Beach campground
Clyde River National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Beach campground.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
Beach campground is accessible by boat or 4WD vehicle.
4WD access:
- Follow the Kings Highway (B52) north-west towards Braidwood for 2.6km.
- Turn left onto the unsealed Rotary Drive and follow for 1.4km to Holmes Lookout.
- Continue west along Rotary Drive and then onto Chinamans Point Trail for 3km to a park management gate.
- Drive through the gate and continue for 600m down a steep 4WD track to Beach campground.
Boat access:
- Launch your watercraft from the boat ramp beside the bridge at either Batemans Bay or Nelligen.
- Travel around 6km upstream of Batemans Bay or 9km downstream of Nelligen.
- The campground is located downstream of Big Island on the eastern river bank.
Road quality
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- All roads require 4WD vehicle
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Parking is available at Batemans Bay and Nelligen.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Clyde River National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Spring
Take in magnificent sunset views from Holmes lookout after a day of exploring.
Summer
Get away from the holiday crowds and enjoy peaceful camping, swimming and kayaking on mighty Clyde River.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
14°C and 24°C
Highest recorded
43.3°C
Winter temperature
Average
6°C and 17°C
Lowest recorded
0°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
March
Driest month
August
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
867.5mm
Facilities
- Water is not available at this campground
- Firewood is not provided and is sparse.
- Rubbish bins are not available, so please take your rubbish with you when leaving.
- You’re encouraged to bring gas or fuel stoves, especially in summer during the fire season.
- Boat hire, camping supplies, grocery stores and medical supplies and services are available at Batemans Bay.
Toilets
- Non-flush toilets
Picnic tables
There's 1 shared picnic table next to sites 1 and 2.
Barbecue facilities
Each campsite has a fire ring.
- Fire rings (bring your own firewood)
Maps and downloads
Permitted
Fishing
A current NSW recreational fishing licence is required when fishing in all waters.
Prohibited
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 Clyde River National Park in the South Coast region
Clyde River National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.