Lake Ōkareka Campsite
Standard campsiteLocated in Lake Ōkareka Scenic Reserve, Bay of PlentyOpen
- Sites
- 12
- Booking
- Not bookable
- Cost
- from $18
- Power
- None
- Toilet
- Non-flush
- Water
- Yes
- Dogs
- No dogs
Getting there
Head east out of Rotorua on SH30 towards Whakatane for approx 1.7 km. Take a right turn onto Tarawera Rd at the large roundabout, then left onto Ōkareka Loop Rd. When you reach the settlement of Ōkareka turn left onto Millar Rd. The turn-off to the Ōkareka campsite is on the right where the seal ends (access to the campsite is sealed).
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Topo map: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. 38.16204° S, 176.36073° E
About this place
This lakeside campsite is only 15 min from Rotorua. You can swim or fish in the lake.
Know before you go
Water safety
If you plan to enjoy the water, learn how to stay safe when swimming, boating and fishing .
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Fees and bookings
Payment with a DOC Campsite Pass is preferred. Otherwise, pay fees directly to the camp host by eftpos. The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
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Sources
- 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).
- DOC Campsites · CC BY 4.0Data sourced from the Department of Conservation (DOC), New Zealand.
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