CampgroundHidden gem
Smoky Cape campground, Hat Head National Park
South West Rocks, New South Wales
Private pockets of coastal forest below Smoky Cape lighthouse, with fishing, diving and beach walks.
- Price
- Camping fee plus NSW park entry fee per vehicle; see NPWS page for current rates
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Time to allow
- 24 hours
- Sites
- 20
Smoky Cape campground has about 20 unpowered sites in several private pockets of coastal forest beneath the lighthouse. You need to be self sufficient, with your own water, firewood and a brazier. It is a good pick for fishing, snorkelling and bushwalking around South West Rocks.
Good to know
- Bring water and cooking fuel
- Ground fires are banned, use a brazier
- Pick a site pocket on arrival for privacy
- Best time
- Spring and autumn
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Reached by park road; check NPWS alerts for closures before you go
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
Facilities
- Picnic tables
- Toilets
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