Gales Flat campground
Morton National Park
Visitor Info
All the practical information you need to know about Gales Flat campground.
Getting there and parking
Gales Flat campground is in Morton National Park. Access to the campground is walk-in only along Griffins walking track, which has parking at the top and bottom trailheads.
To get there via Jacks Corner:
- From Moss Vale Road, head west along Bendeela Road for 11km.
- As you go past the pondage, the road will become Jacks Corner Road. Continue on Jacks Corner Road until you reach the Morton National Park trailhead gate at the bottom of Griffins walking track. This is known as Jacks Corner.
- There are 3 spaces at Jacks Corner where you can park your car
- From here, you’ll need to walk Griffins walking track 9.8km to the campground.
To get there via Meryla Pass:
- From Moss Vale, head towards Nowra on Yarrawa Road.
- Turn right onto Meryla Road and follow it 16km through Meryla State Forest to the top of Griffins walking track. This is known as Meryla Pass.
- There is an informal carpark at Meryla Pass where you can leave your car
- From here, you’ll need to walk Griffins walking track 1.2km down a steep descent to the campground.
Road quality
- Mixture of sealed and unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- No vehicle access
Weather restrictions
- 4WD required in wet weather
Parking
- There are 3 parking spaces at Jacks Corner and there is informal parking at Meryla Pass.
- Please do not block management gates when you park your car.
By bike
You can reach the campground via mountain bike along Griffins walking track.
Facilities
- There is no drinking water at this campground
- There are no rubbish bins at this campground. Please take your rubbish with you when you leave.
- This campground has no toilets. Please bury all toilet waste by digging a hole at least 15cm deep and 100m away from any watercourses.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - no wheelchair access
Permitted
Prohibited
Camp fires and solid fuel burners
Gathering firewood
Generators
Horses
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 Morton National Park in the South Coast and Country NSW regions
Morton National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
Parts of the south-eastern area of this park were once used for military training and may contain unexploded artillery shells. These areas have restrictions in place for your safety.
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Park entry fees:
Fitzroy Falls: $4 per vehicle per day. Bundanoon area: $8 per vehicle per day. The park has pay machines - cash and cards accepted.
Buy annual pass
Visitor centre
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Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre
1301 Nowra Road, Fitzroy Falls NSW 2577 - 9am to 4pm daily. Closed Christmas Day.
- 02 4887 8270