Mangawhero Campsite
About Mangawhero Campsite
Mangawhero Campsite is a DOC campsite in Tongariro National Park, Central North Island, on the North Island. It has 12 sites. Its facilities include unpowered sites, tap water (untreated) and non-flush toilets, 5 in all. Things to do here include climbing, skiing and hunting. You can get there by campervan, car and caravan. Dogs are not allowed. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Ruapehu Holiday Park, 4 km away.
Camp in the forest on the flanks of Mount Ruapehu; a good base for exploring Tongariro National Park.
Facilities
- Unpowered sites
- Tap water (untreated)
- Non-flush toilets
- Toilets
- Water supply
Things to do
- Climbing
- Skiing
- Hunting
- Walking
Fees
Fees apply. DOC fees change with the season, and some sites must be booked ahead. KiwiCamping shows the current fee, how to book and what each site offers.
Location
Tongariro National Park, Central North Island, North Island
Nearby
Guides for Central North Island
- Volcanic Safety NZ: GeoNet Alert Levels and Track Closures
- Where to Camp for the Tongariro Alpine Crossing: Bases, Shuttles and Weather
- Tongariro Northern Circuit Camping 2026/27: Huts, Campsites, Booking and Oturere Hut
- DOC Campsite Pass 2026-27: Is It Worth $295, and Where It Doesn't Work
- DOC Campsites That Sell Out Over Summer (and What to Book Instead)
- North Island Campervan Route: 14 Days, Camps and Drives
Questions about Mangawhero Campsite
How much does it cost to stay at Mangawhero Campsite?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
Are dogs allowed at Mangawhero Campsite?
Dogs are not allowed.
Can you take a campervan to Mangawhero Campsite?
Yes. You can get there by campervan, car and caravan.
What facilities does Mangawhero Campsite have?
Unpowered sites, Tap water (untreated), Non-flush toilets, Toilets and Water supply.
Read the DOC campsite rules before you go.
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