Boyle Campsite
About Boyle Campsite
Boyle Campsite is a DOC campsite in Lake Sumner Forest Park, Canterbury, on the South Island. It has 12 sites. Its facilities include unpowered sites, tap water (untreated) and wheelchair access, 6 in all. You can get there by campervan, car and caravan. Dogs are allowed on a leash. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Magdalen Hut, 8 km away.
Camp amongst the kānuka forest just off SH7 between Hanmer Springs and Lewis Pass. Boyle Campsite is on the Te Araroa Trail and at the end of the five-day tramp on the St James Walkway.
Facilities
- Unpowered sites
- Tap water (untreated)
- Wheelchair access
- Non-flush toilets
- Toilets
- Water supply
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
Lake Sumner Forest Park, Canterbury, South Island
Nearby
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- Camping With a Dog in NZ: Where Dogs Are Allowed (2026)
- DOC Campsite Pass 2026-27: Is It Worth $295, and Where It Doesn't Work
- Banks Peninsula Camping Weekend From Christchurch
Questions about Boyle Campsite
How much does it cost to stay at Boyle Campsite?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
Are dogs allowed at Boyle Campsite?
Dogs are allowed on a leash.
Can you take a campervan to Boyle Campsite?
Yes. You can get there by campervan, car and caravan.
What facilities does Boyle Campsite have?
Unpowered sites, Tap water (untreated), Wheelchair access, Non-flush toilets and Toilets, and 1 more listed in KiwiCamping.
Read the DOC campsite rules before you go.
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