Campground · Otago, New Zealand
Sylvan Campsite
Glenorchy area
Sylvan Campsite has 24 sites on the Glenorchy-Paradise Road, with a gravel last stretch from the Dart River bridge, and foot access via the bridge. You are advised not to camp under the trees, and the site may flood in heavy rain.
Sylvan Campsite is a campground in Glenorchy area, Otago, New Zealand, with 24 sites. You book it ahead through DOC bookings.
How booking Sylvan Campsite works
Department of Conservation (DOC) takes the bookings for this campground. Booking system: DOC bookings. DOC lists 24 sites.
At a glance
- Type
- Campground · DOC category: Standard
- Sites
- 24 sites
- Fees (NZD)
- Adult (18+): $18 per night
- Child (5 to 17): $9 per night
- Infant (0 to 4): free
As DOC states them on 2026-10-31. Check the DOC page before you book.
- Getting there
- Glenorchy-Paradise Road, gravel last stretch from Dart River bridge; foot access via bridge
- Booked through
- DOC bookings
- Location
- -44.72577, 168.31466
In an emergency, call 111.
This page has no PermitSnag alert for Sylvan Campsite yet. Book it with DOC.
Nearby places to stay
Straight-line distance between the agency’s map points.
- Diamond Lake CampsiteGlenorchy area5.3 km (3.3 mi)
- Routeburn Flats HutMount Aspiring National Park7.8 km (4.8 mi)
- Routeburn Flats CampsiteMount Aspiring National Park8.2 km (5.1 mi)
- Routeburn Falls HutMount Aspiring National Park9.1 km (5.7 mi)
- Lake Mackenzie CampsiteFiordland National Park11.7 km (7.3 mi)
- Lake Mackenzie HutFiordland National Park12.1 km (7.5 mi)
Sylvan Campsite: questions
Do I need to book Sylvan Campsite ahead?
Yes. Sylvan Campsite is booked online through DOC bookings, run by Department of Conservation (DOC).
How many sites does Sylvan Campsite have?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists 24 sites at Sylvan Campsite.
How much does Sylvan Campsite cost?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists: Adult (18+) $18 NZD per night; Child (5 to 17) $9 NZD per night; Infant (0 to 4) free.
What is the emergency number at Glenorchy area?
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.