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Basic Campsites

Camping with just the bare essentials in some of the most beautiful locations across NZ. Expect a non-flush toilet that's intermittently serviced. Anything more is a bonus.

Basic Camping Campsites

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Site Cost

Any cost

Overnight Rules

Any rules

Page 13 of 16 | 457 campsites ranked by score

457 items with the highest ranking score first, showing page 13 of 16.

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Whariwharangi Bay Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

3.6 1 review

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Katipo Creek Shelter Campsite

Kahurangi National Park

3.6 1 review

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Parsons Rock Camping Ground

Lake Aviemore - Waitaki Valley

3.6 1 review

The Waitaki District Council looks after this campsite and for a small fee you can experience the goodness. Please register and pay on arrival...

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Raetea North Side Campsite

Raetea Forest

3.5 36 reviews

Free, primo, done!

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Owen River Reserve Camping Ground

3.5 22 reviews

A huge recreation area that is managed by a group of local residents. A good place to chill out and use facilities - there are a bunch of activities...

North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Mangatutu Hot Springs Campsite

Kaweka Forest Park

3.5 17 reviews

A free, basic campsite with its own hot springs nestled within native bush. What's the catch?! We suppose the 1 hour gravel access road would...

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Wildlife Camping Ground

Lake Benmore - Waitaki Valley

3.4 2 reviews

The Waitaki District Council looks after this campsite and for a small fee you can experience the goodness. Please register and pay on arrival...

Otaki Forks Camping Ground - Tararua Forest Park

North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷

Ōtaki Forks Campsite

Ōtaki Forks area

3.3 15 reviews

Camp on a river terrace within Ōtaki Gorge.

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Kahikatea Campsite

Coromandel Forest Park

3.3 4 reviews

Number of powered sites is 18, including 4 sites suitable for large mobile homes/buses. Maximum number of people per site is 6. Facilities...

South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

South Arm Campsite (Lake Manapouri)

Fiordland National Park

3.3 3 reviews

Borland Road is closed between Grebe Lookout and South Arm due to slip damage beyond this point.

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Briar's Gully Campground

Lake Aviemore

3.1 2 reviews

The Waimate District Council looks after this campsite and for a small fee you can experience the goodness. Please register and pay on arrival...

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Lake Heron Camping Ground

2.9 5 reviews

Please note this campground is only open between 1 October to 30 April.

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Whakamaru Domain Camping Area

2.7 6 reviews

This reserve is located between Mangakino and Whakamaru on the edge of Lake Maraetai. The camping area is in the paddock near the toilet block...

North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷

Pokaka Mill Campsite

Taurewa, Tongariro Forest Conservation Area

2.6 6 reviews

Rough gravel access road - 4WD recommended. Very remote and a pretty cool experience. Make sure you camp on a bit of higher ground if it starts...

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