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Camping guide · updated 16 Oct 2026
Camping in Northland
DOC lists 16 campsites in Northland. 1 are free and 10 can be reached by car. Cheapest first.
Free campsites (1)
| Campsite | Type and fee | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Raetea North Side Campsite Raetea Forest and Mangamuka Gorge Scenic Reserve | Basic Free | drive-in, first come, first served |
Standard campsites (12)
| Campsite | Type and fee | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Kapowairua (Spirits Bay) Campsite Cape Reinga/Te Rerenga Wairua | Standard $10–20 per adult | drive-in, bookable |
| Maitai Bay Campsite Karikari Peninsula | Standard $10–20 per adult | drive-in, first come, first served |
| Otamure Bay (Whananaki) Campsite Whananaki area | Standard $10–20 per adult | drive-in, bookable |
| Puketī Recreation Area Campsite Puketī and Omahuta Forests | Standard $10–20 per adult | drive-in, bookable |
| Puriri Bay (Whangaruru North Head) Camps Whangaruru North Head Scenic Reserve | Standard $10–20 per adult | drive-in, bookable |
| Rarawa Beach Campsite Wharekāpu/Paxton Point Conservation Area | Standard $10–20 per adult | drive-in, bookable |
| Taputaputa Campsite Cape Reinga/Te Rerenga Wairua | Standard $10–20 per adult | drive-in, bookable |
| Uretiti Beach Campsite Waipū area | Standard $10–20 per adult | drive-in, hot showers, bookable |
| Cable Bay Campsite Urupukapuka Island Recreation Reserve | Standard $10–20 per adult | boat access, bookable |
| Sunset Bay Campsite Urupukapuka Island Recreation Reserve | Standard $10–20 per adult | boat access, bookable |
| Urupukapuka Bay Campsite Urupukapuka Island Recreation Reserve | Standard $10–20 per adult | boat access, bookable |
| Waikahoa Bay Campsite Mimiwhangata Coastal Park | Standard $10–20 per adult | walk-in, bookable |
Serviced campsites (1)
| Campsite | Type and fee | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Trounson Kauri Park Campground Trounson Kauri Park | Serviced $25 per adult (tent site) | drive-in, hot showers, bookable |
Backcountry and Great Walk campsites (2)
| Campsite | Type and fee | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Pandora Campsite Te Paki Recreation Reserve | Backcountry Varies, see DOC page | walk-in, first come, first served |
| Twilight Campsite Te Paki Recreation Reserve | 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 Northland?
Yes, 1 DOC basic campsites in Northland are free.
How many DOC campsites are in Northland?
16, 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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