89 Best Campgrounds & Auto-Camping Sites in Hokkaido | By Area, Car Camping OK, Year-Round Options
For camping in Hokkaido, how well you use the campgrounds scattered across its vast wilderness determines the quality of your trip. This page presents 89 hand-picked campgrounds and auto-camping sites that are easy to reach by campervan, organized by area (Central, Hidaka, Southern, Northern, and Eastern Hokkaido), with comparison tables covering power hookups, drive-in access, and operating seasons. Note that rates, power, seasons, and reservation requirements for the listed facilities can change, so always confirm the latest details on each facility’s official website.
5 Points for Choosing a Campground in Hokkaido
Hokkaido is vast, and the campground you choose shapes the whole trip. Check these five points before booking.
- 1. Auto sites and vehicle length limits: Campervans are long, so always confirm the site accepts vehicles of 6 m or more. Some facilities turn away oversized vehicles.
- 2. Powered sites and amperage: Powered sites typically supply around 20A, but facilities range from 10A to 30A. If you plan to run air conditioning, 20A or more is safer. Also consider fully-equipped RV parks (→ 60 RV Parks in Hokkaido).
- 3. Reservation requirements: Popular sites fill up in summer. Check in advance whether the facility takes bookings via reservation sites (Nap-camp, Jalan Outdoor, etc.).
- 4. Operating season: Most Hokkaido campgrounds operate April to October; year-round sites are rare. For winter camping, always confirm availability on the official website.
- 5. Dump stations (wastewater disposal): Facilities that handle campervan tank wastewater are limited. On long trips, map out compatible facilities along your route in advance.
Campground Map by Area (Central, Hidaka, Southern, Northern, Eastern Hokkaido)
We divide Hokkaido into five main areas. Choose based on your starting point and itinerary. If you start from New Chitose Airport, Central Hokkaido is the most accessible entry point.
- Central Hokkaido: Sapporo, Shikotsu-Toya, and Niseko. Closest to New Chitose Airport, best access.
- Hidaka: Hidaka, the Saru River, and Erimo. For trips heading south along the Pacific coast or aiming for Cape Erimo.
- Southern Hokkaido: Hakodate and Onuma. Good for Shinkansen travelers and southern loop trips.
- Northern Hokkaido: Asahikawa, Furano, and Soya. For lavender season or trips to Japan’s northernmost point.
- Eastern Hokkaido: Tokachi, Kushiro, and Shiretoko. Quintessential Hokkaido — big nature and wildlife up close.
[Central Hokkaido] 26 Recommended Campgrounds: Sapporo, Shikotsu-Toya & Niseko
Central Hokkaido has excellent access from New Chitose Airport, making it ideal as your first stop by campervan. The caldera-lake campgrounds at Lake Shikotsu and Lake Toya have superb views and high demand — book early for summer.
| Facility | Location | Auto Site Rate (approx.) | Power | Drive-in | Season (approx.) | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Shikotsu Lakeside Campground | Chitose | From 2,000 yen (confirm officially) | Partial | Yes | Late Apr–Oct | Required |
| Morappu Campground | Chitose | From 2,500 yen (confirm officially) | Yes | Yes | May–Oct | Required |
| Bifue Campground | Chitose | From 2,000 yen (confirm officially) | No | Yes | Jun–Oct | Same-day OK |
| Lake Utonai Camping Area | Tomakomai | Free– (confirm officially) | No | Yes | May–Oct | Not needed |
| Niseko Sahina Campground | Niseko | From 3,000 yen (confirm officially) | Yes | Yes | May–Oct | Required |
| Makkari Takibi Campground | Makkari | From 4,000 yen (confirm officially) | Yes | Yes | Year-round (confirm for winter) | Required |
| Shalom Hill | Date | From 3,500 yen (confirm officially) | Yes | Yes | Apr–Nov | Required |
| Shubuto Riverside Campground | Kuromatsunai | From 1,000 yen (confirm officially) | No | Yes | May–Oct | Not needed |
| Lake Toya Lakeside Campground | Toyako | From 2,000 yen (confirm officially) | Partial | Yes | May–Oct | Required |
| Abuta Park Campground | Toyako | From 2,000 yen (confirm officially) | No | Yes | May–Oct | Not needed |
| Nakayama Pass Auto Campground | Kimobetsu | From 3,000 yen (confirm officially) | Yes | Yes | May–Oct | Required |
| Takino Suzuran Hillside National Park | Sapporo | From 3,000 yen (confirm officially) | Yes | Yes | Apr–Nov | Required |
| Jozankei Nature Village | Sapporo | From 2,500 yen (confirm officially) | Yes | Yes | May–Oct | Required |
| Mt. Yoichi Youth Travel Village | Yoichi | From 2,000 yen (confirm officially) | No | Yes | May–Oct | Required |
| Otaru Nature Village | Otaru | From 2,000 yen (confirm officially) | No | Yes | May–Oct | Required |
| Kitahiroshima Kaeru Campground | Kitahiroshima | Admission from ¥1,200/adult + Auto Site A from ¥4,600 | Partial | Yes | Year-round | Required |
| Maoi Auto Land | Naganuma | Admission ¥1,040/adult + campervan ¥3,140 / standard car ¥2,090 | Partial | Yes | Late Apr–early Nov | Required |
| Auto Resort Tomakomai Arten | Tomakomai | Auto site from ¥4,400 | Partial | Yes | Year-round | Required |
| Iwanai Resort Park Marine View | Iwanai | Admission ¥1,000/adult + campervan ¥5,000 / powered ¥3,000 / unpowered ¥2,500 | Partial | Yes | Late Apr–end Oct | Required |
| Takisato-ko Auto Campground | Ashibetsu | Campervan ¥6,380 / standard from ¥4,730 (half price outside Jul–Aug) | Yes | Yes | Late Apr–mid Oct | Required |
| Agri-Koubou Maabu Auto Campground | Fukagawa | Admission ¥1,000 + site ¥3,000–¥5,000 | Yes | Yes | Mid May–end Oct | Required |
| Numatacho Hotaru-no-Sato Auto Campground | Numata | Auto ¥2,000 / campervan ¥3,000 (higher in Jul–Aug) | Partial | Yes | Early Jun–Sep | Required |
| Shiraoi Camp Field ASOBUBA | Shiraoi | Admission ¥2,000/adult + site fee (confirm officially) | Partial | Yes | Year-round | Required |
| Green Stay Toyako | Toyako | Car site from ¥4,500 / campervan ¥6,500 | Partial | Yes | Late Apr–early Nov | Required |
| RECAMP Sunagawa (Sunagawa Oasis Park) | Sunagawa | (confirm officially) | TBC | TBC | Mid Apr–late Nov | TBC |
| Shinotsu Park Campground | Shinshinotsu | Free site ¥1,500/adult (no auto sites) | TBC | TBC | Late Apr–end Oct | Required |
*Rates and seasons are estimates. Check each facility’s official website for the latest information.
Lake Shikotsu Lakeside Campground is in Chitose, about 40 minutes by car from New Chitose Airport. Its superb lakeside location overlooking the crystal-clear waters of Lake Shikotsu keeps it busy all season. The spacious sites make parking even long campervans easy.
Makkari Takibi Campground offers wide-open sites facing Mt. Yotei head-on. All sites have power and accommodate campervans. It also operates in winter, making it popular with experienced campers who want snow camping.
[Hidaka] 2 Recommended Campgrounds: Hidaka, the Saru River & Erimo
The Hidaka area sits on the route running south along the Pacific coast between Central and Southern Hokkaido, where you can enjoy the nature along the Saru River and around Nibutani. It centers on public campgrounds with auto sites, making it an easy area to use by campervan.
| Facility | Location | Auto Site Rate (approx.) | Power | Drive-in | Season (approx.) | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hidaka Saru-gawa Auto Campground | Hidaka | Auto ¥1,300–¥2,500 / powered site ¥3,000 | Partial | Yes | Late Apr–mid Oct | Required |
| Nibutani Family Land Auto Campground | Biratori | Auto from ¥2,000 / AC-powered from ¥3,000 / campervan from ¥4,000 | Partial | Yes | Late Apr–late Oct | Required |
*Rates and seasons are estimates. Check each facility’s official website for the latest information.
[Southern Hokkaido] 13 Recommended Campgrounds: Hakodate & Onuma
Southern Hokkaido packs in highlights — Hakodate’s night view, Onuma Quasi-National Park, Matsumae Castle — and is just the right size for a 2–3 night campervan trip. If a rental station operates near Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Shinkansen station, a Shinkansen-plus-campervan loop of just the south is also an option.
| Facility | Location | Auto Site Rate (approx.) | Power | Drive-in | Season (approx.) | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onuma Quasi-National Park Campground | Nanae | From 2,000 yen (confirm officially) | No | Yes | Apr–Nov | Not needed |
| Kameda Park Campground | Hakodate | From 1,500 yen (confirm officially) | No | Yes | May–Oct | Not needed |
| Hakodate Citizens’ Forest | Hakodate | From 1,000 yen (confirm officially) | No | Yes | May–Oct | Not needed |
| Shikabe Campground | Shikabe | From 2,000 yen (confirm officially) | Yes | Yes | May–Oct | Required |
| Shiriuchi River Auto Campground | Shiriuchi | From 3,000 yen (confirm officially) | Yes | Yes | Apr–Oct | Required |
| Onuma Forest Campground | Nanae | From 3,500 yen (confirm officially) | Yes | Yes | Apr–Nov | Required |
| Komagatake Family Land | Mori | From 2,500 yen (confirm officially) | Yes | Yes | May–Oct | Required |
| Esan Seaside Park Campground | Hakodate | From 1,000 yen (confirm officially) | No | Yes | May–Oct | Not needed |
| Matsumae Park Campground | Matsumae | Free– (confirm officially) | No | Yes | Apr–Oct | Not needed |
| Esashi Seaside Park Campground | Esashi | From 1,000 yen (confirm officially) | No | Yes | May–Oct | Not needed |
| Shiraishi Park Hakodate Auto Campground | Hakodate | Powered ¥5,000 / unpowered ¥4,000 | Partial | Yes | Late Apr–late Oct | Required |
| Auto Resort Yakumo | Yakumo | Admission from ¥1,000/adult + car site fee (confirm officially) | Yes | Yes | Early Apr–Dec | Required |
| Hyakunin-hama Auto Campground | Erimo | Admission ¥200/person + site fee (confirm officially) | Yes | Yes | Apr 20–Oct 20 | TBC |
*Rates and seasons are estimates. Check each facility’s official website for the latest information.
Onuma Quasi-National Park Campground spreads along the lakeshore with Mt. Komagatake as a backdrop. About 30 minutes by car from central Hakodate, it serves everyone from families to seasoned campers. Being able to return to your campervan after canoeing or boating on adjacent Lake Onuma is a highlight of camper travel.
[Northern Hokkaido] 23 Recommended Campgrounds: Asahikawa, Furano & Soya
Northern Hokkaido sees demand peak during lavender season (early to mid-July). Campgrounds in the Furano-Biei area fill fast then, so book about two months ahead. On trips to Cape Soya, Japan’s northernmost point, it is also common to hop between free camping areas along the way.
| Facility | Location | Auto Site Rate (approx.) | Power | Drive-in | Season (approx.) | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furano Nature Club | Furano | From 3,000 yen (confirm officially) | Yes | Yes | May–Oct | Required |
| Ningle Forest (Rokugo Forest) | Furano | From 2,500 yen (confirm officially) | No | Yes | May–Oct | Required |
| Biei Hills Campground | Biei | From 2,000 yen (confirm officially) | Yes | Yes | May–Oct | Required |
| Kamifurano Hinode Park Auto Campground | Kamifurano | From 2,500 yen (confirm officially) | Yes | Yes | May–Oct | Required |
| Picture-Book Village Kembuchi Campground | Kembuchi | From 1,500 yen (confirm officially) | Yes | Yes | May–Oct | Required |
| Horokanai Campground | Horokanai | Free– (confirm officially) | No | Yes | Jun–Sep | Not needed |
| Wakkanai Forest Park Campground | Wakkanai | From 1,000 yen (confirm officially) | No | Yes | Jun–Sep | Not needed |
| Sarobetsu Wetland Campground | Toyotomi | From 1,000 yen (confirm officially) | No | Yes | Jun–Sep | Not needed |
| Asahikawa 21st Century Forest Family Zone | Asahikawa | From 2,500 yen (confirm officially) | Yes | Yes | May–Oct | Required |
| Ebeotsu Campground | Takikawa | From 2,000 yen (confirm officially) | Yes | Yes | May–Oct | Required |
| Mashike Shokan Campground | Mashike | From 1,000 yen (confirm officially) | No | Yes | Jun–Sep | Not needed |
| Tenninkyo Campground | Higashikawa | From 1,500 yen (confirm officially) | No | Yes | Jun–Oct | Not needed |
| Kanayama-ko Auto Campground | Minamifurano | Admission ¥1,200/adult + campervan ¥6,200 / standard ¥3,140 | Yes | Yes | Early May–late Oct | Required |
| Kinoko-no-Sato Aibetsu Auto Campground | Aibetsu | Campervan ¥5,000 / standard ¥4,000 | Yes | Yes | Late Apr–mid Oct | Required |
| Prefectural Soya Fureai Park Auto Campground | Wakkanai | Site ¥1,000–¥2,500 | Partial | Yes | Late Apr–end Sep | TBC |
| Shosanbetsu Misaki-dai Park Campground | Shosanbetsu | Campervan ¥3,500 / standard from ¥3,000 / free site ¥500 | Partial | Yes | Mid Jun–mid Sep | Required |
| Higashikagura Forest Park Auto Campground Flore | Higashikagura | Campervan ¥5,000 / standard from ¥3,000 | Yes | Yes | Late Apr–late Oct | Required |
| Bifuka Island Forest Park | Bifuka | Auto ¥3,500 | Yes | Yes | Early May–late Oct | Required |
| Hoshi-ni-Te-no-Todoku-Oka Campground | Nakafurano | Auto ¥1,000 / trailer & campervan ¥1,500 + admission ¥850/adult | Partial | Yes | Late Apr–mid Oct | Required |
| Kabutonuma Park Campground | Toyotomi | Tent from ¥830/2 people (auto sites at adjacent Kabutonuma Auto Campground) | Partial | Yes | May 1–Sep 30 | Required |
| Lake Kuccharo Lakeside Campground | Hamatonbetsu | ¥400/adult, ¥200/child | TBC | TBC | Mid Apr–around Oct | TBC |
| Ustaibe Senjo-iwa Campground | Esashi (Soya) | Free | No | TBC | Around Jun–Aug | Not needed |
| Lake Iwaonai Shirakaba Campground | Shibetsu | Free site ¥500 / bungalow ¥3,000 | No | TBC | May 1–Sep 30 | Required |
*Rates and seasons are estimates. Check each facility’s official website for the latest information.
Kamifurano Hinode Park Auto Campground sits right beside a lavender field — in July you can camp with lavender in view, an experience unique to Hokkaido. Powered sites are available and campervans are regularly accommodated.
Wakkanai Forest Park Campground is about 30 minutes by car from Cape Soya. Many campers use it as a base for visiting Japan’s northernmost point. It gets crowded in season, but with no reservation needed it is easy to drop in.
[Eastern Hokkaido] 25 Recommended Campgrounds: Tokachi, Kushiro & Shiretoko
Eastern Hokkaido retains the wildest nature on the island. World Natural Heritage sites and national parks — the Shiretoko Peninsula, Kushiro Wetlands, Lake Mashu — are concentrated here, and campervan travel puts you close to the wildlife. Infrastructure is sparser than in Central Hokkaido, so plan your fuel and food resupply carefully before setting out.
| Facility | Location | Auto Site Rate (approx.) | Power | Drive-in | Season (approx.) | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokachi Ecology Park | Obihiro | From 3,000 yen (confirm officially) | Yes | Yes | Apr–Nov | Required |
| Shikaoi Nature Land Campground | Shikaoi | From 2,500 yen (confirm officially) | Yes | Yes | May–Oct | Required |
| Lake Nukabira Lakeside Campground | Kamishihoro | From 1,500 yen (confirm officially) | No | Yes | May–Oct | Not needed |
| Lake Kussharo Lakeside Campground | Teshikaga | From 1,500 yen (confirm officially) | No | Yes | May–Oct | Not needed |
| Wakoto Peninsula Lakeside Campground | Teshikaga | From 1,000 yen (confirm officially) | No | Yes | May–Oct | Not needed |
| Lake Mashu Campground | Teshikaga | From 1,500 yen (confirm officially) | No | Yes | May–Oct | Not needed |
| Shiretoko Camping Area (Utoro) | Shari | From 1,000 yen (confirm officially) | No | Yes | May–Oct | Not needed |
| Kiyosato Papas Land Campground | Kiyosato | From 2,500 yen (confirm officially) | Yes | Yes | May–Oct | Required |
| Kushiro Ombetsu Fureai Campground | Kushiro | From 1,000 yen (confirm officially) | No | Yes | May–Oct | Not needed |
| Akkeshi Barbecue Land | Akkeshi | From 2,500 yen (confirm officially) | Yes | Yes | Apr–Nov | Required |
| Nakashibetsu Nauman Park Campground | Nakashibetsu | From 1,500 yen (confirm officially) | No | Yes | May–Oct | Not needed |
| Notsuke Peninsula Nature Center Campground | Betsukai | Free– (confirm officially) | No | Yes | Jun–Sep | Not needed |
| Kiritappu Wetland Campground | Hamanaka | From 1,000 yen (confirm officially) | No | Yes | Jun–Sep | Not needed |
| Prefectural Okhotsk Park Tentland | Abashiri | Facility maintenance fee ¥1,600/adult + site fee (confirm officially) | Partial | Yes | Late Apr– (confirm officially) | Required |
| Maruseppu Forest Park Ikoi-no-Mori | Engaru | Powered ¥2,500 / unpowered ¥2,000 + entry ¥800 | Partial | Yes | Late Apr–mid Oct | Required |
| Nijibetsu Auto Campground | Shibecha | Individual site ¥3,300 / power site ¥4,400 | Partial | Yes | Early May–late Oct | Required |
| Snow Peak Tokachi Poroshiri Camp Field | Obihiro | Auto A (unpowered) ¥2,200 / B (powered) ¥3,400 | Partial | Yes | TBC | Required |
| Sarabetsu Country Park | Sarabetsu | Individual site ¥2,000 / campervan ¥3,000 + admission ¥1,000/adult | Partial | Yes | Late Apr–end Oct | Required |
| Takkobu Auto Campground | Kushiro Town | Auto ¥1,290 + usage fee ¥100 | Partial | Yes | May 1–Oct 31 | Required |
| Yamahana Park Auto Campground | Kushiro | Car site / free site / cottage (confirm officially) | Yes | Yes | Jun 1–Oct 20 | Required |
| Onneto National Campground | Ashoro | ¥1,000/adult, ¥500/junior high & under (free site) | No | TBC | Jun 1–Oct 31 | Not needed |
| Lake Shikaribetsu North Shore Campground | Shikaoi | ¥250/adult, ¥150/child (free site) | No | TBC | Jul 1–Sep 30 | Not needed |
| Tawadaira Campground | Shibecha | ¥380/adult, ¥220/child (free site) | No | TBC | May 1–Oct 31 | Same-day OK |
| Memanbetsu Lakeside Park Campground | Ozora | Park use fee ¥300/adult, ¥200/child | TBC | TBC | Jul–Aug | Same-day OK |
| Toro Motomura Campground | Shibecha | ¥380/adult, ¥220/child (free site) | TBC | TBC | May 1–Oct 31 | Not needed |
*Rates and seasons are estimates. Check each facility’s official website for the latest information.
Tokachi Ecology Park is in Obihiro, with well-equipped auto sites offering power and water. It works well as a sightseeing base for Tokachigawa Onsen and Kofuku Station, and is ideal for multi-night stays while touring Eastern Hokkaido by campervan.
Lake Kussharo Lakeside Campground is a free campground on the shore of Japan’s largest caldera lake. The nearby “Sunayu” — where hot springs bubble up through the lakeshore sand — makes this a unique spot where you can enjoy a natural footbath while camping.
What to Know When Camping by Campervan
Campgrounds, RV parks, and roadside stations each serve different purposes. Using them appropriately makes for a more comfortable Hokkaido trip.
- For power and facilities, choose an RV park: RV parks with AC power, western toilets, and garbage disposal are dedicated campervan facilities. Hokkaido has more than 60 (→ 60 RV Parks in Hokkaido).
- For a free nap stop, use a roadside station (michi-no-eki): Handy for resting mid-drive, but note that overnight stays (especially consecutive nights) are often prohibited (→ Top 20 Roadside Stations in Hokkaido).
- Basic rules for sleeping in your vehicle: Car camping outside campgrounds comes with etiquette to follow. See our Complete Guide to Car Camping in Hokkaido.
- Dump stations: Facilities that can process campervan grey-water and toilet tanks are scattered across Hokkaido. On long trips, check the Hokkaido RV park association’s facility map in advance.
- Bear precautions: Watch for brown bear sighting reports in Eastern and Northern Hokkaido. Follow each facility’s rules — manage food properly and never bring food into tent sites.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use Hokkaido campgrounds without a reservation?
It depends on the facility. Many campgrounds in Hokkaido accept walk-ins, but in popular areas like Lake Shikotsu, Furano, and Shiretoko, getting in without a booking is difficult in summer (July–August). Checking availability on reservation sites such as Nap-camp or Jalan Outdoor before heading out is the safe approach.
Can I camp in winter?
Most Hokkaido campgrounds close from November to April. Year-round facilities are few, and winter camping requires cold-weather gear and experience. A campervan stays warm inside even in winter, but campground facilities (cooking areas, toilets) are often closed — always confirm on the official website first.
Can campervans enter campgrounds?
Most auto campgrounds accept campervans, but some impose length, height, or width limits. For vehicles over 7 m — larger van conversions and cab-over campers — contacting the facility in advance is recommended. Also note that some tent-only campgrounds do not allow sleeping inside vehicles. Some free sites and open campgrounds do not clearly state whether vehicle drive-in is allowed, so always confirm officially for any facility marked “TBC” in the tables.
Are there free places to stay overnight?
Hokkaido has free or low-cost camping areas and park campgrounds throughout the island. Facilities are usually minimal (portable toilets only, no running water), and they get crowded in peak season. Napping at roadside stations is another option, but always respect the no-consecutive-nights rules.
If you want a comfortable powered overnight stop outside campgrounds, RV parks with dedicated facilities are the way to go. See our list of 60 RV Parks in Hokkaido.
