Chamberlains Ford is a riverside reserve on Old Bridge Road South, Leeston, beside the Selwyn River in Canterbury. It has a 4.4 rating from 150 Google reviews. Its listing describes casual recreation, fishing, swimming, picnic areas and bird watching. Visitors often mention the camping and the picnic areas.
Reviewers say half the site is a picnic area and half is for camping, with toilets, a recycling station and a water tap that is for washing only, not drinking. Trees shade much of the site, so bring sun protection if you plan a day in the open. Reviewers also mention that the site can be busy over the holidays, but that people behave well. Large vehicles may need to take care on the entry track, so check access before you drive in with a caravan.
For a riverside picnic, fishing or a night camping beside the Selwyn River, this reserve is a relaxed place to stop near Leeston.