South Arm Campsite (Lake Manapouri)
About South Arm Campsite (Lake Manapouri)
South Arm Campsite (Lake Manapouri) is a Basic DOC campsite in Fiordland National Park, Fiordland, on the South Island. It has 8 sites. Its facilities include water from a stream, non-flush toilets and toilets, 5 in all. You can get there by car. Dogs are not allowed. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Freeman Burn Hut, 16 km away.
This is a basic campsite in a beautiful setting surrounded by beech forest on Lake Manapouri, Fiordland National Park. Access by boat or via Borland Road.
Facilities
- Water from a stream
- Non-flush toilets
- Toilets
- Water supply
- Unpowered sites
Fees
Free. 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
Fiordland National Park, Fiordland, South Island
Nearby
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Questions about South Arm Campsite (Lake Manapouri)
Is South Arm Campsite (Lake Manapouri) free?
Yes. South Arm Campsite (Lake Manapouri) is listed as free. Conditions can change, so check the latest details in KiwiCamping before you go.
Are dogs allowed at South Arm Campsite (Lake Manapouri)?
Dogs are not allowed.
Can you take a campervan to South Arm Campsite (Lake Manapouri)?
No. You can get there by car.
What facilities does South Arm Campsite (Lake Manapouri) have?
Water from a stream, Non-flush toilets, Toilets, Water supply and Unpowered sites.
Read the DOC campsite rules before you go.
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