Sylvan Campsite
About Sylvan Campsite
Sylvan Campsite is a DOC campsite in Glenorchy area, Otago, on the South Island. It has 24 sites. Its facilities include unpowered sites, tap water (untreated) and wheelchair access, 6 in all. Things to do here include fishing. You can get there by campervan, car and caravan. Dogs are not allowed. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Diamond Lake Campsite, 5 km away.
Camp beside the Routeburn River. Walk to Lake Sylvan via the bridge or day walk the start of the Routeburn Great Walk. Fly fish in the river.
Facilities
- Unpowered sites
- Tap water (untreated)
- Wheelchair access
- Non-flush toilets
- Toilets
- Water supply
Things to do
- Fishing
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
Glenorchy area, Otago, South Island
Nearby
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Questions about Sylvan Campsite
How much does it cost to stay at Sylvan Campsite?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
Are dogs allowed at Sylvan Campsite?
Dogs are not allowed.
Can you take a campervan to Sylvan Campsite?
Yes. You can get there by campervan, car and caravan.
What facilities does Sylvan 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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