Chile Campgrounds and Hotels |
| Written by Jessica on January 18, 2013 |
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Download the Google Earth KMZ of our Chile route and lodgings. This article is part of our Accommodation Listing series. Los Perales (Campground)
San Pedro de Atacama Water & Bathroom: Yes Notes: A fairly dusty place with plenty of space for tents and vehicles. Has a small covered common area with seating for six, a power plug, gas stove and refrigerator. Two blocks from the town square. La Casa Cafe (Rental House)
Concon (near Vina del Mar) Water & Bathroom: Yes Notes: We stayed here for 10 days to catch up on some work. A short walk to the beach with a great view and blazingly fast internet. The landlord was very friendly and was able to help us out on several occasions. Parking is inside the garage for vehicles no larger than our 4Runner. Pequeno Bosque (Campground)
Pichilemu Water & Bathroom: Yes Notes: A very friendly owner. They seem to care about noise at night, so it's a good bet this will be a quite place to spend a night. The camp sites are small, vehicles larger than our 4Runner may not fit. Akeyan (Campground)
Buchupuero Water & Bathroom: Yes Notes: A very large campground five minutes walk from the beach. Has sinks, good grills and there was plenty of firewood nearby. The restaurant may be noisy on the weekends or if there is a party. Nuevo El Pionero (Campground)
Salto del Lajas Water & Bathroom: Yes Notes: A quiet campsite on a river a few minutes drive from the waterfalls. There are 20 or 30 campsites within 10 miles of the waterfalls, we chose this one because it was the least crowded. The showers were being renovated when we were here so we did not verify the owner's claim of having hot water. Camping Lorena (Campground)
Villarica Water & Bathroom: Yes Notes: It was very windy while we were here, but the view and sunsets was quite nice. The internet reached several of the campsites nearest the reception building and was very fast. Camping La Poza Pucon (Campground)
Pucon Water & Bathroom: Yes Notes: Nice place with big grassy areas, and lots of trees. Lots of grills, and there is a nice covered common area with a small kitchen for when it rains. It's a short walk to town and the beach. Internet was very hit or miss, most of the time it did not work. Las Gaviotas (Campground)
Lincon Ray - Lago Calafquen Water & Bathroom: Yes Notes: On the lake. Likely to be crowded during the weekends, but most people seem to be picnickers. Has a few covered shelters with tables, grills and electricity. Saltos de Nilahue (Campground)
Saltos de Nilahue - Lago Ranco Water & Bathroom: Yes Notes: A nice little camping area with access to the waterfalls, surrounding by farm fields. The owner will turn on the hot water on request. Lots of cats, dogs, chickens and geese running through the camping area. There is a restaurant with a patio that we were free to use in the event of rain. Montana (Campground)
Ensenada - Lago Llanquihue Water & Bathroom: Yes Notes: Very windy when we were there. Luckily most covered areas also have wind breaks. Owner speaks English and is very helpful. Internet was decent, but definitely not fast. Hot showers were hit or miss. Los Alamos (Cabanas & Campground)
Puerto Montt Water & Bathroom: Yes Notes: About 15km southwest of Puerto Montt. There are covered picnic tables at each site and a big common area as well. Internet is fast and reaches almost all the camping area. Parque Nacional Alerce Andino (Campground)
Rio Lenca Water & Bathroom: Yes Notes: A beautiful camping spot on the river. Not many facilities, but there are tables and covered shelters and fire pits. Las Gaviatas (Cabanas & Campground)
Ancud Water & Bathroom: Yes Notes: A good place just a few kilometers outside Ancud. Covered areas at most camping sites, and good grass for pitching tents everywhere. There is an indoor common area with tables and a big wood fireplace. Negotiate for a better price. The cabanas are expensive and not very clean. Los Paicos (Cabanas & Campground)
Quellon Water & Bathroom: Yes Notes: Super friendly place just outside of Quellon. There are picnic tables at sites and two covered areas - there is a restaurant plus a large outdoor covered space. Great internet and amazing sunsets over Quellon. We stayed here just before taking the ferry across to Chaiten. The ferry leaves at midnight and the family let us stay all day without an extra charge. Cara del Indio (Campground & Cabanas)
35km west of Futaleufu Water & Bathroom: Yes Notes: On a long stretch of river about 35km west of Futaleufu. Beautiful scenery. There are lots of covered areas, some at sites, others big communal areas. Plenty of space and grassy areas for tents. Watch out for the wild (domesticated) boars! Los Coihues (Campground)
Futaleufu Water & Bathroom: Yes Notes: Right on the river just before town. There are no covered areas at the campsites but plenty of tables. The fishing is excellent. La Sirena (Camping)
Puerto Puyuhuapi Water & Bathroom: Yes Notes: Covered camping spaces are small, but the family that owns the place is very friendly. They grilled an entire lamb for New Years and were nice enough to share a huge part of it with us. There are two common rooms for cooking, one with a wood fired stove you can use for heat or cooking. It's a short walk to the water. Las Torres del Simpson (Campground)
Between Puerto Aysen and Coyhaique Water & Bathroom: Yes Notes: Amazing place, highly recommended! The owner and his wife have five greenhouses full of organic vegetables that are for sale, and they will make fresh bread on request. There is a big grassy area for camping, and a giant common area with full kitchen and fire pit. This place is also just across the road from Rio Simpson which is great for fishing! The only downside is the internet, which is via a USB modem and rarely works. Albergue Las Salamandras (Hostel with Camping)
Coyhaique Water & Bathroom: Yes Notes: There are no established campsites here, but we managed to camp next to the driveway below the hostel. The hostel common area is excellent, and the kitchen features a full-sized stove, sink and fridge. Big rigs might not be able to turn around here. Laguna Chinguay (Campground)
Parque Nacional Cerro Castillo Water & Bathroom: Yes Notes: On a small lake about 15 minutes before the town of Villa Cerro Castillo. A very well-maintained campground but unfortunately without wifi or power. Every site has covered shelters, multiple tables and a giant stack of firewood. Ranger is very friendly and can help start a fire for the shower and will bring more firewood if you need. Camping Pudu (Campground)
Puerto Rio Tranquillo Water & Bathroom: Yes Notes: A beautiful location about 1km outside of the small town of Rio Tranquillo. There are wind breaks and huge tables, but no roofed shelters. The showers are amazing, and bathrooms are spotless. The owner also sells firewood and will light up the sauna if enough people are interested. Latitude 47 (Guesthouse)
Cochrane Water & Bathroom: Yes Notes: After several days of freezing rain and no internet we stopped in this guest house for a little relaxation. The family here is incredibly friendly and helpful. We had trouble connecting to the wifi and they actually called the guy in town that runs the internet to come over and sit at our laptops until it was fixed. A nice place if you need to get warm and get some work done. Breakfast is included and other food is for sale. Camping Nadis (Camping & Dorm Beds)
Between Cochrane and Caleta Tortel Water & Bathroom: Yes Notes: Our favorite place on the Carretera! Highly recommended. Huge grassy camping area run by a friendly family. They sell fresh veggies, some of the only ones you'll find on this road out of season. There is a nice kitchen with wood-fired oven and stove and a big sink area. There is a second covered fogon with a fireplace and sink. It's on a small river (with fish!) and five minutes walk from the huge Rio Baker. Stunning scenery, mountains, rivers, and fields. I'd move here in a heartbeat. You can also buy a "Patagonia Chileana Sin Represas" sticker here. The owner told us if the dams go through as planned the entire property will be 20 meters under water. Sad. To get here follow the Carretera about 30 miles south from Cochrane (resupply in Cochrane), then another 10km out to the farm. There is a long wooden bridge to cross that is quite narrow and has a 6 ton limit. If you are in a big rig, it's probably not going to make it. O'Higgins Bush Camp (Camping)
Villa O'Higgins Water & Bathroom: No Notes: We don't wild camp often, but with this view, who can resist. It's on the river about five miles from town. There are two places to camp in town. But we wanted river access for fishing and well, showers are overrated anyway. There is gas in Villa O'Higgins, but it's very expensive, along with everything else in this part of Chile. Terra Luna (Lodge with Camping and Cabanas)
Puerto Guadal Water & Bathroom: Yes Notes: A beautiful lodge right on Lago General. The restaurant is huge and has plenty of space you can hang out an work and use the internet. There is a beach area to chill out, and lots of hike and excursions available. The sort of place you could stay for a while. The camping area is a hike from the lodge, but you can park close to where you camp. Bathrooms and showers are in a cabana, but it sounds like there are plans to build proper camping facilities.
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@Juergen- Kobus is troubleshooting this issue. Thanks for letting us know about it.