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Gap Creek Campground

Hunter Valley
Free CampingBBQCaravansTent SiteToilets

About this campsite

Gap Creek Campground in Watagans National Park offers 3 remote campsites with BBQ facilities, toilets, and walking track access near Gap Creek Falls.

Gap Creek Campground sits in the northeastern section of Watagans National Park, accessible via Bangalow Road approximately 4.8 kilometres from the Mount Faulk Road turnoff. This remote campground features three sites suitable for tents, caravans and camper trailers, with basic facilities including toilets and barbecue areas. The campground provides immediate access to walking tracks and Gap Creek Falls, with the upper campsite requiring four-wheel-drive access. Mobile phone coverage is unavailable, and the access road condition is weather-dependent. Sites operate on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot be pre-booked for specific locations.

Features & Facilities

Amenities

Toilets

Accommodation Types

Caravans
Tent Site
Free Camping

Facilities

BBQ

Location

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
TODAY☀️
16° / 6°
💧 1%
SUN🌦️
15° / 7°
💧 98%
MON🌦️
13° / 9°
💧 100%
TUE🌦️
15° / 9°
💧 87%
WED🌦️
15° / 9°
💧 25%

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15°·62%·20km/h
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13°·84%·17km/h
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