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Small reserve along the Waikato river with boat access, playground and public toilet
Self Contained Vehicles: 2 nights stay - no permit required. More than 2 nights, please apply for a permit.
Casual campers (tents and non-CSC vehicles) require a permit at all times. Casual camping allowed.
Facilities: Toilets, picnic tables. Activities: Swimming, Fishing
One permit is required for each vehicle at a camp site (maximum of six people can be covered by a permit).
Campers are encourage to bring sufficient rubbish bags to suit their length of stay. From mid-December to mid-February rubbish bags will be collected from the authorised dumping point at each of the reserves on the following days:
Jones Landing - Monday, Friday
Permits can be obtained from the Council offices in Putāruru and Tokoroa*. Or the i-SITEs in Tokoroa and Tīrau or Pride in Putāruru office in Putāruru, or by applying online: https://my.southwaikato.govt.nz/do-it-online/events-bookings/CampingPermit?ed-step=1
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South Waikato District CouncilCouncil organisation |
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Location |
North Island ▷ Waikato ▷ Putaruru |
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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. https://my.southwaikato.govt.nz/do-it-online/events-bookings/CampingPermit?ed-step=1 |
Overnight Stay Rules |
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Overnight Stay RulesWhat are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle. |
Payment Requirement |
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Payment RequirementIs there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in. https://my.southwaikato.govt.nz/do-it-online/events-bookings/CampingPermit?ed-step=1 |
Maximum Stay Duration |
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Maximum Stay DurationHow many consecutive days can you stay overnight at this establishment? 5 nights You may not stay more than five nights in a row at this campsite. |
Water Supply |
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Water SupplyIs there fresh water available? No water supply There is no supply of fresh water. |
Shower |
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ShowerIs there a shower at this location? No shower No shower is available. |
Dump Station |
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Dump StationDump 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 |
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Booking RequiredIs it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? Booking is Required Staying overnight requires booking a site in advance. https://my.southwaikato.govt.nz/do-it-online/events-bookings/CampingPermit?ed-step=1 |
Powered Sites |
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Powered SitesDoes this establishment have powered sites? No powered sites This campsite does not offer any powered sites with an electricity supply. |
Dogs |
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DogsDoes this establishment allow dogs? Dogs allowed The location allows dogs. There may be conditions that may be met eg. dogs must be on a leash. Dogs must be restrained at all times. |
Vehicle Access |
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Vehicle AccessCan vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle. |
WiFi Internet |
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WiFi InternetWhat type of WiFi internet access is available? No WiFi There is no WiFi access available. |
Campfire Rules |
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Campfire RulesWhat are the rules for open air fires? Fires prohibited There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted. |
Toilet |
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ToiletIs there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public. |
✓ Free hot shower
✓ Dog friendly
✓ Lovely sunset views
✓ Free BBQ facilities
✓ Toilet with hand-washing sink
𐄂 Loud noise from stereos
𐄂 Disruptive behavior by locals
Strangers arrived at 4am.
Great place, awesome spot for a dip.
Beautiful campsite by the river, nice views.
Good sized camping area by the river.
Great dog friendly spot right on the river.
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5.0/5
Very nice looking Spot near a See.
It is forbidden to swing at the moment but World be a nice swimming spot.
Free Hot Shower.
Free BBQ.
And a toilet with a sink to wash hands.
Reviewed 9 months ago
5.0/5
Great dog friendly spot right on the river.
Lovely afternoon sun and sunset. Great with toilet, shower and BBQ facilities. Didn’t use toilet and shower as we have caravan.
Reviewed 11 months ago
2.0/5
Facilities 10 Location 10 People staying in tents blasting stereos Yelling revving cars -6 Was going to stay 5 nights moved after 2 Disgusting behavior by locals On both nights
Reviewed about 2 years ago
5.0/5
Nice beautiful place gate was open has a hot free shower parking was not that good as there still seemed to be renovations happening but good for vehicles that are confident in not getting stuck
Reviewed over 2 years ago
5.0/5
There is a locked gate across this place because it is temporarily closed, while contractors lay new pipes for water and sewerage.
The south Waikato District Council are hopeful that they will be able to reopen it very soon.
Reviewed over 3 years ago
5.0/5
great spot with a family of ducks , rooster and even a goose who seems to be the boss there is even a hot shower that is free but only seemed to work at night , not sure why well done to the local
council , great to see facilities like this that encourage camping lifestyle
Reviewed over 4 years ago
4.5/5
Great place, awesome spot for a dip.
However, I lost one if my Birkenstock sandals there. Has anyone seen my beloved shoe. My number is+64274533883.
Thanks from Hayley
Reviewed about 5 years ago
4.5/5
Beautiful campsite by the river, nice views.
No water, clean toilets. Easy to find, lots of space.
Reviewed about 7 years ago
5.0/5
Good sized camping area by the river.
Children were having fun jumping off the jetty and swimming in the river. There is a great walking track from here over to Arapuni Dam, 2-3 hours return. There have always been other campers here the few times we've stayed.
Reviewed over 8 years ago
4.5/5
Jones Landing is a quiet place, with a beautiful outlook over Lake Arapuni and on the other side is Bulmers Landing.
The day I was there the weather started out beautiful, the southerly that kicked up in the afternoon was quite cool. I launched my Minicat successfully and had a lovely sail.
The gates are locked in the evening and you must be self contained to stay overnight. They come down and check before locking you in for the night and there is no length of stay restrictions on that side of the lake.
The beach looked safe for swimming and children though there was a bit of weed further out.
There is a nice clean toilet block and large rubbish bins.
A lovely quiet night by myself.
Due to the lack of rain in the area for some months it was pretty dry and dusty especially with the wind but well worth the visit.
There are some walks and bike tracks nearby as well, but didn't get to try them out, will save them for next time.
Overall a beautiful place to stay.
Reviewed almost 11 years ago
5.0/5
Very nice looking Spot near a See.
It is forbidden to swing at the moment but World be a nice swimming spot.
Free Hot Shower.
Free BBQ.
And a toilet with a sink to wash hands.
Reviewed 9 months ago
5.0/5
Great dog friendly spot right on the river.
Lovely afternoon sun and sunset. Great with toilet, shower and BBQ facilities. Didn’t use toilet and shower as we have caravan.
Reviewed 11 months ago
2.0/5
Facilities 10 Location 10 People staying in tents blasting stereos Yelling revving cars -6 Was going to stay 5 nights moved after 2 Disgusting behavior by locals On both nights
Reviewed about 2 years ago
5.0/5
Nice beautiful place gate was open has a hot free shower parking was not that good as there still seemed to be renovations happening but good for vehicles that are confident in not getting stuck
Reviewed over 2 years ago
5.0/5
There is a locked gate across this place because it is temporarily closed, while contractors lay new pipes for water and sewerage.
The south Waikato District Council are hopeful that they will be able to reopen it very soon.
Reviewed over 3 years ago
5.0/5
great spot with a family of ducks , rooster and even a goose who seems to be the boss there is even a hot shower that is free but only seemed to work at night , not sure why well done to the local
council , great to see facilities like this that encourage camping lifestyle
Reviewed over 4 years ago
4.5/5
Great place, awesome spot for a dip.
However, I lost one if my Birkenstock sandals there. Has anyone seen my beloved shoe. My number is+64274533883.
Thanks from Hayley
Reviewed about 5 years ago
4.5/5
Beautiful campsite by the river, nice views.
No water, clean toilets. Easy to find, lots of space.
Reviewed about 7 years ago
1.0/5
Strangers arrived at 4am.
Did not feel safe. Would not recommend!
Reviewed over 7 years ago
5.0/5
Good sized camping area by the river.
Children were having fun jumping off the jetty and swimming in the river. There is a great walking track from here over to Arapuni Dam, 2-3 hours return. There have always been other campers here the few times we've stayed.
Reviewed over 8 years ago
1.5/5
Pros: nice view, toilets and wooden tables available; Cons: toilets were in a miserable state.
Never again!
Reviewed almost 9 years ago
4.5/5
Jones Landing is a quiet place, with a beautiful outlook over Lake Arapuni and on the other side is Bulmers Landing.
The day I was there the weather started out beautiful, the southerly that kicked up in the afternoon was quite cool. I launched my Minicat successfully and had a lovely sail.
The gates are locked in the evening and you must be self contained to stay overnight. They come down and check before locking you in for the night and there is no length of stay restrictions on that side of the lake.
The beach looked safe for swimming and children though there was a bit of weed further out.
There is a nice clean toilet block and large rubbish bins.
A lovely quiet night by myself.
Due to the lack of rain in the area for some months it was pretty dry and dusty especially with the wind but well worth the visit.
There are some walks and bike tracks nearby as well, but didn't get to try them out, will save them for next time.
Overall a beautiful place to stay.
Reviewed almost 11 years ago