Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Upper Eglinton Campsite

There are walking and tramping tracks near this campsite, including the Earl Mountain Tracks and you can fly fish in the river. There are magnificent valley views.

Southland, New Zealand

Campsite DOC Fiordland National Park

Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

I've been there Been there

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390m

-44.92750, 168.03187

E1207940-N5013084

Upper Eglinton Campsite

Campsite Map

Facilities

Fire pit/place for campfires (except in fire bans), Non-powered/tent sites, Water from stream, 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. 

Campsite Pass bookings must be booked online before occupying a site. If you do not book, bookings may be made by campground staff (if present) and will incur a $10 service charge. Sites may not be available if you do not book. 

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.

More details

Access: Campervan, Car

Landscape: Rivers and lakes

Dogs: No dogs.

Sites: 0 powered, 3 unpowered

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