Campgrounds
Boorkoom campground (10 sites)
Picture a place at Australia’s edge, where wild rocky shores border quiet beaches. Surf’s up, the fish are biting and eagles soar overhead. Natural lookouts beckon with beguiling ocean views and all that’s missing is you.
With just 10 clifftop campsites atop the northern end of Wilsons Headland, Boorkoom campground offers an exceptionally secluded stay. The headland is a great spot for watching the annual whale migration.
Swim or surf the pristine waters of the north coast or go fishing for whiting, bream or flathead. Walk the 3km Wilsons Headland walk, enjoying its boardwalks and sweeping sea views en route to a lovely picnic area.
Activities: walking, surfing, swimming, whale watching, birdwatching, picnicking, playing and socialising
Location:
shown on Minnie Water map
Getting there: Boorkoom campground is in the Minnie Water precinct of Yuraygir National Park. To get there:
- From Grafton, drive southwest along Pacific Highway.
- After about 12km, turn left at Eight Mile Lane.
- Follow Eight Mile Lane as it becomes Wolli Road (keep right) for another 29km.
- Turn left at Diggers Camp Road and continue for about 7km
Facilities: picnic tables, gas/electric barbecues (free), non-flush toilets, trackhead/access point
Contact:
Grafton, Phone: 02 6641 1500
Illaroo campground (60 sites)
Wheelchair access: medium
Assistance may be required to access this area
The spacious Illaroo campground is split in two parts – north and south – and offers 60 campsites just a hop, skip and a jump from the beach.
Arrive early to nab a shady caravan site overlooking the Pacific Ocean and coastline. Lovely walks, including the Angophora Grove walk, are nearby and the beach offers an endless array of options – from fishing to swimming to snorkelling. If you’re into canoeing try the nearby and stunning Wooli River and fishing boats can be launched from Minnie Water. In fact, it’s almost too easy to while away your days in this idyllic spot – you’ll never want to leave.
Wooli and Grafton are easily accessible if you find you need supplies while camping in this remote area.
If you’re thinking of camping with a group, be sure to visit the Illaroo group camping area.
Activities: walking, snorkelling, swimming, fishing, picnicking, playing and socialising
Location:
shown on Minnie Water map
Getting there: Illaroo campground is in the Minnie Water precinct of Yuraygir National Park. To get there from Grafton, drive approximately 12km southwest on the Pacific Highway. Turn left at Eight Mile Lane. Follow Eight Mile Lane as it becomes Wolli Rd (keep right) for another 28km and turn left at left at Minnie Water Road. Continue for about 7km and turn left at Sandon Road. The campground will be ahead in just over a kilometre.
Facilities: picnic tables, wood barbecues, gas/electric barbecues (free), fire rings (firewood supplied), non-flush toilets, drinking water, trackhead/access point
Illaroo group camping area (1 sites)
Wheelchair access: medium
Assistance may be required to access this area
Illaroo group camping area, which offers simple and convenient online booking, is the ideal campground for groups of 20 to 35 looking for an exclusive camping experience. A gated area with easy pin code access means that all you’ll need to remember when heading to the beach is your surfboard, sunscreen and snack for breaks between waves.
Perfect for families and friends, Illaroo group camping area is a great place to meet for an affordable coastal holiday near Grafton. You’ll want to pack boogie boards, surfboards and your swimmers as they’ll all be put to good use here. Make sure you take your fishing rod to catch your dinner from the beach, which you can cook up on your own gas barbecue.
Wooli and Grafton are nearby, so if you’ve not managed to make the catch of the day, you can venture into town to stock up on supplies.
If you’d like to stay in the general area of the Illaroo campround, check out Illaroo campground.
Activities: walking, snorkelling, swimming, fishing, picnicking, playing and socialising, surfing
Getting there: Illaroo campground is in the Minnie Water precinct of Yuraygir National Park. To get there from Grafton, drive about 12km southwest on the Pacific Highway. Turn left at Eight Mile Lane. Follow Eight Mile Lane as it becomes Wolli Rd (keep right) for another 28km and turn left at left at Minnie Water Road. Continue for about 7km and turn left at Sandon Road. The campground will be ahead in just over a kilometre.
Facilities: picnic tables, gas/electric barbecues (free), wood barbecues (firewood supplied), drinking water, non-flush toilets, trackhead/access point
Online bookings: use a secure payment facility to book online
Alternatively, please contact the Customer Experience Team on 13000 PARKS (13000 72757).
NB: All reservations incur a booking fee of 2.5% in addition to the total amount payable.
Lake Arragan and Red Cliff campgrounds (65 sites)
Fire/closure alerts currently apply to this location. See details below.
Lake Arragan and Red Cliff campgrounds sit side-by-side on the park’s northern coastline. Between them, there are 65 grassy campsites – many with shade and all just a short walk from the beach.
Choose a campsite at Lake Arragan, a small coastal lagoon system surrounded by paperbarks. This is a great spot for canoeing, swimming, fishing and birdwatching, and if you’re feeling energetic, you can try the 10km coastal walk to Angourie.
Or head south to Red Cliff for panoramic coastal views. Here you can discover isolated beaches or just listen to the surf roll over the rocks while watching kangaroos and birds going about their business.
Activities: walking, paddling, swimming, fishing, picnicking, playing and socialising, surfing
Location:
shown on Angourie map
Getting there: Lake Arragan and Red Cliff campgrounds are in the Angourie precinct of Yuraygir National Park. To get there turn right onto Brooms Head Road from the Pacific Highway. Continue for about 18km and then follow signs for Lake Arrigan or Red Cliff campgrounds. Both are located on Brooms Head Road about 3km north of Brooms Head.
Opening hours: Parking is available at Lake Arragan and Red Cliff campgrounds
Facilities: picnic tables, wood barbecues, non-flush toilets, drinking water, trackhead/access point
Contact:
Grafton, Phone: 02 6641 1500
Events, activities and alerts at this location
| Hazard reduction burn | Hazard reduction burn A planned ecological burn next to the Lake Arragan campground is scheduled for the week Monday 21 to Friday 25 May, weather permitting. Red Cliff and Lake Arragan Roads may be closed during the operations.
See details on the Rural Fire Service website (Red Cliff Heath burn) or call the park office on 02 6641 1500.
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Pebbly Beach campground (60 sites)
Fire/closure alerts currently apply to this location. See details below.
Pebbly Beach campground sits by a small bay north of Station Creek Beach. Getting to this remote campground is as much an adventure as staying there – you’ll need to drive along the beach and cross a saltwater estuary at low tide.
Once you’re there, the fun really begins. Settle into a spacious campsite, just metres from the she-oak lined shore, then start exploring. You’ll find great walking tracks in the area, and the nearby headlands are excellent for whale watching.
True to its name, the beach features ‘pebbly’, gravel-like sand and is a fantastic place for swimming and fishing. What are you waiting for?
Activities: walking, swimming, fishing, whale watching, picnicking, playing and socialising
Location:
shown on park map
Getting there: On entering Yuraygir National Park follow signs to Pebbly Beach Camping Area. Access to the campground includes a combination of unsealed road, dune track, beach and Saltwater Creek crossing and is suitable for only high clearance 4WDs and only at low tide.
Facilities: non-flush toilets, trackhead/access point
Contact:
Grafton, Phone: 02 6641 1500
Events, activities and alerts at this location
| Closure | Alternate access for 2WD to Station Creek and Pebbly Beach camping areas All 2WD and low clearance vehicles should now use McPhillips Road as the main access into Station Creek and Pebbly Beach camping areas as Barcoongere Forest Way is suitable only for 4WD high clearance vehicles. McPhillips Road is six kilometres north of the Barcoongere Forest Way turnoff on the Pacific Highway. Contact the park office on 02 6641 1500. | |
Rocky Point campground (2 sites)
This is a walk-in camground, about 100m walk from the Illaroo campground.
There's easy access to the beach and two easy short walks start at Illaroo: the Rocky Point Track (2km return) and the Angophora Grove Walk (1km return) towards Minnie Water village.
Location:
shown on Minnie Water map
Getting there: Walk in from Illaroo campground.
Contact:
Grafton, Phone: 02 6641 1500
Sandon River campground (40 sites)
Perched on a sandy peninsular by the Sandon River mouth, Sandon River campground presents you with river on one side and protected ocean on the other. Not only does this mean million-dollar views, but easy access for fishing, swimming and boating.
After you’ve chosen your caravan, trailer or tent site, why not share a barbecue with your neighbours? Use the boat ramp and head out fishing or for a spot of canoeing, or find out about the site’s rich Aboriginal and European cultural heritage from the informative panels around the campground. If you feel like getting your toes wet, head to the beach for a quick dip.
This campground is also a great place to stop over when hiking the multi-day Yuraygir coastal walk.
Activities: walking, paddling, sailing and boating, fishing, picnicking, playing and socialising
Cultural heritage: Permanent European settlement commenced in 1914 by fisherman and oystergrowers. The dwellings are now largely occupied by families for summer holidays in this beautiful location.
Location:
shown on park map
Getting there: Sandon River campground is in the Brooms Head precinct of Yuraygir National Park. To get there from Gulmarrad, near Maclean, follow Brooms Head Road southeast for about 17km. Then turn right on Sandon Road and follow it for about 10km until you reach the campground.
Facilities: picnic tables, wood barbecues, gas/electric barbecues (free), non-flush toilets, flush toilets, amenities block, public phone, boat ramp, trackhead/access point
Contact:
Grafton, Phone: 02 6641 1500
Shelley Head campground (5 sites)
Campsites are close to Shelley Caves, Little Shelley Beach and Caves Beach, where you can swim and fish. Bring your own water and fuel stove.
Location:
shown on Angourie map
Getting there: Drive to either Angourie or Lake Arragan, where you can park your car.
Facilities: picnic tables
Contact:
Grafton, Phone: 02 6641 1500
Station Creek campground (20 sites)
Fire/closure alerts currently apply to this location. See details below.
Swimming and fishing is available very close to this camping area. Canoeists can enjoy Station Creek. Corkwood and Scribbly Gum Walking Track follows the creek upstream. Bring your own water.
Location:
shown on park map
Getting there: The campground is at the end of Barcoongere Way.
Facilities: picnic tables, wood barbecues, non-flush toilets
Contact:
Grafton, Phone: 02 6641 1500
Events, activities and alerts at this location
| Closure | Alternate access for 2WD to Station Creek and Pebbly Beach camping areas All 2WD and low clearance vehicles should now use McPhillips Road as the main access into Station Creek and Pebbly Beach camping areas as Barcoongere Forest Way is suitable only for 4WD high clearance vehicles. McPhillips Road is six kilometres north of the Barcoongere Forest Way turnoff on the Pacific Highway. Contact the park office on 02 6641 1500. | |
