Mangatutu Hot Springs Campsite

HKB

HKB

At a glanceFree campsite

Free CampingTent SiteToilets

About this campsite

This is a popular camping, picnic and fishing spot, and a starting point for tramping, hunting or day walks up the Mohaka River and into the Kaweka Forest Park.

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets

Accommodation Types

Tent Site

Free Camping

Location

Mangatutu Hot Springs Campsite•HKB

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Common questions about Mangatutu Hot Springs Campsite

Is Mangatutu Hot Springs Campsite free to camp at?

We have Mangatutu Hot Springs Campsite in HKB recorded as a free camp, but we have not confirmed that with the operator, so treat it as unconfirmed. Sites change hands and councils bring in fees, so check the current rate before you commit to the drive.

What facilities does Mangatutu Hot Springs Campsite have?

Mangatutu Hot Springs Campsite has tent site, toilets and free camping. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip. The list comes from the site record rather than a visit, so treat it as a guide.

Can you book Mangatutu Hot Springs Campsite online?

We hold no online booking link for Mangatutu Hot Springs Campsite, so it is not bookable through this page. For sites like this, turning up early in the day is the surest way to get a spot, particularly in peak season.

Where is Mangatutu Hot Springs Campsite?

Mangatutu Hot Springs Campsite sits in HKB. 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.

Facilities at Mangatutu Hot Springs Campsite

Facilities recorded for Mangatutu Hot Springs Campsite
Facility	On site
Tent Site	Yes
Toilets	Yes
Free Camping	Yes

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