Avalanche Creek Shelter Campsite
About Avalanche Creek Shelter Campsite
Avalanche Creek Shelter Campsite is a DOC campsite in Arthur's Pass National Park, Canterbury, on the South Island. It has 30 sites. Its facilities include unpowered sites, cooking shelter and flush toilets, 6 in all. You can get there by campervan, car and caravan. Dogs are not allowed. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Crow Hut, 4 km away.
This standard camping site is just off the main road in the Arthur’s Pass village, almost directly opposite the visitor centre.
Facilities
- Unpowered sites
- Cooking shelter
- Flush toilets
- Wheelchair access
- Treated tap water
- Toilets
Fees
Fees apply. DOC fees change with the season, and some sites must be booked ahead. KiwiCamping shows the current fee, how to book and what each site offers.
Location
Arthur's Pass National Park, Canterbury, South Island
Nearby
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Questions about Avalanche Creek Shelter Campsite
How much does it cost to stay at Avalanche Creek Shelter Campsite?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
Are dogs allowed at Avalanche Creek Shelter Campsite?
Dogs are not allowed.
Can you take a campervan to Avalanche Creek Shelter Campsite?
Yes. You can get there by campervan, car and caravan.
What facilities does Avalanche Creek Shelter Campsite have?
Unpowered sites, Cooking shelter, Flush toilets, Wheelchair access and Treated tap water, and 1 more listed in KiwiCamping.
Read the DOC campsite rules before you go.
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