Lake Middleton Campsite
About Lake Middleton Campsite
Lake Middleton Campsite is a DOC campsite in Twizel area, Canterbury, on the South Island. Its facilities include campfires allowed, unpowered sites and cooking shelter, 6 in all. Things to do here include biking and walking. You can get there by campervan and car. Dogs are allowed on a leash. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Round Bush Campsite, 8 km away.
Use this campsite as a base to walk or mountain bike in the Lake Ōhau area or in Ruataniwha Conservation Park.
Facilities
- Campfires allowed
- Unpowered sites
- Cooking shelter
- Water from a stream
- Non-flush toilets
- Water supply
Things to do
- Biking
- 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
Twizel area, Canterbury, South Island
Nearby
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- Camping With a Dog in NZ: Where Dogs Are Allowed (2026)
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Questions about Lake Middleton Campsite
How much does it cost to stay at Lake Middleton Campsite?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
Are dogs allowed at Lake Middleton Campsite?
Dogs are allowed on a leash.
Can you take a campervan to Lake Middleton Campsite?
Yes. You can get there by campervan and car.
What facilities does Lake Middleton Campsite have?
Campfires allowed, Unpowered sites, Cooking shelter, Water from a stream and Non-flush toilets, and 1 more listed in KiwiCamping.
Read the DOC campsite rules before you go.
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