Diamond Head campground
Crowdy Bay National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Diamond Head campground.
Getting there and parking
Diamond Head campground is in the northern section of Crowdy Bay National Park. When you enter the park, follow Diamond Head Road to the campground.
There is 4WD access to the beach from Diamond Head but you’ll need to organise a permit from Port Macquarie-Hastings Council before setting out.
Road quality
The road can deteriorate quite quickly during periods of rain and high visitation. Please drive to the road and weather conditions.
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Parking is permitted within your campsite boundaries only. There is a designated parking area for walk-in camping area bookings.
Additional parking onsite is provided in gravel and asphalt carparks for day visitors only.
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
- The main part of the campground has marked sites and is suitable for motorhomes, caravans, campervans, camper trailers and tents. No powered sites are available.
- Campsites in the walk-in camp area are suitable for tents only. All equipment must be carried from vehicles to the camp area (about 150m).
- Water is not available at this campground.
- Fires are permitted in off-the-ground braziers only. Hire is available from the onsite office.
- Firewood and ice can be purchased from the onsite office. Collecting firewood from the park is not permitted.
- There is a Dump-Ezy for chemical toilet waste
- Please be considerate of others and keep noise down. Noise restrictions apply from 10pm.
Amenities
Outdoor beach showers and cold showers are available.
Toilets
- Flush toilets
Picnic tables
Barbecue facilities
- Gas/electric barbecues (free)
Carpark
Additional parking onsite is provided for day visitors only.
Showers
- Cold showers
Rubbish bin
Rubbish and recycling bins are available near the amenities block.
Step-free access
The campground is mostly flat and step-free, with a paved pathway that leads past a couple of the picnic tables, the barbecue shelter and the amenities.
Please note there are steps along some of the access paths to the beach.
- Step-free outdoor pathways
Seats and resting points
There are 2 bench seats near the roundabout at the campground, one with a backrest and one without.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - medium
Diamond Head campground is flat and mostly step-free, with the following accessible facilities:
- A paved pathway that leads past a couple of the picnic tables, the barbecue shelter and the main amenities block.
- Accessible flush toilets at the main amenities block and also in the eastern part of the campground near Kojaks Beach access track.
- Bench seats for resting
There are some parts of the campground where people with reduced mobility may need assistance:
- The showers at this campground are not accessible
- There are steps along some of the access paths to the beach
Permitted
Camp fires and solid fuel burners
Fires are permitted in off-the-ground braziers only. You can hire one from the Diamond Head office.
Fishing
Spear fishing is permitted in designated areas only.
Prohibited
Amplified music is 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