The Ruins campground and picnic area
Booti Booti National Park
Overview
Located just 15km south of Forster, The Ruins campground is well equipped and a convenient base to explore nearby beaches, swimming, walking and whale watching activities.
| Number of campsites | 96 |
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| Camping type | Tent, Camper trailer site, Caravan site, Camping beside my vehicle |
| Where | 4374 The Lakes Way, Booti Booti , NSW, 2428 - in Booti Booti National Park |
| Facilities | Picnic tables, barbecue facilities, carpark, drinking water, showers, toilets, rubbish bin |
| Entry fees |
Park entry fees apply and are not included in your camping fees. |
| Group bookings | Book up to 20 people or 5 sites online. For larger groups, make a group booking enquiry. |
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From rugged campers to casual caravaners, The Ruins campground is the perfect spot for nearly anyone. A beautiful area fringed by cabbage tree palms and paperbarks, it has everything you need, from picnic tables and barbecues to hot showers and drinking water.
But the real charm lies in what’s nearby. Don’t forget your swimmers–whether you prefer the beach or a sheltered lake, both are just a stone’s throw away. Seven Mile Beach offers gorgeous sand and whale watching in the winter. Wallis Lake is perfect for relaxing beneath a tree or launching the kayak for a cool afternoon paddle.
You can even hike along the Booti walking track, which includes scenic lookouts and a direct link to Elizabeth Beach - perfect for surfing and seasonally patrolled. Keep your eyes open for graceful shore birds along the challenging walk.
But if all else fails and you just feel like taking time out relaxing with a coffee and a newspaper, The Ruins campground is also an easy drive from cafes in Pacific Palms.
Tours and events at this location
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Junior ranger: Booti Booti coastal adventure tour
Join us for a Junior ranger adventure, as we traverse the shores of Seven Mile Beach. Walk alongside a Discovery Ranger to find out what plants and animals live here, and how they survive in this magical environment.
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Bookings
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
- parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
Park info
- in Booti Booti National Park in the North Coast region
Booti Booti 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. Day passes are available from the Manning Great Lakes Area Office, Bulahdelah Visitor Information Centre and the Hawks Nest Newsagency.
Buy annual pass
What's nearby:
Things to do (33)
- 4WD touring (1)
- Aboriginal culture (3)
- Beach (1)
- Birdwatching and wildlife encounters (14)
- Canoeing/paddling (6)
- Cycling (7)
- Fishing (7)
- Historic heritage (5)
- Horse riding (1)
- Picnics and barbecues (15)
- Road trips and car/bus tours (2)
- Sailing, boating and cruises (2)
- Sightseeing (9)
- Surfing (3)
- Swimming (7)
- Walking (14)