Crowdy Gap campground
Crowdy Bay National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Crowdy Gap campground.
Getting there and parking
Crowdy Gap campground is in the southern section of Crowdy Bay National Park. There are 3 routes:
- Via Harrington along Crowdy Head Road and Crowdy Bay Road
- Via Moorland along Coralville Road and Crowdy Bay Road
- Via Laurieton along Diamond Head Road, Coralville Road and Crowdy Bay Road.
Road quality
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Parking
There is a maximum of 2 vehicles (including caravans and camper trailers for vehicle-based sites) per site. Parking is permitted in the designated parking area adjacent to your campsite.
Limited additional parking is available in gravel carparks at the campground.
Best times to visit
Crowdy Bay National Park generally enjoys a warm subtropical climate. However outside of winter the temperature can reach above 30C, so be sure to carry sunscreen, a hat and plenty of water. Drinking water is not available within the park. Winter days and nights can be cool to cold, particularly in exposed areas of the park.
Spring
Wildflowers paint the dunes and heath in spectacular colour during spring.
Summer
Swimming, boating and fishing – enjoy the delights of Crowdy Bay's magnificent beaches. Look out for the festive Christmas Bell blooms.
Winter
Remember your binoculars and camera to experience the sight of migrating whales.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
19°C and 25°C
Highest recorded
43.3°C
Winter temperature
Average
10°C and 19°C
Lowest recorded
-1.7°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
February and March
Driest month
September
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
310mm
Facilities
- Campsites are marked and most are suitable for tents only. Limited sites are available for small caravans (under 15ft/4.6m), camper trailers and campervans.
- There are no powered sites
- Drinking water is not available
- We encourage you to take your rubbish with you
- Please be considerate of others and keep noise low. Noise restrictions apply from 10pm.
Toilets
- Non-flush toilets
Picnic tables
The picnic tables come with picnic shelters.
Barbecue facilities
Each campsite has a fire ring. You can buy firewood and ice from the office at Diamond Head campground. Collecting firewood from the park is not permitted.
- Gas/electric barbecues (free)
- Fire rings (bring your own firewood)
Carpark
Outside shower
There's an outdoor cold-water shower at the campground.
Step-free access
The campground is flat and step-free, with a gravel pathway that leads to the amenities block. To reach the other areas of the campground, you'll need to cross over flat grass.
- Step-free outdoor pathways
Maps and downloads
Fees and passes
Park entry fees are payable at the campground through the self-registration envelopes (cash only) or at the Diamond Head campground onsite office. Annual passes are available to be purchased at the Diamond Head campground onsite office or online prior to your arrival.
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All Parks Pass -
For all parks in NSW (including Kosciuszko NP)
$190 (1 year) / $335 (2 years)
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Multi Parks Pass -
For all parks in NSW (except Kosciuszko)
$65 (1 year) / $115 (2 years)
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Country Parks Pass -
For all parks in Country NSW (except Kosciuszko)
$45 (1 year) / $75 (2 years)
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Single Country Park Pass -
For entry to a single park in country NSW (except Kosciuszko).
$22 (1 year) / $40 (2 years)
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Accessibility
Disability access level - medium
Crowdy Gap campground is flat and step-free, with a gravel path that leads to the amenities block.
The campground has an accessible toilet with a timber ramp that leads to the entrance. You can reach the ramp by crossing over the gravel section at the start of Crowdy Gap walking track.
There are some parts of the campground where people with reduced mobility may need assistance:
- The campground is gravel-based and uneven in places
- You'll need to cross over flat grass to reach most parts of the campground including the picnic tables, barbecue shelters and outdoor shower.
- There is no wheelchair access to the beach
Permitted
Camp fires and solid fuel burners
Fires are permitted in the designated fire pits only. All other types of campfires are not permitted.
Fishing
Spear fishing is permitted in designated areas only.
Prohibited
Amplified music is not permitted.
Chemical toilets are not permitted.
Gathering firewood
Generators
Pets
Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
Park info
- in Crowdy Bay National Park in the North Coast region
Crowdy Bay National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Park entry fees:
$8 per vehicle per day.
Buy annual pass