Five Rocks camping area
Five Rocks camping area is surrounded by coastal woodland with access to a vehicle-free beach, explore the rugged headland of this area.
Accessible by
- High clearance 4WD
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- Current bushfire warnings and incidents and also fire bans and restrictions.
- Your camping permit is booked.
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Features: surrounded by coastal woodland with access to a vehicle-free beach.
Location: 28km east of Water Park Creek, just north of Stockyard Point township and accessed via Byfield National Park.
Access: the camping area can only be reached by 4WDs with high clearance. It is accessible for off-road camper trailers—track and weather conditions permitting. You will need experience in towing and sand driving, the access tracks are challenging with deep sand in places. Dry sand makes driving and towing difficult. Read about road and track conditions.
Number of sites: 12 numbered and defined camp sites. Maximum six people per site.
Camp sites are suitable for: tent camping beside your car. Camp sites 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 11 are suitable for off-road camper trailers.
Camp site surface: sand/dirt/timber pallets.
Facilities: shower cubicle (BYO shower), composting toilets, picnic tables and water (treat before drinking).
Open fires: allowed in fire rings only (except when fire bans apply). Bring your own clean, milled timber. Fuel stoves are recommended.
Generators: allowed. Generators may be operated only between 8am and 7pm providing they have a sound rating of 65 decibels (2.0Kva) or less.
Essentials to bring: insect repellent, sunscreen, first-aid kit, sturdy rubbish bags, drinking water and sufficient fuel for your vehicle. Read more about before you visit.
Mobile phone coverage: unreliable—mobile reception may be available from Stockyard Point headland or on the beach at low tide. Consider taking a satellite phone.
Bookings
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- Temporary closure of Sandy Point, Byfield National Park and adjacent beach - from 26 May 2025 to 30 May 2025 26–30 May 2025
- TEMPORARY CLOSURE until 7th June 2025 9mile Beach Northern Access Track 21 May to 7 June 2025
- Temporary Closure 9th-13th June 2025 Melaleuca camp area, 9 Mile Beach, Byfield National Park 6–13 June 2025
- Upper Stony - Day-use area BBQ's 21 February to 6 June 2025
- Long term closure of walking tracks in Upper Stony Creek area 8 November 2024 to 7 November 2025
- Road Works - Byfield State Forest Parks, 15 May-20 June 2025 15 May to 20 June 2025