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Turangi, Taupo Region

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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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Organisation

DOC Central North Island

Central government organisation

Location

North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷ Turangi

Categories

Freedom 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 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.
Overnight Stay Rules	Self-contained motorhomes only Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? 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.	Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? 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 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.
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.	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.	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. Small vehicles only.	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 Does this establishment allow dogs? 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.	Dogs Does this establishment allow dogs? 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.	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.	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.	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.	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

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

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10/10	3	50%
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8/10	1	17%
7/10	1	17%
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5/10	1	17%
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5.0/5

Great spot in the forest.
Phone service !

Clean toilet 🤙

Picnic table

Good vibe !

Reviewed 4 months ago

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 10 months ago

Rastop35
4.0/5

Beautiful secluded spot with a toilet.
Loads of campsites around this area so you can't go wrong.

Reviewed over 6 years ago

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 7 years ago

Manuel Fessler
5.0/5

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

Reviewed over 9 years ago

Camille Guevel

5.0/5

Great spot in the forest.
Phone service !

Clean toilet 🤙

Picnic table

Good vibe !

Reviewed 4 months ago

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 10 months ago

Rastop35
4.0/5

Beautiful secluded spot with a toilet.
Loads of campsites around this area so you can't go wrong.

Reviewed over 6 years ago

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 7 years ago

Manuel Fessler
5.0/5

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

Reviewed over 9 years ago

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

Zoe

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DOC Central North Island

Overnight Camping Site Cost

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Overnight Stay Rules

Overnight Stay Rules

Campsite Managing Organisation

Campsite Managing Organisation

Maximum Stay Duration

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Dump Station

Dump Station

Booking Required

Booking Required

Powered Sites

Powered Sites

Large Vehicle Access

Large Vehicle Access

Dogs

Dogs

Vehicle Access

Vehicle Access

DOC Campsite Category

DOC Campsite Category

WiFi Internet

WiFi Internet

Campfire Rules

Campfire Rules

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