Source: Department of Conservation, data as of 11 August 2026. Licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data credits
Hawke's Bay at a glance
| DOC campsites | 7 |
|---|---|
| Most sites | Kuripapango (Ox Bow) Campsite (50) |
| Most campsites in | Kaweka Forest Park 4, Mohaka River area 2, Waikari River area 1 |
| Marked closed in the data | 1 |
| Free campsites | 6 |
| Campsite categories | Basic campsite 6, Backcountry campsite 1 |
| Campervan access | 2 |
| Reached only on foot or by boat | 2 |
| Dogs allowed in some form | 5 |
| Unpowered sites | 160 |
| Landscape | Rivers and lakes 7, Forest 1 |
| DOC huts in the region | 55 |
Campsites
| Name | Type | Access and facilities | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuripapango (Ox Bow) CampsiteKaweka Forest Park | Basic campsite | Campervan, Car, Caravan, Non-flush toilets, Stream water | Free |
| Mangatutu Hot Springs CampsiteKaweka Forest Park | Basic campsite | Car, Non-flush toilets, Stream water | Free |
| Everetts CampsiteMohaka River area | Basic campsite | On foot, Mountain bike, Non-flush toilets, Stream water | Free |
| Glenfalls CampsiteMohaka River area | Basic campsite | Campervan, Car, Caravan, Non-flush toilets, Stream water | Free |
| Mangatainoka CampsiteKaweka Forest Park | Backcountry campsite | On foot, Non-flush toilets, Stream water | Free |
| Waikari River Mouth CampsiteWaikari River area | Basic campsite | Car, Boat ramp, Non-flush toilets, Untreated tap water | Fee not listed |
| Lawrence CampsiteKaweka Forest Park · Marked closed | Basic campsite | 4WD, Non-flush toilets, Stream water | Free |
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