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Kaimanawa Forest Park - Overnight Campervan Parking

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2 Turangi

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Urchin Carpark

This is along a rough, windy gravel road. Suitable for small vehicles only. It is at the start of the Urchin tramping track.

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Details

Feature Value Info

Organisation

DOC Central North Island

Central government organisation

Location

North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷ Turangi

Categories
  • Activity__freedom_campingFreedom Camping
  • Free

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-39.1534431433026

175.823829078674

Latitude
-39.1534431433026
Longitude
175.823829078674
Feature Value Info

Overnight Camping Site Cost

  • Free Camping Free Camping

Overnight Camping Site Cost

What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight?

Free Camping

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 Self-contained motorhomes only

Overnight Stay Rules

What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite?

Self-contained motorhomes only

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.

Campsite Managing Organisation

  • DOC Managed DOC Managed

Campsite Managing Organisation

What type of organisation operates this campsite?

DOC Managed

DOC Managed

This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.

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Maximum Stay Duration

  • 4 nights

Maximum Stay Duration

How many consecutive days can you stay overnight at this establishment?

4 nights

You are permitted to stay at this campsite for up to four nights in a row.

Fours nights maximum in a single calendar month.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Small vehicles only.

Dogs

  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Dogs

Does this establishment allow dogs?

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed

The location allows dogs. There may be conditions that may be met eg. dogs must be on a leash.

Only one hunting dog per hunter with a permit.

Vehicle Access

  • Vehicle accessible

Vehicle Access

Can vehicles drive in?

Vehicle accessible

This location is accessible in a vehicle.

Rough, windy gravel road.

DOC Campsite Category

  • DOC Restricted Freedom Camping Site

DOC Campsite Category

What category does this Department of Conservation (DOC) campsite fall into?

DOC Restricted Freedom Camping Site

Department of Conservation Restricted Freedom Camping Sites are for Self Contained Vehicles only with restrictions over length of stay. Some of these locations may have a toilet, but this can't be expected.

WiFi Internet

  • No WiFi

WiFi Internet

What type of WiFi internet access is available?

No WiFi

There is no WiFi access available.

Campfire Rules

  • Fires prohibited

Campfire Rules

What are the rules for open air fires?

Fires prohibited

There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted.

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Reviews

    ✓ Peaceful forest setting

    ✓ Phone coverage available

    ✓ Clean facilities

    ✓ Quiet environment

    ✓ Nice picnic spots

    𐄂 Limited activity options

    𐄂 Basic amenities only

    • I don't really know what score to give.
    • Beautiful secluded spot with a toilet.
    • Great spot in the forest.
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  • 5.0/5

    Great spot in the forest.

    Phone service !

    Clean toilet 🤙

    Picnic table

    Good vibe !

    Reviewed 5 months ago

    Cey's avatar

    Cey

  • 5.0/5

    I just don't understand why everyone don't give a 10/10 for this place...

    The calm, the fresh and shadow of the forest, a stream not far, very quiet and peaceful and with PHONE COVERAGE ! A lot of amazing little spot, just choose yours

    Reviewed 11 months ago

    Rastop35's avatar

    Rastop35

  • 4.0/5

    Beautiful secluded spot with a toilet.

    Loads of campsites around this area so you can't go wrong.

    Reviewed almost 7 years ago

    Lauren Glass's avatar

    Lauren Glass

  • 3.5/5

    I don't really know what score to give.

    The clearing is just gorgeous and the forest surrounding it is otherworldly beautiful. You can hear strange bird sounds, have a fire and see loads of stars. Getting there was a real pain though and iIwas afraid we would damage our rental van. Also the toilet was the smelliest I have ever seen. Despite its remoteness it was quite busy and people arrived till late night. But there is quite some space so things don't get too cramped.

    Reviewed almost 8 years ago

    GERMANY
    Manuel Fessler's avatar

    Manuel Fessler

  • 5.0/5

    Great and free, not far from the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.

    Reviewed over 9 years ago

    FRANCE
    Camille Guevel's avatar

    Camille Guevel

  • 5.0/5

    Great spot in the forest.

    Phone service !

    Clean toilet 🤙

    Picnic table

    Good vibe !

    Reviewed 5 months ago

    Cey's avatar

    Cey

  • 5.0/5

    I just don't understand why everyone don't give a 10/10 for this place...

    The calm, the fresh and shadow of the forest, a stream not far, very quiet and peaceful and with PHONE COVERAGE ! A lot of amazing little spot, just choose yours

    Reviewed 11 months ago

    Rastop35's avatar

    Rastop35

  • 4.0/5

    Beautiful secluded spot with a toilet.

    Loads of campsites around this area so you can't go wrong.

    Reviewed almost 7 years ago

    Lauren Glass's avatar

    Lauren Glass

  • 3.5/5

    I don't really know what score to give.

    The clearing is just gorgeous and the forest surrounding it is otherworldly beautiful. You can hear strange bird sounds, have a fire and see loads of stars. Getting there was a real pain though and iIwas afraid we would damage our rental van. Also the toilet was the smelliest I have ever seen. Despite its remoteness it was quite busy and people arrived till late night. But there is quite some space so things don't get too cramped.

    Reviewed almost 8 years ago

    GERMANY
    Manuel Fessler's avatar

    Manuel Fessler

  • 5.0/5

    Great and free, not far from the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.

    Reviewed over 9 years ago

    FRANCE
    Camille Guevel's avatar

    Camille Guevel

  • 2.5/5

    Not a bad spot if you are into peace and quiet and the other places are full but I would definitely prefer one of the more open areas back down the road or along the river

    Reviewed almost 11 years ago

    NEW ZEALAND
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    Zoe