Fees, bookings & categories
Fee details:
Fees are usually collected by a camp warden at Serviced campsites and on a self-registration basis at Standard campsites. To self-register deposit the appropriate fee in an envelope and place it in a box at the registration stand. Place the receipt section on your vehicle, caravan or tent. Campsites may also operate on this basis in off-peak periods.
Note: The Backcountry Hut Pass cannot be used at any drive-in or boat-in conservation campsite.
Campsite registration card
Age categories for all conservation campsites
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Adult: 18 years and over - full fee
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Child/Youth: 5-17 years - 50% adult fee at Serviced and 25% to 50% adult fee at Standard Campsites.
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Infant: 0-4 years - free
Fees are generally charged per person, per night and reflect the level of facilities and services provided.
Fees may differ between peak and off-peak seasons. Peak season is 1 October - 30 April (summer) and off-peak 1 May - 30 September (winter) although these may vary in some places.
Campsite bookings
Bookings can be made for all Serviced campsites at the nearest DOC visitor centre. Standard and Basic campsites usually operate on a first come first served basis.
You can also book some campsites using DOC's online booking system. Check the campsites you can book online.
Campsite categories
Serviced campsites
Serviced campsites (S) have a wide range of facilities and services. Flush toilets, tap water, kitchen/cooking bench, hot showers, rubbish collection and road access for all types of vehicles. Laundry facilities, barbecues, fireplaces, cookers and picnic tables may be available.
Standard campsites
Standard campsites (ST) have a more limited range of facilities and services. Toilets (usually composting or pit variety) water supply (tap, stream, or lake) and vehicle or boat access. Wood barbeques and fireplaces, showers (cold), picnic tables, a cooking shelter and rubbish bins may be provided.
Backcountry campsites
Backcountry campsites (BC) have toilets and a water supply which may be from a stream. They may have picnic tables, cooking shelters or fire places.
Basic campsites
Basic campsites (B) have very limited facilities so you need to be fully self-sufficient. There are basic toilets and water from a tank, stream or lake. Access may be by road or boat.
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