Schoolhouse Bay Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

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Schoolhouse Bay Campsite

A sheltered east-facing bay with walking, boating, mountain biking and fishing close by.

You can access Resolution Bay by boat or from the Queen Charlotte Track. A sheltered east facing bay with walking, boating, mountain biking and fishing opportunities close by. Please note that there are no dogs or fires permitted at any time at the Schoolhouse Bay Camping Ground.

Notices

Queen Charlotte Track landslips

Due to recent storms, there are small landslips on the Queen Charlotte Track above Tawa Bay, between Resolution Inlet and Furneaux Lodge in Endeavour Inlet.

Visitors should continue to use caution and cross these areas without delay.
First published on 15 June 2026. Last reviewed on 2 October 2026.

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Schoolhouse Bay Campsite

Unpowered Campsite

Number of sites - 6.
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DOC Campsite Pricing

Schoolhouse Bay Campsite is categorised as a DOC Backcountry Campsite. The following pricing indicates usual pricing. Prices vary for each campsite but is usually very cheap. Visit the website for exact pricing.

Feature	Value	Value
Unpowered Site	Adult	Varies per night
Unpowered Site	Child	Varies per night
Unpowered Site	Infant	Varies per night

Adults are 18+ years, children are 5-17 years, infants are 0-4 years.

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Organisation

DOC Marlborough

Central government organisation

Location

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷ Picton / Marlborough Sounds

Categories

Basic Camping

Operating Season And Hours

Open year-round. Bookings are required, with peak season running from 1 December to 28 February. Same-day online bookings are available until 8:00 pm if spaces remain.

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Coordinates

-41.1116281182013

174.225397109985

Latitude
-41.1116281182013
Longitude
174.225397109985

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Feature	Value	Info
Overnight Camping Site Cost	Low Cost Camping Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Low Cost Camping You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged.	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Low Cost Camping You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged.
Overnight Stay Rules	Camping only Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping only You are permitted to camp only in a tent. Staying in vehicles is not possible.	Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping only You are permitted to camp only in a tent. Staying in vehicles is not possible.
Campsite Managing Organisation	DOC Managed 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 Sites Available	6 to 10 sites Maximum Sites Available How many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? 6 to 10 sites There are between six and ten sites available to stay overnight in. 6 sites	Maximum Sites Available How many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? 6 to 10 sites There are between six and ten sites available to stay overnight in. 6 sites
Water Supply	Water supply available Water Supply Is there fresh water available? Water supply available A supply of fresh water is available. Water is not treated. You may wish to boil or treat it before drinking.	Water Supply Is there fresh water available? Water supply available A supply of fresh water is available. Water is not treated. You may wish to boil or treat it before drinking.
Booking Required	First Come, First Served 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.
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.
Vehicle Access	No vehicle access Vehicle Access Can vehicles drive in? No vehicle access This location is not accessible in a vehicle. Boat, bike or walking access only	Vehicle Access Can vehicles drive in? No vehicle access This location is not accessible in a vehicle. Boat, bike or walking access only
DOC Campsite Category	DOC Backcountry Campsite DOC Campsite Category What category does this Department of Conservation (DOC) campsite fall into? DOC Backcountry Campsite Department of Conservation Backcountry Campsites have toilets and a water supply which may be from a stream. They may have picnic tables, cooking shelters or fire places. Backcountry Campsites generally can not be booked.	DOC Campsite Category What category does this Department of Conservation (DOC) campsite fall into? DOC Backcountry Campsite Department of Conservation Backcountry Campsites have toilets and a water supply which may be from a stream. They may have picnic tables, cooking shelters or fire places. Backcountry Campsites generally can not be booked.
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.
Toilet	Public toilet Toilet Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public. Long drop only	Toilet Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public. Long drop only
Campervan Water Refill	No campervan water refill Campervan Water Refill Can a campervan refill its freshwater tank here? No campervan water refill There are not facilities for refilling a campervan's freshwater tank at this site.'	Campervan Water Refill Can a campervan refill its freshwater tank here? No campervan water refill There are not facilities for refilling a campervan's freshwater tank at this site.'

Schoolhouse Bay Campsite

Schoolhouse Bay Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

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Schoolhouse Bay Campsite

Notices

Queen Charlotte Track landslips

Accommodation

Schoolhouse Bay Campsite

Unpowered Campsite

DOC Campsite Pricing

DOC Backcountry Campsite

Details

DOC Marlborough

Overnight Camping Site Cost

Overnight Camping Site Cost

Overnight Stay Rules

Overnight Stay Rules

Campsite Managing Organisation

Campsite Managing Organisation

Maximum Sites Available

Maximum Sites Available

Water Supply

Water Supply

Booking Required

Booking Required

Dogs

Dogs

Vehicle Access

Vehicle Access

DOC Campsite Category

DOC Campsite Category

Campfire Rules

Campfire Rules

Toilet

Toilet

Campervan Water Refill

Campervan Water Refill