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- FREE for all campers
- Toilet
- No fires
- Max. 3 nights per calendar month
- Great fishing from the campsite
- Good swimming holes

Driving Directions:

Turn off State Highway 3 at Ashhurst, and drive north through Ashhurst onto Pohangina Road. At Raumai, turn right onto Pohangina Valley East Road, driving past Totara Reserve and Takapari Road until reaching Piripiri Bridge. The campsite is on the left just before the bridge. It has a short steep access track that may be slippery when wet.

ACCESS: Large motorhomes may have difficulty managing the steep gravel access into the reserve. Please take care if attempting this.

Nearby:
- Just south, is Kahikatea Walk, a 30 min loop track
- Further south, is Pettifar & Gilchrist Loop Tracks, about 1-2 hours each

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Feature	Value	Info
Location	North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷ Palmerston North
Categories	Basic Camping Free
Operating Season And Hours	All Year

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Alice

Ranking: 7/10

Nice small grassy area for your campervan. River close by. One long drop toilet along the road. No cellphone reception.

Reviewed 8 months ago

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 😍

Nick Morrison

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Manawatu - Wanganui ▷ Palmerston North

Feature	Value	Info
Overnight Camping Site Cost	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Free Camping (NZ$0) 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 (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 Overnight Stay Rules What 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.	Overnight Stay Rules What 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	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
Campsite Managing Organisation	Campsite Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this campsite? DOC Managed Department of Conservation This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.	Campsite Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this campsite? DOC Managed Department of Conservation This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.
Maximum Stay Duration	3 nights Maximum Stay Duration How many consecutive days can you stay overnight at this establishment? 3 nights You can only stay at this campsite for up to 3 nights in a row.	Maximum Stay Duration How many consecutive days can you stay overnight at this establishment? 3 nights You can only stay at this campsite for up to 3 nights in a row.
Maximum Sites Available	Up to 5 sites Maximum Sites Available How many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? Up to 5 sites There are only between one and five camping/parking sites available. 4 sites only.	Maximum Sites Available How many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? Up to 5 sites There are only between one and five camping/parking sites available. 4 sites only.
Water Supply	Water supply available Water Supply Is there fresh water available? Water supply available A supply of fresh water is available. Water from the river.	Water Supply Is there fresh water available? Water supply available A supply of fresh water is available. Water from the river.
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	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.
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.	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.
Vehicle Access	Vehicle accessible Vehicle Access Can vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle. Note steep gravel access track.	Vehicle Access Can vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle. Note steep gravel access track.
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.
Large Vehicle Access	No large vehicles Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? No large vehicles The site is not accessible for large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers. Access is via a steep gravel track, attempt at your own risk.	Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? No large vehicles The site is not accessible for large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers. Access is via a steep gravel track, attempt at your own risk.
Toilet	Public toilet Toilet Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public. A pit toilet only.	Toilet Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public. A pit toilet only.

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