Campground · Canterbury, New Zealand
Mistletoe Flats Campsite
Craigieburn Forest Park
Mistletoe Flats Campsite has 10 sites among beech forest, tussock and rugged mountains. Turn off SH 73 at the signpost, then take the final stretch of gravel road. The beech forest was damaged by fire in December 2024, and fire-damaged trees may fall without warning. Flooding may limit campervan and caravan sites.
Mistletoe Flats Campsite is a campground in Craigieburn Forest Park, Canterbury, New Zealand, with 10 sites. You book it ahead through DOC bookings.
How booking Mistletoe Flats Campsite works
Department of Conservation (DOC) takes the bookings for this campground. Booking system: DOC bookings. DOC lists 10 sites.
At a glance
- Type
- Campground · DOC category: Standard
- Sites
- 10 sites
- Season
- “Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2027.”
- Fees (NZD)
- Campsite, Adult (18+): $15 per night
- Campsite, Child (5-17): $7.50 per night
- Campsite, Infant (0-4): free
As DOC states them on 2026-10-31. Check the DOC page before you book.
- Getting there
- Turn off SH 73 at signpost; final stretch gravel road
- Booked through
- DOC bookings
- Location
- -43.15113, 171.73091
In an emergency, call 111.
This page has no PermitSnag alert for Mistletoe Flats Campsite yet. Book it with DOC.
Nearby places to stay
Straight-line distance between the agency’s map points.
- Lake Pearson (Moana Rua) CampsiteCraigieburn Forest Park8 km (5 mi)
- Hamilton HutCraigieburn Forest Park8.6 km (5.3 mi)
- Hawdon Shelter CampsiteArthur's Pass National Park18.2 km (11.3 mi)
- Klondyke Corner CampsiteArthur's Pass National Park20.2 km (12.6 mi)
- Edwards HutArthur's Pass National Park24.2 km (15 mi)
- Anti Crow HutArthur's Pass National Park24.5 km (15.2 mi)
Mistletoe Flats Campsite: questions
Do I need to book Mistletoe Flats Campsite ahead?
Yes. Mistletoe Flats Campsite is booked online through DOC bookings, run by Department of Conservation (DOC).
How many sites does Mistletoe Flats Campsite have?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists 10 sites at Mistletoe Flats Campsite.
How much does Mistletoe Flats Campsite cost?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists: Campsite, Adult (18+) $15 NZD per night; Campsite, Child (5-17) $7.50 NZD per night; Campsite, Infant (0-4) free.
When is Mistletoe Flats Campsite open?
Department of Conservation (DOC) says: "Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2027."
What is the emergency number at Craigieburn Forest Park?
In New Zealand, call 111 for police, fire or ambulance, and for search and rescue.
Hut, campsite, region and location data: Department of Conservation (DOC), Crown copyright, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International.