Station Creek campground
Yuraygir National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Station Creek campground.
Getting there and parking
Station Creek campground is in the southern precinct of Yuraygir National Park. To get there:
- From Pacific Highway, take the Barcoongere Way turn-off approximately 45km south of Grafton, or 42km north of Coffs Harbour.
- Continue for around 13km to the park entrance and then follow the signs to the campground.
Road quality
This campground is only accessible by high clearance 4WD vehicles and high clearance trailers/caravans. Check the weather before you set out as the road to this campground can become boggy when it rains.
Access to Station Creek campground is dependent on Clarence Valley Council (CVC) and Forestry Corporation road infrastructure. Before you set out, check road closures or visit the Live Traffic website.
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- All roads require 4WD vehicle
Weather restrictions
- 4WD required in wet weather
Parking
Parking available at the campground in nodes for vehicle-based and tent-based camping.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Yuraygir National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Autumn is the perfect time of year to go beach fishing along the park's coastline.
Spring
The park's heathlands provide a spectacular display of wildflowers. Check them out on your choice of walking track, including the Wilsons Headland walk and, of course, the Yuraygir coastal walk.
Summer
Visit in summer to make the most of the park's countless beaches and waterways. Swim, surf or snorkel – cooling sea breezes provide welcome relief in hot weather.
Winter
Plan a winter trip to go whale watching. The sight of migrating whales swimming north to warmer waters is second-to-none, and there are magnificent viewing points at Red Cliffs lookout and Brooms Head.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
20°C and 26°C
Highest recorded
42.5°C
Winter temperature
Average
9°C and 20°C
Lowest recorded
2.7°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
March
Driest month
September
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
300mm
Facilities
- Water is not available at this campground.
- You can purchase firewood at the campground or you can bring your own supply.
- Rubbish bins are provided
Toilets
There are accessible non-flush toilets at the campground with a concrete footpath to reach them. From the footpath, there's a timber ramp with handrails that leads to the toilet entrance.
- Non-flush toilets
Picnic tables
Barbecue facilities
- Wood barbecues
Step-free access
The campground is mostly flat and step-free, with a short concrete pathway that leads to the toilets.
To get around the rest of the campground, you'll need to cross over flat grass, hard-packed ground and soft sand.
- Step-free outdoor pathways
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - medium
Station Creek campground is mostly flat and step-free, with the following accessible facilities:
- Accessible non-flush toilets with a concrete path to reach them. From the path, there's a timber ramp with handrails that leads to the toilet entrance.
- Accessible picnic tables
Aside from the path to the toilets, there are no other pathways. People with reduced mobility may need assistance to cross the grass, soft sand and hard-packed ground surfaces at the campground.
Prohibited
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 Yuraygir National Park in the North Coast region
Yuraygir National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Park entry fees:
$8 per vehicle per day.
Buy annual pass