Catchpool Valley Campsite

About this campsite

There is a large space for casual campers as well as three smaller areas. Bookings are required for all campsites. The areas are clearly signposted. 

Bookable areas

Catchpool Valley Campsites

• Type: Tent site only
• Cars: Maximum 2 vehicles allowed
• Campervans: Yes
• Number of sites: 61 non-powered sites
• Number of people max: 366, 6 per site

Titoki zone

• Type: Tent site only - small tents
• Cars: No
• Campervans: No
• Number of sites: 3 non-powered sites
• Number of people max: 15, 5 per site

Maire zone

• Type: Tent site - larger tents
• Cars: Maximum 1 vehicle allowance
• Campervans: No
• Number of sites: 10 non-powered sites
• Number of people max: 50, 5 per site

Totara zone

• Type: Campervan site
• Cars: No
• Campervans: Maximum 1 campervan allowed
• Number of sites: 4 non-powered sites
• Number of people max: 32, 8 per site

Facilities

BBQ, Non-powered/tent sites, Phone, Shelter for cooking, Shower - cold, Toilets - flush, Water from tap - not treated, boil before use, Wheelchair accessible, Toilets, Water supply

Activities

Mountain biking, Picnicking, Swimming, Walking and tramping

Fees and bookings

Fees

• Adult (18+ years): $10 per night
• Child (5–17 years): $5 per night
• Infant (0 - 4 years): free

Passes

The can be used at this campsite. 

Campsite Pass bookings must be booked online before occupying a site. If you do not book, bookings may be made by campground staff (if present) and will incur a $10 service charge. Sites may not be available if you do not book. 

Bookings

Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2027.

• If no availability shows online for your dates, the campsite is fully booked.
• No spaces are kept for campers arriving without a booking.
• Phone and in‑person bookings made at a visitor centre incur a $10 service fee.
• Same‑day bookings are available online until 8 pm if spaces remain.

Bookings are available for three zones (19 sites). For school groups or large group bookings, contact the Nelson Visitor Centre.

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Your booking will be for a site, which will be allocated or selected on arrival.

More details

Access: Campervan, Car, Caravan

Dogs: Dogs on a leash only.

Sites: 0 powered, 76 unpowered

Trails

Catchpool Valley Campsite can be accessed on the trail XTERRA Orongorongos Long Course from our trail directory.