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Freedom Camping in Nelson

Freedom Camping in Nelson

Planning a free camping holiday in the Nelson region? Here are five important things you need to know.

  1. Certified self-contained campers (with toilet and washing facilities on board) can camp on Council land anywhere in Nelson, apart from in residential areas and in public parks and reserves.
  2. Non-self-contained campers must camp close to public toilets, but camping is not allowed in residential areas or on public parks and reserves.
  3. There is a three hour parking limit in Millers Acres at all times. Weekend markets operate in Montgomery Square. Freedom campers will be moved from 5am on Saturday and Sunday.
  4. View a map of Nelson city areas where free camping is permitted, or view free camping permitted areas in the wider Nelson area.
  5. You must dispose of your waste at an appropriate dump station. See a list of free public dump stations in the Nelson region.

Keep Nelson beautiful! View full details on the rules and regulations for freedom camping via Nelson City Council.

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How to use the site?

Click the "Find a Location" button on the top left and select either 'Campgrounds for self-contained vehicles', or 'Campground for non self-contained vehicles' depending on if you have a toilet on board or not. Then look for these icons:

  • Free Campground Free
    *Self Contained vehicles only
  • Free Campground Low Cost (Under $15/night)
    *Self Contained vehicles only
  • Free Campground Paid (Over $15/night)
    *Self Contained vehicles only
  • Free Campground *if the icon has two vehicle types on it, it allows both self-contained and non self-contained vehicles.

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