Bark Hut picnic area and campground

Bark Hut campground is in the Kaputar Plateau section of Mount Kaputar National Park. To get there:

• From Narrabri take Old Gunnedah Road south
• After about 2.5km turn left onto Kaputar Road
• Follow Kaputar Road for 27km to Mount Kaputar National Park entrance. The road from the park entrance is a steep, single lane road and caravans are not permitted.
• Bark Hut is located about 14km along on the left.

Road quality

• Unsealed roads

Vehicle access

• 2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

• All weather

Parking

Parking is available at Bark Hut campground

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

Autumn

This is one of the best times of year to visit the park, with ideal temperatures for bush walking, cycling and camping.

Spring

A beautiful time of year to enjoy the abundant wildflowers and birds.

Summer

Escape the heat of the plains by heading up into the park.

Winter

Experience the mist surrounding the high plateau area and enjoy the beauty of the occasional blanketing of snow. Be prepared for the temperatures about 10°C cooler than in the nearby town of Narrabri.

• Water is available, however you’ll need to treat or boil it before drinking.
• Firewood is not provided and may not be collected from the park.

Amenities

Toilets

• Flush toilets

Picnic tables

Barbecue facilities

• Gas/electric barbecues (free)
• Wood barbecues (bring your own firewood)

Showers

• Hot showers

• Bark Hut picnic area and campground factsheet
• Bark Hut picnic area and campground map (1.6MB pdf)
• Bark Hut campground layout (124.9KB pdf)