Lake Taylor Campsite
Standard campsiteLocated in Lake Sumner Forest Park, CanterburyOpen
- Sites
- 15
- Booking
- Can book
- Cost
- from $10
- Power
- None
- Toilet
- Non-flush
- Drinking water
- Boil first
- Dogs
- On a lead
Getting there
Turn off SH7 at Waikari and follow the road to Hawarden (approx. 8.5 km). The road then joins Lake Sumner Rd, which leads to Lake Taylor (approx. 50 km).
This is a gravel road that is narrow, has sharp corners and steep drops. The road can be busy – keep left, reduce speed and watch out for traffic.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Topo map: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. 42.77355° S, 172.25386° E
About this place
Camp beside the lake and explore this highly scenic area by foot or mountain bike.
Fees and bookings
The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite. Campsite Pass bookings must be booked online before occupying a site. If you do not book, bookings may be made by campground staff (if present) and will incur a $10 service charge. Sites may not be available if you do not book.
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. Book Lake Taylor Campsite online . Your booking will be for a site, which will be allocated or selected on arrival.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Nearby stops
Gabriel Hut
Basic/bivvies • 4 bunks • Canterbury • 6.5 km
Gabriel Hut is a basic four-bunk hut located in the North Canterbury and Arthur's Pass area. It provides simple accommodation for visitors exploring the region.
Heating • Toilets - non-flush • Water from stream
Loch Katrine Campsite
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Loch Katrine Campsite is a grassy area beside the lake in Canterbury. It serves as a base for walking, mountain biking, and swimming in the icy waters.
Non-powered/tent sites • Water from tap - not treated, boil before use • Toilets - non-flush
Deep Creek Hut
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Deep Creek Hut is a backcountry hut located in the Canterbury region of New Zealand. It provides basic shelter for hikers and trappers in the area.
Jollie Camp Spot
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Lake Mason Camping
Canterbury • 7.7 km
Lake Mason Camping is a campsite located in the Canterbury region. The provided data does not list specific facilities or details for this site.
Walks nearby
Contact
Arthur's Pass National Park Visitor Centre
104 West Coast Road, Arthur's Pass 7654
Regional DOC service centre.
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Sources
- OpenStreetMap Campsites · ODbL (Open Database License)Contains information from OpenStreetMap, made available under the ODbL.
- 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).
- DOC Campsites · CC BY 4.0Data sourced from the Department of Conservation (DOC), New Zealand.