Jacksons Picnic Area

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.8 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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Organisation

Toitū Te Whenua (LINZ)

Central government organisation

Location

South Island ▷ Central Otago ▷ Cromwell

Categories

Freedom Camping

Operating Season And Hours

These camping areas are free for everyone to enjoy on a first come, first served basis. No bookings are needed. Maximum stay is 1 night in each calendar month.

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-45.086066679925

169.269282722473

Latitude
-45.086066679925
Longitude
169.269282722473

Feature	Value	Info
Overnight Camping Site Cost	Free Camping Overnight Camping Site Cost What 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 Camping Site Cost What 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	Self-contained motorhomes only Overnight Stay Rules What 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 have either a 'blue warrant' certificate of self-containment, or a 'green warrant' certificate of self-containment.	Overnight Stay Rules What 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 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.	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.	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.	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	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.	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.	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 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	Vehicle accessible Vehicle Access Can vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle.	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.	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.	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.	Toilet Is there a toilet available? No toilet There are no toilet facilities available.

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Reviews

Wonderful view right on the lake.
TAMMY ROSE

Perfect for a nite stopover.
Grum

Nice.
Heather S

3.8 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 3 months ago

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

Reviewed about 1 year ago

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

Reviewed about 1 year ago

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 over 2 years ago

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

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

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

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

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

Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in December 2015

Johannes Olsson

Jacksons Picnic Area

Jacksons Picnic Area

Overnight Campervan Parking

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Information

Jacksons Picnic Area

Details

Toitū Te Whenua (LINZ)

Overnight Camping Site Cost

Overnight Camping Site Cost

Overnight Stay Rules

Overnight Stay Rules

Maximum Stay Duration

Maximum Stay Duration

Water Supply

Water Supply

Shower

Shower

Dump Station

Dump Station

Booking Required

Booking Required

Powered Sites

Powered Sites

Dogs

Dogs

Vehicle Access

Vehicle Access

WiFi Internet

WiFi Internet

Campfire Rules

Campfire Rules

Toilet

Toilet

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