Lake Paringa Campsite
About Lake Paringa Campsite
Lake Paringa Campsite is a DOC campsite in Haast, Paringa and Moeraki rivers area, West Coast, on the South Island. It has 12 sites. Its facilities include boat launching, unpowered sites and tap water (untreated), 7 in all. Things to do here include boating, fishing and swimming. You can get there by campervan, car and caravan. Dogs are not allowed. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Blowfly Hut, 9 km away.
Enjoy boating, fishing and swimming in the lake and walk the Haast to Paringa Cattle Track.
Facilities
- Boat launching
- Unpowered sites
- Tap water (untreated)
- Non-flush toilets
- Toilets
- Water supply
Things to do
- Boating
- Fishing
- Swimming
- 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
Haast, Paringa and Moeraki rivers area, West Coast, South Island
Nearby
Guides for West Coast
- South Island West Coast camping road trip
- Wānaka to Haast Pass: Drive, Stops and Camping Guide
- Sandfly Bites in NZ: How to Camp With Fewer of Them
- DOC Campsite Pass 2026-27: Is It Worth $295, and Where It Doesn't Work
- DOC Campsites That Sell Out Over Summer (and What to Book Instead)
- Freedom Camping on the West Coast 2026: Karamea to Haast, Town by Town
Questions about Lake Paringa Campsite
How much does it cost to stay at Lake Paringa Campsite?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
Are dogs allowed at Lake Paringa Campsite?
Dogs are not allowed.
Can you take a campervan to Lake Paringa Campsite?
Yes. You can get there by campervan, car and caravan.
What facilities does Lake Paringa Campsite have?
Boat launching, Unpowered sites, Tap water (untreated), Non-flush toilets and Toilets, and 2 more listed in KiwiCamping.
Read the DOC campsite rules before you go.
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