Canaan Downs Campsite
About Canaan Downs Campsite
Canaan Downs Campsite is a DOC campsite in Canaan Downs Scenic Reserve, Nelson/Tasman, on the South Island. It has 10 sites. Its facilities include unpowered sites, tap water (untreated) and wheelchair access, 6 in all. Things to do here include caving, biking and walking. You can get there by car. Dogs are not allowed. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is The Barn Cabins & Camp, 11 km away.
Camp in Canaan Downs near mountain bike and tramping tracks.
Facilities
- Unpowered sites
- Tap water (untreated)
- Wheelchair access
- Non-flush toilets
- Toilets
- Water supply
Things to do
- Caving
- 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
Canaan Downs Scenic Reserve, Nelson/Tasman, South Island
Nearby
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Questions about Canaan Downs Campsite
How much does it cost to stay at Canaan Downs Campsite?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
Are dogs allowed at Canaan Downs Campsite?
Dogs are not allowed.
Can you take a campervan to Canaan Downs Campsite?
No. You can get there by car.
What facilities does Canaan Downs Campsite have?
Unpowered sites, Tap water (untreated), Wheelchair access, Non-flush toilets and Toilets, and 1 more listed in KiwiCamping.
Read the DOC campsite rules before you go.
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