Ruta Provincial 43 — Meseta del Lago Buenos Aires Plateau Dispersed Camp
Pull off the gravel of RP-43 anywhere on the flat meseta where the terrain opens up east of Los Antiguos and you’ve got honest dispersed camping — exposed, raw, and completely free. The plateau sits above Lago Buenos Aires, and on a clear day the Andes wall on the Chilean border fills the western horizon. Wind is the defining variable here; bring serious stakes and low-profile shelter. No facilities, no signage, no rangers. Bring everything you need including water — the nearest reliable source is in Perito Moreno or Los Antiguos.
The road surface is compacted gravel and dirt — passable for high-clearance 2WD in dry conditions, but sections turn slick clay after rain. Spring and summer (Oct–Mar) are the practical window; winter brings brutal wind and occasional snow. Cell signal drops to nothing for long stretches. This is Patagonia at its most unfiltered — plan accordingly.
Raw Patagonian plateau camp, wind and all.
Place Details
| Type | Dispersed Camping |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Perito Moreno, Santa Cruz |
| Miles from pavement | 0.5 mi |
| Minimum vehicle | High-clearance 2WD |
| Access road surface | Gravel |
| Cell service | None |
| Cost (USD/night, 0 = free) | Free |
| Reservation required | No |
| Stay limit (nights) | 14 nights |
| Best season | October-March |
| Land manager | Other |
| Permit required | No |
| Find on Google | Search on Google → |
Approximate Location
Exact location unavailable. This map shows the nearest town (Perito Moreno, Santa Cruz) as an approximation. For exact directions, photos, and current details, use the "Search on Google" link in the place details above.
