Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Sylvan Campsite

Camp beside the Routeburn River. Walk to Lake Sylvan via the bridge or day walk the start of the Routeburn Great Walk. Fly fish in the river.

Otago, New Zealand

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Campsite DOC Glenorchy area

Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

I've been there Been there

Yes

Bookable

370m

Approx. elevation

-44.72577, 168.31466

Coordinates

E1228654-N5036233

Map reference

Image: Karin Noreston | DOC

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Facilities

Non-powered/tent sites, Water from tap - not treated, boil before use, Wheelchair accessible, Toilets - non-flush, Toilets, Water supply

Activities

Fishing

Fees and bookings

Fees

Adult (18+ years): $18 per night
Child (5–17 years): $9 per night
Infant (0–4 years): free

Passes

The can be used at this campsite.

Bookings

Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2027.

If no availability shows online for your dates, the campsite is fully booked.
No spaces are kept for campers arriving without a booking.
Phone and in‑person bookings made at a visitor centre incur a $10 service fee.
Same‑day bookings are available online until 8 pm if spaces remain.

Book well in advance for the peak period from 1 December - 28 February and for public holiday weekends.

More details

Access: Campervan, Car, Caravan

Landscape: Rivers and lakes

Dogs: No dogs.

Sites: 0 powered, 24 unpowered

Trails

Sylvan Campsite can be accessed on the trail Sugarloaf Circuit from our trail directory.

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