Campground · Wellington/Kapiti, New Zealand
Ōtaki Forks Campsite
Ōtaki Forks area
Ōtaki Forks Campsite has 150 sites beside river terraces and regenerating bush, with three access points to the Waiotauru River. A gravel road runs 19 km east from Otaki Gorge Rd with one shallow ford. There are three toilet blocks and two large cooking shelters, and dogs are welcome. Fires are not allowed, and a ranger is on site December to April.
Ōtaki Forks Campsite is a campground in Ōtaki Forks area, Wellington/Kapiti, New Zealand, with 150 sites. You book it ahead through DOC bookings.
How booking Ōtaki Forks Campsite works
Department of Conservation (DOC) takes the bookings for this campground. Booking system: DOC bookings. DOC lists 150 sites.
At a glance
- Type
- Campground · DOC category: Standard
- Sites
- 150 sites
- Season
- “Bookings are open for summer stays only.”
- Site types
- large grassy camping area
- Fees (NZD)
- Adult (18+): $10 per night
- Child (5-17): $5 per night
- Infant (0-4): free
As DOC states them on 2026-10-31. Check the DOC page before you book.
- Facilities
- Three toilet blocks, Two large cooking shelters, Gas BBQs allowed, Ranger on site December to April
- Rules and limits
- Not available: fires not allowed at any time
- Dog friendly
- No rubbish facilities, take all rubbish out
- No phone or internet reception
- Getting there
- Gravel road 19 km east from Otaki Gorge Rd, one shallow ford
- Booked through
- DOC bookings
- Location
- -40.88177, 175.22209
In an emergency, call 111.
This page has no PermitSnag alert for Ōtaki Forks Campsite yet. Book it with DOC.
Nearby places to stay
Straight-line distance between the agency’s map points.
Ōtaki Forks Campsite: questions
Do I need to book Ōtaki Forks Campsite ahead?
Yes. Ōtaki Forks Campsite is booked online through DOC bookings, run by Department of Conservation (DOC).
How many sites does Ōtaki Forks Campsite have?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists 150 sites at Ōtaki Forks Campsite.
How much does Ōtaki Forks Campsite cost?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists: Adult (18+) $10 NZD per night; Child (5-17) $5 NZD per night; Infant (0-4) free.
When is Ōtaki Forks Campsite open?
Department of Conservation (DOC) says: "Bookings are open for summer stays only."
What is the emergency number at Ōtaki Forks area?
In New Zealand, call 111 for police, fire or ambulance, and for search and rescue.
Hut, campsite, region and location data: Department of Conservation (DOC), Crown copyright, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International.