Sailors Cutting Campsite

Canterbury

Canterbury

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CampgroundTent Site

About this campsite

Council-run campsite on Lake Benmore with tent sites, boat ramp, toilets and swimming area. Seasonal operation from September to May along SH 83.

Sailors Cutting Campsite sits beside Lake Benmore on State Highway 83, managed by Waitaki District Council. The camping ground offers tent sites beneath mature trees providing natural shelter. Facilities include a boat ramp, small harbour, flush toilets and an on-site dump station, with a safe swimming area nearby. Registration is paid on arrival via an honesty box or camp warden. The camping season runs from the third Saturday in September through to the first Sunday in May. Open fires are not permitted and dogs may be allowed by request. Popular with long-term campers, the site is conveniently located just off the main road.

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Tent Site

Location

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Common questions about Sailors Cutting Campsite

What facilities does Sailors Cutting Campsite have?

Sailors Cutting Campsite has 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 Sailors Cutting Campsite online?

We hold no online booking link for Sailors Cutting 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 Sailors Cutting Campsite?

Sailors Cutting 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 Sailors Cutting Campsite

Facilities recorded for Sailors Cutting Campsite
Facility	On site
Tent Site	Yes

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