Lake Clearwater Camping Ground
Mt Somers & High Country, Canterbury
About
This is a back country camping ground on the edge of Lake Clearwater, adjacent to the hut sites. A basic reserve area where overnight camping is permitted. Toilet, water (required to be boiled for drinking.
Lake Clearwater has an honesty box provided. Great views of both lakes and mountains. Jet boating is permitted on the Lake.
There are absolutely no dogs allowed at both Lake Clearwater or Lake Camp. Dog owners are liable under Section 20(5) of the Dog Control Act and are in breach of the Dog Control Bylaw. Owners will be issued a $300 fine if found with a dog in either of these reserves.
Approx 650m above sea level, so it can get a bit cold.
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Practical Info
Price
$10.00 per night
Hours
24 hours
Facilities
Getting here
From Mt Somers take the Ashburton Gorge Rd until you arrived at Lake Camp on the left and the Lake Clearwater settlement on the right. Turn into the settlement and head down toward the lake. Expect a gravel road for the latter half of the journey.
For further track information please click here [https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/canterbury/places/hakatere-conservation-park/things-to-do/tracks/lake-clearwater-tracks/].