Deer Flat Campsite

80

Details

31 Rankers Reviews

12 Face-to-Face

217 Basic Camping

36 Te Anau

Write Review

Maps

Location in Te Anau

Camping near Te Anau

Top Ranked Activities near Te Anau

Photos

Plenty of space

zoom

Swims on!

zoom

basecamp

Judith Bishopzoom

Information

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.

Details

Feature	Value	Info
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.

Contact

Calllocal

Callintl

Accommodation

Unpowered Campsite

Number of sites - 20.

Adult	$15/day
Child	$7.50/day

Learn More

Reviews

Showing 8 reviews of 30.

Look after our place

Department of Conservation

Learn how to visit the Kiwi way

Every campsite on one map

Try the Camping NZ app in your browser now

Jenny and Barry

Ranking: 7/10

Nice place for a stopover to Milford Sound. Plenty of space and lovely view of the mountains

Reviewed 3 months ago

Conservation Campsite Pass

Save up to 70% on campsite fees! Support conservation and experience the natural beauty of NZ. 79 Department of Conservation campsites, one convenient pass.

Get the Pass

Pat Burns

Canada

Ranking: 8/10

Beautiful views! Great stop on way to Milford Sound. Only 1 hour drive away. Lots of space. Lovely river surrounded by mountain views. We camped in the trees for shade but river flats had best views. Drop toilets only okay

Reviewed 8 months ago

Top Ranked NZ Deals Pass

Access savings worth hundreds of $$ on Top Ranked NZ Accommodation and Activities for just $1 per day.

Get deals pass

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.

Reviewed almost 2 years ago

Avoid Camping Fines!

Each camping location is approved by a regional council in NZ. So if it shows on the map, you’re allowed to stay.

The Rankers Camping NZ app, is also in association with…

Jarod Haegel

Australia

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.

Reviewed almost 2 years ago and experienced in November 2017

Camping NZ App

Every camping site on your iPhone™, iPad™ or Android™ phone or tablet. Avoid camping penalties using this council approved app. Featuring offline maps.

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.

Reviewed about 2 years ago

Ylva Teleman

Sweden

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.

Reviewed about 2 years ago and experienced in March 2017

Congratulations Deer Flat Campsite - Milford Rd - Fiordland National Park

Rankers TravellerVoted Awards 2013 Basic Facility Camping Finalist

Ina and Max

Germany

Ranking: 3/10

Location was very nice, but the price was $13 per person, too much if there is no kitchen, shower, toilet......

Reviewed over 2 years ago and experienced in December 2016

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

Reviewed almost 3 years ago

DOC Managed

Thanks to all the good people working for the NZ Department of Conservation - for all your hard work - making NZ more beautiful, accessable and healthy! Cheers 😍

Nick Morrison

Rankers owner

Feature	Value	Info
Overnight Camping Site Cost	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Medium Cost Camping (NZ$11 to 20) 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): $13 per night, Child (5 - 17 years): $6.50 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 (NZ$11 to 20) 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): $13 per night, Child (5 - 17 years): $6.50 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	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 Stay Duration	5 nights Maximum Stay Duration How many consecutive days can you stay overnight at this establishment? 5 nights You may not stay more than five nights in a row at this campsite.	Maximum Stay Duration How many consecutive days can you stay overnight at this establishment? 5 nights You may not stay more than five nights in a row at this campsite.
Maximum Sites Available	16 to 20 sites Maximum Sites Available How many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? 16 to 20 sites There are between sixteen and twenty camping/parking sites available to stay overnight in. (20)	Maximum Sites Available How many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? 16 to 20 sites There are between sixteen and twenty camping/parking sites available to stay overnight in. (20)
Water Supply	Water Supply Is there fresh water available? Yes Stream water. You may wish to boil before using	Water Supply Is there fresh water available? Yes Stream water. You may wish to boil 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	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 Dump stations allow the safe disposal of sewage and greywater from self-contained vehicles. Does this site have a dump station? No
Booking Required	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.	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.
Campfire Rules	Fires prohibited Campfire Rules What are the rules for open air fires? Fires prohibited There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted. Except when a fire ban is in place	Campfire Rules What are the rules for open air fires? Fires prohibited There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted. Except when a fire ban is in place
Powered Sites	Powered Sites Does this establishment have powered sites? No	Powered Sites Does this establishment have powered sites? No
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.
Pets	Pets Does this establishment allow pets? No	Pets Does this establishment allow pets? No
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.
Large Vehicle Access	Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Yes Although there has been some issues with flooding which may restrict access to some sites and facilities.	Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Yes Although there has been some issues with flooding which may restrict access to some sites and facilities.
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
Vehicle Access	Vehicle Access Can vehicles drive in? Yes Although there has been some issues with flooding which may restrict access to some sites and facilities	Vehicle Access Can vehicles drive in? Yes Although there has been some issues with flooding which may restrict access to some sites and facilities

4WD Adventures

Bungy Jumping / Swing

Canyoning

Caving

Cycling & Mountain Biking

Horse Trekking

Outside the Square

Snow and Ice

Walking and Trekking

Boat Cruises

Diving

Fresh Water Canoeing / Kayaking

Jet Boating

i-SITE Visitor Information Centres

Visitor Information Centres

Camping Grounds / Holiday Parks

Basic Facility Camping

Freedom Camping

Motorhomes / Campervans / RV

Rental Cars

Shuttle Buses

Northland

Auckland Region

Coromandel

Bay of Plenty

Waikato

Out East

Rotorua Region

Taupo Region

Ruapehu

Hawkes Bay

Taranaki

Manawatu - Wanganui

Wairarapa

Wellington Region

Marlborough

Nelson Region

West Coast

Kaikoura Region

Canterbury

Central Otago

Mount Cook - MacKenzie

Wanaka Region

Queenstown Region

Coastal Otago

Fiordland

Southland