Trial Bay Campground
Trial Bay Campground
About this campsite
Trial Bay Campground offers an idyllic camping experience by the sea with breathtaking sunset views. Apart from 103 unpowered and 13 powered campsites, it includes picnic tables and barbecues for outdoor dining. It ensures a comfortable stay with amenities like flush toilets, hot and cold showers, a public phone, and drinking water. Enjoy onsite dining at a licensed restaurant/cafe/kiosk and take your boat out using the 4WD beach ramp. The site also serves as a gateway to the historic Trial Bay Gaol, ideal for those keen on local history.
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Trial Bay Campground•Cardwell Street, Arakoon, NSW, 2431
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What facilities does Trial Bay Campground have?
Trial Bay Campground has fishing spot, bbq, hot showers, tent site, walking and absolute beachfront. That is the short list; 26 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 Trial Bay Campground?
No. The record for Trial Bay 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 Trial Bay Campground online?
We hold no online booking link for Trial Bay 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 Trial Bay Campground?
Trial Bay 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 Trial Bay Campground
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Fishing Spot | Yes |
| BBQ | Yes |
| No Pets | Yes |
| Hot Showers | Yes |
| Tent Site | Yes |
| Walking | Yes |
| Absolute beachfront | Yes |
| Fire Place | Yes |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Yes |
| Boat Ramp | Yes |
| Public Phone | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Campground | Yes |
| Bin | Yes |
| Photo Opportunity | Yes |
| 4WD beach boat ramp | Yes |
| Camping Fee | Yes |
| Long Rig | Yes |
| Rock Fishing | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Accessible | Yes |
| Shade | Yes |
| Place of Interest | Yes |
| Power | Yes |
| Explore Trial Bay Gaol from here | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Drinking Water | Yes |
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