11 October 2026
Showers about the Divide, clearing early evening, otherwise fine.
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Sylvan Campsite
Camp beside the Routeburn River. Walk to Lake Sylvan via the bridge or day walk the start of the Routeburn Great Walk. Fly fish in the river.
Category
Standard
Booking
Required
Unpowered sites
24
Dogs
Not allowed
Alerts for Sylvan Campsite
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Southern Lakes forecast
Issued 10 Oct 2026, 9:23 pm
12 October 2026
Fine.
13 October 2026
Rain developing.
14 October 2026
Heavy rain easing to showers. Snow lowering to 1900 metres.
15 October 2026
Showers developing. Snow lowering to 1100 metres.
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About Sylvan Campsite
Camp beside the Routeburn River. Walk to Lake Sylvan via the bridge or day walk the start of the Routeburn Great Walk. Fly fish in the river.
Dog access at Sylvan Campsite
No dogs.
Facilities at Sylvan Campsite
- Non-powered/tent sites
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
- Wheelchair accessible
- Toilets - non-flush
Walking tracks near Sylvan Campsite
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