Six Mile Creek campground
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Overview
The charming Six Mile Creek campground in South East Forest National Park on the south coast offers opportunities for bushwalking, swimming, scenic drives and barbecues.
| Number of campsites | 6 |
|---|---|
| Camping type | Tent, Camper trailer site, Camping beside my vehicle |
| Facilities | Toilets, unpowered sites, unmarked sites, barbecue facilities, picnic tables |
| What to bring | Drinking water, cooking water, firewood |
| Price | There are no camping fees at this campground but a $6 booking fee applies. |
| Bookings | Book up to 12 people or 2 sites online. |
| Group bookings | School groups and Park Eco Pass holders can make a group booking enquiry. |
Six Mile Creek campground is on the smaller side, featuring 6 campsites nestled amongst wet eucalypt forest. You can camp out in your tent or bring a camper trailer, there’s room for both at this free campground.
Follow the 300m Six Mile Creek walk – it leads you to a viewing platform overlooking cascading waters on their way to Tantawangalo Creek. Take a barbecue pack if you'd like to stop for lunch.
If you’re camping out on the first Sunday of the month, why not pop over to the riverside Candelo Market? You’ll find something fascinating or flavourful among the many stalls.
When you’re on the road to or from Six Mile Creek campground, take in the history of the area – the original Tantawangalo Mountain Road leading to this site was forged around 1860.
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Local alerts
For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/camping-and-accommodation/campgrounds/six-mile-creek-campground/local-alerts
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
- Bombala office
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4pm.
- 02 6458 5900
- npws.sapphirecoast@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 153 Maybe Street, Bombala NSW 2632
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Six Mile Creek campground.
Getting there and parking
From Bega, drive south along the Princes Highway and turn right onto Bega Candelo Road. After about 9km you'll reach Candelo - cross the bridge, turn left and then turn right into Tantawangalo Mountain Road.
Road quality
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Parking is available at Six Mile Creek campground
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in South East Forest National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Head to the Bombala River in the early morning or late afternoon to see platypuses - look for circular ripple patterns in the water.
Spring
See Nunnocks Swamp and grasslands in its spring bloom glory.
Summer
A great time for a walk in the park – try the easy Goodenia Rainforest walk through a lush gully of ferns covered by a dense canopy of tall lilly pilly trees.
Winter
After a day exploring, get cosy in front of an open fire at historic Alexanders Hut, Nunnocks Swap.
Facilities
- Tank water is available at this campground but it is not recommended for drinking.
- Rubbish bins are not available - please take your rubbish with you when you leave.
Toilets
- Non-flush toilets
Types of sites
- Unpowered sites
- Unmarked sites
Barbecue facilities
- Wood barbecues (bring your own firewood)
Picnic tables
Maps and downloads
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.