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Dancing Camp Campsite

This campsite on the Kauaeranga Kauri Trail is near the historic Dancing Camp kauri driving dam.

The campsite has 4 raised platforms. Each platform can take up to 4 people.

Campsite Pass bookings must be booked online before occupying a site. If you do not pre-book, bookings may be made by campground staff (if present) and will incur a $10 service charge.

Notices

Billygoat Track closed

Billygoat Track is closed due to a large slip.

Pinnacles Hut and Dancing Camp are still accessible via Webb Creek Track.
First published on 17 April 2026.

DOC Campsite Pricing

Dancing Camp Campsite is categorised as a DOC Backcountry Campsite. The following pricing indicates usual pricing. Prices vary for each campsite but is usually very cheap. Visit the website for exact pricing.

Feature	Value	Value
Unpowered Site	Adult	Varies per night
Unpowered Site	Child	Varies per night
Unpowered Site	Infant	Varies per night

Adults are 18+ years, children are 5-17 years, infants are 0-4 years.

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Organisation

DOC Coromandel

Central government organisation

Location

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷ Thames

Categories

Basic Camping

Operating Season And Hours

Bookings for the 2026/27 season open at 12 noon on Friday 15 May 2026. Book well in advance for the peak period from 1 December - 28 February and for public holiday weekends. Same-day bookings are available online until 8 pm if spaces remain. You can book for a maximum of 3 weeks.

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Coordinates

-37.0410144016668

175.711852216721

Latitude
-37.0410144016668
Longitude
175.711852216721

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Online Booking

Feature	Value	Info
Overnight Camping Site Cost	Low Cost Camping Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Low Cost Camping You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged. $10 / adult	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Low Cost Camping You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged. $10 / adult
Overnight Stay Rules	Camping only Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping only You are permitted to camp only in a tent. Staying in vehicles is not possible.	Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping only You are permitted to camp only in a tent. Staying in vehicles is not possible.
Campsite Managing Organisation	DOC Managed Campsite Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this campsite? DOC Managed This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.	Campsite Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this campsite? DOC Managed This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.
Payment Requirement	Paid access/participation Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Paid access/participation The experience costs money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Paid access/participation The experience costs money to access or take part in.
Maximum Sites Available	Up to 5 sites Maximum Sites Available How many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? Up to 5 sites There are only between one and five camping/parking sites available. Four tent sites	Maximum Sites Available How many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? Up to 5 sites There are only between one and five camping/parking sites available. Four tent sites
Water Supply	Water supply available Water Supply Is there fresh water available? Water supply available A supply of fresh water is available. Water from tap - not treated, boil before use,	Water Supply Is there fresh water available? Water supply available A supply of fresh water is available. Water from tap - not treated, boil before use,
Shower	No shower Shower Is there a shower at this location? No shower No shower is available.	Shower Is there a shower at this location? No shower No shower is available.
Dump Station	No dump station Dump Station Dump stations allow the safe disposal of sewage and greywater from self-contained vehicles. Does this site have a dump station? No dump station This location has no dump stations for the disposal of waste water from recreational vehicles.	Dump Station Dump stations allow the safe disposal of sewage and greywater from self-contained vehicles. Does this site have a dump station? No dump station This location has no dump stations for the disposal of waste water from recreational vehicles.
Booking Required	Booking is Required Booking Required Is it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? Booking is Required Staying overnight requires booking a site in advance. Bookings are required all year. Book well in advance for the peak period from 1 December - 28 February and for public holiday weekends.	Booking Required Is it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? Booking is Required Staying overnight requires booking a site in advance. Bookings are required all year. Book well in advance for the peak period from 1 December - 28 February and for public holiday weekends.
Powered Sites	No powered sites Powered Sites Does this establishment have powered sites? No powered sites This campsite does not offer any powered sites with an electricity supply.	Powered Sites Does this establishment have powered sites? No powered sites This campsite does not offer any powered sites with an electricity supply.
Large Vehicle Access	No large vehicles Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? No large vehicles The site is not accessible for large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers.	Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? No large vehicles The site is not accessible for large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers.
Dogs	No dogs allowed Dogs Does this establishment allow dogs? No dogs allowed The location does not allow dogs under normal conditions. Their may be be exceptions granted under specific circumstances eg. guide dogs.	Dogs Does this establishment allow dogs? No dogs allowed The location does not allow dogs under normal conditions. Their may be be exceptions granted under specific circumstances eg. guide dogs.
Vehicle Access	No vehicle access Vehicle Access Can vehicles drive in? No vehicle access This location is not accessible in a vehicle. Walk in via the Kauaeranga Kauri Trail	Vehicle Access Can vehicles drive in? No vehicle access This location is not accessible in a vehicle. Walk in via the Kauaeranga Kauri Trail
DOC Campsite Category	DOC Backcountry Campsite DOC Campsite Category What category does this Department of Conservation (DOC) campsite fall into? DOC Backcountry Campsite Department of Conservation Backcountry Campsites have toilets and a water supply which may be from a stream. They may have picnic tables, cooking shelters or fire places. Backcountry Campsites generally can not be booked.	DOC Campsite Category What category does this Department of Conservation (DOC) campsite fall into? DOC Backcountry Campsite Department of Conservation Backcountry Campsites have toilets and a water supply which may be from a stream. They may have picnic tables, cooking shelters or fire places. Backcountry Campsites generally can not be booked.
WiFi Internet	No WiFi WiFi Internet What type of WiFi internet access is available? No WiFi There is no WiFi access available.	WiFi Internet What type of WiFi internet access is available? No WiFi There is no WiFi access available.
Campfire Rules	Fires permitted (in designated sites) Campfire Rules What are the rules for open air fires? Fires permitted (in designated sites) Open air fires are allowed only in the provided fireplaces. Open air fires are not allowed if a total fire ban is currently in place.	Campfire Rules What are the rules for open air fires? Fires permitted (in designated sites) Open air fires are allowed only in the provided fireplaces. Open air fires are not allowed if a total fire ban is currently in place.
Toilet	Public toilet Toilet Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public.	Toilet Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public.
Barbecues	No Barbecue BBQs are not available BBQ Facility What BBQ facilities are provided? No Barbecue BBQs are not available The are no BBQ facilities provided with the accommodation.	BBQ Facility What BBQ facilities are provided? No Barbecue BBQs are not available The are no BBQ facilities provided with the accommodation.

Dancing Camp Campsite

Dancing Camp Campsite

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Dancing Camp Campsite

Notices

Billygoat Track closed

DOC Campsite Pricing

DOC Backcountry Campsite

Details

DOC Coromandel

Overnight Camping Site Cost

Overnight Camping Site Cost

Overnight Stay Rules

Overnight Stay Rules

Campsite Managing Organisation

Campsite Managing Organisation

Payment Requirement

Payment Requirement

Maximum Sites Available

Maximum Sites Available

Water Supply

Water Supply

Shower

Shower

Dump Station

Dump Station

Booking Required

Booking Required

Powered Sites

Powered Sites

Large Vehicle Access

Large Vehicle Access

Dogs

Dogs

Vehicle Access

Vehicle Access

DOC Campsite Category

DOC Campsite Category

WiFi Internet

WiFi Internet

Campfire Rules

Campfire Rules

Toilet

Toilet

BBQ Facility

BBQ Facility