Gillespies Beach Campsite
About Gillespies Beach Campsite
Gillespies Beach Campsite is a DOC campsite in West Coast, on the South Island. It has 8 sites. Its facilities include unpowered sites, cooking shelter and tap water (untreated), 6 in all. Things to do here include walking. You can get there by car. Dogs are allowed on a leash. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park, 16 km away.
Camp near an old gold mining settlement and a seal colony. Tracks lead to historic suction and bucket dredges, and Galway Beach.
Facilities
- Unpowered sites
- Cooking shelter
- Tap water (untreated)
- Toilets
- Water supply
- Non-flush toilets
Things to do
- 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
Gillespies Beach, West Coast, South Island
Nearby
Guides for West Coast
- Camping at Franz Josef and Fox Glacier: Campsites, Rules and Tips
- South Island West Coast camping road trip
- Freedom Camping in Westland 2026: Hokitika, Franz Josef, Fox Glacier and Haast
- 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
- Freedom Camping on the West Coast 2026: Karamea to Haast, Town by Town
Questions about Gillespies Beach Campsite
How much does it cost to stay at Gillespies Beach Campsite?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
Are dogs allowed at Gillespies Beach Campsite?
Dogs are allowed on a leash.
Can you take a campervan to Gillespies Beach Campsite?
No. You can get there by car.
What facilities does Gillespies Beach Campsite have?
Unpowered sites, Cooking shelter, Tap water (untreated), Toilets and Water supply, and 1 more listed in KiwiCamping.
Read the DOC campsite rules before you go.
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