Bartletts Ford Campground is a riverside reserve on the Pohangina River in the Manawatū-Whanganui region, approximately 30 minutes north-east of Palmerston North. This basic freedom camping site welcomes self-contained vehicles with no fees charged, operating on a donation basis. The reserve provides river access for swimming during summer months, with public toilets available seasonally from November through March. Dogs are permitted off-leash but must remain under control. Facilities are minimal, so campers should come fully equipped. The site offers a quieter alternative to larger valley reserves while providing scenic river-corridor recreation for day visitors and overnight stays.