Butchers Flat Campsite
About Butchers Flat Campsite
Butchers Flat Campsite is a DOC campsite in Mount Richmond Forest Park, Marlborough, on the South Island. It has 20 sites. Its facilities include unpowered sites, tap water (untreated) and non-flush toilets, 5 in all. Things to do here include biking, picnicking and swimming. You can get there by campervan and car. Dogs need a DOC permit. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Devils Creek Hut, 5 km away.
This grassy, flat camping area was once a gold mining area and is great for picnicking or swimming. You'll also find walking and mountain biking opportunities nearby.
Facilities
- Unpowered sites
- Tap water (untreated)
- Non-flush toilets
- Toilets
- Water supply
Things to do
- Biking
- Picnicking
- Swimming
- 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
Mount Richmond Forest Park, Marlborough, South Island
Nearby
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Questions about Butchers Flat Campsite
How much does it cost to stay at Butchers Flat Campsite?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
Are dogs allowed at Butchers Flat Campsite?
Dogs need a DOC permit.
Can you take a campervan to Butchers Flat Campsite?
Yes. You can get there by campervan and car.
What facilities does Butchers Flat Campsite have?
Unpowered sites, Tap water (untreated), Non-flush toilets, Toilets and Water supply.
Read the DOC campsite rules before you go.
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