Kings Plains Creek campground
Kings Plains National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Kings Plains Creek campground.
Getting there and parking
- From either Glen Innes or Inverell, follow the signs to Kings Plains Road.
- Take the Jindalee Road turn-off from Kings Plains Road then turn west into the park approximately 2.5km south-west of Jindalee
- Follow the road to the end to reach the campground
Road quality
Check the weather before you set out as the road to Kings Plains Creek campground can become boggy when it rains.
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Parking is available in a gravel carpark next to the campground and is accessed via a walking track.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Kings Plain National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Pleasant days make for great walking conditions around the park.
Spring
Wildflowers come into bloom across the park and attract many bird species, making this a great time for birdwatching.
Summer
It can get very hot at this time of year, so the shaded campsites beside the creek are great for escaping the heat.
Winter
Now's the perfect time to relax by a cosy campfire in the beautiful natural surroundings the park has to offer.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
18°C and 32°C
Highest recorded
41.2°C
Winter temperature
Average
2°C and 20°C
Lowest recorded
–6.3°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
January
Driest month
June
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
160mm
Facilities
- Water is not available at this campground.
- Rubbish bins are not available – please take rubbish with you when leaving.
- Firewood is not provided and may not be collected from the park.
Toilets
- Non-flush toilets
Picnic tables
Barbecue facilities
- Fire rings (bring your own firewood)
Carpark
Step-free access
There is step-free access around the campground but there are no pathways. You'll need to cross over a mixture of hard-packed ground, sand and grass to reach the facilities.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - medium
Kings Plains campground is mostly flat and step-free, but there are no pathways. You'll need to cross over hard-packed ground, grass and some sandy surfaces to reach the facilities.
The toilets at the campground are not accessible or ambulant.
Permitted
Generators
Generators are permitted to be used in some areas within the campground.
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 Kings Plains National Park in the Country NSW region
Kings Plains National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.