Coes Ford Recreation Reserve

Canterbury

Canterbury

At a glanceFree campsite

Free CampingCaravansTent Site

About this campsite

Coes Ford Recreation Reserve in Canterbury offers free seasonal camping by the Selwyn River with tent and caravan sites, toilets, and fishing access.

Coes Ford Recreation Reserve sits alongside the Selwyn River in Canterbury, offering tent sites and caravan spaces managed by the Department of Conservation. The reserve features large open areas suitable for swimming, fishing and picnics, with public toilets and rubbish facilities provided. Dogs are permitted under effective control. Camping operates seasonally, typically closing from late April to October, and stays are limited to 28 days. The site may close temporarily during heavy rainfall or flooding. No bookings are required, and the reserve is accessed via Pannetts Road near Lake Ellesmere. Contact the Department of Conservation to confirm current opening dates and any additional facilities.

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Caravans

Tent Site

Free Camping

Location

Coes Ford Recreation Reserve•CAN

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Common questions about Coes Ford Recreation Reserve

Is Coes Ford Recreation Reserve free to camp at?

We have Coes Ford Recreation Reserve in CAN recorded as a free camp, but we have not confirmed that with the operator, so treat it as unconfirmed. Sites change hands and councils bring in fees, so check the current rate before you commit to the drive.

What facilities does Coes Ford Recreation Reserve have?

Coes Ford Recreation Reserve has caravans, tent site and free camping. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip. The list comes from the site record rather than a visit, so treat it as a guide.

Can you book Coes Ford Recreation Reserve online?

We hold no online booking link for Coes Ford Recreation Reserve, so it is not bookable through this page. For sites like this, turning up early in the day is the surest way to get a spot, particularly in peak season.

Where is Coes Ford Recreation Reserve?

Coes Ford Recreation Reserve sits in CAN. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

Facilities at Coes Ford Recreation Reserve

Facilities recorded for Coes Ford Recreation Reserve
Facility	On site
Caravans	Yes
Tent Site	Yes
Free Camping	Yes

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