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Cameron Campsite, Kaweka

Hawke's Bay, North IslandDOC campsite

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Campsite essentials

Your stay at a glance

Basic camping by the Ngaruroro River and Napier-Taihape Road near Kuripapango.

Campground type
DOC campsite
Setting
Riverside
Operator / brand
Department of Conservation
Stay options
Tent, Campervan, Caravan
Booking
First come, first served

Facilities

  • Powered sitesNot available
  • ToiletsAvailable
All facilities & policies

Confirm with the operator: hot showers, showers, shared kitchen, laundry. Missing information does not mean a facility is unavailable.

Powered sites
Not available. DOC lists non-powered camping.
Hot showers
Not confirmed. Hot water for showers has not been confirmed. A general shower listing does not establish hot-water availability.
Showers
Not confirmed. Showers not verified.
Toilets
Available. DOC lists non-flush toilets.
Shared kitchen
Not confirmed. An equipped kitchen is not verified; bring cooking gear.
Laundry
Not confirmed. Laundry not verified.
Pets
Pets subject to conditions. Dogs only with a DOC permit for recreational hunting or management; ordinary pet access is not established.
Campfires
Not allowed. The checked campsite rules prohibit fires. A stove or barbecue listing does not grant permission for a campfire.

Before you go

Untreated water

DOC lists stream water; bring drinking water or treatment equipment.

Pets subject to conditions

Dogs only with a DOC permit for recreational hunting or management; ordinary pet access is not established.

Campfires: Not allowed

The checked campsite rules prohibit fires. A stove or barbecue listing does not grant permission for a campfire.

Policy checked 26 September 2026.

Check current fire restrictions (new tab)

Access & important conditions
  • Not Cameron Flat Campsite in the South Island, and not nearby Kuripapango Ox Bow.
  • No fires. Check road conditions and narrow dog-permit requirements; no fee or availability promise.
Fees & booking

Area & getting there

Cameron Campsite, Kaweka

DOC campsite reference point, not a verified entrance or individual pitch.

Official location information: Department of Conservation (new tab)
Location source & precision
Reference coordinates
-39.38623, 176.33229 (latitude, longitude)
Precision
WGS84 coordinates retained at the official service's returned precision; decimal resolution is not survey accuracy. Source positional accuracy is not specified.
Location source checked
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Read the full guideArrival, planning and local advice

By Outdoor Next / Editorial standards / Last checked

  • Basic camping by the Ngaruroro River and Napier-Taihape Road near Kuripapango.
  • Not Cameron Flat Campsite in the South Island, and not nearby Kuripapango Ox Bow.
  • No fires. Check road conditions and narrow dog-permit requirements; no fee or availability promise.
Camping styles
tent, campervan, caravan
Fees
No explicit camping tariff on the opened page; do not infer free camping from the Basic category.
Water
DOC lists stream water; bring drinking water or treatment equipment.

Basic camping by the Ngaruroro River and Napier-Taihape Road near Kuripapango.

Identify the Kaweka Cameron campground

This Cameron is beside the Ngaruroro River and Napier-Taihape Road near Kuripapango. It is not the South Island's Cameron Flat and it is separate from the nearby Ox Bow campground. Include the region when sharing the destination or checking navigation. Its main-road position can suit a deliberately planned overnight between longer driving stages, without assuming that it has the services of a roadside holiday park.

Assess the actual pitch on arrival

DOC lists basic non-powered camping and vehicle access, but neither describes an individually reserved pitch. Look at current ground conditions, access and signs before unpacking. Keep the setup within the designated campground and leave vehicle movements clear for others. If the available space does not suit the party or conditions, use another lawful option rather than treating nearby river margins as overflow camping ground.

Do not invent a tariff or facilities

The opened page does not state a nightly fee, so confirm payment arrangements with DOC instead of assuming that the Basic label means free. Stream water and a non-flush toilet are the verified essentials. Bring cooking equipment and drinking water or treatment. Check any planned Kaweka outing separately, and do not read the limited permit-based dog exception as general permission to bring family pets on holiday.

Check the official campsite information for current restrictions, facilities and booking arrangements.

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