Camping near Hamilton and Raglan

There are 44 DOC campsites within 150 km of Hamilton and Raglan, and 6 of them are free. 27 can be reached by car. The closest is Kaniwhaniwha Campsite, about 25 km away in a straight line.

Drive-in campsites (27)

Campsite	Distance*	Type and fee	Good to know
Arohena Campsite Lake Arapuni Conservation Area	54 km	Standard $10–20 per adult	drive-in, bookable
Dickey Flat Campsite Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park	57 km	Standard $10–20 per adult	drive-in, dogs on a leash, first come, first served
Kahikatea Campsite Coromandel Forest Park	80 km	Standard $10–20 per adult	drive-in, bookable
Shag Stream Campsite Coromandel Forest Park	80 km	Standard $10–20 per adult	drive-in, bookable
Hotoritori Campsite Coromandel Forest Park	83 km	Standard $10–20 per adult	drive-in, dogs on a leash, bookable
Ngaherenga Campsite Pureora Forest Park	84 km	Standard $10–20 per adult	drive-in, bookable
Booms Flat Campsite Coromandel Forest Park	85 km	Standard $10–20 per adult	drive-in, dogs on a leash, bookable
Whangaiterenga Campsite Coromandel Forest Park	85 km	Standard $10–20 per adult	drive-in, bookable
Broken Hills Campsite Broken Hills area	86 km	Standard $10–20 per adult	drive-in, bookable
Catleys Campsite Coromandel Forest Park	86 km	Standard $10–20 per adult	drive-in, bookable
Totara Flat Campsite: Coromandel Coromandel Forest Park	86 km	Standard $10–20 per adult	drive-in, bookable
Wainora Campsite Coromandel Forest Park	86 km	Standard $10–20 per adult	drive-in, bookable
Kakaho Campsite Pureora Forest Park	95 km	Standard $10–20 per adult	drive-in, bookable
Piropiro Campsite Pureora Forest Park	96 km	Basic Free	drive-in, first come, first served
Lake Ōkareka Campsite Lake Ōkareka Scenic Reserve	104 km	Standard $10–20 per adult	drive-in, first come, first served
Whakaipo Campsite Taupō area	116 km	Basic Free	drive-in, dogs allowed, first come, first served
Rerewhakaaitu, Brett Road Campsite Lake Rerewhakaaitu Recreation Reserve	120 km	Standard $10–20 per adult	drive-in, bookable
Rerewhakaaitu, Ash Pit Rd Campsite Lake Rerewhakaaitu Recreation Reserve	121 km	Standard $10–20 per adult	drive-in, bookable
Ohinepane Campsite Ohinepane Recreation Reserve	129 km	Great Walk Great Walks prices, see DOC page	drive-in, dogs on a leash, bookable
Matatā Campsite Matatā area	131 km	Standard $10–20 per adult	drive-in, hot showers, bookable
Waikawau Bay Campsite Northern Coromandel	133 km	Standard $10–20 per adult	drive-in, bookable
Fantail Bay Campsite Northern Coromandel	140 km	Backcountry Varies, see DOC page	drive-in, bookable
Pokaka Mill Campsite Tongariro Forest Conservation Area	141 km	Basic Free	drive-in, first come, first served
Stony Bay Campsite Northern Coromandel	142 km	Standard $10–20 per adult	drive-in, bookable
Port Jackson Campsite Northern Coromandel	145 km	Backcountry Varies, see DOC page	drive-in, bookable
Fletcher Bay Campsite Northern Coromandel	146 km	Backcountry Varies, see DOC page	drive-in, bookable
Whakahoro Campsite Whanganui National Park	148 km	Great Walk Great Walks prices, see DOC page	drive-in, bookable

Walk-in and boat-access campsites (17)

Campsite	Distance*	Type and fee	Good to know
Kaniwhaniwha Campsite Pirongia Forest Park	25 km	Basic Free	walk-in, first come, first served
Pahautea Hut Campsite Pirongia Forest Park	28 km	Backcountry Varies, see DOC page	walk-in, bookable
Central Clearing Campsite Pirongia Forest Park	29 km	Basic Free	walk-in, first come, first served
Wentworth Valley Campground Coromandel Forest Park	77 km	Standard $10–20 per adult	bookable
Crosbies Hut Backcountry Campsite Coromandel Forest Park	87 km	Backcountry Varies, see DOC page	walk-in, bookable
Trestle View Campsite Coromandel Forest Park	87 km	Standard $10–20 per adult	walk-in, bookable
Billygoat Basin Campsite Coromandel Forest Park	88 km	Backcountry Varies, see DOC page	walk-in, bookable
Dancing Camp Campsite Coromandel Forest Park	91 km	Backcountry Varies, see DOC page	walk-in, bookable
Moss Creek Campsite Coromandel Forest Park	91 km	Backcountry Varies, see DOC page	walk-in, first come, first served
Humphries Bay Campsite Lake Tarawera Scenic Reserve	109 km	Basic Free	walk-in, first come, first served
Motuihe Island Campsite Motuihe Island / Te Motu-a-Ihenga	113 km	Standard $10–20 per adult	boat access, bookable
Hot Water Beach Campsite Lake Tarawera Scenic Reserve	113 km	Standard $10–20 per adult	walk-in, bookable
Lake Tarawera Outlet Campsite Lake Tarawera Scenic Reserve	116 km	Standard $10–20 per adult	walk-in, bookable
Home Bay, Motutapu Island Campsite Motutapu Island	118 km	Standard $10–20 per adult	boat access, bookable
Poukaria Campsite Whanganui National Park	135 km	Great Walk Great Walks prices, see DOC page	boat access, bookable
Maharanui Campsite Whanganui National Park	145 km	Great Walk Great Walks prices, see DOC page	boat access, bookable
Motuora Island Campsite Motuora Island	149 km	Standard $10–20 per adult	boat access, bookable

*Straight-line distance from the city centre; the drive is longer.

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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

What is the closest campsite to Hamilton and Raglan?

From DOC's list, Kaniwhaniwha Campsite is the closest, about 25 km away in a straight line.

Are there free campsites near Hamilton and Raglan?

Yes, 6 of the DOC campsites within 150 km are free basic campsites.

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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