Bark Bay Campsite
About Bark Bay Campsite
Bark Bay Campsite is a Great Walk DOC campsite in Abel Tasman National Park, Nelson/Tasman, on the South Island. It has 40 sites. Its facilities include campfires allowed, unpowered sites and cooking shelter, 7 in all. It is reached on foot or by boat. Dogs are not allowed. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Bark Bay Hut, under 1 km away.
Walk-in or boat-in to this beachside campsite on the Torrent Bay Estuary to Bark Bay section of the Abel Tasman Coast Track. There is no drive on access.
Facilities
- Campfires allowed
- Unpowered sites
- Cooking shelter
- Flush toilets
- Tap water (untreated)
- Toilets
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
Abel Tasman National Park, Nelson/Tasman, South Island
Nearby
Guides for Nelson/Tasman
- Abel Tasman Coast Track Campsites 2026/27: Booking, Fees and Where to Camp
- Abel Tasman Camping: Campsites, Bookings and Route
- Freedom Camping in Motueka: Sites, Limits and Alternatives
- DOC Campsite Pass 2026-27: Is It Worth $295, and Where It Doesn't Work
- DOC Campsites That Sell Out Over Summer (and What to Book Instead)
- Freedom Camping in Tasman 2026: Motueka, Richmond, Takaka and Abel Tasman
Questions about Bark Bay Campsite
How much does it cost to stay at Bark Bay Campsite?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
Are dogs allowed at Bark Bay Campsite?
Dogs are not allowed.
Can you take a campervan to Bark Bay Campsite?
No. It is reached on foot or by boat.
What facilities does Bark Bay Campsite have?
Campfires allowed, Unpowered sites, Cooking shelter, Flush toilets and Tap water (untreated), and 2 more listed in KiwiCamping.
Read the DOC campsite rules before you go.
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