Kiriwhakapapa Campsite sits at the road-end of Kiriwhakapapa Road in Tararua Forest Park, roughly 15 km north of Masterton in the Wairarapa region. The final 5 km of access road is unsealed gravel.

The campsite is managed by DOC and set within a forest and river landscape where Reef Creek flows from the north and the Kiriwhakapapa Stream headwaters drain from the south-west.

The campsite offers approximately a hectare of level grass with 15 unpowered tent sites, a large cooking shelter, flush toilets, and stream water. There are no powered sites or dedicated caravan facilities, and the narrow road makes towed vehicles impractical.

Open fires are not permitted. Several walking and tramping options start directly from the campsite, including the Kiriwhakapapa Loop Track (about one hour) and the Blue Range Hut track (two hours one way).

The surrounding bush features beech, kahikatea, and totara, with bellbirds and tui commonly heard along the trails.