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Camping in Puerto Williams

Puerto Williams, the world's southernmost city on Navarino Island, offers extreme car camping at the edge of civilization. Accessible by ferry or flight, camp among sub-Antarctic forest with the Dientes de Navarino mountains as your backdrop.

4 min readUpdated for 2025–2026 Season
3 campsites
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Puerto Williams, on Isla Navarino across the Beagle Channel from Ushuaia, holds the distinction of being the world's southernmost city. This tiny Chilean naval settlement is the jumping-off point for the Dientes de Navarino trek — one of the planet's most remote multi-day hikes — and represents the absolute frontier of car camping possibilities. While the island's road network is limited, a rental vehicle (available locally or brought by ferry) allows exploration of the Beagle Channel coast, the Ukika Yagán community, and the forest roads around town. Camping here is a badge of honor for adventurers — you are literally at the end of the road, with nothing but ocean between you and Antarctica.

Campsites

Camping Coirón

Paid

The main campground in Puerto Williams, serving as base camp for Dientes de Navarino trekkers. Basic but functional with a welcoming atmosphere among fellow adventurers.

Facilities: toilets, cold showers, fire pits, drinking water, gear storage
Cost: CLP 7000-10000/night
No reservation needed
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Camping Wulaia Bay

Free

Accessible by boat, Wulaia Bay was historically important to the Yagán people. Basic camping in pristine sub-Antarctic forest. Requires careful planning.

Facilities: pit toilets
Cost: Free (boat access)
No reservation needed
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Camping Lago Windhond

Free

Wild camping on the Dientes de Navarino circuit, at one of the most remote campsites in the world. Sub-Antarctic tundra and peat bogs. Complete self-sufficiency required.

Facilities: none
Cost: Free
No reservation needed
Access:

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get to Puerto Williams?

By small plane from Punta Arenas (DAP airline, 1.5 hours) or by the Tabsa ferry (32 hours). There's also a zodiac crossing from Ushuaia (seasonal, 1 hour). Book well in advance.

Can I bring a rental car?

Cars can come on the Tabsa ferry from Punta Arenas. Local car rental exists but is very limited. The island has about 40 km of road. A car is useful but not essential if you're mainly trekking.

How difficult is the Dientes de Navarino trek?

Very difficult. 4-5 days, unmarked in many sections, with bogs, river crossings, and extreme weather exposure. Only for experienced wilderness trekkers. GPS navigation skills are essential.

Is it colder than Ushuaia?

Similar temperatures but Puerto Williams feels wilder and more exposed. The lack of infrastructure means you feel the elements more intensely. Come prepared for genuinely harsh conditions.

What about the Yagán people?

The Yagán are the world's southernmost indigenous people. The community of Ukika near Puerto Williams preserves their heritage. The excellent Martín Gusinde museum in town tells their story.

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