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The Camp

Otago
At a glance
CampgroundDump PointPowerCaravansTent SiteDrinking WaterShowerToilets

About this campsite

The Camp at Lake Hawea offers authentic Kiwi camping since 1971 with powered sites, tent areas, full facilities and Qualmark Gold sustainable accreditation.

The Camp at Lake Hawea offers a beautifully basic Kiwi camping experience that has welcomed campers, tourists and adventurers since 1971. Located in Otago, close to Wanaka and Queenstown, the ground provides over 100 powered sites set amongst mature trees and shrubs, with some offering partial lake and mountain views. Facilities include a dump point, drinking water, showers, toilets and shared kitchen and laundry amenities. Caravans, motorhomes and tent sites are available, with rates based on two people per site. The Camp has achieved Sustainable Qualmark Gold accreditation, reflecting its commitment to regenerative and sustainable tourism practices.

What this place offers

Amenities

Power
Drinking Water
Shower
Toilets

Accommodation Types

Caravans
Tent Site

Facilities

Dump Point

Location

Common questions about The Camp

What facilities does The Camp have?

The Camp has dump point, power, caravans, tent site, drinking water and shower. That is the short list; 7 facilities are recorded for this site in total. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip.

Can you book The Camp online?

We hold no online booking link for The 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. If a managing authority takes bookings by phone, their number is the fastest way to confirm a site.

Where is The Camp?

The Camp sits in OTA. 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 The Camp

Facilities recorded for The Camp
FacilityOn site
Dump PointYes
PowerYes
CaravansYes
Tent SiteYes
Drinking WaterYes
ShowerYes
ToiletsYes

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