McKellar Campsite (lawn at hut)

Located in Greenstone and Caples Conservation Areas in the Otago region

This backcountry campsite is located outside McKellar Hut.

Camp outside McKellar Hut

Fees

  • Adult (18+ years): $10 per night
  • Child (5–17 years): $5 per night
  • Infant (0 - 4 years): free

Campers may use hut water supply and toilets. 

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.

Bookings are required from 1 November 2024. 

Book McKellar 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.

Tracks to this campsite

Location

NZTopo50 map sheet: CB09
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1216513, N5019822