Lake Ōkāreka Campsite

The Lake Ōkāreka campsite allows campers on a budget to camp in a safe and secluded setting on the picturesque northern shores of Lake Ōkāreka. It's located 15 minutes from central Rotorua. Take your kids fishing, kayaking and canoeing, there’s a fantastic playground at nearby Boyes Beach and a trail to an infamous jumping rock nearby. Toilets, a cooking shelter and tables are available for use.

Fees (No Bookings):

• Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
• Child (5 - 17 years): $7.50 per night
• Infant (0 - 4 years): Free

Preferred payment is by EFTPOS a camp manger will visit during your stay to collect the fee. Please note first come first sever basis where no booking are taken.

Campsite Details

• No Reservations​
• 12 non powered campervan sites
• Room for many tents on grassed areas

The campsite is managed by local volunteers from the Lake Ōkāreka Community Association under contract to the Department of Conservation.

​Department of Conservation link

Directions
Drive east out of Rotorua city on state highway 30 towards Whakatane for 3km. Take a right turn onto Tarawera Road at the large roundabout and drive for about 4.5km and turn left onto Ōkāreka Loop Rd. Once you reach the settlement, turn left onto Miller Road and continue for 2km. The turn-off to the Ōkāreka campsite is on the right where the sealed road ends. (Access to the campsite is sealed.)

Know before you go

• Lake water must be boiled before drinking.
• There is limited room at the campsite.
• Site not suitable for vehicles over 6 metres in length. 
• Fires are not permitted at any time.
• Dogs are not allowed in areas administered by DOC in the Rotorua area.

Boyes Beach Campsite

Boyes Beach is one of the largest beaches on Lake Ōkāreka and is particularly popular during the summer months for activities such as swimming, fishing and picnicking. Facilities include picnic area, barbecues, children's playground, showers, toilets with drinkable water taps and designated overnight parking area for motor-homes and camper-vans. A new walkway connects the Boyes Beach to the Lake Ōkāreka Campsite which passes two local jumping rocks.

Fees (No Bookings):

• Adult (18+ years): $20 per night
• Child (5 - 17 years): $10 per night
• Infant (0 - 4 years): Free

Preferred payment is by EFTPOS a camp manger will visit during your stay to collect the fee. Please note first come first sever basis where no booking are taken.

Campsite Details

• No Reservations
• Mobile homes are permitted to stay for a maximum of two consecutive nights.
• Overnight camping only as this is a park & beach area during the day.
• Mobile homes are only permitted to park within existing defined car-parking areas.
• No tents allowed.​
• The campsite is managed by local volunteers from the Lake Ōkāreka Community Association under contract to the Rotorua Lakes Council. Fees will be collected.

Directions
Drive east out of Rotorua city on state highway 30 towards Whakatane for 3km. Take a right turn onto Tarawera Road at the large roundabout and drive for about 4.5km and turn left onto Ōkāreka Loop Rd. Once you reach the settlement of Ōkāreka turn left onto Miller Road and continue for 800m.