Pioneer Park Campsite
About Pioneer Park Campsite
Pioneer Park Campsite is a DOC campsite in Pioneer Park Conservation Area, Canterbury, on the South Island. It has 25 sites. Its facilities include campfires allowed, unpowered sites and tap water (untreated), 7 in all. Things to do here include walking. You can get there by campervan, car and caravan. Dogs are allowed. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Fairlie Holiday Park, 11 km away.
Short walks are nearby, and you can visit historic Burkes Cottage. Do not camp in flood zone if heavy rain or thunderstorms are forecast.
Facilities
- Campfires allowed
- Unpowered sites
- Tap water (untreated)
- Non-flush toilets
- Toilets
- Water supply
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
Pioneer Park Conservation Area, Canterbury, South Island
Nearby
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Questions about Pioneer Park Campsite
How much does it cost to stay at Pioneer Park Campsite?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
Are dogs allowed at Pioneer Park Campsite?
Dogs are allowed.
Can you take a campervan to Pioneer Park Campsite?
Yes. You can get there by campervan, car and caravan.
What facilities does Pioneer Park Campsite have?
Campfires allowed, Unpowered sites, Tap water (untreated), Non-flush toilets and Toilets, and 2 more listed in KiwiCamping.
Read the DOC campsite rules before you go.
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