Campground · West Coast, New Zealand
Lyell Campsite
Lyell area
Lyell Campsite is a large grassed campsite with 18 sites on the site of the historic gold-rush town of Lyell. It is on SH6 in the Upper Buller Gorge, 15 km north-east of Inangahua. The ground is soft, so take care with 2WD and towing. Gold workings are nearby, including Gibbstown, two hours return.
Lyell Campsite is a campground in Lyell area, West Coast, New Zealand, with 18 sites. You book it ahead through DOC bookings.
How booking Lyell Campsite works
Department of Conservation (DOC) takes the bookings for this campground. Booking system: DOC bookings. DOC lists 18 sites.
At a glance
- Type
- Campground · DOC category: Standard
- Sites
- 18 sites
- Season
- “Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2027.”
- Fees (NZD)
- Adult (18+): $18 per night
- Child (5-17): $9 per night
- Infant (0-4): free
As DOC states them on 2026-10-31. Check the DOC page before you book.
- Getting there
- On SH6 in the Upper Buller Gorge, 15 km NE of Inangahua; soft ground, caution for 2WD and towing
- Booked through
- DOC bookings
- Location
- -41.79698, 172.04900
In an emergency, call 111.
This page has no PermitSnag alert for Lyell Campsite yet. Book it with DOC.
Nearby places to stay
Straight-line distance between the agency’s map points.
- Kirwans HutVictoria Forest Park34.2 km (21.3 mi)
- Slab Hut Creek CampsiteVictoria Forest Park45.3 km (28.1 mi)
- Big River HutVictoria Forest Park51.4 km (31.9 mi)
- Sabine HutNelson Lakes National Park53.6 km (33.3 mi)
- Courthouse Flat CampsiteKahurangi National Park56.6 km (35.2 mi)
- West Sabine HutNelson Lakes National Park57.5 km (35.7 mi)
Lyell Campsite: questions
Do I need to book Lyell Campsite ahead?
Yes. Lyell Campsite is booked online through DOC bookings, run by Department of Conservation (DOC).
How many sites does Lyell Campsite have?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists 18 sites at Lyell Campsite.
How much does Lyell Campsite cost?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists: Adult (18+) $18 NZD per night; Child (5-17) $9 NZD per night; Infant (0-4) free.
When is Lyell Campsite open?
Department of Conservation (DOC) says: "Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2027."
What is the emergency number at Lyell 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.