Little Waipa Reserve sits on the banks of Lake Karapiro in the Waikato, accessed via Horahora Road. This grassy lakeside spot offers views across the water and includes a boat ramp, making it popular with anglers and boaters. Self-contained campervans and caravans can stay the first two nights free, after which a camping permit is required; tents and non-self-contained vehicles need a permit from the start. Permits are available from South Waikato District Council offices or local information centres. The slightly elevated reserve provides space for vehicles to park up, with a gentle slope down to the lake shore and river inlet.