The Complete Campground & Holiday Park Cleaning Checklist
A practical daily, weekly and monthly cleaning guide for New Zealand campgrounds, holiday parks and caravan parks
A clean campground creates a welcoming environment, protects the health of guests and staff, and encourages repeat visits and positive reviews. With shared amenities used by many guests throughout the day, regular cleaning and maintenance are essential for providing a safe, comfortable and enjoyable camping experience.
This checklist is suitable for holiday parks, campgrounds, caravan parks, motor camps, camping grounds, freedom camping facilities and glamping parks throughout New Zealand.
Daily Cleaning Checklist
Reception & Visitor Centre
☐ Sweep or vacuum entrance floors
☐ Mop hard floors
☐ Clean entrance doors and glass
☐ Wipe reception counters
☐ Sanitise EFTPOS terminals
☐ Clean reception seating
☐ Dust brochure displays
☐ Empty rubbish bins
☐ Restock hand sanitiser stations
☐ Remove fingerprints from glass and stainless steel
☐ Check entrance mats
Amenities Blocks
☐ Clean toilets
☐ Sanitise toilet seats
☐ Clean urinals (where fitted)
☐ Clean hand basins
☐ Clean taps
☐ Polish mirrors
☐ Clean showers
☐ Remove soap residue
☐ Sanitise shower cubicles
☐ Clean changing areas
☐ Refill soap dispensers
☐ Restock toilet paper
☐ Refill paper towel dispensers
☐ Empty sanitary bins
☐ Mop floors
☐ Check ventilation
☐ Check odours
Shared Kitchens
☐ Clean benchtops
☐ Sanitise food preparation surfaces
☐ Clean sinks
☐ Wipe cupboards externally
☐ Clean microwaves
☐ Clean ovens externally
☐ Wipe refrigerators externally
☐ Clean dining tables
☐ Empty rubbish and recycling bins
☐ Mop floors
☐ Restock paper towels
☐ Refill hand soap
Laundry Facilities
☐ Wipe washing machines
☐ Wipe dryers
☐ Clean laundry sinks
☐ Clean folding benches
☐ Sweep and mop floors
☐ Empty rubbish bins
☐ Remove lint where required
BBQ & Outdoor Dining Areas
☐ Clean BBQ plates
☐ Wipe BBQ benches
☐ Clean outdoor tables
☐ Wipe outdoor seating
☐ Empty rubbish bins
☐ Sweep paved areas
☐ Remove food scraps
☐ Check gas BBQ areas
Children's Playground
☐ Inspect play equipment
☐ Remove rubbish
☐ Sweep pathways
☐ Clean picnic tables
☐ Spot clean play equipment where required
☐ Check safety surfaces
Camp Kitchen & Communal Lounge
☐ Vacuum or sweep floors
☐ Mop hard floors
☐ Clean tables
☐ Clean chairs
☐ Dust furniture
☐ Clean shared appliances
☐ Empty rubbish bins
☐ Sanitise high-touch surfaces
Dump Station & Service Area
☐ Clean surrounding hard surfaces
☐ Empty rubbish bins
☐ Wash down surrounding concrete where required
☐ Restock hand soap
☐ Restock paper towels
☐ Check signage remains clean and visible
Outdoor Areas
☐ Empty rubbish bins
☐ Remove litter throughout the park
☐ Sweep pathways
☐ Inspect picnic areas
☐ Clean park benches
☐ Inspect dog waste stations
☐ Check entrances and roadways
Throughout the Day
☐ Patrol amenities blocks regularly
☐ Restock toilet paper and paper towels
☐ Empty bins before they overflow
☐ Respond immediately to spills
☐ Remove litter from communal areas
☐ Clean high-touch surfaces
☐ Maintain hand sanitiser stations
☐ Record completed inspections
Weekly Cleaning Tasks
☐ Machine scrub amenities block floors
☐ Deep clean shower cubicles
☐ Deep clean communal kitchens
☐ Wash internal windows
☐ Dust high surfaces
☐ Clean skirting boards
☐ Wash rubbish bins
☐ Remove marks from walls
☐ Deep clean BBQ areas
☐ Wash outdoor furniture
☐ Clean playground equipment thoroughly
☐ Inspect dispensers
☐ Clean ventilation grilles
Monthly Cleaning Tasks
☐ Pressure wash amenities blocks
☐ Pressure wash pathways
☐ Machine scrub communal buildings
☐ Deep clean refrigerators
☐ Deep clean laundry facilities
☐ Inspect flooring
☐ Review cleaning chemical stock
☐ Inspect cleaning equipment
☐ Service vacuum cleaners
☐ Service floor scrubbers
☐ Review cleaning procedures
☐ Audit consumable stock
☐ Inspect emergency exits
☐ Clean ceilings and ventilation systems
☐ Deep clean dump station surrounds
High-Touch Surface Checklist
These surfaces should be cleaned and disinfected regularly throughout the day.
☐ Door handles
☐ Toilet flush buttons
☐ Tap handles
☐ Shower controls
☐ Handrails
☐ Reception counters
☐ EFTPOS terminals
☐ Refrigerator handles
☐ Microwave controls
☐ BBQ control knobs
☐ Laundry machine controls
☐ Playground handrails
☐ Picnic tables
☐ Camp kitchen benches
☐ Light switches
☐ Water filling stations
Campground Cleaning & Hygiene Tips
✔ Inspect amenities blocks several times each day during busy holiday periods.
✔ Keep shared kitchens clean and stocked with soap and paper towels.
✔ Empty rubbish bins regularly to discourage birds, insects and pests.
✔ Clean BBQ areas after periods of heavy use.
✔ Pressure wash outdoor areas regularly to remove dirt, moss and food residue.
✔ Use food-safe sanitisers on all food preparation surfaces.
✔ Follow the manufacturer's recommended contact time for disinfectants.
✔ Use colour-coded cleaning equipment to minimise cross-contamination.
✔ Inspect playgrounds and communal facilities daily for cleanliness and safety.
✔ Maintain cleaning records to ensure consistent standards across the park.
Recommended Colour-Coding System
Red – Toilets and sanitary areas
Yellow – Showers, changing rooms and wet areas
Blue – Reception, communal buildings, playgrounds and general public areas
Green – Shared kitchens, BBQ areas and food preparation spaces
Separate cloths, mops, brushes and buckets should always be used for each colour-coded area to reduce the risk of cross-contamination.
Recommended Cleaning Equipment
- Microfibre cleaning cloths
- Colour-coded cleaning cloths
- Colour-coded flat mops
- Commercial vacuum cleaners
- Wet & dry vacuum cleaners
- Walk-behind floor scrubbers
- Pressure washers
- Neutral floor cleaner
- Food-safe sanitiser
- Food-grade degreaser
- Glass cleaner
- Washroom cleaner
- Multi purpose disinfectant
- Stainless steel cleaner
- Hand soap
- Alcohol hand sanitiser
- Paper towels
- Toilet paper
- Bin liners
- Disposable gloves
- Wet floor signs
- Squeegees
- Scrubbing pads
- Extendable dusters
- Brooms and Brushes