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zoomA basic campsite in the Kaimanawa Forest Park. Many forest walks start nearby.
This camping ground is at the edge of the Kaimanawa Forest Park. It is situated in a wicked setting high above the river. Heaps of tramps start from here.
Kaimanawa Road Campsite is categorised as a DOC Basic Campsite. The following pricing indicates usual pricing.
Basic campsites have very limited facilities so you need to be fully self-sufficient. There are basic toilets and water may be from a water tank that is untreated, stream or lake. Untreated water should be boiled before use to ensure it's safe. Access may be by road or boat.
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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 Central North IslandCentral government organisation |
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Location |
North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷ Turangi |
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Overnight Camping Site Cost |
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Overnight Camping Site CostWhat 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 |
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Overnight Stay RulesWhat 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 |
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Campsite Managing OrganisationWhat 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 |
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Maximum Sites AvailableHow many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? 6 to 10 sites There are between six and ten sites available to stay overnight in. |
Water Supply |
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Water SupplyIs there fresh water available? Water supply available A supply of fresh water is available. From stream - Boil before drinking. |
Booking Required |
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Booking RequiredIs 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 |
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DogsDoes this establishment allow dogs? No dogs allowed The location does not allow dogs under normal conditions. Their may be be exceptions granted under specific circumstances eg. guide dogs. |
Vehicle Access |
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Vehicle AccessCan vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle. Gravel access |
DOC Campsite Category |
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DOC Campsite CategoryWhat 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. |
Campfire Rules |
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Campfire RulesWhat are the rules for open air fires? Fires allowed Open air fires are permitted. Open air fires are not allowed if a total fire ban is currently in place. Campfires permitted. Be aware of fire bans and the higher fire risk during summer months. You may need a permit for your fire. Contact the local DOC office or Council for details. Follow the on-site signs. |
Toilet |
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ToiletIs there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public. |
Está buenísimo.
Small carpark style campground.
Good basic free spot in the woods.
Small sandpit.
Basic campsite with just a long drop toilet.
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10/10 | 2 |
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11% |
9/10 | 3 |
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17% |
8/10 | 1 |
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6% |
7/10 | 3 |
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17% |
6/10 | 0 |
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0% |
5/10 | 2 |
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11% |
4/10 | 2 |
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11% |
3/10 | 3 |
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17% |
2/10 | 0 |
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1/10 | 2 |
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11% |
4.5/5
Está buenísimo.
Espectacular lugar para hacer fuego. Baño seco estaba limpio. No hay señal, nos encantó.
Perdimos tiempo buscando la Urchaim, si buscan ir a ese sigan los carteles no la app
Reviewed over 1 year ago
4.5/5
Like this place.
Toillet OK. The main picture of this campsite belongs to the near parking ;-) You need to go a bit up the hill on gravel road in from the first intersection after the bridge :-)
Reviewed over 4 years ago
0.5/5
Small sandpit.
Lots of flies. Nasty toilet and lots if toiletpaper in the Forrest.
Reviewed about 5 years ago
2.0/5
This is a necessity only stop over.
So many people are here just for the night before starting a hike or bike ride. Arrive early and be prepared to defend your space. We were in an already tight campsite with 4 others and our cars were all parked in by 2 rude and late arriving vans who just rolled in and parked right on top of us. Do yourself a favour if you camp here, and park right by the exit so you can get out in the morning! Late December is mayhem at this campsite!
Reviewed almost 7 years ago
3.5/5
Very small place.
Try to arrive early! Toilets not so good .. but free.
Reviewed over 7 years ago
3.5/5
Good basic free spot in the woods.
Toilet was fine, setting nice. Close to Tongariro Crossing.
Reviewed almost 9 years ago
3.5/5
A basic free campground relatively close to Tongariro National Park as you come from the north.
The campground is not very big and is in the middle of the forest, maybe a little wild, but has a toilet. No other facilities there. The path to get to it is a dirt track, so come with a prepared vehicle
Reviewed over 9 years ago
4.5/5
Free DOC campsite, very basic, only a long drop toilet, no water!
Very quiet in the middle of nowhere. We were glad we were not alone there - we would be so scared!
Reviewed over 9 years ago
4.0/5
A little bit far out, toilets also a little bit dirty.
But nice people, lots of space and beautiful forests.
Reviewed over 9 years ago
5.0/5
Perfect place to stay, river, barbecue, shelter, very nice and quiet.
Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in March 2014
5.0/5
I give this one a 10 simply because it is accessible (sealed roads), has a toilet and, of course, it's FREE!
Also, the view isn't half bad and it's only about 20 minutes from Turangi.
Reviewed almost 12 years ago
4.5/5
Está buenísimo.
Espectacular lugar para hacer fuego. Baño seco estaba limpio. No hay señal, nos encantó.
Perdimos tiempo buscando la Urchaim, si buscan ir a ese sigan los carteles no la app
Reviewed over 1 year ago
4.5/5
Like this place.
Toillet OK. The main picture of this campsite belongs to the near parking ;-) You need to go a bit up the hill on gravel road in from the first intersection after the bridge :-)
Reviewed over 4 years ago
0.5/5
Small sandpit.
Lots of flies. Nasty toilet and lots if toiletpaper in the Forrest.
Reviewed about 5 years ago
2.0/5
This is a necessity only stop over.
So many people are here just for the night before starting a hike or bike ride. Arrive early and be prepared to defend your space. We were in an already tight campsite with 4 others and our cars were all parked in by 2 rude and late arriving vans who just rolled in and parked right on top of us. Do yourself a favour if you camp here, and park right by the exit so you can get out in the morning! Late December is mayhem at this campsite!
Reviewed almost 7 years ago
2.5/5
Small carpark style campground.
Dry smelly toilets. No water supply as indicated on the app but free and well located to do the Tongariro Crossing.
Reviewed almost 7 years ago
3.5/5
Very small place.
Try to arrive early! Toilets not so good .. but free.
Reviewed over 7 years ago
1.5/5
Not the cleanest or nicest of stays at this campsite.
It is essentially a dirty car park with quite an unsightly drop loo in it. If you have the option, go to any of the other DOC campsites in the area as they are much nicer, have better views and access to the river. Even if you have struggled to find this campsite, the other two DOC's are literally 4 minutes away and worth the extra drive!
Reviewed over 7 years ago
0.5/5
We slept here last night and must say that it is the worst place where we have been so far.
We love quiet and basic DOC campsites, but this one was really dirty, lots of rubbish everywhere and a toilet which no one used. It smells horrible. Cant recommend it at all.
Reviewed over 7 years ago
1.5/5
Yes it's a free campground, but it was very dirty when we were there, especially the toilet (late Feb).
Was essentially just a turnaround area that you could park up at. Other campers left rubbish around, not a pleasant place to stay.
Reviewed over 7 years ago
2.5/5
Basic campsite with just a long drop toilet.
Was very dirty when we've been there.
Reviewed about 8 years ago
3.5/5
Good basic free spot in the woods.
Toilet was fine, setting nice. Close to Tongariro Crossing.
Reviewed almost 9 years ago
3.5/5
A basic free campground relatively close to Tongariro National Park as you come from the north.
The campground is not very big and is in the middle of the forest, maybe a little wild, but has a toilet. No other facilities there. The path to get to it is a dirt track, so come with a prepared vehicle
Reviewed over 9 years ago
4.5/5
Free DOC campsite, very basic, only a long drop toilet, no water!
Very quiet in the middle of nowhere. We were glad we were not alone there - we would be so scared!
Reviewed over 9 years ago
4.0/5
A little bit far out, toilets also a little bit dirty.
But nice people, lots of space and beautiful forests.
Reviewed over 9 years ago
5.0/5
Perfect place to stay, river, barbecue, shelter, very nice and quiet.
Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in March 2014
1.5/5
Couldn't find it!
Followed signs which led us to Pillars of Hercules; saw a camping area and stopped there, not a lot of room, not surprising if others could find the correct site. Difficult to easy - steep and narrow around forest tracks. Free site.
Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in February 2014
2.0/5
Free campsites were just small spaces....
place for two cars. But we were allowed to stay there.
Reviewed over 11 years ago and experienced in February 2013
5.0/5
I give this one a 10 simply because it is accessible (sealed roads), has a toilet and, of course, it's FREE!
Also, the view isn't half bad and it's only about 20 minutes from Turangi.
Reviewed almost 12 years ago