Camping hotspots: Family fun at Glenfalls

The landscape of the Glenfalls campsite makes it the perfect camping spot for families.

The Department of Conservation's Glenfalls campsite hums with locals throughout the summer who seek a camping spot alongside the Mohaka river.

As a basic campsite it humbly offers nothing more than its natural landscape.

The Mohaka river offers fishing, swimming, canoeing and rafting activities; enough to keep most campers busy.

Department of Conservation ranger Malcolm Lock said the campsite's main asset is its family friendly nature.

"It's a good family campground and a great place to take kids," he said.

The campsite's expanse of grass, river and stone make for a great playground for children who can remain under the watchful eye of parents due to the openness of the area.

The campsite is also home to numerous trees which can provide shade for campers braving the sweltering heat of a Hawke's Bay summer.

The travel time required to get there is also family friendly, taking about one hour on the Napier-Taupo road and then just 8 kilometres down a gravel road.

There is motorhome, caravan and car access to the campsite.

A total of 20 non-powered campsites are up for grabs on a first-come, first-served basis.

Camper need be aware to boil water before they consume it and that fires are not permitted at any time.