Lyell Campsite
About Lyell Campsite
Lyell Campsite is a DOC campsite in Lyell area, West Coast, on the South Island. It has 18 sites. Its facilities include barbecue, unpowered sites and tap water (untreated), 7 in all. Things to do here include walking. You can get there by campervan, car and caravan. Dogs are allowed on a leash. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Kiwi Park Motels & Holiday Park, 23 km away.
The site of the historic gold-rush town of Lyell, this large, grassed campsite is easily accessible. Explore the gold workings at settlements of Gibbstown (2 hr return), Zalatown and 8 Mile, plus the Alpine Battery site.
Facilities
- Barbecue
- Unpowered sites
- Tap water (untreated)
- Wheelchair access
- Toilets
- 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
Lyell area, West Coast, South Island
Nearby
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- 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
- Arthur's Pass Camping Route: Christchurch to the West Coast
Questions about Lyell Campsite
How much does it cost to stay at Lyell Campsite?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
Are dogs allowed at Lyell Campsite?
Dogs are allowed on a leash.
Can you take a campervan to Lyell Campsite?
Yes. You can get there by campervan, car and caravan.
What facilities does Lyell Campsite have?
Barbecue, Unpowered sites, Tap water (untreated), Wheelchair access and Toilets, and 2 more listed in KiwiCamping.
Read the DOC campsite rules before you go.
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