Barlovento Ensenada campsite on Lake Llanquihue

Camping Barlovento is a campsite in Ensenada with 28 covered sites on the shore of Lake Llanquihue, 44 km from Puerto Varas. It shares the TerraSur Ecoaventura base, with cabins next door if you come without a tent, and it is open all year.

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At a glance

Sites: 28, all covered
For: Tents or motorhomes
At every site: Grill and electricity
Showers: Hot water 24/7
Shelter: Communal, with fireplace
Open: All year
Rate: From CLP 12,000 per person
Check-in: 12 pm; check-out 12 pm

A gravel path between the covered campsites

The two-story wooden building with the campsite facilities

A travel vehicle parked beside a covered campsite

SUP boards and kayaks on the beach beside the cabins at sunset

A covered campsite with a table and a grill

A green tent under the roof of a campsite

Camping in Ensenada on the shore of Lake Llanquihue

Camping Barlovento Ensenada sits on the shore of Lake Llanquihue, surrounded by nature, lake and volcano. It is a stop for travelers crossing southern Chile on Route 225, by tent or by RV/motorhome, and for anyone looking for a campsite near Puerto Varas to stay a few days. Ensenada belongs to the Puerto Varas district, 44 km from town. If you travel without a tent, there are cabins at the same base.

28 covered sites for tents and motorhomes

The campsite has 28 sites in total and all of them are covered, so your tent stays out of the rain. There are sites for tents and for RVs. Depending on its size, each site fits 1 to 4 tents.

A grill and electricity at every site

Every site has its own grill and power outlet. The connections are safe and well distributed: you can charge your devices or run small appliances.

The wooden interior of the campsite bathrooms, with a counter and sinks

Campsite facilities

These are the facilities shared by every site at the campsite:

Hot showers 24 hours a day

The restrooms are shared and have hot showers 24 hours a day, at any time of year. The restroom building has 6 showers and 7 toilets for women, and the same for men, plus dishwashing sinks, a wifi zone and charcoal for sale.

A communal shelter with a fireplace for rainy days

The campsite has a shared shelter with a fire pit, ideal for rainy or cold days. You can cook under a roof there and spend time with other campers. Together with the covered sites and the hot showers, it is what makes winter camping possible.

Parking for cars and motorhomes

There are large, safe parking areas with easy access, for cars and RVs alike.

The Lake Llanquihue beach with colorful kayaks and Osorno Volcano behind

Lakeside camping: beach and Osorno Volcano

The campsite is on the shore of Lake Llanquihue, with a volcanic sand beach and views of Osorno Volcano. It is a lakeside beach, not the sea: fresh water, volcanoes and forest. Some sites are right by the beach and others a little further back, more sheltered from the wind off the lake.

Kayak and SUP on Lake Llanquihue

On the lake you can go kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding (SUP). You can rent a kayak or a SUP board from the beach. A single kayak costs CLP 8,000 per hour; a double, CLP 12,000, and a SUP board, CLP 10,000.

A campsite with cabins at the same base

Barlovento offers camping and cabins at the same base. For groups or travelers without a tent there are cabins with hot tubs for 4 to 6 people, apartments for 2 and a beach house for 13. There is also an event venue for 50 people, and we host school trips. The hot tubs are rented separately: CLP 40,000 for 3 hours.

How to book and cancellation policy

Rates and seasons

Camping rates in Ensenada, near Puerto Varas: the price is per person. In low season (April to November), camping costs CLP 12,000 per person. In high season (December to March) it costs CLP 12,000 per person for groups of 3 or more and CLP 15,000 for 1 or 2 people, plus CLP 5,000 per car. Children up to 4 are free and children from 5 to 11 pay half. A day picnic costs CLP 5,000 per person in low season and CLP 8,000 in high season.

Book by WhatsApp, phone or email

Request your booking on WhatsApp or by email, with your dates and group size; we reply within 48 hours. It is confirmed with a 50% deposit; the balance is paid on arrival by credit card, debit card or cash.

Cancellation policy

Cancellations must be requested in writing, by email or WhatsApp. With 15 days' notice or more, 100% of the deposit is refunded or kept as credit for another date. Between 7 and 14 days before arrival, 50% is refunded. Between 3 and 6 days before, 25% is lost and 75% stays as credit for a new date. With 2 days or less there is no refund.

Contact: Cabañas y Camping Barlovento Ensenada

Route 225 km 44, Ensenada, Puerto Varas · +56 9 9495 7690 · terrasurecoaventura@gmail.com

Getting to the campsite from Puerto Varas

The campsite is at the Barlovento and TerraSur base, on Route 225 km 44, on the shore of Lake Llanquihue.

From Puerto Varas: 44 km on Route 225

From Puerto Varas, take Route 225 (Ruta 225) toward Ensenada along Lake Llanquihue, about 45 minutes by car. In summer and on weekends, allow 10 to 15 minutes more.

From Puerto Montt and El Tepual Airport

From Puerto Montt and El Tepual Airport, drive to Puerto Varas first and then follow Route 225 to Ensenada. From Puerto Montt it is 63 km, about 1 hour by car; from the airport, 67 km and about 1 h 5 min.

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Several rafts run the Petrohue River rapids through native forest

Things to do near the campsite

Barlovento and TerraSur Ecoaventura are the same company and share one base, so you head out to the activities with no transfer from your site.

Petrohue River rafting from the campsite

Go rafting straight from the campsite, no transfer needed: 8 km of class III rapids on the Petrohue River. Hydrospeed and ducky (inflatable kayak) run the same river.

Petrohué, the falls and Osorno Volcano

The campsite is not in Petrohué but on the way there: the Petrohue Falls and Lake Todos los Santos are 9 km and 15 km away on Route 225. The Osorno Volcano mountain center is only 14 km away. More ideas in things to do in Ensenada.

Campsite FAQ

How much is camping in Ensenada?

In low season (April to November), camping costs CLP 12,000 per person. In high season (December to March) it costs CLP 12,000 per person for groups of 3 or more and CLP 15,000 for 1 or 2 people, plus CLP 5,000 per car. Children up to 4 are free and children from 5 to 11 pay half.

Is the price per person or per site?

Per person. In high season parking is added: CLP 5,000 per car.

How do I book a site at Camping Barlovento?

On WhatsApp +56 9 9495 7690 or terrasurecoaventura@gmail.com. The booking is confirmed with a 50% deposit.

What is the cancellation policy?

With 15 days' notice or more, 100% of the deposit is refunded or kept as credit for another date. Between 7 and 14 days before arrival, 50% is refunded. Between 3 and 6 days before, 25% is lost and 75% stays as credit for a new date. With 2 days or less there is no refund.

Can I arrive without a booking?

Yes, you can arrive without a booking. In January and February, the high season, it is best to book on WhatsApp to make sure you get a covered site.

How many people does the campsite hold?

About 130 people, spread over 28 covered sites that fit 1 to 4 tents each. There is a discount for groups and school trips.

Is the campsite open all year?

Yes, the campsite is open all year. The covered sites, the hot showers and the shelter with a fire pit make winter camping possible too.

Can I stay in a motorhome or camper?

Yes, there are RV sites with electricity and parking.

Do the sites have electricity?

Yes, every site has a power outlet and a grill.

What are check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 12 pm. From December to February, check-out is until 12 pm.

Are pets allowed?

Yes, pets are allowed at the campsite. They are not allowed in the cabins or the apartments.

Are there quiet hours?

Yes, from 11 pm to 8 am. Fires are only allowed in the site grill or the shared fire pit.

Can campers use the hot tubs?

The hot tubs are next to the cabins or facing the lake. They are rented separately, to campers too: CLP 40,000 for 3 hours.

Is the campsite in Petrohué?

No. The campsite is in Ensenada, on the shore of Lake Llanquihue, 15 km from Petrohué and 9 km from the falls on Route 225.

How far is the campsite from Puerto Varas?

It is 44 km away on Route 225, along Lake Llanquihue, about 45 minutes by car.