Dancing Camp Campsite

About Dancing Camp Campsite
Dancing Camp Campsite is a Backcountry DOC campsite in Coromandel Forest Park, Coromandel, on the North Island. It has 4 sites. Its facilities include non-flush toilets, toilets and water supply, 4 in all. It is reached on foot. Dogs are not allowed. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Pinnacles Hut, under 1 km away.
This campsite on the Kauaeranga Kauri Trail is near the historic Dancing Camp kauri driving dam.
Facilities
- Non-flush toilets
- Toilets
- Water supply
- Tap water (untreated)
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
Coromandel Forest Park, Coromandel, North Island
Nearby
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Questions about Dancing Camp Campsite
How much does it cost to stay at Dancing Camp Campsite?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
Are dogs allowed at Dancing Camp Campsite?
Dogs are not allowed.
Can you take a campervan to Dancing Camp Campsite?
No. It is reached on foot.
What facilities does Dancing Camp Campsite have?
Non-flush toilets, Toilets, Water supply and Tap water (untreated).
Read the DOC campsite rules before you go.
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