Campground · Canterbury, New Zealand
Lake Taylor Campsite
Lake Sumner Forest Park
Lake Taylor Campsite has 15 sites and is very exposed to the weather, with trees and branches that may fall in wind. The gravel road from SH 7 at Waikari is narrow with sharp corners and steep drops. The road can be busy, so keep left.
Lake Taylor Campsite is a campground in Lake Sumner Forest Park, Canterbury, New Zealand, with 15 sites. You book it ahead through DOC bookings.
How booking Lake Taylor Campsite works
Department of Conservation (DOC) takes the bookings for this campground. Booking system: DOC bookings. DOC lists 15 sites.
At a glance
- Type
- Campground · DOC category: Standard
- Sites
- 15 sites
- Season
- “Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2027.”
- 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.
- Getting there
- Gravel, narrow road with sharp corners and steep drops, from SH 7 at Waikari
- Booked through
- DOC bookings
- Location
- -42.77355, 172.25386
In an emergency, call 111.
This page has no PermitSnag alert for Lake Taylor Campsite yet. Book it with DOC.
Nearby places to stay
Straight-line distance between the agency’s map points.
- Hope Kiwi LodgeLake Sumner Forest Park14.7 km (9.1 mi)
- Boyle CampsiteLake Sumner Forest Park30.6 km (19 mi)
- Casey HutArthur's Pass National Park34 km (21.1 mi)
- Nina HutLake Sumner Forest Park34.7 km (21.6 mi)
- Boyle Flat HutSt James Conservation Area38.1 km (23.7 mi)
- Hawdon HutArthur's Pass National Park45.2 km (28.1 mi)
Lake Taylor Campsite: questions
Do I need to book Lake Taylor Campsite ahead?
Yes. Lake Taylor Campsite is booked online through DOC bookings, run by Department of Conservation (DOC).
How many sites does Lake Taylor Campsite have?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists 15 sites at Lake Taylor Campsite.
How much does Lake Taylor 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 Lake Taylor 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.