Lake Heron Camp

Canterbury

Lake Heron Camp

Canterbury

About this campsite

Seasonal lakeside camping at Lake Heron in Canterbury's Ashburton District, managed by DOC. Open 1 October to 30 April with restrictions on activities.

Lake Heron Camp sits beside Lake Heron (Ōtūroto) in inland Canterbury's Ashburton District, part of the high-country Ashburton Lakes area. The camping ground operates seasonally from 1 October to 30 April. The site is managed by the Department of Conservation within the Lake Heron Nature Reserve and Wildlife Refuge. Walking and tramping are restricted to roads and the lake edge unless permission is obtained from the adjoining Mt Arrowsmith Station. Dogs and fires are prohibited. For current booking details, fees and any facility information, contact the Department of Conservation directly.

Location

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Common questions about Lake Heron Camp

Can you book Lake Heron Camp online?

We hold no online booking link for Lake Heron Camp, 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 Lake Heron Camp?

Lake Heron Camp 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.

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