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Lake Taylor Campsite

Dogs allowed

Dogs on a leash only

1 dog-friendly walks within 30 km
FeeNo fee
Sites15
CategoryStandard
BookingBook ahead
DOC Campsite PassAccepted
Facilities
Non-poweredShelter for cookingToilets - non-flushWater from tapWheelchair accessiblePhone
Getting there
CampervanCarCaravan

About this campsite

Camp beside the lake and explore this highly scenic area by foot or mountain bike.

Lake Taylor Campsite is very exposed to the weather. Check the weather before you go and take appropriate clothing and gear.

Department of Conservation

Fires: No fires allowed

Getting there

Turn off SH7 at Waikari and follow the road to Hawarden (approx. 8.5 km). The road then joins Lake Sumner Rd, which leads to Lake Taylor (approx. 50 km). This is a gravel road that is narrow, has sharp corners and steep drops. The road can be busy – keep left, reduce speed and watch out for traffic.

Department of Conservation

Before you go

Trees or branches may fall in windy conditions – try not to camp beneath trees.

Department of Conservation

Sourced from the Department of Conservation. The campsite facts and the dog rule on this page come from DOC and are used under CC BY 4.0. Details change with the seasons, the DOC page is the source of truth. The terrain drawing above is our own, computed from elevation data.

Location -42.7735, 172.2539 · View this campsite on doc.govt.nz

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