Forest Tops campground

Forest Tops campground is located just off the Tweed Range Scenic Drive, 6km from Sheepstation Creek.

From Kyogle:

• Drive north along the Summerland Way to Wiangaree.
• Turn right onto Lynches Creek Road.
• Continue on Lynches Creek Road and Forest Road (follow signs) for 16km to the park entrance.
• Continue on Tweed Range Scenic Drive for 6km to Forest Tops campground.

From Lismore:

• Drive to Kyogle and then follow the directions from Kyogle.

From Murwillumbah:

• Drive to Kyogle and then follow the directions from Kyogle.
• You can also enter the park via Williams Road and Creegans Road at Lillian Rock, then travel through the park on the Tweed Range Scenic Drive for 26km to Forest Tops campground.

From Beaudesert and Rathdowney:

• Take Running Creek Road from Mt Lindesay Highway to Grady’s Creek Road (Lion’s Road) in NSW.
• Continue on Grady’s Creek Road 12.5km to Simes Road.
• Follow Simes Road 3km to Forest Road.
• Turn left onto Forest Road and travel 4.5km to the park entrance, then continue 6km to Forest Tops campground.

Road quality

Check the weather before you set out as the road to Forest Tops campground can become boggy when it rains

• Unsealed roads

Vehicle access

• 2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

• 4WD required in wet weather

Parking

Parking is available near Forest Tops campground in a small gravel carpark. From the carpark, it’s a short walk to your campsite.

There are lots of great things waiting for you in Border Ranges National Park. Here are some of the highlights.

Autumn

A picnic at Border Loop lookout and picnic area is a must during autumn. It's also a popular spot to see the historic Border Loop railway line.

Spring

The perfect time to get away from it all on a family camping trip. Sheepstation Creek campground is a great base for exploring Border Ranges National Park.

Summer

Watching the sunrise from Pinnacle lookout offers the best views of the crater escarpment, Wollumbin-Mount Warning and the coast. You're bound to find it a breathtaking experience.

Winter

Take in the park's scenery from the comfort of your car or motor home as you drive along the Tweed Range Scenic drive. Be sure to take some breaks along the way though – you don't want to miss the views.

• Rubbish bins are not provided. Please take your rubbish with you when you leave.
• The water at the campground is unsuitable for drinking.
• Firewood is not provided and collecting firewood in the park is not permitted

Toilets

• Non-flush toilets

Picnic tables

Barbecue facilities

• Wood barbecues (bring your own firewood)

Step-free access

The campground is flat and step-free, but there are no pathways. You'll need to cross over flat grass and hard-packed ground to get from the carpark to the facilities.

• Forest Tops campground factsheet
• Forest Tops campground map (1.4MB pdf)
• Forest Tops campground layout (258.2KB pdf)

Disability access level - easy

Forest Tops campground is flat and step-free with the following accessible facilities:

• Accessible non-flush toilets, with a raised walkway that leads up to the entrance. The walkway has handrails on both sides.
• Accessible picnic tables set on concrete slabs that are suitable for wheelchairs

There are no pathways so you'll need to cross over flat grass and hard-packed ground to get from the carpark to and around the campground. People with reduced mobility may need some assistance to cross the grassy surface.