Ōtaki Forks Campsite

About this campsite

School House Flat Campsite is the main summer camping area in Ōtaki Forks with 150 sites. There are many large grassy areas to camp.

Facilities include two large cooking shelters and three toilet blocks. Fires are not allowed at any time. Gas cookers and Gas BBQs are allowed.

There are three access points to the Waiotauru River from the campsite and great swimming holes nearby.

No rubbish facilities are provided at this campsite. You need to take all your rubbish including food scraps with you when you leave.

There is no phone or internet reception in the Ōtaki Forks area.

A campsite ranger is on site from December to April.

Facilities

Non-powered/tent sites, Toilets - flush, Water from tap - not treated, boil before use, Wheelchair accessible, Toilets, Water supply

Activities

Fishing, Kayaking and canoeing, 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 summer stays only. Winter bookings available at .

• If no availability shows online for your dates, the campsite is fully booked.
• There is no phone or internet reception at Ōtaki Forks so you will need to book before arriving.
• Paying with cash is available, pay either to the ranger on site or deposit into the 'Iron Ranger'.
• 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.

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More details

Access: Campervan, Car, Caravan

Landscape: Forest, Rivers and lakes

Dogs: Dogs on a leash only.

Sites: 0 powered, 150 unpowered

Trails

Ōtaki Forks Campsite can be accessed on the trail Fenceline Loop from our trail directory.