Crowdy Gap campground

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.

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.

• 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

• Crowdy Gap campground factsheet
• Crowdy Gap campground map (1.1MB pdf)
• Crowdy Gap campground layout (299.8KB pdf)

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.

• 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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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