Camping Municipal de Cochrane — Patagonia Overland Basecamp
Cochrane’s municipal campground sits on the edge of town along the Río Cochrane, giving you actual running water, hot showers, flush toilets, and fire rings — all the stuff you want before or after running a long remote stretch like Paso Roballos. It fills up during summer (Dec–Feb) with a mix of cyclists, motorcyclists, and overlanders converging on this last real service point before the plateau. Capacity is reasonable and the vibe is social — expect to trade route intel around the fire.
Access is straightforward from Ruta 7 (Carretera Austral) right in Cochrane town center. Cochrane itself has fuel (YPF/COPEC), a grocery store, and a mechanic — critical resupply before heading toward the Argentine border at Paso Roballos. Open year-round but the road north gets brutal in winter. Cell signal is partial in town.
Last hot shower before the plateau.
Place Details
| Type | Established Campground |
|---|---|
| Street address | 390 San Valentín, Cochrane, Aysen del General Carlos Ibanez del Campo Region, Chile Get directions → |
| Nearest town | Cochrane, Aysén Region, Chile |
| Miles from pavement | 0.2 mi |
| Minimum vehicle | Any vehicle |
| Access road surface | Paved |
| Cell service | Partial |
| Reservation required | No |
| Best season | October-April |
| Land manager | Other |
| Permit required | No |
| Amenities | Cell signal, Drinking water, Fire ring, Picnic table, Showers, Toilets, Trash service |
| Coordinates | Open directions |
| Find on Google | Search on Google → |