Gap Creek campground
Watagans National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Gap Creek campground.
Getting there and parking
Gap Creek campground is in north eastern section of Watagans National Park. To get there:
- Take the Cessnock exit off the F3 (Freemans Waterhole)
- Turn right onto Freemans Drive, Cooranbong, then right onto Mount Faulk Road into the park.
- Turn left into Bangalow Road
- It’s approximately 4.8km from the turnoff, past Bangalow camping area.
Road quality
Check the weather before you set out as the road to this campground can become boggy when it rains.
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- 4WD required in wet weather
Parking
Parking is available at Gap Creek campground.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Watagans National Park.
Spring
Camp at Gap Creek or Bangalow campground and enjoy a campfire as the sun sets.
Summer
Cooling off at Boarding House Dam is especially popular during summer months Enjoy the moist and cool Circuit walking track .
Winter
Late winter sees the bloom of Illawara flame trees which can be seen across the valley from Gap Creek lookout Check out the views from the various lookouts, while the air is crisp and clean .
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
16°C and 30°C
Highest recorded
44°C
Winter temperature
Average
5°C and 16°C
Lowest recorded
-6.7°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
December
Driest month
July
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
91.4mm
Facilities
- Water is not available at this campground.
- Firewood is not provided and may not be collected from the park.
- Rubbish bins are provided
Toilets
- Non-flush toilets
Picnic tables
Barbecue facilities
- Wood barbecues (bring your own firewood)
- Gas/electric barbecues (free)
Carpark
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - hard
Wheelchairs can access this area with some difficulty.
Prohibited
Gathering firewood
Collecting firewood, including fallen trees and dead wood is prohibited.
Generators
Generators are not permitted in this campground
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 Watagans National Park in the North Coast region
Watagans National Park is always open, but may have to close at times due to poor weather, roads closures or high fire danger.