Young Forks Campsite
About Young Forks Campsite
Young Forks Campsite is a Backcountry DOC campsite in Mount Aspiring National Park, Otago, on the South Island. Its facilities include unpowered sites, cooking shelter and water from a stream, 7 in all. Things to do here include walking. It is reached on foot. Dogs are not allowed. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Siberia Hut, 7 km away.
This is a walk-in, backcountry campsite in the Wanaka/Makarora area. Camp in the Young Valley as part of the Gillespie Pass Circuit.
Facilities
- Unpowered sites
- Cooking shelter
- Water from a stream
- Tap water (untreated)
- Non-flush toilets
- Toilets
Things to do
- Walking
Fees
Free. 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
Mount Aspiring National Park, Otago, South Island
Nearby
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- Where to Camp for Roys Peak and Rob Roy Glacier: A Wānaka Base Guide
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Questions about Young Forks Campsite
Is Young Forks Campsite free?
Yes. Young Forks Campsite is listed as free. Conditions can change, so check the latest details in KiwiCamping before you go.
Are dogs allowed at Young Forks Campsite?
Dogs are not allowed.
Can you take a campervan to Young Forks Campsite?
No. It is reached on foot.
What facilities does Young Forks Campsite have?
Unpowered sites, Cooking shelter, Water from a stream, Tap water (untreated) and Non-flush toilets, and 2 more listed in KiwiCamping.
Read the DOC campsite rules before you go.
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