In the valley you can camp near the old refugio along a grassy stretch of open pampa next to the Cochamó River, also known as Camping La Junta. The cost is $2,000 pesos (~US$4) per person per night, except in February (high season) when it costs 2,500 pesos (~US$5). It is the most convenient and beautiful place centered within the walls, waterfalls and hiking trails. The camping includes running water and out houses. Hot showers have an additional cost. The refugio offers food, drink and other services.

Reservations. It's NOT necassary for individual and small groups. There are plenty of space to camp. Large groups (10 or more) - highschool, university, boyscout, etc. - need to contact the Refugio Cochamó to make a reservation and should avoid the busy season, February.

*No garbage services. Visitors must carry out their garbage and help keep this pristine valley clean.

 Price List Camping La Junta

camping p/ person p/ night	$2,000 pesos (~US$4)
camping p/ person p/ night (February)	$2,500 pesos (~US$5)
camping p/ person p/ week or month	Discounts available for long-term stays.
*is open from October 27, 2011 through mid April 2012. Outside these months, the facilities are closed, water shut off and river crossing removed.

High country camping

For climbers planning on bivying/camping at the base of walls, trekkers exploring deeper into the valley or those super tight on a budget, there are a few options. Camping at or near the walls is free. Many climbers will opt to throw a tent up at the Camping La Junta to store gear and use to wait out bad weather. Camping La Junta doesn't charge for leaving tents up in their campground.

There is also free camping an hour farther up Río Cochamó where Río Traidor enters the Cochamó.