Bookings not required - first come, first served
Forestry operations in the area can close roads into Mount Richmond Forest Park. Check the status of roads into Mount Richmond Forest Park.
Dogs with a DOC permit only. Contact closest DOC office to get a permit. Other pets on conservation land rules.
Fees
Free.
Turn off SH6 west of Blenheim into Northbank Rd. Follow this for 25 km, turn into Pine Valley Rd. Drive to the end of the road, through farmland and pine forest (leave gates as found).
The camp can be accessed by 4WD across the ford / river crossing, or take a 20 minute walk and cross the swingbridge.
Do not camp at the road end.
Location
NZTM2000 coordinates: E1642638, N5405488
Latitude: -41.50109726, Longitude: 173.51087029
Picnic, walk, swim, tramp, fish and hunt.
Whakatū/Nelson Visitor Centre
| Phone: | +64 3 546 9339 |
| Email: | nelsonvc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: | Millers Acre/Taha o te Awa 1/37 Halifax Street Nelson 7010 |
| Hours: | Visitor centre hours and services |