Johnsons Beach campground
Myall Lakes National Park
Overview
Flood affected area
This campground is closed until mid-September to recover from severe floods. We're repairing damage to ensure safe access for visitors.
COVID-safe travel from 1 June 2020
All camping in NSW national parks requires a booking. Click the book now button to see availability and restrictions. To prepare for your camping trip, read these camping safety tips.
Boat-based Johnsons Beach campground is an ideal spot for paddling, swimming and fishing in the tranquil Boolambayte region of Myall Lakes National Park.
| Number of campsites | 24 |
|---|---|
| Camping type | Tent, Remote/backpack camping |
| Facilities | Barbecue facilities, toilets |
| What to bring | Drinking water, cooking water, firewood |
| Price |
Rates and availability are displayed when making an online booking. |
| Entry fees |
Park entry fees apply (in addition to camping fees). |
| Bookings | Bookings are required. Book online or call the National Parks Contact Centre on 1300 072 757. |
| Please note | This is a remote campground, so please make sure you arrive well prepared. |
When you’re ready to unplug the mobile phone and truly get away from it all, pack up the tent and load up the canoes for a trip to Johnsons Beach campground on the sandy shores of Boolambayte Lake, in Myall Lakes National Park.
Once you’ve arrived at this remote, tranquil, lakeside spot, either by boat or on foot via Mining Road fire trail / Old Gibber Road fire trail, you’ll be as far as you’d like from the crowds. Pitch your tent and sit back and unwind. Try your hand at fishing, swimming, or taking in the nearby walking tracks, keeping an eye out for the wildflowers in spring that erupt with colour. Birdwatchers will love the abundance of both native and migratory birds.
At night stoke up the campfire and cook up a feast before relaxing under the sparkling velvet blanket of stars. As you doze off to sleep, you might hear the call of the plover echoing across the waters.
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Bookings
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
- parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
Operated by
- Booti Booti Office
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm. Closed public holidays.
- 02 6591 0300
- npws.manninggreatlakes@environment.nsw.gov.au
- The Ruins campground, Booti Booti National Park, 4374 The Lakes Way, Booti Booti 2428
Park info
- in Myall Lakes National Park in the North Coast region
Myall Lakes National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Park entry fees:
$8 per vehicle per day.
The park has coin/card operated pay and display machines at Mungo Brush campground. NPWS visitor service officers regularly visit camping areas to collect fees from campers and sell annual passes. Day passes and annual passes also available from the Great Lakes Area Office, Bulahdelah and Tea Gardens Visitor Information Centres, and other local outlets.
Bombah Point ferry fees may also apply (cash payment only).
Buy annual pass
What's nearby:
Things to do (42)
- 4WD touring (1)
- Aboriginal culture (6)
- Beach (1)
- Birdwatching and wildlife encounters (19)
- Canoeing/paddling (8)
- Cycling (8)
- Fishing (12)
- Historic heritage (9)
- Horse riding (1)
- Photography (1)
- Picnics and barbecues (17)
- Road trips and car/bus tours (2)
- Sailing, boating and cruises (3)
- Sightseeing (11)
- Snorkelling and scuba (1)
- Surfing (3)
- Swimming (10)
- Walking (17)
