Camping in Chile costs from CLP 10,000 per pitch in Alerce Andino National Park to US$140 per person at Torres del Paine's equipped campsites, according to prices published by Sernatur and the operators. In between are Conguillío (CLP 45,000 to 65,000 per pitch in high season), Radal Siete Tazas (CLP 30,000 to 45,000 per pitch for six people) and Huilo Huilo (CLP 58,000 per pitch for six).
*Updated on 10 November 2026.* Add the park entry fee, bought online on Pases Parques before you arrive. Camping prices change every season: confirm them with the operator.
How we chose this list
- Real campsites with a published price: from the operator or in the camping guide on Chile.travel, Sernatur's official site, from November 2025.
- Official visits: those of the park where each campsite is, according to Conaf's 2025 spreadsheet.
- Entry: the Pases Parques fee as of 10 November 2026.
- Reviews: Google Maps rating on 10 November 2026, when the campsite has its own listing.
- Ordered north to south. The list is not exhaustive: there are many private and community campsites that do not publish prices.
View the data as a table
| Cheapest pitch | CLP$ 10,000 |
| Pitch for 6 at Huilo Huilo | CLP$ 58,000 |
| Equipped camping in Torres del Paine | US$140 |
Comparison of the best campsites in Chile
| Campsite | Region | Camping price | Park entry (resident / foreigner) | Season | Ideal for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pan de Azúcar (Piqueros and Soldado beaches) | Atacama | From CLP 5,000 per person (Lonely Planet, undated) | CLP 5,500 / 11,000 | All year | Coast and desert |
| Parque Inglés, Radal Siete Tazas | Maule | CLP 30,000 to 45,000 per pitch for 6 (Chile.travel) | CLP 5,000 / 11,000 (Meteored) | Summer | Families |
| Los Ñirres and La Caseta, Conguillío | Araucanía | CLP 45,000 to 65,000 per pitch for 5-6, high season (Chile.travel) | CLP 6,700 / 14,200 | November to May (Sendas Conguillío) | Lake and volcano |
| Huilo Huilo campsite | Los Ríos | CLP 58,000 per pitch for 6; CLP 12,000 per extra person (official) | Private reserve | Summer | Forest and families |
| Sargazo sector, Alerce Andino | Los Lagos | CLP 10,000 to 15,000 per pitch (Chile.travel) | CLP 3,900 / 8,200 | Summer | Low budget |
| Paine Grande and Grey (Vértice), Torres del Paine | Magallanes | From US$20 for basic pitches (Chile.travel) | CLP 9,400 / 32,400 per day | October to April | W circuit |
| Central, Chileno, Francés (Las Torres), Torres del Paine | Magallanes | US$140 per person fully equipped, 2025-2026 season (Las Torres) | CLP 9,400 / 32,400 per day | October to April | All-inclusive trekking |
| Pan de Azúcar | Atacama | 5,500 | 11,000 | 4.6 |
| Radal Siete Tazas | Maule | 5,000 | 11,000 | 4.7 |
| Conguillío | Araucanía | 6,700 | 14,200 | 4.1 |
| Alerce Andino | Los Lagos | 3,900 | 8,200 | 4.6 |
| Torres del Paine | Magallanes | 9,400 | 32,400 | 4.3 |
The best campsites in Chile, by region
Atacama: Pan de Azúcar National Park
Key fact: rated 4.6 from 2,548 Google Maps reviews. You camp by the sea at Piqueros and Soldado beaches, with toilets, water and cold showers, according to Lonely Planet; its published price (from CLP 5,000 per person) is undated, so confirm it. Entry on Pases Parques is CLP 5,500 for residents.
Maule: Parque Inglés campsite, Radal Siete Tazas
Key fact: the park received 123,300 visits in 2025 according to Conaf, and the Parque Inglés sector is rated 4.7 from 1,689 reviews. It is the national-park campsite closest to Santiago on this list. Guide: Radal Siete Tazas.
Araucanía: the Lake Conguillío campsites
Key fact: 135,139 visits in 2025. The concessionaire Sendas Conguillío runs six campsites: Los Ñirres (32 pitches), Los Carpinteros (11), El Estero (16), Mochileros (8), La Caseta (10) and El Hoyón (10), open November to May. At La Caseta each pitch has a private bathroom with hot water 24 hours a day. Guide: Conguillío.
Los Ríos: Huilo Huilo Biological Reserve campsite
Key fact: 37 pitches for six with electricity, barbecue shelter, toilets and hot showers, at CLP 58,000 per day according to the official site (which shows dates from a previous season: check opening). See Panguipulli and its seven lakes.
Los Lagos: Sargazo sector, Alerce Andino National Park
Key fact: the cheapest campsite on the list, CLP 10,000 to 15,000 per pitch, with table and fire pit, according to Chile.travel. The park received 62,687 visits in 2025. Guide: Alerce Andino.
Magallanes: the Torres del Paine campsites
Key fact: Torres del Paine is the most expensive camping destination in Chile, according to Sernatur. Vértice runs Paine Grande and Grey (Paine Grande is rated 4.3 from 851 reviews) and Las Torres runs Central, Chileno, Cuernos, Francés and Serón (Central is rated 3.3 from 438 reviews). December and January slots sell out fast. See the W and O circuits.
Map of the best campsites in Chile
View the data as a table
| Pan de Azúcar | Atacama |
| Parque Inglés | Radal Siete Tazas |
| Conguillío | 6 campsites |
| Huilo Huilo | $58.000 |
| Alerce Andino | $10.000-15.000 |
| Torres del Paine | Paine Grande, Central |
Which one to choose for your trip
- With children: Conguillío (La Caseta, with private bathroom) or Huilo Huilo, with electricity.
- Leaving from Santiago: Radal Siete Tazas, in Maule.
- On a tight budget: Alerce Andino or Pan de Azúcar.
- Doing the W circuit: book months ahead with Vértice or Las Torres.
- Beach and desert: Pan de Azúcar, all year.
Frequently asked questions
How much does camping in a Chilean national park cost?
Between CLP 10,000 and 65,000 per pitch in the parks on this list, plus the entry fee. In Torres del Paine you pay per person: from US$20 for a basic pitch.
Where do you book a Conaf campsite?
Park entry is bought on Pases Parques; the campsite is booked with the concessionaire (Sendas Conguillío, Vértice, Las Torres) or with Conaf, depending on the park.
Can you light fires at the campsites?
It depends on the park. In Conguillío wood and charcoal fires are banned, according to Sendas Conguillío. Always check each area's rules.
