Where to Camp in Taupo

Holiday Parks And Campsites in Taupo

There are three different types of campsites in Taupo: holiday parks, park over properties (POP), and free campsites/freedom camping. Here are the main differences:

Holiday Parks

Holiday parks in Taupo have a range of facilities of a high standard (and most likely some thermal pools). Unsurprisingly, this comes at a higher price. They also offer a number of accommodation types, but campers can always rely on holiday parks to have powered sites to plug up your campervan and tent sites (providing there is availability). For more on what to expect from a holiday park, check out Accommodation Guide to Holiday Parks in New Zealand

Park Over Property (POP)

A POP is a private property that is open to campervans to park overnight. They usually have no facilities, so, for this reason, you can only park up with a self-contained vehicle.

Freedom Camping in Taupo

There is a great choice of freedom camping spots for those with a self-contained vehicle in Taupo. Self-contained vehicles can park up in the city centre’s designated areas listed below for a maximum of two nights, while the surrounding freedom camping areas managed by the Department of Conservation have a limit of four nights. Reid’s Farm is open to all types of vehicles and tents.