Kuripapango (Ox Bow) Campsite sits on the edge of Kaweka Forest Park in Hawke's Bay, beside the Ngaruroro River. It's a basic but consistently well-liked free campsite, with non-powered tent sites in a relaxed riverside setting surrounded by forest park scenery.

Facilities are simple and honest: non-flush toilets are on site, and water can be drawn from the stream (treat before drinking). Easy river access makes it a comfortable base for a night or a longer stay.

There's plenty to do here, from rafting down the Ngaruroro River to having a go at fishing. Visitors repeatedly rate it highly as a no-frills, can't-go-wrong stop. If you're after a quiet, scenic place to pitch a tent near the water, this one delivers.