Holdsworth Campsite
About Holdsworth Campsite
Holdsworth Campsite is a DOC campsite in Holdsworth area, Wairarapa, on the North Island. It has 150 sites. Its facilities include campfires allowed, unpowered sites and cooking shelter, 7 in all. Things to do here include fishing, swimming and walking. You can get there by campervan, car and caravan. Dogs are allowed on a leash. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Kiriwhakapapa Campsite, 12 km away.
At the eastern park entrance beneath the Tararua Ranges. Enjoy walks, fishing and swimming nearby. There are also grassed areas for sports.
Facilities
- Campfires allowed
- Unpowered sites
- Cooking shelter
- Flush toilets
- Tap water (untreated)
- Toilets
Things to do
- Fishing
- Swimming
- 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
Holdsworth area, Wairarapa, North Island
Nearby
Guides for Wairarapa
- Wellington Hikes With a Camping Base: Hills, Remutaka, Kāpiti and the Tararua Foothills
- Camping With a Dog in NZ: Where Dogs Are Allowed (2026)
- DOC Campsite Pass 2026-27: Is It Worth $295, and Where It Doesn't Work
- Wellington and Wairarapa: a 4-day camping loop
- Wellington to Napier Drive 2026: Route, Time, Remutaka Hill and Camping
- DOC Hut & Campsite Bookings 2026: How to Book, Fees, Dates
Questions about Holdsworth Campsite
How much does it cost to stay at Holdsworth Campsite?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
Are dogs allowed at Holdsworth Campsite?
Dogs are allowed on a leash.
Can you take a campervan to Holdsworth Campsite?
Yes. You can get there by campervan, car and caravan.
What facilities does Holdsworth Campsite have?
Campfires allowed, Unpowered sites, Cooking shelter, Flush toilets and Tap water (untreated), and 2 more listed in KiwiCamping.
Read the DOC campsite rules before you go.
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