Cameron Campsite
Basic campsiteLocated in Kaweka Forest Park, Hawke's BayOpen
- Sites
- 25
- Booking
- Not bookable
- Toilet
- Non-flush
- Water
- Yes
- Dogs
- DOC permit only
Getting there
The campsite is beside Napier-Taihape Road near Kuripapango approximately 65 km (1 hr) from Hastings.
We recommend 4WD vehicles to reduce wear on the road and safe travel.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Topo map: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. 39.38628° S, 176.33232° E
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About this place
A basic campsite beside the Ngaruroro River and the Napier-Taihape Road.
Nearby stops
Kuripapango (Ox Bow) Campsite
Basic • Hawke's Bay • 0.8 km
Kuripapango (Ox Bow) Campsite is a basic campsite located at the edge of a park in Hawke's Bay. Visitors can use the site as a base for rafting down the…
Non-powered/tent sites • Water from stream • Toilets - non-flush
Robson's Lodge
Hawke's Bay • 1.7 km
Robson's Lodge is a historic homestead built in 1908 and situated on a small hill in Hawke's Bay. The hut offers views over Kuripapango and is available for…
Cameron Hut
Standard • 6 bunks • Hawke's Bay • 4.4 km
Cameron Hut is a hut situated on the banks of the Ngaruroro River in Hawke's Bay. It lies on the south-western boundary of Kaweka Forest Park.
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Kiwi Saddle Hut
Standard • 8 bunks • Hawke's Bay • 6 km
Kiwi Saddle Hut is located in the southern Kaweka Forest Park in Hawke's Bay. The hut is owned and maintained by the Heretaunga Tramping Club.
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Jacks Camp Hut
Hawke's Bay • 7 km
Jacks Camp Hut is a basic shelter located in the Hawke's Bay region of New Zealand. It serves as a simple accommodation option for hikers and outdoor…
Walks nearby

Cameron Carpark to Mt Kuripapango Track
Advanced • 3-4 hr return • 7.4 km • 1.65 km away

Lake Rototuna and Lake Rotoroa (Kaweka Lakes) Track
Easy • 30 mins from Lakes carpark to Lake Rototuna and Lake Rotoroa (one way) • 2.3 km from Lakes carpark to Kuripapango Road • 3.81 km away

Cameron Hut via Mt Kuripapango and Smith-Russell Track
Advanced • 5-6 hrs • 11 km • 4.11 km away
Lakes carpark to Mt Kuripapango Track
Advanced • 2-3 hrs (one way) • 2.6 km (Lakes carpark to Mt Kuripapango one way) • 4.14 km away

Kiwi Saddle Hut via Mt Kuripapango
Advanced • 4 hrs • 7.8 km • 4.32 km away
Contact
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Sources
- DOC Campsites · CC BY 4.0Data sourced from the Department of Conservation (DOC), New Zealand.
- DOC Campsites (API) · CC BY 4.0Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai. Data sourced from the DOC Developer Portal (api.doc.govt.nz).
- OpenStreetMap Campsites · ODbL (Open Database License)Contains information from OpenStreetMap, made available under the ODbL.