Situated beside the historic Clifden Suspension Bridge on the Waiau River, about 16 km north of Tuatapere along the Southern Scenic Route, this freedom campsite sits within the Clifden Suspension Bridge Historic Reserve in Southland.

The reserve protects the remarkable 1898–99 suspension bridge, originally built to replace a punt ferry and opened by Sir Joseph Ward on 5 April 1899.

It served as a vital transport link opening up land east of the Waiau River until 1978, when a new bridge was built downstream. The camping area adjoins the bridge and includes toilets and a small picnic area.

An interpretive panel on site explains the effects of the Lake Manapouri hydroelectric scheme, which significantly reduced the flow of the Waiau River.

The bridge itself remains open to pedestrians, making it a natural focal point for visitors staying at the campsite.