Campground · Canterbury, New Zealand
Boyle Campsite
Lake Sumner Forest Park
Boyle Campsite has 12 sites in an enclosure for tents, with no vehicle access. It is off SH 7 between Springs Junction and the Hanmer Springs turnoff, on the Te Araroa Trail and at the end of the St James Walkway. Dogs are allowed on the campsite and its immediate surrounds.
Boyle Campsite is a campground in Lake Sumner Forest Park, Canterbury, New Zealand, with 12 sites. You book it ahead through DOC bookings.
How booking Boyle Campsite works
Department of Conservation (DOC) takes the bookings for this campground. Booking system: DOC bookings. DOC lists 12 sites.
At a glance
- Type
- Campground · DOC category: Standard
- Sites
- 12 sites
- Season
- “Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2027.”
- Site types
- Tent sites
- Fees (NZD)
- Campsite, Adult (18+): $10 per night
- Campsite, Child (5-17): $5 per night
- Campsite, Infant (0-4): free
As DOC states them on 2026-10-31. Check the DOC page before you book.
- Rules and limits
- Dogs allowed on campsite and immediate surrounds
- Getting there
- Off SH 7 between Springs Junction and Hanmer Springs turnoff
- Booked through
- DOC bookings
- Location
- -42.51664, 172.38646
In an emergency, call 111.
This page has no PermitSnag alert for Boyle Campsite yet. Book it with DOC.
Nearby places to stay
Straight-line distance between the agency’s map points.
- Nina HutLake Sumner Forest Park7.7 km (4.8 mi)
- Boyle Flat HutSt James Conservation Area8.2 km (5.1 mi)
- Hope Kiwi LodgeLake Sumner Forest Park18.5 km (11.5 mi)
- Cannibal Gorge HutLewis Pass Scenic Reserve21.4 km (13.3 mi)
- Anne HutSt James Conservation Area21.8 km (13.5 mi)
- Marble Hill CampsiteLewis Pass Scenic Reserve22.8 km (14.2 mi)
Boyle Campsite: questions
Do I need to book Boyle Campsite ahead?
Yes. Boyle Campsite is booked online through DOC bookings, run by Department of Conservation (DOC).
How many sites does Boyle Campsite have?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists 12 sites at Boyle Campsite.
How much does Boyle Campsite cost?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists: Campsite, Adult (18+) $10 NZD per night; Campsite, Child (5-17) $5 NZD per night; Campsite, Infant (0-4) free.
When is Boyle Campsite open?
Department of Conservation (DOC) says: "Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2027."
What is the emergency number at Lake Sumner 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.