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Grassy plain with mountain range behind.
Deer Flat Campsite

Located in Fiordland National Park and Milford Road/Milford Sound area in the Fiordland region

This is a standard campsite in northern Fiordland. Camp beside the Eglinton River in a grassy area surrounded by small pockets of beech forest. Fly fish in the river.

The toilets are wheelchair accessible.

Fees

  • Adult (18+ years): $18 per night
  • Child (5–17 years): $9 per night
  • Infant (0–4 years): free

Passes

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

Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2026.

If there is no availability showing online for your dates, the campsite is fully booked. No sites are held for campers turning up on the day without a booking.

Online bookings are required all year.

Book Deer Flat Campsite online.

A $10 service fee applies to phone and in-person booking. This is a limited service – book online first. An in-person booking is dependent on there being space available.

Milford Road, adjacent to SH94, 62 km north of Te Anau. Gravel road access

Location

Grid reference: NZTM2000, E1206545-N5004970
Latitude: -44.99949692, Longitude: 168.00793244

There has been regular instances of flooding at this campsite. Access to some of the sites may be restricted and facilities may be affected.