Deer Flat Campsite
Deer Flat Campsite
Milford Rd - Fiordland National Park
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62km along the Milford Road from Te Anau. A huge camping area with massive open grassy areas or private bit of beech forest to call your own for the night. The campsite is right next to the Eglinton River and there is a good swimming hole next to the little hill in the middle of the campsite. There are picnic tables, but fires are prohibited. Easy access for large vehicles, although there has been some issues with flooding which may restrict access to some sites and facilities.
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South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷ Te Anau |
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This campsite cannot be booked, sites are on a first come basis. |
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Klex Becker
Ranking: 10/10
Very nice view at the surrounding mountains. The sunset and the changing colours are great. All spots are flat and the river is a wonderful but refreshing bath.
Drop toilet was OK but the sandflies are terrible if the wind has gone.
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Jarod Haegel
Ranking: 8/10
Pretty view of mountains and river very close, can't park alongside river though. Quite busy with lots of spots. Drop toilets were adequate. Few sandflies around.
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Maggie Konstanski
Ranking: 8/10
Beautiful views of the mountains and right on a river. Lots of spots. Two drop toilets but no water. Sandflies were rather pesky, but to be expected.
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Ylva Teleman
Ranking: 10/10
Amazing views and plenty of space with a great access to a breathtakingly clear and beautiful river. Clean toilets, unfortunately lots of sandflies.
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Ina and Max
Ranking: 3/10
Location was very nice, but the price was $13 per person, too much if there is no kitchen, shower, toilet......
Chris Beer
Ranking: 2/10
The only good thing about this campsite was the river and trees surrounding. We payed $13 each for nothing more than a filthy drop toilet which neither of us would use because it was so dirty. A total robbery staying at any of the DOC campsites from Te Anau to Milford Sound
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Lisa Page
Ranking: 10/10
A great campsite sheltered beside a creek. Drop toilet only but clean for this type of facility. Approx 1hour 15 minute drive to Milford Sound whilst your looking at the views.
Fabio Flepp
Ranking: 8/10
If you come with a tent, get there early. Three nice covered places under the trees. There is a table and benches too. Wild flowers and river are beautiful. There is more space for camper vans. We went to the earliest Milford cruise from there.
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