Booking campsites in Patagonia's National Parks

Booking in Patagonia requires advance planning, as most sites are managed by separate entities like CONAF, Vertice, and Las Torres. You must book your individual pitch or bed through their specific online portals at least 4 to 6 months before your arrival date to secure a spot.

1. Identify your park and operator. Torres del Paine is the most complex. Determine if you are hiking the 'W' or 'O' circuit. CONAF manages some sites, but private companies (Las Torres and Vertice) manage the majority of the Refugios and campgrounds inside the park.
2. Create accounts on booking portals. Register accounts on the official booking websites for Las Torres (las-torres.com) and Vertice (vertice.turismo.cl). Do this before the booking windows open to avoid wasting time while inventory disappears.
3. Time your reservation window. Reservations usually open in May or June for the upcoming season (October–April). Check the websites in April to see the exact opening date. If you miss the window, check daily for cancellations, which are frequent.
4. Book every night in sequence. You cannot book a site if you don't have a confirmed spot for the night before. Build your itinerary day-by-day and secure each camp in chronological order to ensure your multi-day trek is valid.
5. Print your confirmation vouchers. Rangers will demand to see physical or clear digital copies of your reservation vouchers at every checkpoint. No paper/digital confirmation means you will be denied entry to the campsite.

Can I just show up and camp?

No. Wild camping is strictly prohibited in Torres del Paine and Los Glaciares. You must have a confirmed reservation for every single night.

What if everything is sold out?

Check the official websites daily at 9:00 AM local time. Cancellations are released back into the system automatically.