Freedom Camping in Hastings

Reserves like Dartmoor Bridge and Evers-Swindell are here too, along with the council rules for camping around Hastings.

Freedom camping around Hastings is managed under the district council’s freedom camping bylaw, with rules about where and how you can stay overnight. For travellers exploring Hawke’s Bay by campervan or car, it helps to know which areas are open to freedom campers, whether a self-contained vehicle is required, and how long you can stay. Always check current council signage before you park up.

Freedom camping near me: the Hastings freedom camping map

20 freedom camping sites and dump stations in and around Hastings. Tap one for details and directions, or find one by tapping Freedom camping near me.

Map of 20 freedom camping sites and dump stations

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Map data sources

Freedom camping pins set on LINZ aerial photos (CC BY 4.0). Sites, rules and facilities from Department of Conservation, Hastings District Council, Napier City Council and Hawke's Bay Regional Council pages. Rules change: check the linked page before you stay.

Freedom camping guides for Hastings

6 freedom camping guides

Clifton Road ReserveFreedom Camping Near Cape KidnappersDogs on leashClifton Road Reserve in Te Awanga offers a beachfront spot for freedom camping in certified self-contained vehicles, with easy access to the coastline.

Dartmoor Bridge ReserveRiverside Freedom Camping in Hawke's BayDartmoor Bridge Reserve is a Hastings District freedom camping spot beside the Mangaone River near Puketapu, for self-contained vehicles only. No toilets.

Evers-Swindell ReserveRiverside Reserve and Freedom CampingPlaygroundEvers-Swindell Reserve on Ferry Road, Clive is a riverside reserve between Napier and Hastings with a playground, toilets and self-contained camping.

Haumoana DomainFreedom Camping by the Tukituki RiverHaumoana Domain is a beachfront reserve on the banks of the Tukituki River between the coastal villages of Haumoana and Te Awanga.

Pākōwhai Regional ParkDay Trips, Walking and Dog WalkingDogs off leashPākōwhai Regional Park, 5 km north of Hastings, is a day-use reserve with about 2 km of easy walking tracks, picnic tables and off-leash dog areas.

Puketapu DomainFreedom Camping by the Tutaekuri RiverPlaygroundBBQAt Puketapu Domain, certified self-contained vehicles can enjoy freedom camping in a peaceful rural setting beside the Tutaekuri River near Hastings.