Deer Valley Campsite

Canterbury

Canterbury

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CampgroundCaravansTent SiteToilets

About this campsite

Deer Valley Campsite in Lewis Pass Scenic Reserve, Canterbury, offers tent and caravan sites beside the Lewis River with basic DOC facilities near St James Walkway.

Deer Valley Campsite sits within the Lewis Pass Scenic Reserve in Canterbury, operated by the Department of Conservation. This small site occupies grassy flats beside the Lewis River surrounded by beech forest. Facilities include tent sites, caravan spaces and non-flush toilets. The campsite provides access to the St James Walkway and lies approximately 10 kilometres from Maruia Springs. The access road has tight turning space at its end, so larger vehicles should check clearance or ensure they can reverse out safely. Payment is made via DOC Campsite Pass or cash at the self-registration stand.

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets

Accommodation Types

Caravans

Tent Site

Location

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Common questions about Deer Valley Campsite

What facilities does Deer Valley Campsite have?

Deer Valley Campsite has caravans, tent site and toilets. 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 Deer Valley Campsite online?

We hold no online booking link for Deer Valley Campsite, 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 Deer Valley Campsite?

Deer Valley Campsite 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 Deer Valley Campsite

Facilities recorded for Deer Valley Campsite
Facility	On site
Caravans	Yes
Tent Site	Yes
Toilets	Yes

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