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 $2,500 pesos (~US$5) per person per night, except in February (high season) when it costs 3,000 pesos (~US$6). 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 individuals and small groups. There's 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.

Cooking. You should bring a camp stove. You can buy butane cartriges, as shown in the image, and white gas (bencina blanca) at most large hardware stores in Puerto Montt and Puerto Varas. Also bring your your own cookware if you plan to continue your trek towards Argentina or other higher valley destinations. Oh, and don't forget the sponge and hopefully biodegradable dish soap.

 Price List Camping La Junta

camping p/ person p/ night	$2,500 pesos (~US$5)
camping p/ person p/ night (Jan. 15 through February)	$3,000 pesos (~US$6)
camping p/ person p/ week or month	Discounts available for long-term stays.
*is open from October 11, 2012 to April 10, 2013. Outside these months, the facilities are closed, water shut off and river crossings removed.

High country camping

For climbers planning on bivying or 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.