London's Ford Reserve

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Londons Ford is a 2.428ha reserve and is the site of a former river ferry. It has river access for swimming and a flat, open, grassed area. Mature trees, the river bed with beach access and a backdrop of cliffs define the landscape character of the reserve. Dogs are permitted on the reserve unleashed but under control.

No fees are charged to use this camping ground.

Facilities include a freedom camping area, toilets and a pump station. This is very basic camp site where you will need to bring everything with you. There is no running water and the public toilet is open from 1 November through to 31 March (though it may be longer depending on weather).

The site is clearly signposted.

This reserve is on Londons Ford Road, north east of Kimbolton.

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Organisation

Palmerston North City Council

Council organisation

Location

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷ Palmerston North

Categories

Freedom Camping
Free

Directions

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Coordinates

-40.0434667

175.8154333

Latitude
-40.0434667
Longitude
175.8154333

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.
Water Supply	No water supply Water Supply Is there fresh water available? No water supply There is no supply of fresh water.	Water Supply Is there fresh water available? No water supply There is no supply of fresh water.
Shower	No shower Shower Is there a shower at this location? No shower No shower is available.	Shower Is there a shower at this location? No shower No shower is available.
Dump Station	No dump station Dump Station Dump stations allow the safe disposal of sewage and greywater from self-contained vehicles. Does this site have a dump station? No dump station This location has no dump stations for the disposal of waste water from recreational vehicles.	Dump Station Dump stations allow the safe disposal of sewage and greywater from self-contained vehicles. Does this site have a dump station? No dump station This location has no dump stations for the disposal of waste water from recreational vehicles.
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.
Powered Sites	No powered sites Powered Sites Does this establishment have powered sites? No powered sites This campsite does not offer any powered sites with an electricity supply.	Powered Sites Does this establishment have powered sites? No powered sites This campsite does not offer any powered sites with an electricity supply.
Large Vehicle Access	No large vehicles Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? No large vehicles The site is not accessible for large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers.	Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? No large vehicles The site is not accessible for large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers.
Dogs	No dogs allowed Dogs Does 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.	Dogs Does 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.
Toilet	No toilet Toilet Is there a toilet available? No toilet There are no toilet facilities available.	Toilet Is there a toilet available? No toilet There are no toilet facilities available.

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Reviews

✓ Beautiful location

✓ Quiet spot

✓ Close to the river

✓ Toilets available

𐄂 Intimidating locals

𐄂 Presence of drug dealers

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4.5/5

We got here around 7:30 and it was dark already.
We had the place to ourselves and it was a pleasant night. No toilets because we visited in September but out camper had a toilet so it wasn’t an issue for us.

Reviewed about 1 month ago

Matt
4.0/5

London's Ford is a beautiful place, well worth the visit, but there are a handful of people to watch out for.
What I'm writing is only my experience. There's a man at the top of the cliff who watches people with a scope, a man in a black jeep who chases people with a drone, a couple of young farm workers on a quad who follow people around and a council worker who likes to intimidate and bully people and fines people for looking rough or being in tents. These men seem to be intent on getting rid of everybody and what happens then is the drug dealers move in. Please don't be intimidated by these men. London's Ford needs the tourists and families to come back and make it safe again.

Reviewed 9 months ago

Brian
4.0/5

Really good and quiet place close the river.
Toilet open since November 2022.

Reviewed about 2 years ago

Carl