Iron Pot Creek campground
Toonumbar National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Iron Pot Creek campground.
Getting there and parking
Iron Pot campground is in Toonumbar National Park. The road to the campground is suitable for small caravans, or smaller vehicles only.
To get there from Kyogle:
- Leave the Summerland Way and travel west via Kyogle and Murray Scrub Road (35km). Iron Pot Creek campground is at the end of Murray Scrub Road.
- Via the northern end of the park, take Coxs Road, which leaves the Summerland Way about 8km west of Grevillea to join Toonumbar Forest Drive
- Continue along Toonumbar Forest Drive until you reach the intersection with Murray Scrub Road
- Turn right and continue until the end of Murray Scrub Road
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
- Dry weather only
Parking
Parking is available at Iron Pot Creek campground in hard-packed ground carparks and next to individual campsites.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Toonumbar National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Take a spectacular scenic drive through the rainforest on Toonumbar Forest Drive Picnic at Sherwood lookout and soak up the spectacular views to Mount Lindesay and the McPherson Range .
Spring
Witness the burst of colour of new red leaf tips on giant red cedars from the soaring vantage point of the Murray Scrub lookout. Or gaze up at the glowing canopy from down below on the Murray Scrub walking track.
Summer
Camp at Iron Pot campground where you can drink from and swim in the pristine waters of Iron Pot Creek. On a hot summer day, enjoy a walk through the cool, shady rainforest at Murray Scrub walking track. .
Winter
Watch mist rise from the rainforest valleys below from Murray Scrub lookout.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
15°C and 30°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
February
Driest month
August
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
210mm
Facilities
- Water is not available at this campground.
- Rubbish bins are not available – please take rubbish with you when leaving.
Toilets
There are 2 toilet blocks with non-flush toilets at the campground. The toilets have enough space for a wheelchair, but there are no grab rails inside.
The toilets have a timber walkway with handrails leading up to the entrance.
- Non-flush toilets
Picnic tables
Barbecue facilities
- Wood barbecues (bring your own firewood)
Step-free access
The campground is mostly flat and step-free, but there are no pathways. You'll need to cross over flat grass and hard-packed ground to reach the facilities.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - medium
Iron Pot Creek campground is mostly flat and step-free. It has accessible picnic tables.
There are some parts of the campground where people with reduced mobility may need assistance:
- There are no pathways at the campground. You'll need to cross over flat grass to reach the facilities.
- The toilets have enough space for a wheelchair, but they don't have grab rails.
Prohibited
Noise restrictions apply at this campground.
Gathering firewood
Firewood is not provided and may not be collected from the park.
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 Toonumbar National Park in the North Coast region
Toonumbar National Park is always open, but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.