Camping in Pucón
In short
Sernatur lists 14 campsite records in the Pucón district (checked on Oct 14, 2026): 5 in Caburgua, 4 in town and the rest in rural areas such as Quetroleufu and El Claro.
Camping is one of the most direct ways to enjoy Pucón's lakes and forests. Unlike hotels and guesthouses, the registered campsites are spread outside town, mostly in Caburgua.
How many campsites there are and where
Searching for the Pucón district in Sernatur's registry (checked on October 14, 2026) returns 14 campsite records:
- Caburgua: 5
- Town of Pucón: 4
- Quetroleufu: 2
- El Claro, Carhuello and Paillaco: 1 each
These are records, not companies: one business may have more than one.
Camping in Caburgua
Caburgua is home to Playa Blanca, Playa Negra and the Ojos del Caburgua falls. Araucania.tours has guides to Playa Blanca and Playa Negra and Ojos del Caburgua.
What to ask before you book
- Whether the site has electricity, drinking water, hot showers and a table.
- Whether fires are allowed and in which months: restrictions are common in wildfire season.
- How many people and tents fit per site, and whether they charge per person or per site.
Before you book
Registration with Sernatur is required by law for tourist lodging (Chilean Chamber of Deputies, 2019). Look the place up in the Sernatur search tool and check that its registration is current.
Frequently asked questions
How many campsites are there in Pucón?
Sernatur's search tool lists 14 campsite records in the Pucón district (checked on October 14, 2026): 5 in Caburgua, 4 in town and the rest in Quetroleufu, El Claro, Carhuello and Paillaco.
Where can I camp near Lake Caburgua?
Caburgua is the area with the most registered campsites in the district: 5 of the 14. Check in Sernatur's search tool that the registration is current before booking.
How do I know if a lodging in Pucón is registered?
Search for it by name or district in Sernatur's tourist services search tool (serviciosturisticos.sernatur.cl). The listing shows the type of service and whether the registration is current.
Sources: Sernatur, buscador de servicios turísticos (serviciosturisticos.sernatur.cl), consulta del 14-oct-2026; Cámara de Diputados (camara.cl, 2-sep-2019).
