Swamp Bay camping area
Swamp Bay bush camping area is a secluded, pebbly beachside camp, facilities are not provided.
Accessible by
- Walk-in
- Boat
- Canoe or kayak
Camping area facilities
- Picnic tables
- Tent camping
- Long walk to tent
- Walking
- Fishing
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
Conway.
- Visiting Conway safely for important safety information.
Features: a secluded, pebbly beachside camp.
Location: approximately a 2.1km one-way walk from the Swamp Bay/Mount Rooper car park, or approximately 6km one-way by boat/kayak from Shute Harbour (fine weather only).
Map: Conway national and conservation parks trails map
Access: the camping area can be reached on foot or by boat/kayak at high tide in fine weather only. Please check weather conditions prior to departure and travel with care. Swamp Bay is exposed to the north and there are no protected anchorage sites.
Number of sites: 4 sites (separate but not numbered). Maximum of 4 people per site.
Camp sites are suitable for: walk-in camping or vessel (at high tide) with caution.
Camp site surface: natural gravel.
Facilities: picnic tables and shelter shed. Toilet facilities are not available, please follow the caring for parks and forests guidelines when you visit.
Open fires: prohibited. Fuel stoves are recommended.
Generators: prohibited.
Essentials to bring: campers must be completely self-sufficient, carry drinking water, food, rubbish bags, insect repellent and a fuel stove. 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 Conway safely and camp with care.
- Temporary closure: Kingfisher walk, Conway National Park 27 February to 30 October 2024
- Conway National Park. Feral Animal Management Program 22 April to 15 July 2024
- Extended baiting program for feral pigs and foxes on Conway National Park, Dryander National Park, Dryander State Forest and Dryander Forest Reserve 24 February 2024 to 10 January 2025