Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Young Forks Campsite

This is a walk-in, backcountry campsite in the Wanaka/Makarora area. Camp in the Young Valley as part of the Gillespie Pass Circuit.

Otago, New Zealand

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Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Bookable

410m

Approx. elevation

-44.17165, 169.14308

Coordinates

Image: Mark Goodwin | DOC

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About this campsite

This campsite is a part of the Gillespie Pass Circuit tracks, and can also be linked with tracks to the Upper Wilkin. The closest township is Makarora.

Facilities

Non-powered/tent sites, Shelter for cooking, Water from stream, Water from tap - not treated, boil before use, Toilets - non-flush, Toilets, Water supply

Activities

Walking and tramping

Fees and bookings

Fees

Free

Bookings

First-come, first-serve

More details

Access: Foot

Landscape: Forest, Rivers and lakes

Dogs: No dogs.

Sites: 0 powered, 0 unpowered

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