Butchers Flat Campsite
Standard campsiteLocated in Mount Richmond Forest Park, MarlboroughOpen
- Sites
- 20
- Booking
- Can book
- Cost
- from $10
- Power
- None
- Toilet
- Non-flush
- Drinking water
- Boil first
- Dogs
- DOC permit only
Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Topo map: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. 41.37630° S, 173.59431° E
About this place
This grassy, flat camping area was once a gold mining area and is great for picnicking or swimming. You'll also find walking and mountain biking opportunities nearby.
Know before you go
Water safety
If you plan to enjoy the water, learn how to stay safe when swimming, boating and fishing .
Give eels space when swimming
Eels live in the river in this area so if you are swimming remember you are in their homes. If they feel threatened, they have been known to bite people. This is very rare, and generally results in a small graze. Eels usually avoid people and are mostly active at night.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Fees and bookings
The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite.
Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2027. If no availability shows online for your dates, the campsite is fully booked. No spaces are kept for campers arriving without a booking. Phone and in‑person bookings made at a visitor centre incur a $10 service fee. Same‑day bookings are available online until 8 pm if spaces remain.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Nearby stops
Devils Creek Hut
Standard • 6 bunks • Marlborough • 4.6 km
Devils Creek Hut is a DOC hut located in the Marlborough region, situated on the Wakamarina Track. It is accessible by walk or mountain bike and lies…
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Pinedale Camping Ground
Marlborough • 4.8 km
Pinedale Camping Ground is a campsite located in the Marlborough region. The provided records do not include specific details about its facilities or amenities.
Fosters Hut
Standard • 4 bunks • Marlborough • 7.2 km
Fosters Hut is a standard four-bunk hut located in Mount Richmond Forest Park in the Marlborough region.
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Mt Sunday Bivvy
Basic/bivvies • 2 bunks • Marlborough • 8 km
Mt Sunday Bivvy is a basic two-bunk hut located in the South Marlborough area.
Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush • Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
Pelorus Bridge Campground
Serviced • Marlborough • 8.6 km
Pelorus Bridge Campground is located on the banks of the Te Hoiere/Pelorus River in the Marlborough region. The site is surrounded by towering kahikatea,…
Cookers/electric stove • Non-powered/tent sites • Phone
Walks nearby
Contact
Nelson/Tasman/Marlborough information
Regional DOC service centre.
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Sources
- DOC Campsites · CC BY 4.0Data sourced from the Department of Conservation (DOC), New Zealand.
- DOC Campsites (API) · CC BY 4.0Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai. Data sourced from the DOC Developer Portal (api.doc.govt.nz).
- OpenStreetMap Campsites · ODbL (Open Database License)Contains information from OpenStreetMap, made available under the ODbL.