Hinds River Scenic Reserve

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The Ashburton District Council provides this service for self-contained free camping - to be found along the Inland Scenic Route. Choice guys! Overnight camping permitted but not long term stays. Donations accepted on site to keep this place running. Good karma! Remember your good free-camping etiquette, and enjoy!

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Organisation

Ashburton District Council

Council organisation

Location

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷ Ashburton

Categories

Freedom Camping
Free

Directions

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Coordinates

-43.8092440351281

171.430294418626

Latitude
-43.8092440351281
Longitude
171.430294418626

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	Self-contained motorhomes only Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Self-contained motorhomes only Overnight stays are only permitted if your vehicle is certified as being 'self-contained'. The vehicle must display the "Responsible Camper" sticker.	Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Self-contained motorhomes only Overnight stays are only permitted if your vehicle is certified as being 'self-contained'. The vehicle must display the "Responsible Camper" sticker.
Maximum Stay Duration	2 nights Maximum Stay Duration How many consecutive days can you stay overnight at this establishment? 2 nights You may stay up to two nights in a row.	Maximum Stay Duration How many consecutive days can you stay overnight at this establishment? 2 nights You may stay up to two nights in a row.
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.	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.

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Reviews

✓ Quiet location

✓ Friendly locals

✓ Close to Mayfield Domain

𐄂 No facilities

𐄂 Muddy grass

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2.5/5

The is on the wrong side of the river.
The location of the pin is on farmer's land - ask me how I know 😅 The campground is on the north side of the river.

Reviewed about 1 month ago

Ian
3.0/5

Fine for one night but the grass was very muddy so we stayed on the gravel driveway.
No facilities but we had to stay here as the rugby club park I was fenced off for building work and the other free site up the road was closed.

Reviewed over 1 year ago

Henry
4.0/5

No toilet at the scenic reserve but there is another free camp spot at the Mayfield Domain by the rugby grounds which does have a toilet.
Nice to have a chat to the dog walkers in the morning.

Reviewed almost 2 years ago

Bec
3.0/5

Not much of a view and noisy highway adjacent, but when we were tired from driving we were very happy to find this place to sleep.
Very basic facilities but that's to be expected.

Reviewed about 9 years ago

Mabel Vanasperen