Skippers Campsite
About Skippers Campsite
Skippers Campsite is a DOC campsite in Skippers area, Otago, on the South Island. It has 24 sites. Its facilities include unpowered sites, flush toilets and tap water (untreated), 5 in all. Dogs are allowed on a leash. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Dynamo Hut, 5 km away.
This is a standard campsite in the Queenstown/Wakatipu area. Camp within scenic rocky natural features on terraces around an old cemetery and school. Bike, walk, tramp or hunt to explore the area.
Facilities
- Unpowered sites
- Flush toilets
- Tap water (untreated)
- Toilets
- Water supply
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
Skippers area, Otago, South Island
Nearby
Guides for Otago
- Queenstown to Glenorchy: a 3-day camping escape
- Southern Scenic Route camping guide
- Freedom Camping in Queenstown Lakes 2026: Where You Can Stay
- Camping With a Dog in NZ: Where Dogs Are Allowed (2026)
- DOC Campsite Pass 2026-27: Is It Worth $295, and Where It Doesn't Work
- Wānaka to Haast Pass: Drive, Stops and Camping Guide
Questions about Skippers Campsite
How much does it cost to stay at Skippers Campsite?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
Are dogs allowed at Skippers Campsite?
Dogs are allowed on a leash.
Can you take a campervan to Skippers Campsite?
No. It cannot be reached by vehicle.
What facilities does Skippers Campsite have?
Unpowered sites, Flush toilets, Tap water (untreated), Toilets and Water supply.
Read the DOC campsite rules before you go.
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