New Country Swamp campground
Mummel Gulf National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about New Country Swamp campground.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
New Country Swamp campground is on the eastern side of Mummel Gulf National Park. To get there:
- From Oxley Highway, take Enfield Road and drive for 12km, turning right into Mummel Forest Road.
- From Nowendoc, take Brackendale Road and then turn right into Mummel Forest Road. New Country Swamp is approximately 25km from Brackendale Road.
Road quality
Check the weather before you set out as the road to this campground can become slippery when it rains.
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- Dry weather only
Parking
Parking is available at New Country Swamp campground.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Mummel Gulf National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Spring
The forest is in bloom in spring; keep an eye out for greenhood orchids on the forest floor.
Summer
Take advantage of the forest shade while the coast and western slopes are hot. At night, boobook owls can be heard milling about the campground.
Winter
Light snow sometimes falls in winter, combining with misty mornings to create an evocative atmosphere.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
17°C and 28.5°C
Highest recorded
42.2°C
Winter temperature
Average
6.1°C and 19.2°C
Lowest recorded
-5.1°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
January
Driest month
July
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
234.6mm
Facilities
- Water is not available at this campground
- Rubbish bins are not available – please take rubbish with you when leaving
Toilets
- Non-flush toilets
Picnic tables
Barbecue facilities
- Wood barbecues (firewood supplied)
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - hard
Wheelchairs can access this area with some difficulty.
Prohibited
Generators
Generators are not permitted in this 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 Mummel Gulf National Park in the Country NSW region
Mummel Gulf National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.