Argentina
Camping Lago Roca
Established Campground
Lago Roca’s campground offers some of the most dramatic mountain scenery in Patagonia, with Cerro Torre and Fitz Roy visible across the glacial lake. Fifteen spacious sites scattered through old-growth lenga forest, each with fire rings and picnic tables. The lake provides drinking water after boiling, and pit toilets are clean and well-maintained.
Access requires 12 kilometers of rough dirt track from El Chaltén — 4WD recommended in wet conditions. Sites fill quickly December through February; arrive early or camp elsewhere first. Wind can be ferocious; bring guy ropes and heavy stakes. No cell service, no trash collection — pack it out.
Dramatic lakeside camping beneath Cerro Torre
Place Details
| Type | Established Campground |
|---|---|
| Street address | Avenida San Martín, El Chalten, Santa Cruz Z9304, Argentina Get directions → |
| Nearest town | El Chaltén, Santa Cruz |
| Miles from pavement | 12 mi |
| Minimum vehicle | High-clearance 2WD |
| Access road surface | Rough dirt |
| Cell service | None |
| Capacity (# of rigs) | 15 rigs |
| Cost (USD/night, 0 = free) | Free |
| Reservation required | No |
| Stay limit (nights) | 7 nights |
| Best season | November-March |
| Land manager | National Park |
| Amenities | Fire ring, Picnic table, Toilets |
| Coordinates | Open directions |
| Find on Google | Search on Google → |