Bartlett's Ford Reserve

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20 Palmerston North

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Bartletts Ford is a 0.6250ha reserve with the river running alongside. It is popular for casual summer recreation with river access, swimming and freedom camping. Dogs are permitted unleashed but under control on the reserve. A lovely scenic spot to stop, relax and enjoy yourself.

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).

Bartletts Ford is located on Terrace Road, Pohangina.

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Organisation

Manawatu District Council

Council organisation

Location

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷ Palmerston North

Categories

Freedom Camping
Free

Directions

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Coordinates

-40.0660333

175.80135

Latitude
-40.0660333
Longitude
175.80135

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. When stock are grazing the reserve then 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. When stock are grazing the reserve then dogs must be on a leash.

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✓ Spacious area

✓ Picnic tables available

✓ Long drop toilet

✓ River nearby

✓ Swimming holes

𐄂 Bring your own water

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1.5/5

Bartletts Ford is beautiful, green and there's a swing.
Unfortunately it's also very noisy. All day. Burnouts on the road. Quad bikes. Low flying planes starting at 6am. Munty cars coming and going. We're out of here. Still looking for somewhere quiet.

Reviewed 30 days ago

G Ryan
4.5/5

Large open grassy field with two picnic tables and one long drop.
Could easily hold a couple dozen campers. You need to bring your own water. Nice river near by with a couple of small swimming holes.

Reviewed almost 2 years ago

Chuck & Betty
5.0/5

Best spot ever

Reviewed about 2 years ago and experienced in December 2021

Jono
4.0/5

Great picnic spot, was clean and tidy with ripe blackberries to pick.

Reviewed almost 4 years ago

Liz
4.0/5

Beautiful, serene, spacious place right next to river.
FYI public toilet is permanently locked until 31 October-March/April.

Reviewed about 4 years ago

Te Atawhai
5.0/5

Beautiful peaceful place by the river, plenty of room for everyone, great swimming, and a public toilet.

Reviewed over 5 years ago

Fiona