50 non-powered/tent sites
Adult |
$15/night |
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Child |
$7.50/night |
Infant |
FREE |
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Camp beside the picturesque Lake Te Anau on the road to Milford Sound.
This is the closest campsite from Te Anau along the Milford Road. There are small private sites tucked in amongst regenerating beech forest. The camping spot is beside Lake Te Anau and is a great place for picnics and short walks. No fires permitted at any time.
Location
Milford Rd, 25 km north of Te Anau. Grid reference: NZTM2000, E1192749-N4978212
Henry Creek 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 FiordlandCentral government organisation |
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Location |
South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷ Te Anau |
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Operating Season And Hours |
This campsite cannot be booked, sites are on a first come basis. |
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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. Pay your fees at the self-registration stand at the campsite or to the camp warden when present. Deposit the appropriate fee in the envelope provided and place the receipt section of the envelope on your vehicle or tent. DOC rangers patrol camping areas. |
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. |
Maximum Sites Available |
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Maximum Sites AvailableHow many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? More than 20 sites There are more than twenty camping/parking sites available to stay overnight in. |
Water Supply |
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Water SupplyIs there fresh water available? Water supply available A supply of fresh water is available. Stream water |
Shower |
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ShowerIs there a shower at this location? No shower No shower is available. |
Dump Station |
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Dump StationDump stations allow the safe disposal of sewage and greywater from self-contained vehicles. Does this site have a dump station? No dump station This location has no dump stations for the disposal of waste water from recreational vehicles. |
Booking Required |
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Booking RequiredIs it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? Booking is Required Staying overnight requires booking a site in advance. |
Powered Sites |
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Powered SitesDoes this establishment have powered sites? No powered sites This campsite does not offer any powered sites with an electricity supply. |
Large Vehicle Access |
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Large Vehicle AccessCan large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Large vehicle accessible The site is accessible with large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers. |
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. |
Vehicle Access |
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Vehicle AccessCan vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle. |
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. |
WiFi Internet |
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WiFi InternetWhat type of WiFi internet access is available? No WiFi There is no WiFi access available. |
Campfire Rules |
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Campfire RulesWhat are the rules for open air fires? Fires prohibited There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted. |
Toilet |
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ToiletIs there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public. Toilet is wheelchair accessible with assistance |
✓ Stunning lake views
✓ Close to Milford Sound
✓ Spacious camping areas
✓ Sheltered spots available
✓ Beach dining options
𐄂 Lots of sandflies
𐄂 Rocky ground for tents
The best thing is the view.
Suitable for camper vans.
Loved this camp site.
Pretty expensive.
Just loved the place!
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10/10 | 25 |
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27% |
9/10 | 14 |
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15% |
8/10 | 22 |
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23% |
7/10 | 16 |
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17% |
6/10 | 5 |
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5% |
5/10 | 5 |
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5% |
4/10 | 2 |
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2% |
3/10 | 1 |
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2/10 | 4 |
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1/10 | 0 |
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4.0/5
We stopped for one night on the way back from Milford sound.
Plenty of space, pouring with rain when we were there but found a sheltered spot. Would stay again.
Reviewed 7 months ago
4.0/5
Stayed there for one night only.
Arrived about 4.30pm and luckily found a site by the water. It was a fabulous evening and we ate our meal on the beach. Sandflies didn't seem to be a problem
Reviewed 10 months ago and experienced in November 2023
5.0/5
Lovely.
Would recommend driving down to the bottom of the campsite with views of the lake. Lots of sandflies.
Reviewed about 1 year ago
4.0/5
We arrived in the dark having driven all day.
Can't say what it was like really. You drive down from the main road. We found the first flat area and parked up for the night. We are fully self contained so it was perfect for us. A couple of other vans arrived in the night and then we left early to get to Milford Sound.
Reviewed over 1 year ago
1.0/5
Pretty expensive.
15$ per adult/night
2 dumping toilets (stinky when I was there), no water. Can't wash your hands. The lake is beautiful and it's nice.
This side should be free.
Reviewed over 1 year ago
5.0/5
Loved this camp site.
The lake was a minute's walk from our tent and the views of the mountains and the lake are breathtaking. Loved it so much that we spent an extra day here. Lots of long drop toilets, which weren't too clean and the place is so rocky that you'll bend a few of your tent pegs like we did. Checked with few others who pitched tents and they too had the same problem. But the views make up for everything.
Reviewed over 1 year ago
2.0/5
This site we drove to after a 6 hour day on the road desperate for a shower.
We tried calling the place but no one answered so we drove there after seeing that it wasn’t by booking but first there first served. The site is a free site, no powered sites, no showers and no reception or anything just a little stop near a track.
Reviewed almost 2 years ago
4.5/5
Great spot.
Secluded area on trees by lake. Clean toilets
Reviewed over 3 years ago
5.0/5
Loved this place.
Quiet and serene. We got in first and possibly had the best spot with a view of the lake.
Reviewed almost 4 years ago
4.5/5
Really lovely spot, lots of space, it’s on a lake but the sandflies aren’t too bad.
It is a drop toilet, quite a few flies but it’s not the worst
Reviewed almost 4 years ago and experienced in February 2020
4.0/5
We stopped for one night on the way back from Milford sound.
Plenty of space, pouring with rain when we were there but found a sheltered spot. Would stay again.
Reviewed 7 months ago
4.0/5
Stayed there for one night only.
Arrived about 4.30pm and luckily found a site by the water. It was a fabulous evening and we ate our meal on the beach. Sandflies didn't seem to be a problem
Reviewed 10 months ago and experienced in November 2023
5.0/5
Lovely.
Would recommend driving down to the bottom of the campsite with views of the lake. Lots of sandflies.
Reviewed about 1 year ago
4.0/5
We arrived in the dark having driven all day.
Can't say what it was like really. You drive down from the main road. We found the first flat area and parked up for the night. We are fully self contained so it was perfect for us. A couple of other vans arrived in the night and then we left early to get to Milford Sound.
Reviewed over 1 year ago
1.0/5
Pretty expensive.
15$ per adult/night
2 dumping toilets (stinky when I was there), no water. Can't wash your hands. The lake is beautiful and it's nice.
This side should be free.
Reviewed over 1 year ago
5.0/5
Loved this camp site.
The lake was a minute's walk from our tent and the views of the mountains and the lake are breathtaking. Loved it so much that we spent an extra day here. Lots of long drop toilets, which weren't too clean and the place is so rocky that you'll bend a few of your tent pegs like we did. Checked with few others who pitched tents and they too had the same problem. But the views make up for everything.
Reviewed over 1 year ago
2.0/5
This site we drove to after a 6 hour day on the road desperate for a shower.
We tried calling the place but no one answered so we drove there after seeing that it wasn’t by booking but first there first served. The site is a free site, no powered sites, no showers and no reception or anything just a little stop near a track.
Reviewed almost 2 years ago
2.5/5
Beautiful spot but no way could you pitch a tent bigger than a 1 man here.
All stones/ rocks/ tree roots. Gutted as perfect otherwise
Reviewed almost 3 years ago
4.5/5
Great spot.
Secluded area on trees by lake. Clean toilets
Reviewed over 3 years ago
5.0/5
Loved this place.
Quiet and serene. We got in first and possibly had the best spot with a view of the lake.
Reviewed almost 4 years ago
4.5/5
Really lovely spot, lots of space, it’s on a lake but the sandflies aren’t too bad.
It is a drop toilet, quite a few flies but it’s not the worst
Reviewed almost 4 years ago and experienced in February 2020
3.5/5
Nice campsite, close to lake, in forest.
$30 ($15 per adult) a little pricy for just drop toilets and campsite but its the cheapest one close to Te Anau (20min drive).
Unpowered and powered campsites in Te Anau are around $50 (for two people) however they are very domestic and dont have the “camp in the wild feeling” that this one has.
We stayed here and drove to Milford Sound the next day. If are doing the same as us and you have the time, drive to the campsites further up. Looks like it would be more beautiful staying up there.
Reviewed almost 5 years ago
4.0/5
Large site with lots of secluded areas to park or set up tent.
Toilets, picnic tables, able to access waterfront. Nice area for walking, quiet.
Reviewed about 5 years ago
4.5/5
Just loved the place!
Close enough to Te Anau (around 25 km) and very quiet and peaceful. You can camp by the lake and the sunset is magical.
Reviewed over 5 years ago and experienced in April 2019
4.0/5
Fab spot 20 mins from te anau, phone reception if you stand on the top of a picnic table at the top of the park.
Beautiful place to park and walk. Take your air freshener to the drop loos
Reviewed over 5 years ago
3.0/5
The best thing is the view.
The toilets are disgusting so we didn't use them. We found it quite expensive (13$ pp) just to park a self contained vehicle for a single night. But freedom camping self contained in this area isn't allowed, so we didn't have any other choice. Just to expensive. We have enjoyed much better facilities for free other places.
Reviewed over 5 years ago
5.0/5
Was a incredible experience stayed in this place, the lake is amazing an the view on the sunset.
Reviewed over 5 years ago
1.5/5
lot of mosquitos, terrible smelling toilet and you have to pay 13$ pp.?
We had holiday parks for the same price. but there is no other chance if you want to visit milford sound.
Reviewed over 5 years ago and experienced in January 2019
4.0/5
Great DOC site just a short drive out of Te Anau, location is right by the side of the lake which even in March sumons you to go for a dip although I must admit it was not for long, views of lake & mountains
surrounding the lake are awesome, you have either open parking in a large car park or you can park amongst the trees in the wooded section as we did which was very nice & secluded & close to the lake, toilets are plentiful however not the best & the two local to us were full of dead flys literally hundreds, but they were serviced & besides the flys clean, I would recommend this as a great site to stay one or two nights it cost 26.00 dollars but I think it was worth it, few sand flys so ointment up with repellant
Jasmine & Glen uk
Reviewed over 5 years ago
4.0/5
Great little areas to park on the left - shades and close to a GORGEOUS lake.
Non self contained vehicles are welcome. Very private and really beautiful. The mosquitoes and sandflies in the toilets made them practically unusable (hard to pee when mosquitoes are flying up out of the toilet). But we’d stay here again. The bigger toilet near the entrance wasn’t as bad and I’m sure when they clean them there are less bugs. Overall a nice stop for anyone on their way to/from Milford Sound.
Reviewed over 5 years ago
3.5/5
Nice location close to Te Anau and included in the DOC Campsite Pass.
Sites in the forest close to the lake (on the left side) are nice but only few so you need to arrive quite early.
Toilets were clean.
Reviewed almost 6 years ago
3.5/5
Pretty down by the water, but the bathrooms were FILLED with mosquitos.
A good stopover for the night as it’s close to the town, on the way to Milford, and included in the DOC conservation camping pass.
Reviewed almost 6 years ago
4.5/5
Beautiful spot near lake and river mouth with private secluded little areas per camper.
Beware if you turn left to head down that direction as there isn't a lot of room to turn around if the camper spaces have already been taken. Well sheltered with trees. Quiet and peaceful I would totally recommend
Reviewed almost 6 years ago
4.5/5
Great location with amazing views from the lakeside only a few steps away.
Reviewed over 6 years ago
4.0/5
Pretty down by the water.
Every site is private. Picnic tables and fresh toilets. Well kept after and order. Recommended!
Reviewed almost 7 years ago
4.0/5
Great campsite on way to milford sound.
Individualised campsites next to the lake. Small stone beach to walk along. Batten down the hatches though as sandflies prolific.
Reviewed over 7 years ago
4.5/5
What a great spot!
Yes the toilet was smelly, but who cares when you have such wonderful views. Plus sleeping in amongst the trees, truly stunning and overall better than staying in a commercial campground.
Reviewed almost 8 years ago