nice site! there is an area for short term campers but it was a bit swampy, and there was also a contradicting sign by the lake that is should be left free for boat access.. lots of permanent campers, but most of them were empty at this time, except for 3. no short termers besides us. it was peaceful, toilets clean (with hose down “flush”). 10$ into honesty box per vehicle. about 10km gravel road leads there, lots of dust. Mount Sunday (“Edoras”) is another 15km gravel up ahead

We stayed at lake Camp free campground just before lake Clearwater and it was stunning, 3 clean toilets. Only 4 other campers there but we were spread well apart. It’s a great stay

We stayed for one night for 10 NZD per vehicle. Very nice and clean toilets. Extra places for short night campers. Perfect for wind surfers, you can go around the lake. Drive via long gravel road, which was fine.

Great site for sleeping: next to the lake and surrounded by mountains. It gets quite crowded in summer so be sure to arrive early. For eating there are spaces with tables and benches. You can swim in the lake, the water is quite cold but it’s worth it! It costs $10 per vehicle for one night and deposits the money in an honesty box. As for the toilets, they are quite functional but there are a lot of insects (flies, sandflies and mosquitoes), no drinking water.

We didn’t stay here as were intimidated by the permanent camper and. Stayed at Lake Camp instead, which you drive past on your way to Clearwater. This was amazing, lots of space right on the lake, very peaceful, spotless toilets which looked brand new.

Very beautiful views on the mountains around and very peaceful. The short time camping ground is after the caravans. Be careful a loooot of mosquitoes. The no water toilets were functioning but nothing to clean them so they were very disgusting

Full of permanent caravans . Nice views , clean toilets . Can be very windy. Free camping at lake Camp which is 1 min away , is much better but can be noisy/busy in high season from what I’ve heard. We had plenty of space there and only few people. Both places close to Edoras (Mt Sunday)

Very quiet, people are friendly, toilets ok and there is such a view ! You can hike around the lake or do longer hike like the Mystery Lake one be aware its 8 km of gravel road to arrive in the camp and then 13 more km of gravel road if you want to go to Edoras

No dogs allowed anywhere !

Would recommend, beautiful lake, and toilets are here, smelly but still accessible! Near Edoras