Kerr Bay Campsite
About Kerr Bay Campsite
Kerr Bay Campsite is a Serviced DOC campsite in Nelson Lakes National Park, Nelson/Tasman, on the South Island. It has 25 sites. Its facilities include boat launching, stove and dump station, 11 in all. Things to do here include birdwatching, boating and fishing. You can get there by campervan, car and caravan. Dogs are not allowed. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Teetotal Campsite, 2 km away.
Kerr Bay Campsite is next to Lake Rotoiti, surrounded by beech forest, with a boat launching ramp nearby.
Facilities
- Boat launching
- Stove
- Dump station
- Unpowered sites
- Powered sites
- Cooking shelter
Things to do
- Birdwatching
- Boating
- Fishing
- Kayaking
- Biking
- Swimming
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
Nelson Lakes National Park, Nelson/Tasman, South Island
Nearby
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Questions about Kerr Bay Campsite
How much does it cost to stay at Kerr Bay Campsite?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
Are dogs allowed at Kerr Bay Campsite?
Dogs are not allowed.
Can you take a campervan to Kerr Bay Campsite?
Yes. You can get there by campervan, car and caravan.
What facilities does Kerr Bay Campsite have?
Boat launching, Stove, Dump station, Unpowered sites and Powered sites, and 6 more listed in KiwiCamping.
Read the DOC campsite rules before you go.
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