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Jacksons Picnic Area

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.9 9 reviews

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Jacksons Picnic Area

Self-contained vehicles only
1 night maximum stay

These camping areas are free for everyone to enjoy, if you follow some simple guidelines:

Don't light fires
Use the rubbish bins provided
Don't exceed the maximum night stay.

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Feature Value Info

Organisation

Toitū Te Whenua (LINZ)

Central government organisation

Location

South Island ▷ Central Otago ▷ Cromwell

Categories
  • Activity__freedom_campingFreedom Camping

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-45.086066679925

169.269282722473

Latitude
-45.086066679925
Longitude
169.269282722473
Feature Value Info

Overnight Camping Site Cost

  • Free Camping Free Camping

Overnight Camping Site Cost

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

Free Camping

Free Camping

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

Overnight Stay Rules

  • Self-contained motorhomes only Self-contained motorhomes only

Overnight Stay Rules

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

Self-contained motorhomes only

Self-contained motorhomes only

Overnight stays are only permitted if your vehicle is certified as being 'self-contained'. The vehicle must have either a 'blue warrant' certificate of self-containment, or a 'green warrant' certificate of self-containment.

Maximum Stay Duration

  • 1 night

Maximum Stay Duration

How many consecutive days can you stay overnight at this establishment?

1 night

You are permitted to stay only one night here in a row.

Water Supply

  • No water supply

Water Supply

Is there fresh water available?

No water supply

There is no supply of fresh water.

Shower

  • No shower

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.

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

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

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.

Dogs

  • No dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Dogs

Does this establishment allow dogs?

No dogs allowed

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

  • Vehicle accessible

Vehicle Access

Can vehicles drive in?

Vehicle accessible

This location is accessible in a vehicle.

WiFi Internet

  • No WiFi

WiFi Internet

What type of WiFi internet access is available?

No WiFi

There is no WiFi access available.

Campfire Rules

  • Fires prohibited

Campfire Rules

What are the rules for open air fires?

Fires prohibited

There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted.

Toilet

  • No toilet

Toilet

Is there a toilet available?

No toilet

There are no toilet facilities available.

Nearby

Reviews

    • Icon__tickGreat views by the lake

    • Icon__tickPlenty of room

    • Icon__tickCalm and sunny spot

    • Icon__tickNot crowded

    • Icon__crossNo toilets available

    • Icon__crossHard to find

    • Icon__crossRough access road

    • Perfect for a nite stopover.

      Icon__personGrum

    • Wonderful view right on the lake.

      Icon__personTAMMY ROSE

    • Nice.

      Icon__personHeather S

    3.9 9 Reviews Analysis

  • Some of the reviews said there were toilets so I stopped to check it out however there aren't any.

    There was a sign with a map showing where the toilets should have been so I assume there used to be toilets but they have been removed at some point. I was there in January 2026.

    Reviewed 21 days ago

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    Kirsty

  • Hard to find but clean toilets heaps of parks needs lights in the toilet good rubbish bins all round the site

    Reviewed 10 months ago

    Angela Teal 's avatar

    Angela Teal

  • Nice.

    Plenty of room. But access is rumpty. Watching motorhome cavorting up it Come in slowly left is slightly better

    Reviewed 12 months ago

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    Heather S

  • Beaut spot along the lake and not many people here (mid Jan).

    The view and access to the lake is great. Amazing night sky too to enjoy - there is a bit of road noise but to be expected.

    Reviewed about 2 years ago

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    Lisa

  • Stayed here for a night, nice calm and sunny day, was perfect.

    Took Fergus (my dog) and just chilled out :)

    Reviewed over 3 years ago

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    Mckenzie Galbraith

  • Perfect for a nite stopover.

    Limited to one nite per calender month. Has rubbish container. Checked every nite by security.

    Beautiful views with some road noise from the road

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2020

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    Grum

  • Wonderful view right on the lake.

    No bathrooms and wouldn't recommend for the Big Campers. But small campers and tents... Sweet.. you get road nice but I travel with ear plugs

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in September 2019

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    TAMMY ROSE

  • A hidden gem and not over crowded at all we had the whole place to ourselves.

    Near the road but quiet. No toilets but that's fine as we are self contained. Right by the water so lots of sandflies so come prepared

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in November 2018

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    Page Family

  • Sweet as :) it has got a rubbish bin and a river!

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in December 2015

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    Johannes Olsson