Parque Nacional Torres del Paine – Welcoming Center parking area | Informal Campsite

March 26th, 2024 by cooltouren.wordpress.com

A night for free! :)
The bathrooms closed at 8pm.
There is a food truck.
We stayed just 2 nights there.

March 11th, 2024 by freshbritish37

Not a great camping spot, bathrooms close at night. But good location to start the hike early before the buses get to the park

January 25th, 2024 by Family4rêveurs

Perfect night. We slept in the end of the parking but can be very busy during day. So leave early morning or in evening. Quiet night. Big rig friendly. We stayed 3 nights without problems.

January 24th, 2024 by nilla

We stayed here for two nights with our van. It was really nice. We drove to the back of the parking area (at the grassy ground). You can chill at the welcome center and have a shower at Camping Torre Central for a tip (also free wifi). If you want to start the hike Base Las Torres early in the morning this place is also good.

January 17th, 2024 by kn

Big parking, not very windy in comparison with most places in the park. We didn’t pay anything for sleeping. Toilets are open at same hours as welcoming center.

January 13th, 2024 by privatecontest06

just a perfect place to stay if you want to start early to hike. you are not the only one that sleeps here in the night

January 13th, 2024 by palestiniantrip37

We slept here two nights to do the mirador base torres and de cerro paine trails, both hikes available on the alltrails app.
You have to arrive before the touristics bus leave because during the day the parking is full ! But it seems that there is less people on Sunday !
They ate bathrooms (open only between 8am to 9.pm) the water is drinkable !

January 5th, 2024 by RUMOJOIA

Ficamos duas noites neste estacionamento na parte arborizada bem ao fundo e foi perfeito. Local perfeito para fazer a famosa trilha as torres.

December 29th, 2023 by bernhardt_hegele

Now they have wifi , but you need to pay for it!

December 29th, 2023 by mochileros.diary

Good place to stay overnight. Even feels like a camping with all the people that stay overnight. We stayed here with a rooftop tent. If you want to shower you can go to the camping in the direction of the hotel (walk there). You can't shower at the Eco Camp. Enjoy!

December 28th, 2023 by bernhardt_hegele

place for campers and motorhomes.
Baths
Picnic Tables
Food (sometimes there is a food truck)
Drink
Wifi ( need to pay for it)
Recharge stations for smart phones

December 17th, 2023 by nursingbaker44

we slept in the parking lot for 4 nights. Plenty space for campervans. toilets are available. You can shower in the hostel for a tip. no phone signal

December 13th, 2023 by brighttwo57

É um estacionamento. Próximo existe um restaurante, das 8h ás 21h, que mantêm os banheiros. Sem chuveiro. Possui poucas áreas abrigadas do vento, por isso, durante á noite, tivemos que desarmar a barraca, sobre o teto do carro, e dormir dentro do carro, pois os ventos eram muito fortes e não havia vaga com proteção. Vale a pena para quem dorme no carro e não precisa banho. Gratuíto.

December 3rd, 2023 by rachelleyoutzy

We stayed in the welcome center parking lot for 2 nights with no issues. We arrived to the welcome center around 4pm and stayed in the lot to wake up early and start our hike and then we got back from our super long hike to the towers (which took us about 8 hours to complete) and stayed a second night in the same spot. No one seemed to care and no one said anything at all the whole time we were there. There was also many other camper vans staying in the parking lot as well. The welcome center is very cute and small with a little cafe/ gift shop and a couple of tables. You do have to pay for WIFI that is not very good. They also had nice bathrooms but they do close at 8:30pm.

November 26th, 2023 by m.lowitsch

We stayed here the night before doing the trail to the Torres. A guy at the Laguna Entrance told us that there are only two official places to park sleep in the motorhome, guaderia pingo and administration. But we decided to try it anyways and nobody sent us away. The toilets are open around 7.30 to 21.00.
When you want to make the Torres-tail we can totally recommend to stay there and start early (between 6 and 7) to avoid the tourists - it was really worth it, we were quite alone on the track and the top. In total we stayed there 3 nights, and nobody noticed or said something.
Tip for Shower: We showered in the Patagonia Camp on the top of the little hill beside the carparking. Really nice staff, let us shower for free (let a little tip and a friendly thank you!) Camp looks also very nice for eat & drinks, but we didn't stayed.

November 15th, 2023 by gosia.kowalinska

Spent a night here, good place but not easy to find a spot if you come in the middle of the day. After the buses are gone, plenty of space, some nice grassy spots at the back with the view on the towers. Bathrooms open from 7:30am to 7:30pm. If you want wifi, it’s paid (8k pesos I think for an hour).

November 11th, 2023 by kargolator

We spent 3 nights here with others campers. No one said anything and the rangers saw us and said hello. There are bathrooms, rubish bins and internet if you pay. Is the ideal place to do the treek to torres.

November 1st, 2023 by George

Stayed here for two nights, just a car park but vans/motor homes are allowed to overnight for free. Toilet facilities open 7:30am-9:30pm. Cafe in the visitor centre does pizza (6000CLP), sandwiches, hot dogs, beer, drinks and snacks. No shower facilities but nearby campsite let us shower in exchange for tips (well worth it!).

October 7th, 2023 by ampixramos

Spacious but uneven parking. It is possible to spend the night with MH. Bathrooms close at 9:30 pm.

Estacionamento espaçoso, mas desnivelado. É possível passar a noite com MH. Os banheiros fecham as 21:30h.

September 30th, 2023 by pascal.la.croix

Passe la nuit sur le parking. Plus d electricite depuis 2023. Toilettes correctes pas de douches possibilité de faire de l eau avec un jerrican

September 29th, 2023 by ricardocensi

Dormimos 2 noites aqui, usamos como ponto de apoio para fazer o bate volta para a trilha das Torres

March 9th, 2023 by rd-fotoundreise.de

09.03. - 11.03.2023 Parkplatz Los Torres.
Kein Service. Waschgelegenheit im Gebäude am Parkplatz. Wasser fassen mit Kanister und präparierter Wasserflasche.
Drei Übernachtungen in Ruhe.
Schöne, aber lange Wanderung zum Mirador Los Torres vor am Rifugio Chileno, 8h hin- und zurück.

February 25th, 2023 by pauloejuli

Estacionamento para carros e motorcasas. Com ponto de água. Estrutura com cafeteria, lanches rápidos, industrializados e banheiros. Melhor trazer sua alimentação, pous não há mercado nesse ponto.
Entramos pelo passo Don Guillermo e em Cerro Castillo há um supermercado pequeno e caro. Mas é uma opção.
Várias casas rodantes estacionam e pernoitam nesse local.

February 15th, 2023 by nicolas.geniteau

was not windy by chance for us. we drove at night and Saw a puma 👋

January 29th, 2023 by simberwart

Good place to sleep if you start the Towers treck. I think it's the best spot if it's windy. Buses arrive from 8:30

January 29th, 2023 by BTL

Great free camping spot. The people from the welcome center confirmed that you can camp here. The rear of the parking lot is a grassy area with several trees to chose from to try and find some wind shelter (though the wind was so crazy that we weren’t able to open up our roof, even after manoeuvring in between the trees). Clean and modern toilets. Amazing that it’s free and allowed.

We found this spot much better than the spots at Lago Grey (both the hotel parking lot and ranger station). For the second night, we moved there and regretted it. There is absolutely zero wind protection there, while here at least you can park in between trees. So if in doubt: stay here :)

For the Torres del Paine hike: we started at 7am and were amongst the first. The majority of the (massive amount of people) start between 7:30 and 8:30. It’s a gorgeous hike, took us 8 hours (incl. a ~1 hour break at the top).

January 23rd, 2023 by keijnemans_marlot

We stayed here for two nights. No one came to collect money. Toilets are open till 9 pm. No shower. There is a possibility to buy some (expensive) hamburgers. We liked the camping spot very much.

January 9th, 2023 by www.wiedekamm.com

good Site for a night in a campervan. Nobody asks for Money and once the daytourists in theire Rental Cars are gone its calm and quite.

January 1st, 2023 by Escapetotheworldblog

Stayed here one night without any problems. Also some other campers were around.

Wanted to spend the night here as the wind forecast looked promising, but around 23.00 it got too windy for us so we moved to a parking lot next to the park.

This was our favourite place to sleep due to the relative wind shelter and the presence of many other campervans. Officially you're not supposed to sleep here but staff told us that nobody really cares (it is however a spot for long term parking if you're going trekking). So it was still windy all the time, but much less as in other places. Toilets were nice and there was always toilet paper.

December 24th, 2022 by matteo.thissen

Good spot to stay overnight before starting hiking. In the rear of the parking lot there are some trees to give a little bit of shading and privacy as you will be camping there with more people.
The visitor center is open until 21:00 (and so are the toilets). If you want you can buy some sandwiches/pizza/drinks here (way overpriced though).
Wifi is available at 8550 CLP for one hour.

December 18th, 2022 by omundonoschama

Passamos uma noite neste local, dormindo dentro do carro, barracas não são permitidas. banheiros fecham as 20h. Sem chuveiros

December 14th, 2022 by mmq-photography.com

We left the car there while doing the O-Trek. Plenty of space and for free. In the visitor center is a small café, clean toilets and a food truck in front. No mobile signal. However it was very noisy at night, due to a party of the staff 😬

December 12th, 2022 by dongebhado

Stayed for two nights with our motorhome. During the day it is very busy, especially with shuttle busses and small trucks from travel agencies.
So, please don't block their routes or parking spots, in order to avoid conflicts.

December 12th, 2022 by A very long Honeymoon

Good option. Stayed at the back of the parking lot with a few other campers for free. We tried to keep a low profile and nobody said anything. Restrooms pretty clean but close in the night.

Started the hike from here to Base Las Torres at 2.30 am and arrived in time for sunrise at 5.30 am. Highly recommended to do it this way as the morning sun will enlight the Torres, and there will be reflections of the Torres in the laguna if windstill and there was nobody on the trail that early, while there were tons of people later when we got back.

December 9th, 2022 by SavAndJos

we stayed here for 2 nights, no fee needed. nice and quiet. toilets close at 9pm. good spot if you are going to do the base de las torres trail. there is a foodtruck with burgers ($12k) and beers (0.5L for $5k)
very nice view

December 7th, 2022 by phil.jhughes1988

Stayed here for 2 nights, was good wind protection if you can get near some bushes. The Welcome centre has a good selection of drinks and some food options too (pizza and empanadas) There was also a food truck outside but not sure what they were selling. Wifi is also available but it was 7,000 or 8,000 pesos just for an hour! The toilets are nice.

October 16th, 2022 by stonestours.at

we also stayed here for two nights as other campers and had a great hike to Mirador las Torres.

May 4th, 2022 by wegwerfmail22

wanted to spend the night here, but the center and all facilities were completely closed.

April 30th, 2022 by adiantes

We spend one night here with another 5 RV’s.
No problem at all! We even used the bathroom in the morning and the staff were super friendly.
The view from here is stunning!

March 31st, 2022 by Kooki_ontheroad

We stayed there several nights and no one told us anything. We left the car in this parking while we were doing the W-trek, and there was no problem.
Workers in the Welcoming Center were really nice.

March 24th, 2022 by PenguinTraveller

It is really not clear if it is allowed to stay here overnight or not. The ranger at the entrance said, it is not allowed, but the people in the welcome center do not care. Also on the park map it is noted, that wild camping with motorhomes is allowed on big parking spots with toilets. We stayed here overnight with our small van and even more motorhomes did. There are public toilets next to the welcome center, but they are closed during the night. The water is drinkable. At the welcome center is a small cafeteria and there is Wi-Fi available, but it costs 8 USD per hour.

March 16th, 2022 by Lord_Ford

According to the rangers it's allowed to stay overnight. Toilets are locked when the welcoming center is closed. Water is available from a hose.

March 11th, 2021 by transhumances.eu

I don't know if we are allowed to stay overnight here or not, but we were discreet and we saw no one. Good place to leave early the next day if you want to hike. Toilets accessible at the Visitor Center. Quiet windy. There's a grass area and some trees to find shelter.

March 7th, 2020 by labengale.fr

We came back here for a few nights. This is the best free parking in the park. You have access to the toilets )clean) and there is grass. It’s also cool without wind ! We tried the administration parking and the Pudeto and this is so windy! Here nobody asked for money during the week e stayed and if someone come we will say it’s allowed by the people inside the welcoming center. The girl said we can stay to sleep overnight without problems.

March 7th, 2020 by lostdonkeys

We spent one night there sleeping in our car. Perfect place to stay if you want to start early with the trekking. There are bathrooms, a little shop and a cafeteria in the welcoming center. Wifi available but not for free. You can also take a shower in the camping nearby (Fantastico Sur) for 3’000 CLP pro person. We didn’t have to pay for the camping spot. Nobody ask us for paying.

February 20th, 2020 by labengale.fr

We slept here 5 or 6 nights and don’t pay anything. The place is cool you have WiFi (to be paid) toilets (free) and mini markets. You can also charge Phones and everything in the welcoming center :) at the end of the parking there is grass and that’s super flat ;)

February 9th, 2020 by intuixpowa

We arrived around midnight at this place to be close to the departure of the hike.
Facilities are very clean and open all night.
The night was quiet and noise started around 6 in the morning.

January 27th, 2020 by marit_sing

We stayed here for 1 night. The toilets are some what clean. The cafe is open from 8 till 8 (sandwiches, coffee, pizza, empanadas). Around 8 we were sitting in our Campervan and a ranger nocked on the van next to us. He also checked the other vans but not ours. He must have seen us or we did not hear the nocking. One camper had to pay, all the other weren’t in the van or ignored it. Good place to stay, some wind protection if you park near the trees at the end.

January 26th, 2020 by esmeralda.life

Stayed here 2 nights, great bathrooms at the welcome center.

January 11th, 2020 by cooebert

lots of place and some wind protection. Payment: a guy came and checked áll cars, vans and motorhomes at around 19h. The guys we were with had to pay 15000. We set up our rooftop tent at 21h and left at 7h and didnt have to pay.

January 9th, 2020 by twocluelesstravelers

So here is the deal with payment, it’s luck. We were having some beers with our neighbors when he came up and charged me 15000. They, did not get charged and just avoided him. There was about 10 campervans, I think I’m the only one that got “caught”. He knocks on every camper but no one replies. He gets one sucker (me) then is done.
Mega clean bathroom and excellent view of the Torres with good weather. If weather sucks, AND you are worried about getting caught, just stay at t he ranger station. If you have a clear view of the Torres, go to this site, it’s worth it even if you are the few who have to pay.

January 3rd, 2020 by twocluelesstravelers

I got caught. This is how it works. Around 6pm some kid walks around and knocks on every camper. Cars he ignores. If you answer, 15000 CHP for the night. My recommendations: if you don’t have a view of the Torres, then don’t stay here. If you want to stay here, deny everything. This your van? No. Whose van is it? I don’t know. Where you sleeping? Back at the ranger station. Why are you here with a table food and beer? I don’t speak English. Done.

January 3rd, 2020 by ioverlander_user_2

Stayed here one night in the grassy area between bushes before doing the hike to the base de torre (we started hiking at 6 am). it's a bit noisy car park but quiet at night. nobody asked us to pay a fee. water doesn't look that good, maybe because of heavy rain at night. you can see the torres from this place :-)

December 26th, 2019 by fb.me

We parked here for three nights, first night nobody checked anything. Second night someone came and said we had to pay 15,000 clp to stay there for the night. When we went inside to pay the girl inside said in order to camp there for the night we must have a toilet and kitchen. We said we did although we don't have a toilet, since we wanted to head out early to do the trail. Next night nobody checked anything. Not sure if it's certain hours they check (it was around 6:30pm when they did) or just on random days. The toilets were open all night all three days we were there. It's great and very convenient camping place but is a bit of luck if they check or not.
When it's clear there is a nice view of the Torres del Paine and lots of stars at night.

December 13th, 2019 by morenafrehner

We parked here and came in the night because we have a dog with us. No problem if you take care that no one will see you. left the dog for the hike in the car. stayed 2 nights. a lot of other campers were here :)

December 11th, 2019 by info

Nice, grassy place with a great view of the Torres. You can use the very clean toilets of the welcome center. A lot of other overlanders here, no one asked us to pay for staying overnight. Slept two nights here and left our camper for another night, while we were in the trek.

December 5th, 2019 by Avonturen van Hans en Marleen

It's official now: they're asking 15000 pesos to spend the night at their parking lot, if you're self-contained. A young guy in uniform brought the bad news. He was quite embarrassed. Lousy job! You can get a ticket at the counter and display it behind your windscreen.
15000 was too much for us. We parked at the Amarga ranger station, just 75 meters east of it is a deep space at the right side of the road. Reasonable wind shelter and completely free!

October 28th, 2019 by adventureisupthere.com

They asked us to pay 15000 pesos if we wanted to stay there for the night in our van. It implies that you have kitchen and bathroom in your vehicle. If not, you have to go to the camping and pay 21000 pesos. Someone is checking early in the morning if you are sleeping in your car or not.
You also have to pay a fee to use wifi.
So, we chose to go to lago Amarga instead, a ranger said it was ok for us to stay for free.

October 27th, 2019 by b.chaski

Slept here 2 nights in our van.
Toilets are brand new and they clean it everyday day. Lot of buses and tourist but it's still very quiet at night.

You have also a cafeteria with coffee, pizzas, empanadas and other think and they sell books also.
The starting point of Mirador Torres del Paines it's inside the cafeteria.

October 22nd, 2019 by lausteen

Camped here with a rooftop tent for three nights. Didn’t ask, didn’t pay anything. Toilets were open 24h. No hot water. In the far corner (next to the cleaning supplies) there is a power plug if you need one. The people at the visitor centre don’t care if you have ticket or not (they only ask if you have a reservation if you are doing a multi-day trek), but one of the days there was a ranger checking for tickets at the entrance of the centre. The centre is open from 8am-8pm.

September 11th, 2019 by victor

Slept here for 3 nights inside my SUV in the middle of two small trees next to the regular parking spots. Used the Welcome Center clean toilets and they were open all the time at least when I was there. No one said or charged anything.

April 28th, 2019 by rframirez215

Good spot for camper van. Was able to use the facilities of the welcome center. Clean toilet. Wifi available for a fee $10 for 8 hours. We didnt use it. Stayed here for 2 nights nobody bothered us. Super quiet despite the vans load and unload hikers starting at 0800.

April 7th, 2019 by alalstravels.at

We stayed here 2 nights. No issues. Toilets are very clean and had hot water but were open only during daylight hours, opening times are a little bit random.

Please keep the place clean and do not throw your waste away, as we have seen there.

March 27th, 2019 by pagesrougesetnoires.wordress.com

This is the best free spot in the Parque if you sleep in your vehicle! When we arrived there was like 20 campervans and camping-cars, including people with camping chairs and roof tent, and about 30-40 cars parked all night here. We didn’t see any staff member in the parking and spent 3 excellent nights. You have drinkable water in the building, hot water, WC, everything free. You have bushes and trees to be a bit hidden in the parking, and you are close from many trekkings. Recommended !

March 20th, 2019 by raser87

Was Here one night. Nobody come. Arround 5-6 cars ve been there a few with a rooftop tent. But they were open the tent after it were getting dark. Toilet was not open during the night !

February 6th, 2019 by world.nopebone.com

We stayed the night before and after the trail to the Torres Lookout. No one was asking and there was no problem to camp here. We even sit outside in our camping chairs;-) there are some bushes where you are a little hidden.

January 29th, 2019 by Calderescapes

Based on earlier comments, we decided to come midday the day before we wanted to do the Torres hike. Spent the afternoon then stayed overnight with no issues or request for payment. We ended up staying two nights. Less wind than Laguna Amarga spot.

January 8th, 2019 by CHrOEtli

no one asked us and the lady at the welcoming center did not care much. if you "hide" at the side it seems fine. we had a calm night so not sure how it would be at a windy night

January 5th, 2019 by douhe

Good parking to stay overnight. Nice view to torres. Some spots with wind protection. Very clean toilets.

November 24th, 2018 by hordago.fr

We spent the night here in our pick up camper after a day of hiking.
No one came to ask for fees.
Restrooms closed during night.
Some trees to protect from the wind but very windy anyway.

April 4th, 2018 by ichbinkreativ

A large parking area made of gravel and grass in front the Welcoming Center. There are some trees and bushes at the rear end. Unless you have a reservation at Hotel Las Torres, you have to park your vehicle here. There is a road barrier and a guard that prevent you from driving further west. No parking fee. Toilets are located beside the Welcoming Center and the water is drinkable.

We stayed overnight in our motorhome, without anybody asking for a camping fee.

March 22nd, 2018 by Them Van Boyz

We arrived mid afternoon. Slept in our van one night and then hiked the O trek for 9 days and left our van here, then finally we slept an additional night in our van here after the trek. Didn’t pay anything the whole time other than the park entrance fee. Parked in plain view too. I would suggest just not asking anyone and being a bit inconspicuous.

March 5th, 2018 by viva-panamericana

We payed 15000 clp. It‘s expensive lake all services in the park but we could pop up behind some trees and could sleep in spite of the heavy wind. Restrooms are open all night.

February 24th, 2018 by Overland The Americas

As everyone else says this is probably on of the better spots to camp with your rig in the national park. As it is mostly protected from the wind snd you have a good view of the Torres. Too bad they are now charging 15,000 pesos!!! ($25 USD) All you get is to use the restrooms. Not sure that it’s possible to sneak in late at night anymore as they now have guards on duty around the clock. Otherwise if you arrive early in the morning you can park without paying while you go hiking. They only charge if you stay overnight in your vehicle.

February 22nd, 2018 by sittinginamangotree

We stayed here after we did the Torres Day Hike. Nice spot with good view and trees for wind protection. Toilets are modern and have warm water. We asked at the centre if we could stay. Had to pay $15.000 (total) and got a voucher to put in the car. Others we talked to did not ask and therefore did not pay... they did n’y have problems (so I guess we were the stupid ones here).

February 21st, 2018 by en la carretera

nobody disturb, perfect place to walk on the Torres early on the morning !

February 21st, 2018 by reisephant.blogspot.ca

They now charge 15,000 per vehicle per night.

February 19th, 2018 by lespetitspommes

We arrived at 16.00. They asked us 15 000 pesos for the night but it is free during the day. If people sleep here for free, can you give us more information about the hour you arrived, please. We slept by the river at the entrance near the park and the night before at the lago grey. It seems that is not very easy to sleep where you want int the park, the rangers are checking.

February 18th, 2018 by c.chounding

Great spot to camp. Toilets open all night and they had warm water which is just pure luxury when you’ve resorted to almost bathing in puddles while overlanding. Wifi is super fast but is $10USD for 8 hours or $5 for 1 hour.

February 3rd, 2018 by deuxevades.com

since 1 month, they ask 15000 pesos to campervan for staying a night. we stayed 2 night and the first one no one came. but the second one, a Friday night, a security guard told us the price.
I went to the visitor center and finally we didn't pay .

January 19th, 2018 by jkover

Best spot of the allowed camper sites. Toilets are amazing. You can start O, W and Base de las Torres from here. A lot of other Overlanders in high season. Some very well protected spots, some decently well protected.

January 4th, 2018 by happinessiscamping.wordpress.com

We spent here 2 nights, no problem. Very clean toiletts by the visitorcenter. Best place in the park for overlanders. We drove from lago grey to here, the worst gravel road ever, millions of washouts and bumpy! Don‘t know for what the use the 21‘000 entrance fee? Also the they have no information for the boattripp and don‘t know much...the nature is beautiful but the organisation and the road is terrible!

January 2nd, 2018 by silvan.sidler

A guard ask us friendly what we planed. we could stay for free an get registred on a list.
There is even a guard during the night to take care....
At the main visitorcenter they told us that its not allowed to stay here - no idea why!!
just nice!!

December 29th, 2017 by trixal91

I personally found this to be the nicest spot in the park where you are officially allowed to park overnight. Bathrooms spotless. Some trees for cover. Amazing view!! Wifi for purchase in the cafeteria ($5 for 1hr). dont know how well it works, didnt use it.

December 27th, 2017 by reisefriedli.ch

We ask if we can park for the night and could stay for free.

December 9th, 2017 by tomundanikasabenteuer.com

nice car park with green spots. we sleep here one night. i think when you arrive a little bit late , like us at 20.30 nobody will charge you. good toilets and hot water.... perfect to start the torre de paine track.

December 8th, 2017 by kevandhazelsadventure

We parked up here in our motor home for two nights for free. It's the car park of the welcome centre and where lots of people park to do the Mirador Torres del Paine one day hike or to start the W from. No one bothered us and it seems to be where everyone over landing stays in this part of the park. We had entered and paid our tickets through the Laguna Amarga entrance as the road to Sarmiento was closed two days ago. Don't believe them when they say you can only stay at the main entrance office carpark.
As below the toilets are amazing, you can flush your toilet paper, they're open 24 hours and they smell like cocoa Butter!
Loads of level spots on the grass open right now. I'd get here early or late in high season before or after all the day hikers do the Mirador hike as the parking lot is much quieter then. Great views of the Towers too from this lot. It's not marked on Maps me so just follow the ioverlander GPS.

December 2nd, 2017 by alles-selbst-erlebt.de

Practical site for a night after the exhausting hike to the Torres. Free. Security officer was very friendly when we asked whether we could stay.

November 5th, 2017 by thesouthamericanroadtrip.wordpress.com

First of all, the people inside the visitor center don’t know much. Seems to be that they are very bored and not at all helpful. You are only allowed to pass the visitor center with your camper when having made a reservation for a campsite or a hotel - do not make that mistake! Stay at the big parking lot in front of the visitor center, you have the cleanest toilets ever, nobody will bother you - so don’t ask for permission inside - and have a good starting point for the exhausting hike to the Torres next morning early. Stayed there two nights, very nice. First house behind the visitor center has a decent pizza for after your hike. Enjoy!

March 23rd, 2017 by gabriel.wappler

Didn't stay here. They wanted 15'000 per vehicle. Just bathrooms - no showers.

March 17th, 2017 by justonestep.ch

Good spot to sleep. The toilets were new and clean. No noise in the night.

March 1st, 2017 by vwipfli

we asked and could stay overnight on the carpark, with sight of the torres! the toilets are the newest and cleanest we have ever seen in southamerica!

February 16th, 2017 by avanbeijsterveldt

We spent here 3 nights for free and used the toilets and warm water.
Most central (and allowed) parking place for overlanders and perfect to start hikes early in the morning. There are some trees for wind protection and grassy spots, just behind/ next to the official parking lot.

February 15th, 2017 by tatrakolemsveta2.cz

Parking place. We stay there for some nights. Clean toilets, but not hot water. Stuff can speak English, they were helpful.
Free.

February 11th, 2017 by gaetheo.tdm

We had to park at the visitor center because they wouldn't let us go to the hotel parking. We wanted to sleep there before and/or after the trek to the mirador Las Torres. But they asked us to pay 15000 pesos ! So we left.
Very clean toilets. Small shop but very expensive.

February 3rd, 2017 by kombicontinental

Estuvimos dos noches durmiendo en nuestra kombi. Nadie nos quiso cobrar nada. El baño de discapacitados lo cerraban en la noche pero se puede abrir fácilmente desde afuera con una moneda en la cerradura.

January 29th, 2017 by Smart as a Goose

A person will drop the chain so you can park up at the hotel. We had dinner there & it was good but very expensive. Best value might be hamburger. Internet is 2000 CP half hour if you are not a hotel guest. We had a flat tire and the spare was low. The hotel has a fully equipped shop and filled the tire. Overall the place is a zoo. "Loved to death" Camped@ "visitors center". I wouldn't call it that. No information, really. Good place to hike from.

January 13th, 2017 by joycestel

Perfect place to stay for the night. Free
They let one toilet (disabled) open with (sort of) warm water

January 11th, 2017 by The Road That Never Ends

We stayed here for 2 nights, before and after doing the Torres del Paine mirador hike. Both nights there were at least 6 other vans camped in the parking lot. We picked a spot near the back where there were some trees for a little wind cover. No one ever asked us to pay and the handicap single stall bathroom was unlocked all night. They seem to still be setting this place up as the visitors center still had some exposed wiring and they were unloading boxes. Great place to stay if hiking from here.

December 29th, 2016 by matthesteffi

Nach dem Torres del Paine W Hike per Hitchhike Womo vom Parkplatz des Bootsanlegers am Lago Pehoe abgeholt und hier einen tollen 4 Tages Hike ausklingen lassen. Mehr zur Tour unter Lago Pehoe Catamaran.

December 28th, 2016 by prawnpie

They keep the disabled restroom open at the visitor center. They ask that you pay $5,000 per person per night at the visitor center.

December 25th, 2016 by ohthewindandrain

We had to pay 5000 each but they left the handicapped toilet open for us at night. The staff/garden said they only allow Campers here if the regular campground is full. They were friendly enough and it is a nice spot, grassy and not too often windy, nice views. Good Base for hiking. We walked up to the towers from here.

November 14th, 2016 by danielsmart43

The entrance to the hotel and camping is roped off, looks like they're putting a stop to overlander sleeping in the hotel car park. We parked in the visitor centre car park and did the hike to the torres base then returned and spent the night in the car park without any issue. Was the most sheltered spot we found in the whole park.