Army Road Campsite

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Army Road Campsite

Kaimanawa Forest Park

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Army Road Camping Ground - Kaimanawa Forest Park

Army Road Camping Ground - Kaimanawa Forest Park

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Information

A basic camping site deep within Kaimanawa Forest Park. Note the long gravel access road (12.5kms).

Details

Feature Value Info

Location

North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷ Turangi

Categories
  • Basic Camping
  • Free
Feature Value Info

Overnight Camping Site Cost

  • Free Camping (NZ$0)

Overnight Camping Site Cost

What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight?

Free Camping (NZ$0)

Free Camping (NZ$0)

It costs nothing to stay overnight. In general this means that you should not expect any facilities.

Overnight Stay Rules

  • Camping and any vehicle Camping and any vehicle

Overnight Stay Rules

What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite?

Camping and any vehicle

Camping and any vehicle

You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle.

Campsite Managing Organisation

  • DOC Managed

Campsite Managing Organisation

What type of organisation operates this campsite?

DOC Managed

DOC Managed

This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.

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Maximum Sites Available

  • 6 to 10 sites

Maximum Sites Available

How many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in?

6 to 10 sites

There are between six and ten sites available to stay overnight in.

Water Supply

  • No

Water Supply

Is there fresh water available?

No

No

Nothing, not even a stream.....

Booking Required

  • First Come, First Served

Booking Required

Is it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight?

First Come, First Served

First Come, First Served

Sites are allocated in a first come, first served basis. Get in early for the best spot.

DOC Campsite Category

  • DOC Basic Campsite

DOC Campsite Category

What category does this Department of Conservation (DOC) campsite fall into?

DOC Basic Campsite

Department of Conservation Basic Campsites have very limited facilities so you need to be fully self-sufficient. There are basic toilets and water from a tank, stream or lake. Access may be by road or boat. Basic Campsites generally can not be booked.

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.

Campfires permitted. Be aware of fire bans and the higher fire risk during summer months. You may need a permit for your fire. Contact the local DOC office or Council for details. Follow the on-site signs.

Toilet

  • Public toilet

Toilet

Is there a toilet available?

Public toilet

There are toilet facilities available to the general public.

Vehicle Access

  • Yes

Vehicle Access

Can vehicles drive in?

Yes

Yes

Gravel access

Pets

  • No

Pets

Does this establishment allow pets?

No

No

Contact

Calllocal

Callintl

Accommodation

  • Unpowered Campsite

    Number of tent sites - 6.

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DOC Managed

Thanks to all the good people working for the NZ Department of Conservation - for all your hard work - making NZ more beautiful, accessable and healthy! Cheers 😍

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