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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 for the 2026/27 season open at 12 noon on Friday 15 May 2026.  

  • 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 Deer Flat Campsite online.

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.