Fisherman's Bend Campground sits right on the Waitaki River at the end of Te Akatarawa Road, making it the closest campsite to Aviemore Dam.

Managed by the Waimate District Council, it offers a sunny, sheltered setting with easy access to Lakes Aviemore and Waitaki. The campground is known for its spacious, somewhat maze-like layout, giving campers plenty of room to spread out.

Facilities include toilets, a dump station, water taps, and boat ramps. The site offers unpowered tent, motorhome, and caravan sites. Activities in the area include fishing, swimming, boating, water skiing, canoeing, and tramping.

The campground is a long-standing favourite with locals, many of whom return season after season.