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Bungonia campground

Bungonia National Park

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Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about Bungonia campground.

Getting there and parking

Bungonia campground is in the southern precinct of Bungonia National Park. To get there:

  • From Bungonia follow Lookdown Road to the park entrance
  • Register your intention at the campground office and check notices for any important updates
  • After registering, drive past the park office and then take the first left
  • Follow the road for approximately 500m to the campground entrance

Road quality

  • Sealed roads

Vehicle access

  • 2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

  • All weather

Parking

Parking is available at Bungonia campground, including several designated disabled spots.

Best times to visit

There are lots of great things waiting for you in Bungonia National Park. Here are some of the highlights.

Autumn

After the heat of summer has subsided, take advantage of the milder weather for hiking in the park.

Spring

Enjoy bushwalking in the comfortable temperatures of this time of year when the wildflowers are at their finest. Late in the season, the stands of brittle gum become extremely photogenic as their white trunks turn pink.

Winter

Deeper exploration of caves is possible when their carbon dioxide levels reduce in winter as the warm air from within rises and the caves ‘breathe'.

Weather, temperature and rainfall

Summer temperature

Average

12°C and 26°C

Highest recorded

40°C

Winter temperature

Average

1°C and 13°C

Lowest recorded

-9°C

Rainfall

Wettest month

March

Driest month

September

The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day

200.7mm

Facilities

  • Campsites are unmarked and suitable for caravans, camper trailers, campervans and tents. Sites are unpowered.
  • There's a conference room available for hire, accommodating up to 30 people. It's equipped with a refrigerator, heater, table and chairs. To book, contact (02) 4887 7270.
  • Rubbish and recycling bins are available at the entrance to the campground.

Toilets

  • Flush toilets

Picnic tables

Barbecue facilities

There is a communal camp kitchen with gas cooktops.

  • Gas/electric barbecues (free)

Carpark

Drinking water

Filtered drinking water is available.

Showers

  • Hot showers

Maps and downloads

Safety messages

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.

This is a remote campground, so please make sure you arrive well-prepared.

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).

Accessibility

Disability access level - hard

  • Wheelchairs can access this area with some difficulty
  • There is ramp access to the camp kitchen and designated wheelchair-accessible parking.

Prohibited

  • Amplified music is not permitted.
  • Please be considerate of your fellow campers and keep the noise down after 10pm.

Camp fires and solid fuel burners

Campfires are not permitted at Bungonia campground.

Gathering firewood

Generators

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.

Bungonia campground

Park info

  • in Bungonia National Park in the Country NSW region

  • Bungonia National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to high fire danger, or park operations. It's a good idea to ring the office for current information.

  • Park entry fees:

    $8 per vehicle per day. Daily fees can be paid at the ticket machines at the park office.

    Buy annual pass