Okarito Community Campground sits in the remote West Coast settlement of Ōkārito, surrounded by ocean, lagoon, native forest and views of the Southern Alps. Operated by the Ōkārito Community Association on a Department of Conservation recreation reserve, the campground offers tent sites and caravan spaces with drinking water, showers and toilets. Located minutes from both beach and lagoon at 1-3 Russell Street, it operates on a self-registration honesty system with no advance bookings. Profits support local community projects and conservation efforts in this small village renowned for its natural environment and outdoor recreation opportunities.