Depot Beach campground
Murramarang National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Depot Beach campground.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
Depot Beach campground is in the central precinct of Murramarang National Park. To get there:
- From the Princes Highway enter the national park via Mount Agony Road
- Take the right fork onto North Durras Road
- Then take Depot Beach Road to the campground
Road quality
- Sealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
- Parking is available on your campsite for 1 vehicle.
- Parking for tent-only sites is available on the perimeter of the tent-only camp area.
- Limited additional parking is available within Depot Beach campground carpark.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Murramarang National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Spring
Spring is a great time to dust off your hiking boots and take to the park's tracks. Try the Pretty Beach to Durras Mountain walk for spectacular views of the coast and ranges.
Summer
There's no better time to head down the coast and catch some sunshine. With crystal clear waters for swimming and snorkelling, a beach camping trip is the ideal way to enjoy the Aussie summer.
Winter
Birdwatching opportunities abound at this time of year, see if you can catch the courting displays of lyrebirds in the park's rainforest areas.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
16°C and 25°C
Highest recorded
43.3°C
Winter temperature
Average
7°C and 16°C
Lowest recorded
0°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
March
Driest month
August
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
275.3mm
Facilities
- Campsites are marked. Sites are suitable for caravans, camper trailers, campervans and tents.
- Water is available at this campground but it’s tank water so you’ll need to boil or treat it before drinking.
- You can buy firewood, gas (swap-and-go) and ice at the campground office.
- Please place your rubbish in the bins provided.
Toilets
- Flush toilets
Picnic tables
Barbecue facilities
Shared covered picnic shelters with gas barbecues and a pizza oven. You can buy firewood at the campground office.
- Gas/electric barbecues (free)
- Fire rings
Carpark
Drinking water
Water is available at this campground but it’s tank water so you’ll need to boil or treat it before drinking. Bring your own drinking water if you prefer.
Showers
- Hot showers
Electric power
Powered and unpowered sites are available. Power is not available elsewhere in the campground.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - medium
- Assistance may be required to access this area
- The campground has a wheelchair-accessible toilet and shower accessed via ramp
- The beach can be reached with assistance.
Permitted
Camp fires and solid fuel burners
Fires are permitted only in the fire rings provided. BYO firewood or purchase on-site. No fires may be lit on the ground.
Prohibited
Gathering firewood
Firewood may not be collected from the park.
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 Murramarang National Park in the South Coast region
Murramarang 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. The park has pay machines - cash and credit cards accepted. Card only at Pretty Beach.
Buy annual pass