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Piripiri Campsite

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Piripiri Campsite is closed.

- FREE for all campers
- Toilet
- No fires
- Max. 3 nights per calendar month
- Great fishing from the campsite
- Good swimming holes

Driving Directions:

Turn off State Highway 3 at Ashhurst, and drive north through Ashhurst onto Pohangina Road. At Raumai, turn right onto Pohangina Valley East Road, driving past Totara Reserve and Takapari Road until reaching Piripiri Bridge. The campsite is on the left just before the bridge. It has a short steep access track that may be slippery when wet.

ACCESS:

Please take care if attempting to get a vehicle onto the site. Large motorhomes may have difficulty managing the steep gravel access into the reserve. During winter the grounds can be muddy and it's possible you'll get stuck.

Nearby:

- Just south, is Kahikatea Walk, a 30 min loop track
- Further south, is Pettifar & Gilchrist Loop Tracks, about 1-2 hours each

Notices

Piripiri Campsite closed

Piripiri campsite is closed due to damage to the grounds by vehicles.

This is a long term alert.
First published on 6 July 2022. Last reviewed on 11 November 2024.

DOC Campsite Pricing

Piripiri Campsite is categorised as a DOC Basic Campsite. The following pricing indicates usual pricing.

Feature	Value	Value
Unpowered Site	Adult	$0.00 per night
Unpowered Site	Child	$0.00 per night
Unpowered Site	Infant	$0.00 per night

Adults are 18+ years, children are 5-17 years, infants are 0-4 years.

Details

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Value

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Organisation

DOC Manawatu/Whanganui

Central government organisation

Location

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷ Palmerston North

Categories

Basic Camping
Free

Operating Season And Hours

Campsite is closed due to damage to the grounds by vehicles.

Directions

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Coordinates

-40.0524739371449

175.937400218955

Latitude
-40.0524739371449
Longitude
175.937400218955

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Reviews

2.5/5

I can see how this campsite would be good in the summer.
But I recently visited just last week. Winter... It's step hill entrance was one thing that I expected, it was ok. But I was careful. But then I got to the bottom and got stuck in the mud near the entrance.

I think this campsite should be closed in winter, Or Only open to 4x4 if that.. over winter.

I got stuck, had no reception, I couldn't believe the situation I was in.... luckily I waved down a vehicle for help and a lovely local named Rebecca and her father helped me and towed me out of the campsite. They agree this campsite should be closed in winter. As this is not the first time locals have had to help tow people out of the mud. / (Grass landing in summer)

Reviewed over 2 years ago

Matt
3.5/5

Nice small grassy area for your campervan.
River close by. One long drop toilet along the road. No cellphone reception.

Reviewed about 4 years ago

Alice

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.
Campsite Operating	Campsite has been closed Campsite Operating Is the campsite generally operating or in service for overnight stays? Campsite has been closed This campsite is no longer operating has been closed for all overnight stays. Temporary closure in July 2022.	Campsite Operating Is the campsite generally operating or in service for overnight stays? Campsite has been closed This campsite is no longer operating has been closed for all overnight stays. Temporary closure in July 2022.
Overnight Stay Rules	Camping and any vehicle Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle.	Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle.
Campsite Managing Organisation	DOC Managed Campsite Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this campsite? DOC Managed This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.	Campsite Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this campsite? DOC Managed This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.
Payment Requirement	Free access/participation Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
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.
Maximum Sites Available	Up to 5 sites Maximum Sites Available How many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? Up to 5 sites There are only between one and five camping/parking sites available. 4 sites only.	Maximum Sites Available How many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? Up to 5 sites There are only between one and five camping/parking sites available. 4 sites only.
Water Supply	Water supply available Water Supply Is there fresh water available? Water supply available A supply of fresh water is available. Water from the river.	Water Supply Is there fresh water available? Water supply available A supply of fresh water is available. Water from the river.
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. Access is via a steep gravel track, attempt at your own risk.	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. Access is via a steep gravel track, attempt at your own risk.
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.
Vehicle Access	Vehicle accessible Vehicle Access Can vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle. Note steep gravel access track.	Vehicle Access Can vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle. Note steep gravel access track.
DOC Campsite Category	DOC Basic Campsite DOC Campsite Category What category does this Department of Conservation (DOC) campsite fall into? DOC Basic Campsite Department of Conservation Basic Campsites have very limited facilities so you need to be fully self-sufficient. There are basic toilets and water from a tank, stream or lake. Access may be by road or boat. Basic Campsites generally can not be booked.	DOC Campsite Category What category does this Department of Conservation (DOC) campsite fall into? DOC Basic Campsite Department of Conservation Basic Campsites have very limited facilities so you need to be fully self-sufficient. There are basic toilets and water from a tank, stream or lake. Access may be by road or boat. Basic Campsites generally can not be booked.
Toilet	Public toilet Toilet Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public. A pit toilet only.	Toilet Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public. A pit toilet only.