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Water Park Creek camping area
Water Park Creek camping area features open-plan campsites set among pine trees and natural bushland.
Accessible by
- Conventional vehicle
Camping area facilities
- Electric/fuel barbecue (free of charge)
- Campfires allowed (conditions apply)
- Generators allowed (conditions apply)
- Picnic tables
- Toilets (flush)
- Wheelchair access (may require assistance)
- Tent camping
- Caravan camping
- Camper trailer camping
- Campervan camping
- Motor home camping
- Tent camping beside car
- Walking
- Canoeing and kayaking
- Swimming
Always check
- Park alerts for the latest information on access, closures and conditions.
- Bureau of Meteorology weather forecasts.
- Current bushfire warnings and incidents and also fire bans and restrictions.
- Your camping permit is booked.
- Any park-specific camping information for
Byfield.
- Visiting Byfield safely for important safety information.
Features: private walk-in and drive-in camp sites surrounded by natural rainforest, with access to walking and canoeing opportunities along Water Park Creek.
Location: 4km from the turn-off signed on Byfield Road.
Access: the camping area can be reached by conventional vehicle. It is accessible for trailers; caravans; small motorhomes. Read about driving access.
Map: Water Park Creek camping area map
Number of sites: 10 numbered sites (suitability in table below).
Site number | Suitable for | Capacity (number of people) | Camp site notes |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Tent or small motorhome/campervan* | 10 | *Small motorhome/campervan must remain in car park allocated to site. |
2 | Tent or small motorhome/campervan* | 10 | *Small motorhome/campervan must remain in car park allocated to site. |
3 | Tent or small motorhome/campervan* | 10 | *Small motorhome/campervan must remain in car park allocated to site. |
4 | Tent or small motorhome/campervan* | 10 | Situated in the rainforest. |
5 | Tent or motorhome/campervan* | 10 | *Motorhome/campervan must remain in car park allocated to site. |
6 | Tent or small motorhome/campervan | 10 | Drive in to camp site. |
7 | Tent or motorhome/campervan* | 10 | *Motorhome/campervan must remain in car park allocated to site. |
8 | Tent or small motorhome/campervan* | 10 | *Small motorhome/campervan must remain in car park allocated to site. |
9 | Tent only | 10 | Car park is adjacent and suitable for car only. |
10 | Tent or small motorhome/campervan | 10 | Drive in to camp site. |
Camp site surface: grass/dirt.
Facilities: flushing toilets, shared picnic tables, an automatic barbecue and water (treat before drinking).
Open fires: allowed only in fire rings provided at each site (except when fire bans apply). Bring your own clean, milled timber. Fuel stoves are recommended. Mosquitoes can be prolific when in season; mosquito coils/flames should be used with fire safety in mind—keep clear of leaf litter and flammable materials, extinguish when not needed.
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, sun protection and sturdy rubbish bags. Read more about before you visit.
Bookings: book online or learn about our camping booking options.
Mobile phone coverage: unreliable.
Upcoming camping area availability
Visiting safely
For more safety information see Visiting Byfield safely and camp with care.
- Long term closure of walking tracks in Upper Stony Creek area 11 November 2021 to 8 November 2024
- Caution required: Dry and boggy sand vehicle access tracks, Byfield National Park 10 September to 30 November 2024