Methven Camping Ground

Canterbury

Canterbury

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CampgroundCaravansTent Site

About this campsite

Methven Camping Ground in Canterbury offers tent and caravan sites with kitchen, laundry, lounge and games room, a short walk from Methven township and Mount Hutt.

Methven Camping Ground offers a traditional camping experience in Canterbury with tent sites and powered caravan sites set in spacious, park-like grounds. Hosts Darren and Rhonda Saunders run the camp, which features coin-operated showers and laundry, kitchen and dining facilities, a lounge with log fire and television, games room with pool table and table tennis, and a children's play area. Located a short three-minute walk from Methven township, the campground provides convenient access to shops, cafés and pubs, and serves as a base for year-round activities including Mount Hutt skiing, tramping, fishing and visiting nearby attractions.

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Caravans

Tent Site

Location

Methven Camping Ground•CAN

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Common questions about Methven Camping Ground

What facilities does Methven Camping Ground have?

Methven Camping Ground has caravans and tent site. 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 Methven Camping Ground online?

We hold no online booking link for Methven Camping Ground, 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 Methven Camping Ground?

Methven Camping Ground 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 Methven Camping Ground

Facilities recorded for Methven Camping Ground
Facility	On site
Caravans	Yes
Tent Site	Yes

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