Fires are not allowed at any time. See fire rules on conservation land.
This is a large campsite with many walks nearby. There are natural hot pools on both sides of Lewis Pass.
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
- Child (5–17 years): $7.50 per night
- Infant (0 - 4 years): free
Pay online at the time of booking.
Passes
The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite.
Campsite Pass bookings must be booked online before occupying a site. If you do not book, bookings may be made by campground staff (if present) and will incur a $10 service charge. Sites may not be available if you do not book.
Bookings
Bookings for the 2026/27 season open at 12 noon on Friday 15 May 2026.
- If no availability shows online for your dates, the campsite is fully booked.
- No spaces are kept for campers arriving without a booking.
- Phone and in‑person bookings made at a visitor centre incur a $10 service fee.
- Same‑day bookings are available online until 8 pm if spaces remain.
Bookings are required all year.
Your booking will be for a site, which will be allocated or selected on arrival.
Beside SH 7, 6.5 km east of Springs Junction.
Location
NZTM2000 coordinates: E1536021, N5311048
Latitude: -42.35020091, Longitude: 172.22319964
Boil or treat water before drinking.
Bird and wildlife watching
You can see kaka, kakariki and other native birds around the campsite and up towards Lake Daniell.
Walking and tramping
Explore the Lewis Pass and Maruia areas from here. Take a short walk to the Sluice Box Gorge or tramp the full Lake Daniell Track - both start at the campsite. Find the Maruia Hot Springs 10 minutes down the road.
Fishing
From Marble Hill you can easily access numerous world class trout fishing rivers.
Hot pools
The Maruia Springs Thermal Resort hot pools are just 10 minutes down the road.
Paparoa National Park Visitor Centre
| Phone: | +64 3 731 1895 |
| Email: | paparoavc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: | 4294 Coast Road Punakaiki RD 1 Runanga 7873 |
| Hours: | Visitor centre hours and services |