Lake Ōkāreka Campsite is a budget campsite on the northern shore of Lake Ōkāreka, about 15 minutes from central Rotorua. It is a secluded, safe setting with toilets, a cooking shelter and tables. Families can fish, kayak and canoe on the lake, and a 10km walking track circles it. Boyes Beach nearby has a playground, a picnic area, barbecues, showers and toilets with drinking water taps. A jumping rock trail is also close by.
Sites are first come, first served, and bookings are not taken. A camp manager visits during the stay to collect fees, which can be paid by EFTPOS, debit or credit card. Child fees of $9 to $10 per night apply as at 2026. The campsite is managed by the Lake Ōkāreka Community Association under contract to Rotorua Lakes Council. The access road is sealed, but the site is not suitable for vehicles over 6 metres long. From Rotorua, drive east on State Highway 30 towards Whakatāne, turn onto Tarawera Road, then onto Ōkāreka Loop Road, and then onto Miller Road.