Hungry Campground

Belmore River, NSW

Hungry Campground

Belmore River, NSW

At a glance

CampgroundFire PlaceToiletsTent SiteNo PetsBBQAccessibleFishing Spot

About this campsite

Hungry Campground is a tranquil camping site nestled in Hat Head National Park, perfect for both tent and camper trailer settings. Surrounded by sand dunes and thick vegetation, it offers a home to a diverse range of birdlife, bats, and well-fed goannas. Kangaroos are also common visitors to the campground. Additionally, a brief 20-minute walk leads to a beautiful beach, often watched over by soaring Brahimy kites, offering an immersive nature experience.

Explore the boundless beauty of nature at Hungry Campground, an affordable yet exotic location nestled within Hat Head National Park. With welcoming sand dunes to shelter you, the inviting lush vegetation offers you privacy while also immersing you in the great outdoors. The picturesque location, accessible to both tents and camper trailers, lies merely 30km northeast of Kempsey and 32km south of Nambucca Heads, ensuring a convenient journey to your campground. This enchanting setting gives its denizens a chance to get up close and personal with an array of bird species nesting within the bountiful fig trees and paperbarks. Be amazed as Brahimy kites majestically glide over the beach located just a 20 minute walk away. The area's kangaroos are also frequent visitors, often seen grazing in the campground, adding to your authentic wildlife experience. For nocturnal wildlife observers, the little bent-wing bats and well-fed goannas are a fascinating sight. A visit to Hungry Campground is a promise of an unforgettable, rugged adventure coupled with tranquil scenery.

How to Get ThereHow to get there

Travel along Hat Head Road towards Hat Head township, just prior to bridge leading into township turn right into Gap Road, a short distance along this road on the right there is a good dirt gravel road which is signposted stating Hungry Camping area 3 kms. About 2.5 kms in there is a shallow water causeway crossing. Garbage bins and pay station are just ahead of you. Turn right to travel to camping area, last 100 metres the tree canopy gets thicker and this isn't suitable for Big Rigs.

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets

Activities

Fishing Spot

Accommodation Types

Campground

Tent Site

Facilities

Shade

Picnic Tables

BBQ

Fees

Camping Fee

Rules & Accessibility

No Pets

Accessible

Other Features

Walking

Fire Place

National Parks pass required or day entry applies

No showers

Park Use Fee

Camp Trailers

National Park

BYO drinking water

Bird Watching

Economical camping fees (self service)

4WD on beach requires permit from Kempsey Shire Council

Mobile Phone Coverage

No bookings taken – first in best dressed

Photo Opportunity

Unknown feature

Location

Hungry Campground•Tea Tree Lane, Belmore River, NSW, 2440

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Weather Forecast

Data from MET Norway

MON🌦️

26° / 19°

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TUE🌧️

21° / 18°

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WED🌤️

22° / 17°

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THU🌤️

21° / 15°

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FRI☁️

22° / 14°

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Common questions about Hungry Campground

What facilities does Hungry Campground have?

Hungry Campground has shade, campground, walking, fire place, national parks pass required or day entry applies and toilets. That is the short list; 21 facilities are recorded for this site in total. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip.

Are dogs allowed at Hungry Campground?

No. The record for Hungry Campground lists "No Pets", so dogs are not allowed here. That is common in national parks and conservation reserves, where the rule protects wildlife and other campers. If the dog is coming with you, look at the nearby sites on this page and check their rules before you drive out.

Can you book Hungry Campground online?

We hold no online booking link for Hungry Campground, so it is not bookable through this page. Many parks and showgrounds still require a booking, so contact the operator before you go. Their website or phone number is the fastest way to confirm a site.

Where is Hungry Campground?

Hungry Campground sits in Belmore River, NSW. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

Facilities at Hungry Campground

Facilities recorded for Hungry Campground
Facility	On site
Shade	Yes
Campground	Yes
Walking	Yes
Fire Place	Yes
National Parks pass required or day entry applies	Yes
Toilets	Yes
No showers	Yes
Park Use Fee	Yes
Tent Site	Yes
Camp Trailers	Yes
National Park	Yes
BYO drinking water	Yes
Bird Watching	Yes
Economical camping fees (self service)	Yes
4WD on beach requires permit from Kempsey Shire Council	Yes
Mobile Phone Coverage	Yes
No bookings taken – first in best dressed	Yes
Camping Fee	Yes
Photo Opportunity	Yes
Picnic Tables	Yes
	Yes
No Pets	Yes
BBQ	Yes
Accessible	Yes
Fishing Spot	Yes

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