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Yelgun Kyoomgun campground

Nightcap National Park

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Visitor Info

All the practical information you need to know about Yelgun Kyoomgun campground.

Getting there and parking

This remote, walk-in campground is located in Nightcap National Park. You can’t access it with a vehicle. It’s a challenging 7.3km walk from Rummery Park campground along walking tracks with some sections of fire trail.

From the eastern park entrance (via Rosebank):

  • Take Minyon Drive, past Minyon Falls picnic area, over the causeway.
  • Continue along Minyon Drive until you reach the Peates Mountain Road intersection.
  • Turn right into Peates Mountain Road. Rummery Park campground is around 100m to the north.
  • From Rummery Park, walk for 7.3km until you reach Yelgun Kyoomgun campground.
  • The next day, walk back the same way to Rummery Park.

From the southern park entrance on Nightcap Range Road (via Dunoon):

  • Continue north up Nightcap Range Road to the top of the range.
  • Turn left into Peates Mountain Road. Rummery Park campground is around 100m north.
  • From Rummery Park, walk for 7.3km until you reach Yelgun Kyoomgun campground.
  • The next day, walk back the same way to Rummery Park.

Vehicle access

  • No vehicle access

Parking

Yelgun Kyoomgun campground is walk-in only. We strongly recommend you organise a carpool or drop off instead of parking your car overnight at Rummery Park campground.

Facilities

Rainwater tanks 

This campground has rainwater tanks. You'll need to treat the water before drinking it.

Toilets

  • Non-flush toilets

Picnic tables

Maps and downloads

Safety messages

Bushwalking safety

If you're keen to head out on a longer walk or a backpack camp, always be prepared. Read these bushwalking safety tips before you set off on a walking adventure in national parks.

Camping safety

Whether you're pitching your tent on the coast or up on the mountains, there are many things to consider when camping in NSW national parks. Find out how to stay safe when camping.

Fire safety

During periods of fire weather, the Commissioner of the NSW Rural Fire Service may declare a total fire ban for particular NSW fire areas, or statewide. Learn more about total fire bans and fire safety.

Mobile safety

Dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Download the Emergency Plus app before you visit, it helps emergency services locate you using your smartphone's GPS. Please note there is limited mobile phone reception in this park and you’ll need mobile reception to call Triple Zero (000).

Mobile phone reception is available on some networks at scattered points along the track. Some reception is available at Yelgun Kyoomgun campground. There is no reception at Rummery Park campground.

Accessibility

Disability access level - no wheelchair access

Prohibited

Camp fires and solid fuel burners

Cycling

Gathering firewood

Generators

Horses

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.

Yelgun Kyoomgun campground

Park info

  • in Nightcap National Park in the North Coast region

  • Nightcap National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather, fire danger or management operations.