Camping in Hawke's Bay

DOC lists 9 campsites in Hawke's Bay. 8 are free and 7 can be reached by car. Cheapest first.

Free campsites (8)

Campsite	Type and fee	Good to know
Cameron Campsite Kaweka Forest Park	Basic Free	drive-in, first come, first served
Glenfalls Campsite Mōhaka River area	Basic Free	drive-in, dogs on a leash, first come, first served
Kuripapango (Ox Bow) Campsite Kaweka Forest Park	Basic Free	drive-in, first come, first served
Lake Tūtira Campsite Tūtira area	Basic Free	drive-in, first come, first served
Lawrence Campsite Kaweka Forest Park	Basic Free	drive-in, first come, first served
Mangatutu Hot Springs Campsite Kaweka Forest Park	Basic Free	drive-in, first come, first served
Waikari River Mouth Campsite Waikari River area	Basic Free	drive-in, dogs on a leash, first come, first served
Everetts Campsite Mōhaka River area	Basic Free	walk-in, dogs on a leash, first come, first served

Backcountry and Great Walk campsites (1)

Campsite	Type and fee	Good to know
Mangatainoka Campsite Kaweka Forest Park	Backcountry Varies, see DOC page	walk-in, first come, first served

Campsite list: Department of Conservation open data (CC BY 4.0), refreshed weekly. Fees are DOC’s published category fees; some campsites differ and prices can change. Always check the DOC page for alerts and closures before you go.

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Questions

Are there free campsites in Hawke's Bay?

Yes, 8 DOC basic campsites in Hawke's Bay are free.

How many DOC campsites are in Hawke's Bay?

9, from DOC's campsite data (updated weekly).

Do I need to book?

Many standard and serviced DOC campsites need booking, especially in summer. Basic campsites are usually first come, first served.

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