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Homestead Creek campground

Mutawintji National Park

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Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about Homestead Creek campground.

Getting there and parking

Homestead Creek campground is a few kilometres from the park entry. Upon entering the park, you'll pass the visitor centre, take the left and you'll see the campground on your right - you might like to stop in at the visitor centre for a map.

Road quality

Check the weather before you set out as the road to Homestead Creek campground is unsealed.

  • Unsealed roads

Vehicle access

  • 2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

  • Dry weather only

Parking

Parking is available at your campsite at Homestead Creek campground

Best times to visit

Mutawintji National Park is best visited during autumn, winter and spring when daytime weather is pleasant. Summer in the outback can be very hot.

Weather, temperature and rainfall

Summer temperature

Average

30°C and 35°C

Highest recorded

48.6°C

Winter temperature

Average

17°C and 31°C

Lowest recorded

-3.3°C

Rainfall

Wettest month

January

Driest month

September

The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day

140.2mm

Facilities

  • Water is not available at this campground.
  • There are fireplaces but it’s also a good idea to bring a gas or fuel stove.
  • Please take your rubbish home with you as there are no bins at this campground.

Amenities

Toilets

There are accessible flush toilets that are set along a paved footpath. The toilets have a timber ramp with a handrail leading to the entrance.

  • Flush toilets

Picnic tables

Barbecue facilities

  • Gas/electric barbecues (free)

Carpark

Showers

There are accessible hot showers that are set along a paved footpath with a ramp leading up to the entrance.

  • Hot showers

Step-free access

The campground is mostly flat and step-free, with a paved footpath that leads to the amenities block. You'll need to cross over flat, hard-packed ground to reach the rest of the campground's facilities.

  • Step-free outdoor pathways

Seats and resting points

There's a bench seat near the picnic shelter at the campground.

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.

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).

Outback safety

Safety is of high priority in outback areas. In summer, temperatures can reach up to 50°C in some places. Food, water and fuel supplies can be scarce. Before you head off, check for road closures and use our contacts to stay safe in the outback.

Accessibility

Disability access level - medium

Homestead Creek campground is flat and step-free, with the following accessible facilities:

  • An amenities block with accessible flush toilets and accessible hot showers
  • A paved footpath that leads to the amenities block

You'll need to cross over flat, hard-packed ground to reach the other parts of the campground that are not along the footpath. The campsites here are on a flat, rough area.

Prohibited

Generators

Generators are not permitted at the campground.

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.

Homestead Creek campground

Park info

Visitor centre

  • Mutawintji Visitor Centre
    51 Old Coach Road, Mutawintji, NSW 2880
  • Mutawintji Visitor Centre is always open but it's unstaffed (self service).