Gladstone Reserve

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Organisation

Carterton District Council

Council organisation

Location

North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷ Carterton

Categories

Freedom Camping

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Coordinates

-41.0716696488498

175.628754961377

Latitude
-41.0716696488498
Longitude
175.628754961377

Feature	Value	Info
Overnight Camping Site Cost	Low Cost Camping Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Low Cost Camping You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged. Pick up permit from Carterton District Council offices or Carterton Information Centre - $6-00 for 3 nights for upto 6 people at which stage another permit is required. Permit charge is for collection and disposal of solid and liquid waste.	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Low Cost Camping You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged. Pick up permit from Carterton District Council offices or Carterton Information Centre - $6-00 for 3 nights for upto 6 people at which stage another permit is required. Permit charge is for collection and disposal of solid and liquid waste.
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	3 nights Maximum Stay Duration How many consecutive days can you stay overnight at this establishment? 3 nights You can only stay at this campsite for up to 3 nights in a row.	Maximum Stay Duration How many consecutive days can you stay overnight at this establishment? 3 nights You can only stay at this campsite for up to 3 nights in a row.
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. First Come, First Served (Must have permit).	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. First Come, First Served (Must have permit).
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	Large vehicle accessible Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Large vehicle accessible The site is accessible with large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers.	Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Large vehicle accessible The site is accessible with large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers.
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. Provided pets are kept under control and Council receives no complaints.	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. Provided pets are kept under control and Council receives no complaints.
Vehicle Access	Vehicle accessible Vehicle Access Can vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle.	Vehicle Access Can vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle.
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

✓ Free spot

✓ Sheltered from wind

✓ Composting toilet available

✓ Rubbish/recycling bins available

𐄂 Can be wet in winter

𐄂 Hard to find level park

Was closed with no explanation
Free spot, very sheltered from most of the wind.
Awesome little camp up.

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3.5/5

Not sure it's still a campsite, but I slept here anyway.
Lovely little clearing with a compost toilet and some bins.

Great access to the river.

Reviewed about 1 month ago

NFM
4.0/5

Free spot, very sheltered from most of the wind.
Can get very wet during winter or wet periods and it takes a bit of finesse to find a level park. Composting toilet and rubbish/recycling bins available. Only downside is the road noise but you soon get used to it.

Reviewed almost 2 years ago and experienced in May 2022

Marc
0.5/5

Was closed with no explanation

Reviewed almost 3 years ago

Edwards fam
4.5/5

Awesome little camp up.
Free in the off season. Great compost loos and waste/recycling bins. Short walk over the bridge to the Gladstone Inn - very friendly pub with awesome food. Only thing was a little road noise but not major.

Reviewed over 3 years ago

Ellie
4.0/5

Spent 2 nights camping in a tent here and found it very pleasant and would stay again.
PROS

Flat site with mown grass

2 very clean long drop toilets

Rubbish and recycling bins

River close for swimming

Wild blackberries in summer

Gladstone Inn close for meals

15 minutes from Masterton

Free

CONS

Close to road so get some traffic noise

Not a lot of shade

No water tap

Reviewed almost 4 years ago

MissRed
4.0/5

Large grassed reserve beside river for self contained vehicles only.
There are two reserves make sure you have the one just over the bridge from the Gladstone Pub- the other one further down river is a bit suspect.

Reviewed about 11 years ago

FlyingKiwiGirl