Scotts Beach Campsite

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About this campsite

Walk-in DOC campsite on the Heaphy Track in Kahurangi National Park, offering tent sites and toilets beside a scenic West Coast beach. Bookings required.

Scotts Beach Campsite sits within Kahurangi National Park on the West Coast, accessible only on foot along the Heaphy Track. This walk-in site offers nine tent sites with toilet facilities, managed by the Department of Conservation. The campsite lies on a sandy beach framed by steep, rainforest-clad cliffs and stands of nikau palms, reached via an inland track crossing the Kohaihai bluff. Bookings are required, and sandflies are prevalent, so insect repellent is essential. The beach itself is regarded as one of the scenic highlights of the Heaphy Track.

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets

Accommodation Types

Tent Site

Location

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Common questions about Scotts Beach Campsite

What facilities does Scotts Beach Campsite have?

Scotts Beach Campsite has 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 Scotts Beach Campsite online?

We hold no online booking link for Scotts Beach 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 Scotts Beach Campsite?

Scotts Beach Campsite sits in WTC. 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 Scotts Beach Campsite

Facilities recorded for Scotts Beach Campsite
Facility	On site
Tent Site	Yes
Toilets	Yes

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