Camping is a great way to experience Glacier Country, giving you the freedom to wake up surrounded by rainforest, mountains, lakes and coastlines. To help protect this special place, which sits within Te Wāhipounamu, South West New Zealand UNESCO World Heritage Area there is no freedom camping. We encourage all visitors to stay at designated campsites, using approved camping areas helps keep our landscapes pristine for future generations to enjoy.
Whether you’re travelling by campervan or pitching a tent there are a range of well-located camping options with easy access to walking tracks, cafés, local attractions and the villages of Franz Josef and Fox Glacier.
Holiday Parks & Campervan Parks
These parks offer great camping and campervan facilities, all set in scenic locations and close to the townships, perfect for exploring the glaciers, rainforest walks and local hospitality.
Fox Glacier
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Fox Glacier Lodge (campervan sites only)
Franz Josef
Department of Conservation Campsites
There are two Department of Conservation (DOC) campsites in the area offering basic facilities:
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Otto/MacDonalds Campsite – located Lake Mapourika, Franz Josef.
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Gillespies Beach Campsite – located 21km from Fox Glacier. This campsite is accessed via a narrow, unsealed road and is not suitable for long vehicles.
Okarito Community Campground
Okarito has a community-run campground just a short walk from both the beach and the lagoon.
