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Camping in Esquel

Esquel, gateway to Los Alerces National Park and home of the historic La Trochita railway, offers car campers access to ancient alerce forests, pristine Andean lakes, and Welsh-Patagonian heritage. Camp amid thousand-year-old trees and crystal waters.

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Esquel, nestled in the Chubut province's Andean foothills, is a charming Patagonian town that serves as the primary access point to Los Alerces National Park — home to some of the oldest living trees on the planet. For car campers, Esquel combines the appeal of a well-serviced base town with proximity to extraordinary wilderness. The region's camping options range from comfortable lakeside campgrounds within the national park to informal sites in the surrounding mountains. A rental car is essential for exploring the park's winding roads along its chain of interconnected lakes, visiting the Welsh settlement of Trevelin, and accessing trailheads for hikes through ancient alerce (Patagonian cypress) forests that predate the Roman Empire.

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Camping Lago Rivadavia

Payant

Inside Los Alerces National Park on the shores of crystal-clear Lago Rivadavia. One of the most scenic campgrounds in Patagonia, surrounded by ancient forest.

Equipements: toilettes, douches froides, foyers, eau potable, tables de pique-nique, location de kayak
Cout: ARS 3000-5000/night
Reservation obligatoire
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Camping Bahía Rosales

Payant

On Lago Futalaufquen within Los Alerces National Park. Large, well-organized campground with lake swimming and the park's visitor center nearby.

Equipements: toilettes, douches chaudes, foyers, eau potable, accès à la plage, petit magasin
Cout: ARS 3500-5500/night
Reservation obligatoire
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Camping La Hoya

Gratuit

A basic free camping area near the La Hoya ski center, 15 km from Esquel. Mountain setting with good hiking access. Snow-free December through March only.

Equipements: latrines, eau de ruisseau
Cout: Free
Pas de reservation necessaire
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Camping Municipal Esquel

Payant

Conveniently located at the edge of town, this municipal campground offers full services and easy access to Esquel's restaurants, shops, and the La Trochita train station.

Equipements: toilettes, douches chaudes, électricité, aires de barbecue, eau potable, aire de jeux
Cout: ARS 2000-3500/night
Pas de reservation necessaire
Acces:

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Questions Frequentes

How old are the alerce trees in Los Alerces?

The famous El Abuelo (The Grandfather) alerce is estimated at 2,600 years old. These are among the oldest living organisms on Earth. The boat trip across Lago Menéndez to see them is unmissable.

Should I book Los Alerces campsites in advance?

Yes, especially for January and February. Lago Rivadavia and Bahía Rosales fill up quickly. Book through the national park system or phone the campground operators directly.

Can I ride La Trochita and camp in Esquel?

Absolutely! The Old Patagonian Express runs short tourist trips from Esquel. Combine a morning train ride with an afternoon drive into Los Alerces for camping.

Is the road into Los Alerces paved?

The main access road (RP71) is paved for the first section and then becomes good gravel. All campgrounds are accessible with a 2WD vehicle in normal conditions.

What about Trevelin — is it worth a stop?

Yes! This Welsh settlement offers excellent tea houses, the Nant y Fall waterfall, and the flour mill museum. It's on the way to the park's southern entrance and makes a great pre-camping stop.

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