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Young Forks Campsite

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  • Predator control for Mt Aspiring National Park

    We distributed non-toxic cereal bait pellets by helicopter from Sunday 18 January  to Tuesday 20 January 2026.

    The area is open with warning signs in place. 

    DOC will distribute toxic bait containing 1080 within a month of applying the non-toxic bait.

    This operation is part of DOC's National Predator Control Programme to protect native species.

    First published on 16 September 2025. Last reviewed on 20 January 2026.

DOC Campsite Pricing

Young Forks Campsite is categorised as a DOC Backcountry Campsite. The following pricing indicates usual pricing. Prices vary for each campsite but is usually very cheap. Visit the website for exact pricing.

DOC Backcountry Campsite

Backcountry campsites have toilets and a water supply which may be from a stream. Picnic tables, cooking shelters or fireplaces may be provided.

Feature Value Value

Adults are 18+ years, children are 5-17 years, infants are 0-4 years.

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Organisation

DOC West Coast

Central government organisation

Location

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷ Haast

Categories
  • Activity__basic_facility_campingBasic Camping

Directions

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Coordinates

-44.21109576653

169.055778884888

Latitude
-44.21109576653
Longitude
169.055778884888
Feature Value Info

Overnight Camping Site Cost

  • Free Camping Free Camping

Overnight Camping Site Cost

What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight?

Free Camping

Free Camping

It costs nothing to stay overnight. In general this means that you should not expect any facilities.

Overnight Stay Rules

  • Camping only Camping only

Overnight Stay Rules

What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite?

Camping only

Camping only

You are permitted to camp only in a tent. Staying in vehicles is not possible.

Campsite Managing Organisation

  • DOC Managed DOC Managed

Campsite Managing Organisation

What type of organisation operates this campsite?

DOC Managed

DOC Managed

This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.

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Payment Requirement

  • Free access/participation Free access/participation

Payment Requirement

Is there a cost for this experience or is it free?

Free access/participation

Free access/participation

The experience costs no money to access or take part in.

Booking Required

  • First Come, First Served

Booking Required

Is 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.

DOC Campsite Category

  • DOC Backcountry Campsite

DOC Campsite Category

What category does this Department of Conservation (DOC) campsite fall into?

DOC Backcountry Campsite

Department of Conservation Backcountry Campsites have toilets and a water supply which may be from a stream. They may have picnic tables, cooking shelters or fire places. Backcountry Campsites generally can not be booked.