Piropiro Campsite

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Piropiro Campsite

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Number of tent sites - 16.
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This is a basic campsite in the Waitomo/Pureora area. From here, explore forest roads by car or mountain bike.

Piropiro Camping Ground is a great place from which to access the Pureora Forest Park. Go hunting, tramping or mountain biking - this place is especially handy to access sections of the NZ Cycle Trail. Basic facilities available, please take all your rubbish with you.

Notices

Piropiro Campsite southern end toilet closed

Piropiro Campsite southern end toilet closed, due to a significant sink hole.

Use the two other facilities within the campsite.
First published on 7 August 2025. Last reviewed on 27 November 2025.

DOC Campsite Pricing

Piropiro Campsite is categorised as a DOC Basic Campsite. The following pricing indicates usual pricing.

Feature	Value	Value
Unpowered Site	Adult	$0.00 per night
Unpowered Site	Child	$0.00 per night
Unpowered Site	Infant	$0.00 per night

Adults are 18+ years, children are 5-17 years, infants are 0-4 years.

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Organisation

DOC Waikato

Central government organisation

Location

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷ Te Kuiti

Categories

Basic Camping

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-38.6332688051462

175.491180330688

Latitude
-38.6332688051462
Longitude
175.491180330688

Feature	Value	Info
Overnight Camping Site Cost	Free Camping Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Free Camping It costs nothing to stay overnight. In general this means that you should not expect any facilities.	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Free Camping It costs nothing to stay overnight. In general this means that you should not expect any facilities.
Overnight Stay Rules	Camping and any vehicle Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle.	Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle.
Campsite Managing Organisation	DOC Managed Campsite Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this campsite? DOC Managed This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.	Campsite Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this campsite? DOC Managed This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.
Maximum Sites Available	16 to 20 sites Maximum Sites Available How many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? 16 to 20 sites There are between sixteen and twenty camping/parking sites available to stay overnight in.	Maximum Sites Available How many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? 16 to 20 sites There are between sixteen and twenty camping/parking sites available to stay overnight in.
Water Supply	Water supply available Water Supply Is there fresh water available? Water supply available A supply of fresh water is available. Boil water from stream before drinking	Water Supply Is there fresh water available? Water supply available A supply of fresh water is available. Boil water from stream before drinking
Booking Required	First Come, First Served Booking Required Is it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? First Come, First Served Sites are allocated in a first come, first served basis. Get in early for the best spot.	Booking Required Is it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? First Come, First Served Sites are allocated in a first come, first served basis. Get in early for the best spot.
Dogs	Dogs allowed Dogs Does this establishment allow dogs? Dogs allowed The location allows dogs. There may be conditions that may be met eg. dogs must be on a leash. You will need a dog control permit, must be under control at all times and they are not permitted on any of the short walking tracks	Dogs Does this establishment allow dogs? Dogs allowed The location allows dogs. There may be conditions that may be met eg. dogs must be on a leash. You will need a dog control permit, must be under control at all times and they are not permitted on any of the short walking tracks
Vehicle Access	Vehicle accessible Vehicle Access Can vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle. Gravel and windy in places.	Vehicle Access Can vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle. Gravel and windy in places.
DOC Campsite Category	DOC Basic Campsite DOC Campsite Category What category does this Department of Conservation (DOC) campsite fall into? DOC Basic Campsite Department of Conservation Basic Campsites have very limited facilities so you need to be fully self-sufficient. There are basic toilets and water from a tank, stream or lake. Access may be by road or boat. Basic Campsites generally can not be booked.	DOC Campsite Category What category does this Department of Conservation (DOC) campsite fall into? DOC Basic Campsite Department of Conservation Basic Campsites have very limited facilities so you need to be fully self-sufficient. There are basic toilets and water from a tank, stream or lake. Access may be by road or boat. Basic Campsites generally can not be booked.
Toilet	Public toilet Toilet Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public.	Toilet Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public.

Reviews

3.9 7 Reviews Analysis
Long drop toilets, no signal for 3miles into the campsite on gravel roads, when we arrived there were lots of people there to hunt.
We decided not to stay overnight here but would be a nice spot for people looking to be off grid for a while as lots of forest area to explore.

Reviewed over 3 years ago

Cara Johnston
Nice and quite no swimming spots near which was our only downfall

Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in January 2022

Sky
Very remote, peaceful and pretty.
Lots of birds. Lovely walks nearby with interesting mosses, lichens and other vegetation. Long drops were bearable. Other campers were quiet and kept to themselves. Loads of space. Some huts with stoves you can use and it’s ok to have campfires. Great for nature lovers and dog friendly which is a rare find.

Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in November 2021

Sam Brydon
Gravel road access, but really worth to go there.
Have a walk to the hangbridge (amanzing, 150m long). Big site, little stream, oven for cooking.

Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2014

Doreen Gendel
Back to basic camping, great if you like the remoteness and DOC style campgrounds (which I do).
Good base for hunting etc, long drop toilets, shelter, fireplace.

Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in December 2012

Nigel Shaw
A 14 km drive on a gravel road takes you to a very large clearing in the forest.
Plenty of room for the 20 maximum sites stated, but (according to locals) can be taken over by hunters and/or cyclists. Basic facilities.

Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2013

Clive
Basic free site that required driving through hazardous logging operation for a long while on windy gravel roads.

Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in April 2011

Stefanny Ling