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Camping La Junta and other nearby areas

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 the La Junta camping area. The cost is $2,000 pesos (~US$4) pesos chilenos per person. 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. There are plenty of places to camp, so it's not necessary to worry about available space.

Amenities included at the camping in La Junta are:

  • roofed house with fire pit
  • running water
  • large sink for washing dishes
  • beautiful campsites on open meadow next to the river
  • outhouses
  • soccer games in the grassy meadows
  • finger board for climbers
  • slack line
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    There is free camping an hour farther up Río Cochamó where Río Traidor enters the Cochamó. Camping at the walls is also free.

    There are no garbage services. Visitors must carry out their garbage, and help keep this pristine valley clean.



     
     
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    Camping en Cochamó Outside of La Junta area - Camping Los Pozones

    Located 200 meters before the trailhead, Camping Los Pozones de Cochamó has become the gateway into the Cochamó valley. Their camping includes some basic amenities including a place to wash dishes and an outhouse. They charge $1,500 pesos per person. You can also park your car there, $800 per day, $500 if you stay in the camping.