Klondyke Corner Campsite
Arthurs Pass
4.1 34 reviews
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Klondyke Corner Campsite
This large, open campsite is near the junction of the Bealey and Waimakariri Rivers. it is popular in the summer.
Klondyke Corner Camping Ground is a large open campsite surrounded by large trees creating a good sheltered spot. It is right on the banks of the Waimakariri River and is very popular in the summer. There is a large shelter with picnic tables in it - watch for the sneaky kea's that will try and steal your lunch.....!
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DOC Campsite Pricing
Klondyke Corner 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.
DOC Standard Campsite
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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DOC CanterburyCentral government organisation |
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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷ Arthur's Pass |
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Solid campground.
Anthony V -
Very basic but free and good location!
Mirando4ka -
For free, but noisy, keas, lots of sandflies.
Tim Vennewold -
Stinky porta-potty.
Will and Taylor -
This is a nice little free camp spot!
Sarah Atkinson
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Good and quiet place.
Lots of space. One non-flush toilet. Toilets are clean and odorless. There are a lot of flies near the toilet. If I may advise, it is better to park further away from the toilet than to be locked in the car all day because of flies. Good phone signal. Every morning a ranger comes to check if you have a reservation.
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Positives: Wide-open space with a lot of spots and great access to hikes close to Arthur’s Pass.
Negatives: Sandflies, not especially scenic.
Overall: Solid home base for exploring the park, basic amenities with cook shelter and 2 toilets.
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Nice site with gorgeous views of the surrounding mountains!
Standard DoC spot with only basic amenities.
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Such a stunning landscape here and probably great if you have a camper.
If you’re in a tent, sandflies were unreal. Usually love to sit out and enjoy the view, sandflies made that impossible.
One loo but it was clean and tidy. Rooftop tent friendly.
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Great view of the mountains!
One long drop toilet, felt overpriced when comparing the facilities to the Avalanche Creek site of the same price. But the location was incredible.
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Solid campground.
Two drop toilets - one of which was quite clean and the other was okay.
Flies were not a problem when we were there in Mid March, even when we set camp in an area of the campsite shielded from the wind. Large campsite with a single hut but still no issues with crowds.
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Very quiet camp site set back from the road, lots of space and not very busy when we visited.
We felt like we were waking up in a picture post card. There were sandflies at dusk but ok as we had sandfly repellent.
Really enjoyed our overnight and would recommend.
Thank you DOC ( we hope everyone pays as it helps the upkeep of these great sites)
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Good place with nice sunrise, the road and the railway wasn't too noisy, toilets + shield for cooking with water (boil before drink) Becarful it's not a free camping but a campsite from the DOC
so 8$/person 18 and more years, 4$ 4 to 17 years, free 0 to 4 years
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No longer a free site, $8pp and you can pay via eftpos or credit at the info center in Arthur's pass.
Lovely big field with beautiful views. Two long drops and a covered space for cooking/eating. Sandflies were okay as long as you stayed where it was windy.
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TOO MANY SANDFLIES.
Great effort by the council but sadly too many sandflies to even sit out and have a drink :( loved this campsite so was a real shame. Beautiful setting, great shelter for cooking and standard portaloo.
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Paid campsite, 2 long drops nice and clean.
River nearly dry but still plenty of sandflies. Lovely view and not too noisy even though close to the road.
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Now a Paid campsite, 8$ pp.
Clean toilet. Some sandflies, but if you stay at a windy spot they are no problem. No cellphonereach.
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Quite place close to the river.
Toilets are very basics. This campsite isn't free anymore so it's a bit pricey for the spot
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Great spot, fantastic views of the river and the mountains, a little noise from the road and the odd train but nothing too much, loads of room, there were only 5 campers and some people tenting, great
spot for family's to run a muck
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A very good Campsite nearby the street.
We had no trouble with sandflies. Shelter is great for cooking. Toilets simple but for a free campsite everything you need.
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This is a nice little free camp spot!
Drive down away from the road and you'll find beautiful spots under the trees & next to the river. We hiked up over the hill and found a big patch of purple lupin next to the river.
Toilet is as basic as they come, don't forget to bring your own paper!
Yes, there are sandflies but they really are everywhere that whole area - Bushmans spray really helps!
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Good and quiet place.
Lots of space. One non-flush toilet. Toilets are clean and odorless. There are a lot of flies near the toilet. If I may advise, it is better to park further away from the toilet than to be locked in the car all day because of flies. Good phone signal. Every morning a ranger comes to check if you have a reservation.
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Positives: Wide-open space with a lot of spots and great access to hikes close to Arthur’s Pass.
Negatives: Sandflies, not especially scenic.
Overall: Solid home base for exploring the park, basic amenities with cook shelter and 2 toilets.
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Nice site with gorgeous views of the surrounding mountains!
Standard DoC spot with only basic amenities.
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Such a stunning landscape here and probably great if you have a camper.
If you’re in a tent, sandflies were unreal. Usually love to sit out and enjoy the view, sandflies made that impossible.
One loo but it was clean and tidy. Rooftop tent friendly.
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Great view of the mountains!
One long drop toilet, felt overpriced when comparing the facilities to the Avalanche Creek site of the same price. But the location was incredible.
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Solid campground.
Two drop toilets - one of which was quite clean and the other was okay.
Flies were not a problem when we were there in Mid March, even when we set camp in an area of the campsite shielded from the wind. Large campsite with a single hut but still no issues with crowds.
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Very quiet camp site set back from the road, lots of space and not very busy when we visited.
We felt like we were waking up in a picture post card. There were sandflies at dusk but ok as we had sandfly repellent.
Really enjoyed our overnight and would recommend.
Thank you DOC ( we hope everyone pays as it helps the upkeep of these great sites)
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Good place with nice sunrise, the road and the railway wasn't too noisy, toilets + shield for cooking with water (boil before drink) Becarful it's not a free camping but a campsite from the DOC
so 8$/person 18 and more years, 4$ 4 to 17 years, free 0 to 4 years
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No longer a free site, $8pp and you can pay via eftpos or credit at the info center in Arthur's pass.
Lovely big field with beautiful views. Two long drops and a covered space for cooking/eating. Sandflies were okay as long as you stayed where it was windy.
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TOO MANY SANDFLIES.
Great effort by the council but sadly too many sandflies to even sit out and have a drink :( loved this campsite so was a real shame. Beautiful setting, great shelter for cooking and standard portaloo.
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Paid campsite, 2 long drops nice and clean.
River nearly dry but still plenty of sandflies. Lovely view and not too noisy even though close to the road.
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Now a Paid campsite, 8$ pp.
Clean toilet. Some sandflies, but if you stay at a windy spot they are no problem. No cellphonereach.
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Quite place close to the river.
Toilets are very basics. This campsite isn't free anymore so it's a bit pricey for the spot
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Great spot, fantastic views of the river and the mountains, a little noise from the road and the odd train but nothing too much, loads of room, there were only 5 campers and some people tenting, great
spot for family's to run a muck
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A very good Campsite nearby the street.
We had no trouble with sandflies. Shelter is great for cooking. Toilets simple but for a free campsite everything you need.
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This is a nice little free camp spot!
Drive down away from the road and you'll find beautiful spots under the trees & next to the river. We hiked up over the hill and found a big patch of purple lupin next to the river.
Toilet is as basic as they come, don't forget to bring your own paper!
Yes, there are sandflies but they really are everywhere that whole area - Bushmans spray really helps!
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The view across the river is beautiful but the sandflies are relentless which spoilt the site a little.
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This is a nice spot just outside of Arthurs Pass.
Quiet with pretty nice views (the stream). Sandflies were a bit of a nightmare at first but once we got to bed they let up.