4 days ago
3.0/5
Nice views, not too busy (we arrived around 19:00 and had ample place to choose from).
Views are great. But the sandflies, oh man. Most I’ve experienced so far. The toilets were clean but the smells from the drip were quite intense compared to other long drops.
Would recommend if not for the sheer amount of sandflies..
Reviewed 3 months ago
3.5/5
I’ve never seen so many sand flies In all of NewZealand.
Views 10/10
Toilet 7/10
Sand flies 0/10
Ruined our experience. Nice quiet place with okay toilets
Reviewed 4 months ago
4.5/5
Parkplatz etwas höher gelegen.mit toller Sicht auf den Fluss.
Leider hatte es auch hier viele sandfliegen wie überall in der Region.
Reviewed 6 months ago
1.5/5
Would not recommend this site in the near future…there are great views yes, but problems.
As soon as it got dark, the rats came out. I saw rats running around the bushes and around the site. They were running near my car and running away when I moved my foot. I moved my car twice to get away from the bushes, but still ended up with mice in my car. Rats and mice have infested this site.
I called the DOC and apparently there was a poison drop, but has not worked yet.
Camp with caution…
Reviewed 12 months ago
4.0/5
Stayed for one night on the way to Wanaka.
Was wet and windy but would have been amazing if not! Blue pool bridge was shut. Ideal spot when open and if weather is great! Toilets standard holes with paper. $10 an adult $5 child.
Reviewed about 1 year ago
4.0/5
Million dollar views!
This is an epic campsite with views across river in the valley. It is directly opposite the blue pools which are well worth a visit/swim. The bridge was closed but you can just cross the river. The campsite filled up late at night with people parking everywhere. We got blocked in and had to ask people to move so we could get our caravan out. Apparently the online booking said it was full but people were still rolling in and I am sure not paying. Lots of sand flies! It cost us $55 for 2 adults and 3 kids which is pretty expensive for what was provided.
Reviewed over 1 year ago
4.5/5
Stayed here for one night, it’s a nice campsite but the toilets were filled with dead bugs - they covered the floor.
It’s incredibly close to the blue pools and a peaceful spot. We had a 30-day DOC pass so cost wasn’t a factor.
Reviewed about 2 years ago
4.0/5
Pros: + Amazing view of the valley + Lots of parking and grass spaces for tents + Bathrooms are permanent portos + Water is tap + Across the road from the Blue Pools (must do little hike) + Great
spot for the price
Cons:
- The sand flies are insane here
- No grey water dump station
- Very popular camp site, get here early for a good spot
Reviewed over 2 years ago
4.0/5
Great little site with clean toilets and shelter from rain and wind to cook.
So many vans pulling in all night though
Sandflies are horrendous so cover up and bring insect repellent as well as something to put on your bites
Reviewed over 2 years ago
5.0/5
Great campsite and very few sandflies considering the reviews.
It was a hot January day with lots of sun so don’t know if that makes a difference. Possibly the nicest view from a campsite we have had except mount cook site. Lovely walk to the blue pools to cool down, clean toilets and a nice shelter to sit under.
Reviewed over 2 years ago
3.5/5
Stunning surroundings.
Would be quite exposed if weather is bad. Lots of parking spaces. Drop toilet available but very smelly.
Reviewed over 2 years ago
4.5/5
Fairly scenic.
Well located opposite the blue pools. Clean toilet.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2021
4.5/5
Great campsite with well maintained toilets and a cooking shelter.
It was raining the whole time we were here so we didn't see much but the occasional glimpses of the surrounding mountains was cool, I bet it'd be amazing when it's clear and dry. Right across the road from the Blue Pools walk.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in October 2020
4.0/5
No shadow, some sandflies but beautiful surroundings especially at night to watch the stars, milkyway.
Nearby easy walk to blue pools. Toilets get cleaned very well every day. Sink for washing your dishes.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2020
3.5/5
Great view and location but lots of sandflies, couldnt sit outside.Be sure to bring lots of drinking water or means to boil before use of the tap water provided.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2020
3.5/5
SANDFLIES!!!
So many sandflies, we couldn’t spend any time outside. Apart from that it’s quite a nice campsite with great views, a cooking shelter and large very clean toilets. Close to the stunning blue pools. We just couldn’t wait to leave because of the sandflies sadly
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in December 2019
4.5/5
Beautiful spot between snow capped mountains, Big site, lots of room for vans but only a few of us the night we stayed .
Further development occurring. Great walk through forest track to Blue pools - well worth the walk. Toilets. Close to road but not a lot of traffic.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in October 2019
2.5/5
Kleiner Platz mit verteilten Plätzen.
Ca 15-20. Gegen 20 Uhr noch ein Platz bekommen.
Nah an den Blue Pools, schöne Aussicht zum Fluss. Aber viele Sand Flies!!!
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2019