Upper Eglinton Campsite
Milford Rd - Fiordland National Park
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Upper Eglinton Campsite
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.
This is a small campsite straight off the road. It is quite a tight turn getting into it and is not suitable for large vehicles. There are a few trees and a shelter on one side, with a picnic table, fire pits and a toilet.
There are amazing views up the valley and you can fly fish in the river.
Location
71 km north of Te Anau
Notices
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Predator control for Eglinton Valley
A predator control operation using toxic bait containing 1080 was completed on 11 February 2024.
Eglinton Valley is open to the public with warning signs in place at key entrances.
There may be toxic carcasses and bait (green coloured pellets) in the area. It’s not safe to hunt for food or have your dog in this area for up to 8 months. Dogs are not allowed at any time. Warning signs and this web alert will be removed when the area is safe again.
This operation is part of DOC's National Predator Control Programme to protect native species.
First published on 18 December 2023. Last reviewed on 6 November 2024.
DOC Campsite Pricing
Upper Eglinton Campsite is categorised as a DOC Standard Campsite. The following pricing indicates usual pricing. Prices vary for some campsites and may include seasonal pricing. Visit the DOC website for exact pricing.
DOC Standard Campsite
Standard campsites have a more limited range of facilities and services than Serviced campsites. These campsites have toilets, a water supply that could be treated or untreated tap water, or from a stream or lake, and vehicle or boat access. Bring your own soap for washing hands. Untreated water should be boiled before use to ensure it's safe. Wood BBQs and fireplaces, cold showers, picnic tables, a cooking shelter and rubbish bins may be provided; this will vary from site to site.
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| Unpowered Site | Adult | $10.00 to $15.00 per night |
| Unpowered Site | Child | $5.00 to $7.50 per night |
| Unpowered Site | Infant | $0.00 per night |
Adults are 18+ years, children are 5-17 years, infants are 0-4 years.
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DOC FiordlandCentral government organisation |
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South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷ Te Anau |
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This campsite cannot be booked, sites are on a first come basis. |
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Basic Camping
Reviews
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2.5/5
15$/person is way too much for this site.
A gravel path filled with holes is basically what it is. The toilet hadn’t been cleaned in forever.
I understand why DOC campsites require a fee, however the pricing remains consistent throughout the sites but the amenities definitely don’t.
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2.5/5
True for all the doc place from Te Anau to Milford Sound : Price is $13 per person in November.
For long drop toilet and a ground full of holes it is a bite expensive. The rangers check everyday. In some of places you can do a fire. Not for all of course, in case you are able to burn the water.
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4.5/5
Apart from the many sandflies that you have in any campsite around Milford this was an excellent place to stay.
Great, great views, not so crowded as the other sites and 2 fireplaces.
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5.0/5
Ranked for setting not amenities.
Can't beat the tranquility and beauty along the Milford Rd (once the tour buses have left for the day!).
