Hawdon Shelter Campsite
About Hawdon Shelter Campsite
Hawdon 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 tap water (untreated), 6 in all. Things to do here include walking. You can get there by campervan, car and caravan. Dogs are not allowed. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Andrews Shelter Campsite, 4 km away.
Camp in the lower reaches of the Hawdon Valley on the grassy flats.
Facilities
- Unpowered sites
- Cooking shelter
- Tap water (untreated)
- Toilets
- Water supply
- Non-flush toilets
Things to do
- Walking
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
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Questions about Hawdon Shelter Campsite
How much does it cost to stay at Hawdon Shelter Campsite?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
Are dogs allowed at Hawdon Shelter Campsite?
Dogs are not allowed.
Can you take a campervan to Hawdon Shelter Campsite?
Yes. You can get there by campervan, car and caravan.
What facilities does Hawdon Shelter Campsite have?
Unpowered sites, Cooking shelter, Tap water (untreated), Toilets and Water supply, and 1 more listed in KiwiCamping.
Read the DOC campsite rules before you go.
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