Otto/MacDonalds Campsite
About Otto/MacDonalds Campsite
Otto/MacDonalds Campsite is a DOC campsite in Franz Josef Glacier/Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere, West Coast, on the South Island. It has 20 sites. Its facilities include boat launching, unpowered sites and cooking shelter, 8 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 Franz Josef TOP 10 Holiday Park, 9 km away.
An easily accessible campsite. You can boat, fish for trout or swim in Lake Mapourika.
Facilities
- Boat launching
- Unpowered sites
- Cooking shelter
- Tap water (untreated)
- Wheelchair access
- Toilets
Things to do
- Boating
- Fishing
- Swimming
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
Franz Josef Glacier/Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere, West Coast, South Island
Nearby
Guides for West Coast
- South Island West Coast camping road trip
- Christchurch to Franz Josef Road Trip: Arthur's Pass and the West Coast
- Camping at Franz Josef and Fox Glacier: Campsites, Rules and Tips
- 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 Otto/MacDonalds Campsite
How much does it cost to stay at Otto/MacDonalds Campsite?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
Are dogs allowed at Otto/MacDonalds Campsite?
Dogs are not allowed.
Can you take a campervan to Otto/MacDonalds Campsite?
Yes. You can get there by campervan, car and caravan.
What facilities does Otto/MacDonalds Campsite have?
Boat launching, Unpowered sites, Cooking shelter, Tap water (untreated) and Wheelchair access, and 3 more listed in KiwiCamping.
Read the DOC campsite rules before you go.
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