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Young Forks Campsite.
Young Forks Campsite

Located in Mount Aspiring National Park in the Otago region

This is a walk-in, backcountry campsite in the Wanaka/Makarora area. Camp in the Young Valley as part of the Gillespie Pass Circuit.

This campsite is a part of the Gillespie Pass Circuit tracks, and can also be linked with tracks to the Upper Wilkin. The closest township is Makarora.

Fees

Free

Bookings

First-come, first-serve

This campsite is part of the Gillespie Pass Circuit. It is approximately 4-6 hours walk in from the Blue Pools.

Tracks to this campsite

Do not go into the Young Valley during or immediately following heavy rain. A dam that formed in the North Branch in 2007 poses a potential risk to trampers. If you intend to use the valley during rain, do not camp in the valley floor and move through the Young Valley as quickly as possible. Watch for any unusual or rapid rise in water levels—if this occurs, move to higher ground immediately.