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Self-contained freedom campers can park up at the Morrinsville Recreation Ground
Freedom camping is permitted for certified, self-contained campervans and mo-homes at the the Recreation Ground in Morrinsville, the self-proclaimed 'Cream of the Country'. The overnight area is in the ground's main carpark at the end of Cureton St.
In return the council ask that you obey all signage and dispose of waste in the appropriate manner. Choice!
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Matamata-Piako District CouncilCouncil organisation |
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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷ Te Aroha |
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Overnight Camping Site Cost |
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Overnight Camping Site CostWhat is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Free Camping It costs nothing to stay overnight. In general this means that you should not expect any facilities. |
Overnight Stay Rules |
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Overnight Stay RulesWhat are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Self-contained motorhomes only Overnight stays are only permitted if your vehicle is certified as being 'self-contained'. The vehicle must display the "Responsible Camper" sticker. |
Booking Required |
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Booking RequiredIs it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? First Come, First Served Sites are allocated in a first come, first served basis. Get in early for the best spot. |
Dogs |
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DogsDoes 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. |
✓ Clean toilets
✓ Quiet and not busy
✓ Good facilities for campervans
✓ Friendly locals
✓ Nearby swimming pool
𐄂 Toilets close at night
𐄂 No clear camping signage
Great spot for overnight stays.
A bit unromantic place.
Great little spot to park for a night or two.
and 7pm.
Good spot but TOILETS CLOSE DURING THE NIGHT.
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10/10 | 5 |
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24% |
9/10 | 4 |
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19% |
8/10 | 1 |
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5% |
7/10 | 5 |
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24% |
6/10 | 2 |
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10% |
5/10 | 1 |
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5% |
4/10 | 1 |
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3/10 | 0 |
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2/10 | 0 |
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1/10 | 2 |
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4.5/5
For basically a car park we felt super safe on a Saturday night.
Nice level spots, a water fountain and probably the nicest toilets I’ve ever seen. Ok some people come and go as it was a Saturday but nothing loud or noisy. Close to town and not far from Hamilton either. Great stop for 1 night - follow @milly0nthem0ve on IG/YT for all things travel
Reviewed 3 months ago
3.0/5
Good spot but TOILETS CLOSE DURING THE NIGHT.
The other public toilet in Hamilton is open during the night but 15 mins walking away
Reviewed 4 months ago
5.0/5
We were very satisfied with the whole facility.
There are a lot of pitches, including double ones for large campers. There were only two other cars on the site besides us, which is why it was very quiet. The toilets and garbage cans were cleaned and emptied on the morning of our departure. You can shower and swim in the swimming pool right next to it.
Reviewed about 1 year ago
4.5/5
There is no sign indicating you can camp here overnight so I checked the website of the region.
Normally it's ok.
Reviewed about 1 year ago
0.5/5
The camp is not very safe at nigtht, noisy with strange People and probably drug seller.
The only good thing is the clean toilets but do not worth it.
Reviewed about 1 year ago
5.0/5
Car park easy to find.
I used this site as Hamilton had such bad reviews. Fully automated toilets, even the toilet roll dispenser. Disposal with easy access. I suspect the pool and playground make this site busier in the summer.
Reviewed about 1 year ago
5.0/5
Great spot.
Not very busy at all. Convenient and toilets are great and clean
Reviewed over 1 year ago
4.0/5
Toilettes propre.
Pas de douche.
Eau potable mais faible débit.
Possibilité de vidanger ses eaux usées.
Reviewed almost 2 years ago
5.0/5
Ont follow Google Maps, it will take you to a locked gate.
Uo to Cureton Rd, there is a campervan sign with the road sign, cant miss it. Great for kids with the park and pools too. Great little spot, excellent clean toilets and dump out facility, friendly locals making you feel welcome.
Reviewed almost 3 years ago
4.5/5
Great little spot to park for a night or two.
Toilets clean and seemed to be open all night. Playground super handy, nice bush walk around grounds.
Reviewed over 3 years ago
5.0/5
This Freedom Motorhome camping site was great.
Quiet location with plenty of grassed areas nearby. Short walk to the town centre. The parking site is sealed and level. Toilets are clean and very modern. This site is completely free so thank you to the local council/people for providing this.
Reviewed almost 4 years ago
4.5/5
Not overly picturesque but for a car park you can still get a nice view, some privacy, have a swim and a shower to support the community, great toilets, friendly locals and the dump station is right there
too. Perfect camp site when you’re on your way trying to get to your destination and need a great and quiet place to rest your head.
Be a responsible camper so these facilities continue to be available and locals continue to support it.
Reviewed almost 5 years ago
4.5/5
For basically a car park we felt super safe on a Saturday night.
Nice level spots, a water fountain and probably the nicest toilets I’ve ever seen. Ok some people come and go as it was a Saturday but nothing loud or noisy. Close to town and not far from Hamilton either. Great stop for 1 night - follow @milly0nthem0ve on IG/YT for all things travel
Reviewed 3 months ago
3.0/5
Good spot but TOILETS CLOSE DURING THE NIGHT.
The other public toilet in Hamilton is open during the night but 15 mins walking away
Reviewed 4 months ago
5.0/5
We were very satisfied with the whole facility.
There are a lot of pitches, including double ones for large campers. There were only two other cars on the site besides us, which is why it was very quiet. The toilets and garbage cans were cleaned and emptied on the morning of our departure. You can shower and swim in the swimming pool right next to it.
Reviewed about 1 year ago
4.5/5
There is no sign indicating you can camp here overnight so I checked the website of the region.
Normally it's ok.
Reviewed about 1 year ago
0.5/5
The camp is not very safe at nigtht, noisy with strange People and probably drug seller.
The only good thing is the clean toilets but do not worth it.
Reviewed about 1 year ago
5.0/5
Car park easy to find.
I used this site as Hamilton had such bad reviews. Fully automated toilets, even the toilet roll dispenser. Disposal with easy access. I suspect the pool and playground make this site busier in the summer.
Reviewed about 1 year ago
3.0/5
Beaucoup de place pour les vans avec des toilettes propres juste a côté.
Mais il y a pas mal de passage de voiture et le train est pas loin .
Pas un spot ouf, ça suffit pour une nuit
Reviewed about 1 year ago
5.0/5
Great spot.
Not very busy at all. Convenient and toilets are great and clean
Reviewed over 1 year ago
4.0/5
Toilettes propre.
Pas de douche.
Eau potable mais faible débit.
Possibilité de vidanger ses eaux usées.
Reviewed almost 2 years ago
5.0/5
Ont follow Google Maps, it will take you to a locked gate.
Uo to Cureton Rd, there is a campervan sign with the road sign, cant miss it. Great for kids with the park and pools too. Great little spot, excellent clean toilets and dump out facility, friendly locals making you feel welcome.
Reviewed almost 3 years ago
0.5/5
Arrived at this location at 9.30pm and the gates were closed and locked.
Maybe the local council supports freedom camping :(
Reviewed almost 3 years ago
4.5/5
Great little spot to park for a night or two.
Toilets clean and seemed to be open all night. Playground super handy, nice bush walk around grounds.
Reviewed over 3 years ago
5.0/5
This Freedom Motorhome camping site was great.
Quiet location with plenty of grassed areas nearby. Short walk to the town centre. The parking site is sealed and level. Toilets are clean and very modern. This site is completely free so thank you to the local council/people for providing this.
Reviewed almost 4 years ago
4.5/5
Not overly picturesque but for a car park you can still get a nice view, some privacy, have a swim and a shower to support the community, great toilets, friendly locals and the dump station is right there
too. Perfect camp site when you’re on your way trying to get to your destination and need a great and quiet place to rest your head.
Be a responsible camper so these facilities continue to be available and locals continue to support it.
Reviewed almost 5 years ago
3.5/5
A bit unromantic place.
It a parking area at the end of the village. But huge fields of grass around, good for a walk or some sports. If you need a place to sleep for a night, it’s absolutely ok, the toilets are clean and it is a quite area.
Reviewed over 5 years ago
3.5/5
Make sure you park in the main car park where the toilets are and not down the private road to the right as the gates are locked at night.
Some noise from the trains but overall a good overnight stop with nice clean toilets.
Go and have a look at all the painted cows around the town - you can get a map from the iSite centre.
Reviewed almost 6 years ago
2.0/5
Nous avons eu beaucoup de mal à trouver l'endroit.
c'est un parking dans une zone d'activités sportives (piscine, terrain de sport et parc). Il ,y a des toilettes et une dump station. Nous étions les seuls.
Reviewed about 7 years ago
3.5/5
Great spot for overnight stays.
Good clean toilets that talk. Plenty of picnic tables around, play ground for the kids and plenty of space to get out and stretch the legs. Main part of town is close by.
Reviewed over 7 years ago
3.5/5
The community has made a great effort to lay on excellent services here.
Two clean 'singing' toilets (which always make me chuckle), dump station, water, rubbish bins, playground and nearby by swimming pool for a summertime dip. A one stop shop! Also, while driving around town, keep an eye out for the quirky painted cows. There's over 40 of them and each one tells a story.
Reviewed about 8 years ago
2.5/5
If you are looking for a one sleep stop.
Come here! Literally a recreation parking lot with talking bathrooms ..... that was cool. Once you pull in the lot sick to the right and go down private road to give yourself privacy beside the skate park in behind the pool!!
Reviewed over 9 years ago