Terarra Creek camping and picnic area
Nangar National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about the Terarra Creek camping and picnic area.
Getting there and parking
To get to Terarra Creek camping and picnic area:
- Take Escort Way 10km from Eugowra or 70km from Orange
- The park entrance sign is at the intersection with Dripping Rock Road
- Turn south here and travel 2.5km along Dripping Rock Road, where you’ll cross a cattle grid into the park.
- Once over the cattle grid into the national park, travel along this trail for 4.5km to reach the camping area.
Road quality
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- 4WD required in wet weather
Parking
Parking is available in gravel carpark towards the north of the campground. You can also park directly at your campsite.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Nangar National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
As the days cool down, it's perfect weather for taking some of the longer walks along the walking tracks and fire trails.
Spring
Bushwalkers will be rewarded with beautiful wildflowers and flowering shrubs.
Winter
Build a cosy campfire at Terarra Creek camping and picnic area and spend a cool, clear night gazing at the stars.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
13°C and 33°C
Highest recorded
43.5°C
Winter temperature
Average
2°C and 18°C
Lowest recorded
–6.9°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
January
Driest month
April
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
129.5mm
Facilities
- Water is not available at this campground.
- There may some firewood at this campground, but it’s a good idea to bring your own supply.
- Rubbish bins are not available, so please take your rubbish with you when leaving.
Toilets
There's an accessible non-flush toilet near the carpark.
- Non-flush toilets
Picnic tables
Barbecue facilities
- Wood barbecues (bring your own firewood)
- Fire rings (bring your own firewood)
Step-free access
The campground is flat and step-free, but there are no pathways. You'll need to cross over a mixture of flat grass and hard-packed ground to reach the facilities.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - medium
Terarra Creek campground and picnic area is 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.
There are accessible toilets near the carpark.
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 Nangar National Park in the Country NSW region
- Nangar National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to extreme weather or fire danger.