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Gloucester River campground and picnic area

Barrington Tops National Park

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All the practical information you need to know about the Gloucester River campground and picnic area.

Getting there and parking

Gloucester River campground and picnic area is in the Gloucester Tops precinct of Barrington Tops National Park. To get there:

  • From Bucketts Way, between Gloucester and Stroud.
  • Turn into Gloucester Tops Road and continue to Gloucester River campground and picnic area

Road quality

  • Unsealed roads

Vehicle access

  • 2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

  • All weather

Parking

There's an informal grass carpark at the campground.

Best times to visit

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

Autumn

Take to the park's walking tracks to make the most of cooler and drier daytime weather.

Spring

Look out for ground orchids and other wildflowers along the Polblue Swamp walking track.

Summer

Look out for the eastern water dragon basking on rocks around the streams.

Facilities

Water is not available at this campground.

Toilets

There is an accessible toilet that you can reach from the carpark via a gravel ramp.

  • Non-flush toilets

Picnic tables

There are accessible picnic shelters set on concrete slabs, with a small lip from the grass onto the concrete.

Barbecue facilities

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

Step-free access

There's step-free access around this campground, but there are no pathways. You'll need to cross over hard-packed ground and grass to reach the facilities.

Ramps or slopes at the campground have a maximum gradient of 1:14.

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Safety messages

Bushwalking safety

If you’re bushwalking in this park, it’s a good idea to bring a topographic map, compass and GPS.

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.

Fire safety

During periods of fire weather, the Commissioner of the NSW Rural Fire Service may declare a total fire ban for particular NSW fire areas, or statewide. Learn more about total fire bans and fire safety.

Fishing safety

Fishing from a boat, the beach or by the river is a popular activity for many national park visitors. If you’re planning a day out fishing, check out these fishing safety tips.

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).

River and lake safety

The aquatic environment around rivers, lakes and lagoons can be unpredictable. If you're visiting these areas, take note of these river and lake safety tips.

Accessibility

Disability access level - medium

  • There's step-free access around the campground and picnic area, but there are no pathways. You'll need to cross over hard-packed ground and grass to reach the facilities.
  • The campground and picnic area is mostly flat. Any ramps or slopes have a maximum gradient of 1:14.
  • There's an accessible toilet with a gravel ramp.
  • There are accessible picnic shelters set on concrete slabs.

Prohibited

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.

Gloucester River campground and picnic area

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