Upper Eglinton Campsite
Standard campsiteLocated in Fiordland National Park, SouthlandOpen
- Sites
- 3
- Booking
- Can book
- Cost
- from $18
- Power
- None
- Toilet
- Non-flush
- Water
- Yes
- Dogs
- No dogs
Getting there
Milford Road, adjacent to SH94, 68 km north of Te Anau. Gravel road not suitable for larger vehicles.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Topo map: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. 44.92750° S, 168.03187° E
About this place
There are walking and tramping tracks near this campsite, including the Earl Mountain Tracks and you can fly fish in the river. There are magnificent valley views.
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 Upper Eglinton Campsite online.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Nearby stops
Kiosk Creek Campsite
Standard • Southland • 4.1 km
Kiosk Creek Campsite is a scenic campsite in northern Fiordland, Southland. It offers views of glacial moraine deposits.
Fire pit/place for campfires (except in fire bans) • Non-powered/tent sites • Toilets - non-flush
Cascade Creek Campsite
Standard • Southland • 5 km
Cascade Creek Campsite is a standard campsite in northern Fiordland that is suitable for larger vehicles.
Fire pit/place for campfires (except in fire bans) • Non-powered/tent sites • Shelter for cooking
Deer Flat Campsite
Standard • Southland • 8.2 km
Deer Flat Campsite is a standard campsite in northern Fiordland, situated beside the Eglinton River. The site features a grassy area surrounded by small…
Fire pit/place for campfires (except in fire bans) • Non-powered/tent sites • Water from stream
Glade House
Southland • 8.2 km
Glade House is a hut located in the Southland region of New Zealand. The provided data does not include specific details regarding its facilities or access.
Clinton Hut
Great Walk • 40 bunks • Southland • 10 km
Clinton Hut is a 40-bunk Great Walk hut located on the Milford Track in Fiordland. Bookings are required during the Great Walks season.
Cooking • Heating • Mattresses
Walks nearby
Hut Creek Track
Advanced • 3 hr to bush edge • 2.7 km • 2.31 km away
Mistake Creek Track
Advanced • 3 hr to bush edge • 5 km • 3.7 km away
Dore Pass Route
Expert • 9 hr • 13.5 km • 5.29 km away
Lake Gunn Nature Walk
Easiest • 45 min loop • 1.4 km • 5.53 km away
Falls Creek Route
Expert • 4 hr to bush edge, 6 - 8 hr to rock bivvy • 21 km • 11.31 km away
Contact
Te Rua-o-te-moko/Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre
1 Lakefront Drive, Te Anau 9600
Regional DOC service centre.
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Sources
- DOC Campsites · CC BY 4.0Data sourced from the Department of Conservation (DOC), New Zealand.
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- 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).