Walker Creek Campsite

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Unpowered Campsite

Number of tent sites - 4.

Adult	$15/day
Child	$7.50/day

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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.

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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 over 6 years ago

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Francesca

Italy

Ranking: 8/10

Amazing location... and a toilet!

Reviewed over 11 years ago

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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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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.	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.
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.	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.
Campsite Managing Organisation	Campsite Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this campsite? DOC Managed Department of Conservation 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 Department of Conservation This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.
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	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	Water supply available Water Supply Is there fresh water available? Water supply available A supply of fresh water is available. Stream water. You may wish to boil before using	Water Supply Is there fresh water available? Water supply available A supply of fresh water is available. 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	No 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 This location has no dump stations for the disposal of waste water from recreational vehicles.	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 This location has no dump stations for the disposal of waste water from recreational vehicles.
Booking Required	Booking Required Is it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? Yes, Booking is Required Staying overnight requires booking a site in advance.	Booking Required Is it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? Yes, Booking is Required Staying overnight requires booking a site in advance.
Powered Sites	No powered sites Powered Sites Does this establishment have powered sites? No powered sites This campsite does not offer any powered sites with an electricity supply.	Powered Sites Does this establishment have powered sites? No powered sites This campsite does not offer any powered sites with an electricity supply.
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.
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.	Campfire Rules What are the rules for open air fires? Fires prohibited There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted.
Dogs	No dogs allowed Dogs Does this establishment allow dogs? No dogs allowed The location does not allow dogs under normal conditions. Their may be be exceptions granted under specific circumstances eg. guide dogs.	Dogs Does this establishment allow dogs? No dogs allowed The location does not allow dogs under normal conditions. Their may be be exceptions granted under specific circumstances eg. guide dogs.
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.	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 vehicles Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? No large vehicles The site is not accessible for large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers. 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.	Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? No large vehicles The site is not accessible for large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers. 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	Toilet Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public. Long drop toilet only
Vehicle Access	Vehicle accessible Vehicle Access Can vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle.	Vehicle Access Can vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle.

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