
Smoky Cape Campground



Smoky Cape Campground
About this campsite
Located below the Smoky Cape Lighthouse, near Kempsey, the Smoky Cape Campground is a secluded paradise where you can set up a tent or camper trailer across several private pockets of campsites. Featuring a rich wildlife presence, including giant goannas, and close proximity to the beautiful South West Rocks, the campsite offers various activities such as swimming, fishing and diving at Fish Rock, hailed as one of Australia's best diving sites. However, campers must be self-sufficient during their stay.
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Location
Smoky Cape Campground•Lighthouse Road, Arakoon, NSW, 2431
Common questions about Smoky Cape Campground
What facilities does Smoky Cape Campground have?
Smoky Cape Campground has no long rigs, shade, byo drinking water, no caravans, no bookings taken – first in best dressed and swimming. That is the short list; 26 facilities are recorded for this site in total. The list comes from the site record rather than a visit, so treat it as a guide.
Are dogs allowed at Smoky Cape Campground?
The record for Smoky Cape Campground lists "No Pets", so dogs are welcome here. National parks and conservation areas nearby often take a different view, so check the rules for any day trips you have planned. Keep them on a lead around other campers and clean up after them, and nobody has a problem with it.
Can you book Smoky Cape Campground online?
We hold no online booking link for Smoky Cape Campground, so it is not bookable through this page. For sites like this, turning up early in the day is the surest way to get a spot, particularly in peak season.
Where is Smoky Cape Campground?
Smoky Cape Campground sits in Arakoon, 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 Smoky Cape Campground
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| No Long Rigs | Yes |
| Shade | Yes |
| BYO drinking water | Yes |
| No Caravans | Yes |
| No bookings taken – first in best dressed | Yes |
| Swimming | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Walking | Yes |
| Camp Trailers | Yes |
| 4WD on beach requires permit from Kempsey Shire Council | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Campground | Yes |
| Fire Place | Yes |
| No Pets | Yes |
| Camping Fee | Yes |
| National Park | Yes |
| Tent Site | Yes |
| National Parks pass required | Yes |
| Park Use Fee | Yes |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Beach Fishing | Yes |
| Economical camping fees (self service) | Yes |
| Campgrounds | Yes |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Yes |
| No showers | Yes |
| Fishing Spot | Yes |
| Photo Opportunity | Yes |
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