Gloucester River campground and picnic area
Barrington Tops National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about the Gloucester River campground and picnic area.
Getting there and parking
Gloucester River campground and picnic area is in the Gloucester Tops precinct of Barrington Tops National Park. To get there:
- From Bucketts Way, between Gloucester and Stroud.
- Turn into Gloucester Tops Road and continue to Gloucester River campground and picnic area
Road quality
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
There's an informal grass carpark at the campground.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Barrington Tops National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Take to the park's walking tracks to make the most of cooler and drier daytime weather.
Spring
Look out for ground orchids and other wildflowers along the Polblue Swamp walking track.
Summer
Look out for the eastern water dragon basking on rocks around the streams.
Facilities
Water is not available at this campground.
Toilets
There is an accessible toilet that you can reach from the carpark via a gravel ramp.
- Non-flush toilets
Picnic tables
There are accessible picnic shelters set on concrete slabs, with a small lip from the grass onto the concrete.
Barbecue facilities
- Gas/electric barbecues (free)
- Wood barbecues (bring your own firewood)
Step-free access
There's step-free access around this campground, but there are no pathways. You'll need to cross over hard-packed ground and grass to reach the facilities.
Ramps or slopes at the campground have a maximum gradient of 1:14.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - medium
- There's step-free access around the campground and picnic area, but there are no pathways. You'll need to cross over hard-packed ground and grass to reach the facilities.
- The campground and picnic area is mostly flat. Any ramps or slopes have a maximum gradient of 1:14.
- There's an accessible toilet with a gravel ramp.
- There are accessible picnic shelters set on concrete slabs.
Prohibited
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 Barrington Tops National Park in the North Coast and Country NSW regions
Barrington Tops National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.