Hakatere Reserve is a council-operated campground in Canterbury, managed by the Ashburton District Council. Situated within the Hakatere Conservation Park area, the reserve provides camping facilities in mid-Canterbury's rugged mountain country between the Rakaia and Rangitata Rivers. The broader conservation park covers nearly 60,000 hectares of tussocklands, beech forest and alpine lakes, offering access to Lake Clearwater, Lake Emma and numerous walking tracks. As specific facilities and fees at this council campground are not detailed, prospective campers should contact Ashburton District Council directly to confirm availability, services and current conditions before planning their visit.