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    Otumaire Public Camping Area

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    10 Reviews

    Anonymous
    Apr 8, 2026
    Neutral

    Wonderful place, there is no telephone signal, only two or three places for caravan, have closed everything else, if you arrive late and there is no place there are several “separated” on the road later but are not free camping.

    Anonymous
    Feb 21, 2026
    Neutral

    The Toilet is closed at the Moment due to safety concerns. Nice & quiet Place to sleep. No phone signal.

    Anonymous
    Feb 5, 2026
    Negative

    This is definitely not a campsite to sleep in, or even to stay in. There are tons of bees, and the toilet is terrifying. No water, no cell service. The only positive thing is that you'll see sheep, goats, and rams on the road.

    Anonymous
    Feb 3, 2026
    Positive

    The quietest campsite we found and the smallest too but really really really nice Next to the river, no signal so you’re here for the nature Next to the road but you’ll see maybe one car every hours or less One drop toilet and some benchs on site Make a stop and relax

    Anonymous
    Feb 2, 2026
    Positive

    Amazing quiet and peacefull place. No water or been, only toilet. No phone signal as well.

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    Anonymous
    Feb 15, 2024
    Positive

    Small but sweet spot, have to love a v windy road to get there. Toilet was indeed not cleaned, but there was paper and desinfectant. Next to the road, but it's not that busy. Goats do live here, so don't be alarmed by their noises!

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    Anonymous
    Jan 17, 2024
    Neutral

    Right on the roadside though it seemed quiet. We didn’t stay as there was a dead/butchered goat at was smelly and decaying. Long drop didn’t smell great

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    Anonymous
    Feb 24, 2023
    Positive

    Nice ?

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    Anonymous
    Sep 25, 2022
    Neutral

    Don't go there when is wet . Lot of mud in there and you can stuck in it. No drinkable water around.

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    Anonymous
    Nov 22, 2020
    Positive

    Fantastic little spot. Had the place to ourselves human wise, but the bird life was abundant! Best night sleep.

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