Walker Creek Campsite

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Walker Creek Campsite

Milford Rd

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Information

This is a small campsite next to the Eglinton River and the main road. There is a very tight turning bay at the end surrounded by tall trees. There are picnic tables here, but please note that fires are not permitted.

Location
49 km north of Te Anau.

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.
Feature Value Info

Overnight Camping Site Cost

  • Medium Cost Camping (NZ$11 to 20)

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)

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.

Overnight Stay Rules

  • Camping and any vehicle Camping and any vehicle

Overnight Stay Rules

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

Camping and any vehicle

Camping and any vehicle

You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle.

Campsite Managing Organisation

  • DOC Managed

Campsite Managing Organisation

What type of organisation operates this campsite?

DOC Managed

DOC Managed

Department of Conservation

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

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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.

4 sites

Water Supply

  • Yes

Water Supply

Is there fresh water available?

Yes

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.

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

No

Booking Required

  • Yes, Booking is Required

Booking Required

Is it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight?

Yes, Booking is Required

Yes, Booking is Required

Staying overnight requires booking a site in advance.

Powered Sites

  • No

Powered Sites

Does this establishment have powered sites?

No

No

WiFi Internet

  • No WiFi

WiFi Internet

What type of WiFi internet access is available?

No WiFi

There is no WiFi access available.

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.

Pets

  • No

Pets

Does this establishment allow pets?

No

No

DOC Campsite Category

  • DOC Scenic Camping Site

DOC Campsite Category

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

DOC Scenic Camping Site

These campsites are in high use locations and have a more limited range of facilities and services than Serviced campsites: toilets, tap water supply and vehicle or boat access. Wood BBQs and fireplaces, cold showers, picnic tables, a cooking shelter and rubbish bins may be provided.

Large Vehicle Access

  • No

Large Vehicle Access

Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access?

No

No

Its quite a small site and difficult to turn around if other campers are present. Best bet is to arrive early, scout ahead to see if there is room and then to park facing the way you want to drive out so you don't get boxed in by other campers.

Toilet

  • Public toilet

Toilet

Is there a toilet available?

Public toilet

There are toilet facilities available to the general public.

Long drop toilet only

Vehicle Access

  • Yes

Vehicle Access

Can vehicles drive in?

Yes

Yes

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Bob's avatar

Bob

Ranking: 8/10

Stayed one night on our way to Milford Sound. The area is beautiful. Spent most of the evening inside due to rainy and cold weather. Rating point deductions for price and not so clean toilet

Reviewed over 1 year ago

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Hol. M.

Germany

Ranking: 9/10

Stayed there for 1 night on the way to Milford Sound. Wonderful small campground near to a river. A toilet and only nature, This campground is worth a visit.

Reviewed about 6 years ago

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Francesca

Italy

Ranking: 8/10

Amazing location... and a toilet!

Reviewed over 11 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 😍

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Nick Morrison

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