Lake Mason Camping

Lake Mason Camping is situated in Lake Sumner Forest Park, Canterbury, in a remote backcountry setting accessible via tramping tracks including the Lake Taylor Circuit. The area features indigenous mountain beech forest and tussock grasslands surrounding Lake Mason, a highland lake that reaches 39 metres depth and covers 53 hectares. The lake is divided into two connected bodies of water: the deeper Lake Mason and the shallower Little Lake Mason. This camping area serves trampers exploring the park's extensive network of tracks, including routes past Loch Katrine and Lake Sumner. Given the remote location and backcountry nature of this site, visitors should contact the Department of Conservation to confirm current camping arrangements, track conditions and any necessary permits before planning their trip.