Kakaho Campsite
About Kakaho Campsite
Kakaho Campsite is a DOC campsite in Pureora Forest Park, Waikato, on the North Island. It has 25 sites. Its facilities include barbecue, campfires allowed and unpowered sites, 8 in all. You can get there by campervan, car and caravan. Dogs need a DOC permit. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Bog Inn Hut, 8 km away.
Beside Kakaho Stream and dense podocarp forest. Swim in the stream or walk the Rimu Track through thick forest before climbing to a stunning viewpoint.
Facilities
- Barbecue
- Campfires allowed
- Unpowered sites
- Water from a stream
- Wheelchair access
- Non-flush toilets
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
Pureora Forest Park, Waikato, North Island
Nearby
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Questions about Kakaho Campsite
How much does it cost to stay at Kakaho Campsite?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
Are dogs allowed at Kakaho Campsite?
Dogs need a DOC permit.
Can you take a campervan to Kakaho Campsite?
Yes. You can get there by campervan, car and caravan.
What facilities does Kakaho Campsite have?
Barbecue, Campfires allowed, Unpowered sites, Water from a stream and Wheelchair access, and 3 more listed in KiwiCamping.
Read the DOC campsite rules before you go.
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