Mill Creek campground
Dharug National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Mill Creek campground.
Getting there and parking
Mill Creek campground is located 6.6km east of the Wisemans Ferry crossing, on the north side of the Hawkesbury River in Dharug National Park.
To get there, turn right from the ferry and follow signs for Dharug National Park – Mill Creek campground. Turn left and follow the road for 1.7km to the end, where you’ll find the campground. You can also reach the campground by taking Wisemans Ferry Road from the F3 exits at Calga, Gosford and Peats Ridge.
Road quality
- Sealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Parking is available at Mill Creek campground in bitumen carparks, including 1 accessible parking space.
- For sites 1 to 8 you can park onsite with your campervan, camper trailer or small caravan (4m/13ft).
- For other sites, there are parking spaces along the road through the campground, with camping a short distance from your vehicle (20m to 100m).
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Dharug National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
The water has warmed up nicely by late summer so autumn is great for kayaking and canoeing along the Hawkesbury river.
Spring
The spring months are perfect for enjoying more strenuous activities in the park, like the longer walks and mountain bike riding. It's also the perfect time to see wildflowers.
Winter
The park is still stunning in winter and walking on sunny days is very pleasant. It can be cold at night so bring warm gear if you're camping.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
13°C and 27°C
Highest recorded
42.9°C
Winter temperature
Average
8°C and 18°C
Lowest recorded
-0.1°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
February and March
Driest month
September
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
230.2mm
Facilities
- Tank water is available, however it’s not recommended for drinking.
- The exclusive group camp area has non-flush toilets and wood barbecues. It is suitable for tents only.
- There are no bins, so please take your rubbish with you when you leave.
Toilets
The toilets at this campground are accessible composting micro-flush toilets.
Barbecue facilities
There's a wood fire pit at each campsite. Firewood is not supplied.
- Wood barbecues
Carpark
Step-free access
The campground is mostly flat and step-free, with concrete pathways that lead from the carpark to the toilets.
Aside from the amenities footpath, there no other paths at the campground. You'll need to cross over flat grass to reach the rest of the facilities.
- Step-free outdoor pathways
Seats and resting points
There are sandstone logs that mark the edge of the campground, where you can rest.
There's also a fireplace near near sites 23 to 28 in the main campground that has 3 sandstone logs.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - easy
Mill Creek campground is mostly flat and step-free, with the following accessible facilities:
- Concrete pathways that lead to the amenities
- 1 accessible parking spot in a bitumen carpark. You can also park directly at your campsite If you book sites 1-8.
- Accessible composting toilets
- Bench seats at one of the fireplaces, and sandstone logs around the edge of the campground where you can rest.
You'll need to cross over flat grass to reach the facilities that are not set along the pathways.
Prohibited
Amplified music is not permitted.
Floodlights are not permitted.
Drones
Flying a drone for recreational purposes is prohibited in this area. Drones may affect public enjoyment, safety and privacy, interfere with park operations, or pose a threat to wildlife. See the Drones in Parks policy.
This area may be a declared Drone Exclusion Zone, or may be subject to Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) rules for flying near airports, aerodromes and helicopter landing sites. See CASA's Drone Flyer Rules.
Commercial filming and photography
Commercial filming or photography is prohibited without prior consent. You must apply for permission and contact the local office.
Gathering firewood
Generators
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 Dharug National Park in the Sydney and surrounds region
Dharug National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.