Freemans campground
Munmorah State Conservation Area
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Freemans campground.
Getting there and parking
Freemans campground is located in Munmorah State Conservation Area.
From the northern entry of Munmorah State Conservation Area:
- Follow Blue Wren Drive from Pacific Highway, Wybung (no right-turn from the south) and turn left into Birdie Beach Drive.
- After about 0.6km, you'll see the campground entry on your left.
From the southern entry of Munmorah State Conservation Area:
- Follow Birdie Beach Drive from Elizabeth Bay Drive, Lake Munmorah, for 2km, and the entrance to the campground will be on your left.
Road quality
- Sealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Tent only campsites
Parking is available in asphalt parking bays throughout the campground.
Camper or caravan campsites
Parking is available directly on your campsite.
Limited additional parking is available. There is 1 accessible parking space at the campground.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Munmorah State Conservation Area. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Make the most the of the lovely temperature at this time of year and pitch the tent for a camping break by the beach.
Spring
Head out along Moonee Beach trail in late winter or early spring and you'll be rewarded with spectacular wildflower displays in the coastal heath areas.
Summer
Escape the summer heat with a walk along the Palms circuit track through the rainforest, or cool off with a swim at Frazer beach – it's patrolled during the Christmas and Easter school holidays.
Winter
The winter months are the best time to whalewatch at Munmorah – you can even follow the whales' journey and record your sightings.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
18°C and 25°C
Highest recorded
42.4°C
Winter temperature
Average
9°C and 18°C
Lowest recorded
3.4°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
February
Driest month
August
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
246mm
Facilities
Campsites are marked, unpowered and suitable for caravans, camper trailers, campervans and tents.
Toilets
- Flush toilets
Picnic tables
There are accessible picnic tables set on concrete slabs and surrounded by grass.
Barbecue facilities
- Gas/electric barbecues (free)
Carpark
Drinking water
Showers
- Cold showers
Rubbish bin
There are rubbish and recycling bins at the campground
Step-free access
The campground is step-free and mostly flat, but there are no pathways. You'll need to cross over grass to get to most parts of the campground.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - medium
- There's step-free access around the campground but no pathways. You'll need to cross over mostly flat grassy area to reach the campsites and facilities.
- There are accessible picnic tables set on concrete slabs and surrounded by grass.
- There's 1 accessible parking space in the carpark.
- The toilets are not accessible.
Permitted
Fishing
A current NSW recreational fishing licence is required when fishing in all waters.
It's mandatory to wear a life jacket if you are rock fishing in Munmorah State Conservation Area.
Prohibited
- Amplified music is not permitted
- Please be considerate of others and keep noise to a minimum. Noise must cease from 10pm.
Camp fires and solid fuel burners
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 Munmorah State Conservation Area in the Sydney and surrounds and North Coast regions
Spring/summer open hours
Munmorah State Conservation Area is open 5.30am–9pm, from the start of the NSW school holiday period in September (Friday) until 1 May.
Autumn/winter open hours
Munmorah State Conservation Area is open 5.30am–7pm, from 1 May until the day before the start of the NSW September school holidays (Friday).
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Park entry fees:
$8 per vehicle per day. The park has pay machines that accept both card and coins, or you can pay via the Park’nPay app.
Buy annual pass