Homestead Creek campground
Mutawintji National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Homestead Creek campground.
Getting there and parking
Homestead Creek campground is a few kilometres from the park entry. Upon entering the park, you'll pass the visitor centre, take the left and you'll see the campground on your right - you might like to stop in at the visitor centre for a map.
Road quality
Check the weather before you set out as the road to Homestead Creek campground is unsealed.
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- Dry weather only
Parking
Parking is available at your campsite at Homestead Creek campground
Best times to visit
Mutawintji National Park is best visited during autumn, winter and spring when daytime weather is pleasant. Summer in the outback can be very hot.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
30°C and 35°C
Highest recorded
48.6°C
Winter temperature
Average
17°C and 31°C
Lowest recorded
-3.3°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
January
Driest month
September
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
140.2mm
Facilities
- Water is not available at this campground.
- There are fireplaces but it’s also a good idea to bring a gas or fuel stove.
- Please take your rubbish home with you as there are no bins at this campground.
Amenities
Toilets
There are accessible flush toilets that are set along a paved footpath. The toilets have a timber ramp with a handrail leading to the entrance.
- Flush toilets
Picnic tables
Barbecue facilities
- Gas/electric barbecues (free)
Carpark
Showers
There are accessible hot showers that are set along a paved footpath with a ramp leading up to the entrance.
- Hot showers
Step-free access
The campground is mostly flat and step-free, with a paved footpath that leads to the amenities block. You'll need to cross over flat, hard-packed ground to reach the rest of the campground's facilities.
- Step-free outdoor pathways
Seats and resting points
There's a bench seat near the picnic shelter at the campground.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - medium
Homestead Creek campground is flat and step-free, with the following accessible facilities:
- An amenities block with accessible flush toilets and accessible hot showers
- A paved footpath that leads to the amenities block
You'll need to cross over flat, hard-packed ground to reach the other parts of the campground that are not along the footpath. The campsites here are on a flat, rough area.
Prohibited
Generators
Generators are not permitted at the 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 Mutawintji National Park in the Outback NSW region
Mutawintji National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
Visitor centre
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Mutawintji Visitor Centre
51 Old Coach Road, Mutawintji, NSW 2880 - Mutawintji Visitor Centre is always open but it's unstaffed (self service).