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The 13 Best Campsites Near Hidaka & Erimo [2025 Edition]! Easy Camping, Safe for Beginners

2025.06.20

Abira Town Erimo Town Samani Town Hidaka Town Biratori Town Mukawa Town

Camping is the classic way to fully enjoy Hokkaido's magnificent nature! At campsites across the prefecture, you can experience a break from the everyday amidst diverse scenery from spring to autumn. This time, we'll introduce 13 well-equipped campsites in the Hidaka and Erimo area, perfect even for beginners to enjoy with ease!

Hidaka Sarugawa Auto Camping Ground (Hidaka Town)
Nibutani Family Land (Biratori Town)
Hangandate Forest Park Campground (Niikappu Town)
Shika Park Campground (Abira Town)
Niseu Eco-Land (Biratori Town)
Family Park Oiwake Campground (Abira Town)
Tokiwa Campground (Abira Town)
Hobetsu Campground (Mukawa Town)
Mitsuishi Kaihin Park Auto Camping Ground (Shinhidaka Town)
Apoi Sanroku Family Park (Samani Town)
Oyako-iwa Fureai Beach (Samani Town)
Hyakunin-hama Auto Camping Ground (Erimo Town)
Samani Dam Campground (Samani Town)

1. Hidaka Sarugawa Auto Camping Ground (Hidaka Town)

This campground is spread out along the Saru River at the foot of the Hidaka Mountains. The sprawling 220,000 m² site is perfect for playing in the river and enjoying forest bathing. It features 103 auto sites and 100 free tent sites, along with a barbecue house, bungalows, and cooking facilities. A dog run is also available, and pets are welcome.

■Open Season: April 26 (Sat) - October 13 (Mon), 2025
Check-in: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM / Check-out: by 11:00 AM
*Saturdays: Check-in from 12:00 PM
■Fees: Facility Use Fee 100 yen
・Bungalow: Type A 4,500 yen / Type B 5,700 yen
・Auto Site: A 2,500 yen / B 1,900 yen / C 1,300 yen / With Power 3,000 yen
・Free Site: Small 400 yen / Medium 700 yen / Large 2,500 yen
■Parking: Available
■Location: Tomioka, Hidaka Town, Saru-gun
■Access
・5-minute drive from Michi-no-Eki (Roadside Station) Jukai Road Hidaka
・5-minute drive from Hidaka Terminal
・5-minute drive after getting off at the 'Hidaka Sogo Shisho' stop on the town bus
■Inquiries: Hidaka Sarugawa Auto Camping Ground 01457-6-2922

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2. Nibutani Family Land (Biratori Town)

Nibutani Family Land Campground offers bungalows, auto sites, and free sites. Nearby, you'll find sports facilities like a baseball field, tennis courts, a gateball field, and a park golf course. There's also a plaza with popular battery-powered cars and playground equipment for children, making it perfect for family fun.

■Open Season: Campground typically open from late April to late October
Check-in: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM / Check-out: 11:00 AM
■Fees
・Bungalow: For up to 5 people 4,000 yen / For up to 10 people 6,500 yen
・Camper Van Site: 4,500 yen
・Auto Site with Power: 3,500 yen
・Auto Site without Power: 2,500 yen
・Free Site: For up to 5 people 500 yen / For up to 10 people 1,000 yen
■Location: 92-38 Nibutani, Biratori Town, Saru-gun
■Inquiries: Nibutani Family Land 01457-2-3807

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3. Hangandate Forest Park Campground (Niikappu Town)

Hangandate Forest Park spans a vast 66 hectares, encompassing Cape Hangan which overlooks the Pacific Ocean, and is covered in a native broadleaf forest. You can enjoy strolling along walking paths while observing a rich variety of flowers and wild birds, or have fun on the field athletics course. Its proximity to downtown Niikappu and the 'Thoroughbred Ginza,' an area famous for its horse ranches, makes it a popular spot.

■Open Season: April 19 (Sat) - October 31 (Fri), 2025
Check-in: from 12:00 PM / Check-out: by 10:00 AM
■Fees: Bring your own tent 600 yen / Bungalow 5,600 yen
■Parking: Available
■Location: Takae, Niikappu Town, Niikappu-gun
■Inquiries: Hangandate Forest Park Management Office 0146-47-2193

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4. Shika Park Campground (Abira Town)

The campground offers comfortable and spacious 'partitioned sites' as well as 'free sites' where pets are welcome. For beginners, the 'Empty-Handed Camping' plan is highly recommended, allowing you to enjoy camping easily without the hassle of setting up or taking down a tent. Additionally, there is a barbecue corner facility where you can casually enjoy a BBQ.

■Open Season: From April 26 (Sat), 2025
Check-in: 1:00 PM / Check-out: 11:00 AM
■Fees
・Partitioned Site: 3,000 yen
・Free Site (includes 1 tarp): Bring your own tent 2,000 yen / Bring your own large tent 4,000 yen *Reservation required
・Empty-Handed Camping: 12,000 yen *Reservation required
・Barbecue Corner: 400 yen / person *Reservation required
・Camper Van: 1,000 yen
■Parking: Available
■Location: 2-1 Shirakaba, Oiwake, Abira Town, Yufutsu-gun
■Inquiries: Shika Park Campground Management Office 0145-25-4488

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5. Niseu Eco-Land (Biratori Town)

This campground features spacious sites where you can drive in with your car or camper van, and is equipped with comfortable facilities to fully enjoy the outdoor life. Besides activities like park golf and fishing, you can also observe wild fireflies. The site is fully equipped with cooking areas, clean flush toilets, coin showers, and vending machines.

■Open Season: Typically May 1 to October 30
■Closed: Tuesdays (except during peak season)
■Fees
・Free Site: For up to 5 people 500 yen / For up to 10 people 1,000 yen
・Partitioned Site: For up to 5 people 2,000 yen / For up to 10 people 2,500 yen
・Bungalow: For up to 5 people 3,000 yen / For up to 10 people 3,500 yen
■Parking: Available
■Location: 67-6 Iwachishi, Biratori Town, Saru-gun
■Inquiries: Niseu Eco-Land 01457-3-3188

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6. Family Park Oiwake Campground (Abira Town)

This is a free-site auto camping ground where you can even enjoy winter camping. The facilities are well-equipped, including a private campsite where you can drive your car right into the dog run, drive-in auto sites, coin showers, a cooking area, and a cafeteria. A park golf course is also on-site.

■Business Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
■Fees
・Tent: Adult 1,000 yen (per adult) (*Additional fee: Junior high students and older 300 yen / Elementary students 150 yen)
・Dog Run Site: 3,000 yen (per adult)
・Camper Van: 1,500 yen per vehicle
■Location: 648 Asahi, Oiwake, Abira Town, Yufutsu-gun
■Inquiries: Family Park Oiwake 0145-25-3480

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7. Tokiwa Campground (Abira Town)

This is a free-site campground located within Tokiwa Park. Surrounded by a rich natural environment, it's a great place to connect with nature through activities like bird watching and insect observation. In addition to the free site, it offers bungalows, a treehouse, a permanent barbecue corner, athletic playground equipment, a roller slide, and a park golf course.

■Open Season: From April 27 (Sat), 2025
Check-in: 1:00 PM / Check-out: 11:00 AM
■Fees
・Free Site (includes 1 tarp): Tent 2,000 yen / Large Tent 4,000 yen
・Partitioned Site: 3,000 yen
・Auto Site: 4,000 yen
・Solo Camping Site: 1,000 yen
・Empty-Handed Camping: 12,000 yen
・Bungalow: For 6 people 5,000 yen
・Treehouse: For 8 people 5,000 yen
・Barbecue Corner: 400 yen/person
*Reservations required for all of the above
・Camper Van: 1,000 yen *No reservation needed
■Parking: Available
■Location: 98-45 Hayakita-Hokushin, Abira Town, Yufutsu-gun
■Inquiries: Tokiwa Campground Management Office 0145-22-2898

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8. Hobetsu Campground (Mukawa Town)

Hobetsu Campground was created with the desire to 'keep it as natural as possible.' It is popular for its spacious grassy tent sites and bungalows. The bungalows are charmingly named after fairytale characters like 'Gulliver,' 'Pinocchio,' and 'Nils.' Here, you can fully enjoy forest bathing, bird watching, and foraging for wild edible plants.

■Open Season: May 1 (Thu) - October 13 (Mon), 2025
Check-in: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM / Check-out: by 11:00 AM
■Fees: ・Usage Fee (Sanitation Cooperation Fee): 200 yen per person
・Auto Site: 2,500 yen
・Large Bungalow: 9,000 yen
・Medium Bungalow: 7,000 yen
・Small Bungalow: 5,500 yen
・Mini Bungalow: 3,000 yen
・Treehouse: 4,500 yen
・Dog Site: 4,500 yen + 200 yen per dog
・Wood Deck Site: 4,500 yen
・Rider's Site: 600 yen
・Free Tent Site: Small tent (1-2 people) 600 yen / Medium-Large tent (3+ people) 1,200 yen / Tarp 600 yen
■Parking: Available
■Location: 553 Inasato, Hobetsu, Mukawa Town, Yufutsu-gun
■Access: Approx. 11-minute drive from Mukawa-Hobetsu IC
■Inquiries: Hobetsu Campground 0145-45-3244

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9. Mitsuishi Kaihin Park Auto Camping Ground (Shinhidaka Town)

This is a facility where anyone can camp comfortably, thanks to excellent amenities like auto sites, bungalows, cooking areas, and flush toilets. The view of the sunset sinking into the ocean and the star-filled clear night sky create a truly special experience. At the nearby 'Fureai Beach,' you can also enjoy the sea through activities like barbecues, exploring tide pools, and even a kelp harvesting experience.

■Open Season: Typically from the 4th Saturday of April to September 30
・Auto Camping Ground: Check-in 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM / Check-out 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
■Fees
・Auto Camping Site: 6,280 yen
・Bungalow: For 4 people 13,340 yen / For 8 people 20,710 yen / Accessible 13,340 yen
*For other details, please check the official website.
■Parking: Available
■Location: 161-2 Kemaifube, Mitsuishi, Shinhidaka Town, Hidaka-gun
■Access
・Approx. 20-minute drive from downtown Urakawa
・Immediately after getting off at the 'Mitsuishi Onsen' bus stop
■Inquiries: Michi-no-Eki Mitsuishi 0146-34-2333

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10. Apoi Sanroku Family Park (Samani Town)

Located at the trailhead of Mt. Apoi, this family park is a comprehensive leisure area featuring a visitor center for climbers, a campground, go-karts, athletic playground equipment, a park golf course, and the Apoi Sanso lodge. The campground has free sites, small bungalows, and is well-equipped with flush toilets and cooking facilities.

■Open Season: Typically mid-April to late October
Check-in: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM / Check-out: by 10:00 AM
■Fees: Usage Fee: Adults 600 yen / Elementary & Junior High Students 400 yen
・Bungalow: 2,000 yen
・From the 2nd tent/tarp onward: 300 yen per item
*Usage fee also applies for sleeping in your vehicle
■Parking: Available
■Location: Hirau, Samani Town, Samani-gun
■Access
・10-minute drive from Samani Town Hall
・1-minute walk from the 'Apoi Sanso' bus stop
■Inquiries: Samani Town Hall, Commerce and Tourism Division 0146-36-2119

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11. Oyako-iwa Fureai Beach (Samani Town)

Oyako-iwa Fureai Beach is a swimming area at a scenic point that offers a calming view of the Oyako-iwa (Parent and Child) Rocks in the Pacific Ocean. It's a marine area the whole family can enjoy, with swimming, camping, a fishing breakwater, and playground equipment. Cold water showers, changing rooms, and flush toilets are also available.

■Open Season: Campground open from early July to early September
■Fees: Adults 600 yen / Elementary & Junior High Students 400 yen
*From the 2nd tent/tarp onward: 300 yen per item
*Usage fee also applies for sleeping in your vehicle
■Parking: Available
■Location: Nishimachi, Samani Town, Samani-gun
■Access
・15-minute walk from former JR Samani Station
・5-minute walk from the 'Nishimachi' bus stop
■Inquiries: Oyako-iwa Fureai Beach Center House 0146-36-5555

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12. Hyakunin-hama Auto Camping Ground (Erimo Town)

This is a comfortable camping facility that also accommodates auto camping. The town of Erimo, home to scenic spots like Cape Erimo, Hyakunin-hama Beach, and Lake Toyoni, developed this site to meet the needs of campers and to promote nature exploration and experience-based, long-stay tourism.

■Open Season: Typically April 20 to October 20
Check-in: 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM / Check-out: 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
■Fees
・Free Site: (Apr-Jun) 300 yen (Jul-Sep) 500 yen (Oct-Nov) 400 yen (Dec-Mar) 200 yen
*An additional 100 yen on Saturdays & days before holidays
・Auto Site (Small to Large): (Apr-Jun) 2,000-3,000 yen (Jul-Sep) 3,000-5,000 yen (Oct-Nov) 2,500-4,000 yen (Dec-Mar) 1,500-2,500 yen
*Surcharge on Saturdays & days before holidays
・Bungalow: (Apr-Jun) 1,500 yen (Jul-Sep) 3,000 yen (Oct-Nov) 2,000 yen (Dec-Mar) 1,000 yen
*Surcharge on Saturdays & days before holidays
■Parking: Available
■Location: 102-5 Shoya, Erimo Town, Horoizumi-gun
■Access
・20-minute drive from downtown Erimo
・3-minute walk from the 'Hyakunin-hama' bus stop
■Inquiries: Hyakunin-hama Auto Camping Ground 01466-4-2168

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13. Samani Dam Campground (Samani Town)

A wild and off-the-beaten-path campground recommended for groups who want to have a great time together. It has a cooking area, and you can enjoy river fishing in the summer. Samani Dam Campground is also a little-known famous spot for cherry blossoms, which are at their best in mid-May.

■Open Season: Year-round *May be closed due to bear sightings
■Fees: Free
■Parking: Available
■Location: Shintomi, Samani Town, Samani-gun
■Access
・15-minute drive from former JR Samani Station
・15-minute drive after getting off at the 'Samani' bus stop
■Inquiries: Samani Town Hall, Commerce and Tourism Division 0146-36-2119

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*All information is current as of June 2025.
*Information is subject to change. Please check the official website for the latest details.