Little Waipa Reserve

Waikato

Waikato

About this campsite

Little Waipa Reserve offers lakeside camping at Lake Karapiro, Waikato. Free camping for self-contained vehicles (first two nights), permits required thereafter.

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.

Location

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Common questions about Little Waipa Reserve

Can you book Little Waipa Reserve online?

We hold no online booking link for Little Waipa Reserve, so it is not bookable through this page. Many parks and showgrounds still require a booking, so contact the operator before you go. Their website or phone number is the fastest way to confirm a site.

Where is Little Waipa Reserve?

Little Waipa Reserve sits in WKO. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

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