Chile's varied landscapes offer excellent opportunities for camping in stunning natural environments. From national parks to private reserves, camping allows you to live and sleep outdoors while disconnecting from your daily routine.
Get ready to experience life in direct contact with nature! You will discover campsites that can range from rustic sites with minimal amenities to more developed ones with complete facilities. The key is to plan, check the weather, and bring the right equipment for the adventure.
Below are some iconic places to camp in Chile and their reference values.
1. Torres del Paine National Park
Camping in Torres del Paine is a magical experience, being the wildest way to experience the famous “W” and “O” trekking circuits. The campsites, such as Francés, Paine Grande, Central, and Serón, are strategically located and managed by the concessionaires Vértice and Las Torres Patagonia.
These spaces offer basic services such as bathrooms and showers (sometimes with hot water) and cooking areas. Given the high global demand and the Patagonian climate, it is essential to book months in advance and bring high-quality equipment for strong winds and low temperatures.
- Approximate price: It is the most expensive camping destination in Chile. Prices per person per night vary drastically, ranging from $20 USD (simple CONAF site, if available) to $40 - $70 USD per person in the private campsites on the circuits.
- Official website: Vértice Reservations and Las Torres Patagonia Reservations (for circuits) or CONAF (for free access sites, if available).
2. Conguillío National Park
Located in La Araucanía, Conguillío National Park offers a unique camping experience under the shade of millennial araucarias and with views of the imposing Llaima Volcano. The concessioned campsites, such as those located on the shores of Lake Conguillío, are very popular.
They have excellent facilities, such as bathrooms, hot water, and well-defined sites, making it an ideal family destination for exploring trails such as Sierra Nevada or the Araucaria Madre.
- Approximate price: Prices are per site (for 5-6 people) and range from $45,000 to $65,000 CLP per night in high season.
- Official website: Sendas Conguillío.
3. Huilo Huilo Biological Reserve
Would you travel to the heart of the Patagonian Rainforest? Camping in Huilo Huilo immerses you in a forest of high biodiversity. The Camping del Bosque is the main option within the reserve, offering a well-maintained natural environment and services such as bathrooms, showers, and picnic areas. Its location is ideal for accessing the famous waterfalls, self-guided trails, and other activities in the reserve.
- Approximate price: The values are per site and vary according to the season, starting from $60,000 CLP per night for a site for up to 6 people.
- Official website: Huilo Huilo - Camping.
4. Alerce Andino National Park
Located near Puerto Montt, Alerce Andino is a sanctuary for millennial alerce trees, offering a much more rustic and nature-connected camping experience.
The main area is in the Sargazo sector, managed by CONAF, with basic sites that include a table, fire pit, and access to simple bathrooms. It is ideal for those seeking silence and a sense of adventure, with direct access to trails that enter the dense Valdivian forest.
- Approximate price: Camping is more economical. The cost per site per night ranges from $10,000 to $15,000 CLP, in addition to the park entrance fee.
- Official website: CONAF - Park Passes.
5. Radal Siete Tazas National Park
This popular destination in the Maule Region is famous for its geological formations and water pools. The main campsite within the park is Parque Inglés, managed by a concession, which offers well-equipped sites with bathrooms, showers, and electricity at certain times.
Its location allows you to easily explore the Siete Tazas, the Salto de la Leona, and the El Coigüe trail. It is a very popular place in summer, so you should book in advance.
- Approximate price: Prices per site (for 6 people) at Camping Parque Inglés range from $30,000 to $45,000 CLP per night.
- Official website: Conaf – Radal Siete Tazas.
