Urchin Campsite
Campground
4.5 from 10 users
Contact
Urchin campsite road, Taupo District, North Island
doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/central-north-island/places/kaimanawa-forest-park
Description
This popular DOC site makes a good base for tramping, walking and mountain biking with a variety of tracks close by. There are 10 non-powered sites. Bookings not required - first come, first served. Camping is free.
Fires permitted in designated fire places and only if there is no regional fire ban. Check for fire bans before you light.
Dogs and horses are not permitted.
Features
Location
Lat: -39.154188 Lng: 175.82301
User Reviews
laura225
Stayed a night here, the road leading up to it was a bit rough but not too much trouble. Some locals are camping/ living there for a bit but they are super friendly. Drop toilet was fine just need loo paper. Please remember to take all rubbish with you!
tytom22
Great spot in the middle of the forest. Quiet. You can set up a fire and great view on the sky. Toilets but no toilet paper. NO water. I recommand
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fiachra
We spent 2 rainy nights here, some hunters and some other folks camped here too plenty of space some uneven ground and some private little spots too. Long drop DOC toilets. Some great little walks to enjoy but the pillars of hercules are entirely underwhelming but the walk there was still enjoyable in the rain. The gravel road was a bit coarse and bumpy but wasn't the worst we've been on. Definitely worth staying here.