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Station Creek campground

Yuraygir National Park

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Visitor info

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

Getting there and parking

Station Creek campground is in the southern precinct of Yuraygir National Park. To get there:

  • From Pacific Highway, take the Barcoongere Way turn-off approximately 45km south of Grafton, or 42km north of Coffs Harbour.
  • Continue for around 13km to the park entrance and then follow the signs to the campground.

Road quality

This campground is only accessible by high clearance 4WD vehicles and high clearance trailers/caravans. Check the weather before you set out as the road to this campground can become boggy when it rains.

Access to Station Creek campground is dependent on Clarence Valley Council (CVC) and Forestry Corporation road infrastructure. Before you set out, check road closures or visit the Live Traffic website.

  • Unsealed roads

Vehicle access

  • All roads require 4WD vehicle

Weather restrictions

  • 4WD required in wet weather

Parking

Parking available at the campground in nodes for vehicle-based and tent-based camping.

Best times to visit

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

Autumn

Autumn is the perfect time of year to go beach fishing along the park's coastline.

Spring

The park's heathlands provide a spectacular display of wildflowers. Check them out on your choice of walking track, including the Wilsons Headland walk and, of course, the Yuraygir coastal walk.

Summer

Visit in summer to make the most of the park's countless beaches and waterways. Swim, surf or snorkel – cooling sea breezes provide welcome relief in hot weather.

Winter

Plan a winter trip to go whale watching. The sight of migrating whales swimming north to warmer waters is second-to-none, and there are magnificent viewing points at Red Cliffs lookout and Brooms Head.

Weather, temperature and rainfall

Summer temperature

Average

20°C and 26°C

Highest recorded

42.5°C

Winter temperature

Average

9°C and 20°C

Lowest recorded

2.7°C

Rainfall

Wettest month

March

Driest month

September

The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day

300mm

Facilities

  • Water is not available at this campground.
  • You can purchase firewood at the campground or you can bring your own supply.
  • Rubbish bins are provided

Toilets

There are accessible non-flush toilets at the campground with a concrete footpath to reach them. From the footpath, there's a timber ramp with handrails that leads to the toilet entrance.

  • Non-flush toilets

Picnic tables

Barbecue facilities

  • Wood barbecues

Step-free access

The campground is mostly flat and step-free, with a short concrete pathway that leads to the toilets.

To get around the rest of the campground, you'll need to cross over flat grass, hard-packed ground and soft sand.

  • Step-free outdoor pathways

Maps and downloads

Safety messages

Beach safety

Beaches in this park are not patrolled, and can sometimes have strong rips and currents. These beach safety tips will help you and your family stay safe in the water.

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.

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.

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).

Accessibility

Disability access level - medium

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

  • Accessible non-flush toilets with a concrete path to reach them. From the path, there's a timber ramp with handrails that leads to the toilet entrance.
  • Accessible picnic tables

Aside from the path to the toilets, there are no other pathways. People with reduced mobility may need assistance to cross the grass, soft sand and hard-packed ground surfaces at the campground.

Prohibited

Generators

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.

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