Trekking El Chalten | Free campsites in El Chalten [Guide]

FREE CAMPSITES IN EL CHALTEN

Whether we are planning a day trekking or we are preparing a multi-day hike, we must know that inside Los Glaciares National Park there are some camping sites that we can use if necessary.

What are these camping sites like and what services do they offer?

There are currently 4 campsites: 3 of them are located within the Los Glaciares NP Trunk Network and the other one is a little farther away and therefore requires prior registration.

These camps are aggressive, do not have any type of service, are totally free and do not require prior reservation. So, we have to consider exactly what we are going to carry (See: How to pack a backpack for long treks and hikes) and what kind of food we are going to carry for our trek.
It is also important to note that there are no trash cans, so all waste we generate must be returned to the village. What we will have at our disposal are toilets, both for daytime use and for those who are going to spend the night inside the campsites.

LOCATION OF THE CAMPS - SATELLITE VIEW

In the image you can see the location of the campsites inside Los Glaciares National Park – Northern Zone. The routes are detailed below:

Capri Camp: This camp is located 4 km from El Chaltén and is accessed by following the path to Laguna de los Tres.
Poincenot Camp: Base camp for climbers and point prior to the start of the final ascent to Laguna de los Tres. It can also be accessed by following the path to Laguna de los Tres. Approximate distance from El Chaltén: 8 km.
D’Agostini Camp: Campsite on the banks of the Fitz Roy River, about 8 km from the village and accessible by following the trail to Laguna Torre. Additionally it can be reached via the Madre e Hija trail (See: Travesía Laguna de los Tres – Laguna Torre).
Toro Camp: This rugged camp is the furthest one, about 16 km from El Chaltén and is the starting point for those who start the Huemul Circuit Trek.
Important: This campground is located within the “ÁRemote Area” and requires mandatory registration: Registration for Mountain Use in Remote Areas – Los Glaciares National Park.

Through the following link you can access the interactive view of the campsites (Google Earth), we recommend opening it from a PC or notebook: Google Earth | Campsites in El Chaltén.

And also the download link of the .gpx file compatible with Apps and GPS: click to download.

Daniel Vargas

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FREE CAMPSITES IN EL CHALTEN

What are these camping sites like and what services do they offer?

LOCATION OF THE CAMPS - SATELLITE VIEW

Daniel Vargas

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