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Lake Sylvan Campsite.
Sylvan Campsite

Located in Glenorchy area and Mount Aspiring National Park in the Otago region

Camp beside the Routeburn River. Walk to Lake Sylvan via the bridge or day walk the start of the Routeburn Great Walk. Fly fish in the river.

Fees

  • Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
  • Child (5–17 years): $7.50 per night
  • Infant (0–4 years): free

Fees from 1 July 2025

  • 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. 

Bookings

Book Sylvan Campsite online. 

Bookings for 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026

Bookings open at 9.30 am on Tuesday 20 May 2025.

All bookings are first-come first-served. We do not have waiting lists for bookings for future seasons or facilities that are already booked-out.

Bookings for stays up to 30 June 2025

Bookings are currently open.

Bookings are required all year. Book well in advance for the peak period from 1 December - 28 February and for public holiday weekends.

From Glenorchy, follow the Glenorchy-Paradise Road. Turn left into Priory Road then right into Kinloch-Routeburn Road. 

Gravel road from Dart River bridge. 

Location

Grid reference: NZTM2000, E1228654-N5036233
Latitude: -44.73091697, Longitude: 168.3103533
  • If you intend to tramp further advance bookings are required for Great Walk huts and campsites.
  • Sylvan campsite may flood in heavy rain.

Choosing a safe tent site

For your safety we recommend not camping under the trees at this campsite.