Upper Eglinton Campsite

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Accommodation

Standard

Unpowered Campsite

5 non-powered/tent sites

Adult	$15/night
Child	$7.50/night
Infant	FREE

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There are walking and tramping tracks near this campsite, including the Earl Mountain Tracks and you can fly fish in the river. There are magnificent valley views.

This is a small campsite straight off the road. It is quite a tight turn getting into it and is not suitable for large vehicles. There are a few trees and a shelter on one side, with a picnic table, fire pits and a toilet.

There are amazing views up the valley and you can fly fish in the river.

Location
71 km north of Te Anau

Notices

Predator control for Eglinton Valley

A predator control operation using toxic bait containing 1080 was completed on 11 February 2024.

Eglinton Valley is open to the public with warning signs in place at key entrances.

There may be toxic carcasses and bait (green coloured pellets) in the area. It’s not safe to hunt for food or have your dog in this area for up to 8 months. Dogs are not allowed at any time. Warning signs and this web alert will be removed when the area is safe again.

This operation is part of DOC's National Predator Control Programme to protect native species.
First published on 18 December 2023. Last reviewed on 6 November 2024.

DOC Campsite Pricing

Upper Eglinton 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.

Feature	Value	Value
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 Fiordland

Central government organisation

Location

South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷ Te Anau

Categories

Basic Camping

Operating Season And Hours

This campsite cannot be booked, sites are on a first come basis.

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Coordinates

-44.9289667

168.0308167

Latitude
-44.9289667
Longitude
168.0308167

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Reviews

15$/person is way too much for this site.
Ranked for setting not amenities.
Nice place.

Rating	Count
10/10	2	29%
9/10	1	14%
8/10	0	0%
7/10	1	14%
6/10	0	0%
5/10	2	29%
4/10	1	14%
3/10	0	0%
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1/10	0	0%

2.5/5

15$/person is way too much for this site.
A gravel path filled with holes is basically what it is. The toilet hadn’t been cleaned in forever.

I understand why DOC campsites require a fee, however the pricing remains consistent throughout the sites but the amenities definitely don’t.

Reviewed over 1 year ago

Etoile Rose
2.5/5

True for all the doc place from Te Anau to Milford Sound : Price is $13 per person in November.
For long drop toilet and a ground full of holes it is a bite expensive. The rangers check everyday. In some of places you can do a fire. Not for all of course, in case you are able to burn the water.

Reviewed almost 8 years ago

Sylvain Schiber
2.0/5

Small place, toilet was really disgusting, just one possibility for sitting.

Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in February 2014

Lena Wacker
3.5/5

One of many small campsites, just a toilet and no water.

Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in February 2014

Ann-Kathrin Wacker
5.0/5

Nice place.

Reviewed almost 12 years ago and experienced in November 2012

Knorr Bracher
4.5/5

Apart from the many sandflies that you have in any campsite around Milford this was an excellent place to stay.
Great, great views, not so crowded as the other sites and 2 fireplaces.

Reviewed over 13 years ago

Maite Severins
5.0/5

Ranked for setting not amenities.
Can't beat the tranquility and beauty along the Milford Rd (once the tour buses have left for the day!).

Reviewed over 14 years ago

Jess

Feature	Value	Info
Overnight Camping Site Cost	Medium Cost Camping Overnight Camping Site Cost What 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. Adult (18+ years): $15 per night, Child (5 - 17 years): $7.50 per night, Infant (0 - 4 years): free	Overnight Camping Site Cost What 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. Adult (18+ years): $15 per night, Child (5 - 17 years): $7.50 per night, Infant (0 - 4 years): free
Overnight Stay Rules	Camping and any vehicle Overnight Stay Rules What 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.	Overnight Stay Rules What 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	DOC Managed Campsite Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this campsite? DOC Managed This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.	Campsite Managing Organisation What 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	Up to 5 sites Maximum Sites Available How many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? Up to 5 sites There are only between one and five camping/parking sites available.	Maximum Sites Available How many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? Up to 5 sites There are only between one and five camping/parking sites available.
Water Supply	Water supply available Water Supply Is there fresh water available? Water supply available A supply of fresh water is available. Stream water. You may wish to boil it before using	Water Supply Is there fresh water available? Water supply available A supply of fresh water is available. Stream water. You may wish to boil it before using
Shower	No shower Shower Is there a shower at this location? No shower No shower is available.	Shower Is there a shower at this location? No shower No shower is available.
Dump Station	No dump station Dump Station Dump 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.	Dump Station Dump 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	Booking is Required Booking Required Is it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? Booking is Required Staying overnight requires booking a site in advance.	Booking Required Is 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	No powered sites Powered Sites Does this establishment have powered sites? No powered sites This campsite does not offer any powered sites with an electricity supply.	Powered Sites Does this establishment have powered sites? No powered sites This campsite does not offer any powered sites with an electricity supply.
Large Vehicle Access	No large vehicles Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? No large vehicles The site is not accessible for large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers. Small turning bay	Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? No large vehicles The site is not accessible for large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers. Small turning bay
Dogs	No dogs allowed Dogs Does 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.	Dogs Does 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	DOC Standard Campsite DOC Campsite Category What 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.	DOC Campsite Category What 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	No WiFi WiFi Internet What type of WiFi internet access is available? No WiFi There is no WiFi access available.	WiFi Internet What type of WiFi internet access is available? No WiFi There is no WiFi access available.
Campfire Rules	Fires permitted (in designated sites) Campfire Rules What are the rules for open air fires? Fires permitted (in designated sites) Open air fires are allowed only in the provided fireplaces. Open air fires are not allowed if a total fire ban is currently in place.	Campfire Rules What are the rules for open air fires? Fires permitted (in designated sites) Open air fires are allowed only in the provided fireplaces. Open air fires are not allowed if a total fire ban is currently in place.
Toilet	Public toilet Toilet Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public. Long drop toilet only	Toilet Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public. Long drop toilet only