Area & getting there
Henry Creek Campsite
DOC's published campsite reference point, not a surveyed entrance or individual pitch.
Official location information: Department of Conservation (new tab)Location source & precision
- Reference coordinates
- -45.23161, 167.81184 (latitude, longitude)
- Precision
- Published DOC reference coordinates; not a claim of survey accuracy. Source positional accuracy is not specified.
- Source
- Henry Creek Campsite: published Location coordinates (new tab)
Department of Conservation - Location source checked
Read the full guideArrival, planning and local advice
- Reserve before arriving; Campsite Pass holders must also book.
- The campground is 23 km north of Te Anau on Milford Road.
- Stream water is listed, not a treated tap-water supply.
- Non-powered camping and non-flush toilets are confirmed; no dogs or fires.
- Location
- Lake Te Anau, 23 km north of town on Milford Road
- Camping
- 30 non-powered sites; tents, campervans and caravans
- Adult fee
- NZ$18 per person (18+) per night; confirm with DOC
- Access
- Gravel approach from Milford Road
- Facilities
- Non-flush toilets and stream water
- Accessibility
- DOC lists access with assistance; confirm specific pitch and toilet needs
- Restrictions
- No dogs or fires
Henry Creek provides a Lake Te Anau overnight option before travelling farther along Milford Road. It is worth comparing when your priority is a simple camp rather than a powered pitch, shared kitchen or resort-style facilities.
Position the stop in your itinerary
DOC locates the campground 23 km north of Te Anau, with gravel access from Milford Road. It describes vehicle camping and smaller sites among regenerating beech forest.
Do not build the next morning around a drive-time estimate alone. Leave room for road checks, breakfast and packing before any fixed activity. Keeping the first evening uncomplicated also gives the group time to settle in rather than treating camping as another rushed stop.
Reserve for the group you are bringing
Bookings are required. The current adult rate is NZ$18 per night for non-powered camping, and the listing contains 30 sites.
Use the correct party size and vehicle when checking the official booking options. Save the confirmation before leaving town. If a member of your group needs a particular surface or toilet arrangement, ask a specific question: an access-with-assistance label is not a detailed assessment of every route and pitch.
Plan around stream water
Non-flush toilets and stream water are confirmed. Bring drinking water or establish a suitable treatment plan; a treated tap or vehicle tank-filling point is not listed.
Prepare enough readily usable water for dinner and breakfast, not just a drink on arrival. Keep cooking equipment and lights accessible inside the packed vehicle. Without a verified shared kitchen, the meal plan should work entirely with your own setup. Our DOC campsite guide helps compare the missing services honestly.
Keep road and campsite checks separate
Dogs and fires are prohibited. A campsite reservation does not confirm Milford Road conditions, so check the route independently before departure and again when plans change.
Have an alternative overnight plan that suits the same vehicle and group. That is more useful than a vague intention to find somewhere along the road. Consult the official Henry Creek page for current notices and booking instructions, and avoid assuming an old photo shows today's usable camping area.
Source: Department of Conservation; factual information paraphrased under DOC's reuse terms.
Common questions
Can I stay at Henry Creek in a campervan?
DOC lists campervan access as well as tent camping. Sites are non-powered; check your vehicle and accessibility needs before booking.
Can I fill drinking-water tanks at the campground?
A treated tap or tank-filling service is not confirmed. The listing identifies stream water, so arrive with drinking water or a suitable treatment plan.
