Black Rock Campsite

This is a basic campsite with a long drop toilet and a cooking shelter with great views.

Water is collected from the shelter roof so is untreated and can be limited or unavailable during summer and droughts. Visitors will need to be self-contained with all of their own camping and cooking equipment as well as water if visiting during a dry period.

Fees

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

Passes

The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite.

Te Araroa – The Trail Pass

Te Araroa Trail walkers should register and purchase the Te Araroa Trail Pass.

Bookings

Book Black Rock Campsite online.

Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2027.

• If no availability shows online for your dates, the campsite is fully booked.
• No spaces are kept for campers arriving without a booking.
• Phone and in‑person bookings made at a visitor centre incur a $10 service fee.
• Same‑day bookings are available online until 8 pm if spaces remain.

Book well in advance for the peak period from 1 December - 28 February and for public holiday weekends.

Walking and mountain bike access only from the Queen Charlotte Track.

Tracks to this campsite

• Queen Charlotte Track

Location

NZTM2000 coordinates: E1689288, N5438392

Mountain biking is not permitted on the section between Meretoto/Ship Cove and Kenepuru Saddle from 1 December to 28 February each year.