Councillor Karyl Gunn-Thomas said it was a good compromise and showed the council had listened to the community.
Meeting chairwoman Gwenda Merriman said the summer ban only applied to overnight stays. Freedom campers could park there during the day.
"It is a balance of what is fair and reasonable."
The council also agreed to prohibit freedom camping at Ngamuwahine Reserve, Wairoa River Reserve road, Lund Rd Reserve, Waihi Beach Surf Club Reserve and Beach Grove, The Esplanade, at Omokoroa.
Changes to the existing bylaw will see freedom camping no longer permitted in Park Rd, Katikati while Te Puna Station Rd Reserve will be added to the list of permitted park-up spots.